Automation Software lowers operational risk.

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CitectSCADA v5.42 enables organizations to lower operational risk by delivering scalable control and monitoring system. Automated diagnostic tools capture customer system information that can be readily analyzed.
CitectSCADA v5.42 was developed using eXtreme Programming (XP), which is a customer-centric, agile development methodology that delivers zero-defect code.



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Citect Announces Release of CitectSCADA V5.42 which Dramatically Lowers Operational Risk


eXtreme Programming Pays off for Citect Customers

Sydney, Australia Citect, world leader in industrial automation and information management solutions, today announced the release of CitectSCADA V5.42, a powerful automation solution that enables organizations to lower operational risk by delivering scalable, reliable control and monitoring systems. V5.42 is the first CitectSCADA release to be developed using eXtreme Programming (XP), a customer-centric, agile development methodology that is designed to deliver zero-defect code.

"Citect is doing its utmost to continually increase customer value and lower total cost of ownership", said Wayne Morris, CEO and MD, Citect. "The significant investment we have made in XP, chosen for its emphasis on delivering quality software, is testimony to our efforts."

"XP is focused on business value", said Bernard Beaudoin, Quality Manager,Citect. "Citect's eXtreme Programmers work together in pairs, to ensure that code is developed and tested in a consistent style so that everyone can understand it and make improvements as needed to meet the customer-defined requirements."

"The end result is software robust enough to cope with some of the world's largest, SCADA systems."

Introduced in V5.42 are powerful new tools that further lower operational risk. Automated diagnostic tools capture customer system information that can be readily analyzed, increasing the efficiency with which Citect Support can resolve customers' needs.

About Citect

Citect is a worldwide leader in industrial automation and information management solutions and is the largest independent in its field, in the world. In terms of both revenue and market share, Citect is one of the top 5 multinational technology companies in Australia and works with over 85% of leading Australian Manufacturers. Its CitectHMI/SCADA and Citect Plant2Business software are complemented by professional services, customer support and training. These solutions are enhanced by strong partner programs and are sold in numerous industries, including water and waste-water, facilities monitoring, pipelines, mining, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and power distribution.

Citect is headquartered in Sydney Australia, has 17 offices in Australia, USA, Europe, China and Africa, and its products are distributed in more than 40 countries worldwide.

About Citect Products, Services and Solutions

Please visit www.citect.com/products for further information.

About eXtreme Programming

Please visit http://www.xprogramming.com/xpmag/whatisxp.htm

Contacts:

Heather Mantell

Public Relations Manager

Citect Pty Ltd

Tel: +61 (0)2 9496 7368

Fax: +61 (0)2 9496 7399

Email: heathermantell@citect.com

Stephen Flannigan

Product Marketing Manager, SCADA

Citect Pty Ltd

Tel: +61 (0)2 9496 7367

Fax: +61 (0)2 9496 7399

Email: stephenflannigan@citect.com

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