Canary Labs Is 'Connected with Kepware'
August 18, 2008
Portland, ME - Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that it was selected as the primary provider of device communications by Canary Labs Inc.
Canary Labs is a leading provider of historian and trending tools for automation and laboratory applications. While their products support a number of data interfaces, their most widely used interface, an OPC Client interface, enables connectivity to data from a wide variety of OPC Server solutions. In an effort to provide the best reliability and connectivity for their customers, Canary Labs has entered into a marketing relationship with Kepware to endorse Kepware's KEPServerEX technology as their preferred solution for device connectivity. Canary Labs will both recommend and support Kepware's KEPServerEX technology. The "Connected with Kepware" designation signifies an ongoing partnership with Canary Labs to ensure they are aware of upcoming technology and will stay current with Kepware developments in order to offer the best connectivity for their customers.
"Canary Labs has supported OPC Technology for many years and is very familiar with the range of connectivity options available on the market," says Roy Kok, VP of Sales and Marketing for Kepware. "Having Canary Labs recommend our KEPServerEX communication solution over all others is a real testament to the quality and reliability they have experienced with our solution. We are proud that Canary Labs has chosen to be "Connected with Kepware."
"We have been supporting Kepware installations for years and it is very clear that their communications are a step above most third party communication offerings and even the in-house developed communications solutions available from many hardware vendors," explains Ed Stern, VP of Canary Labs. "We know Kepware is accepted as the industry standard for communications among the majority automation software suppliers and it is to the benefit of our customers that Canary Labs be tightly associated with Kepware."
About Kepware
Kepware is the world leader in communication software for automation and offers a unique experience in both OPC and embedded device communications. Since 1995, Kepware has focused on the development of communication drivers to automation controllers, I/O and field devices. Applications include M2M (Machine to Machine) and M2E (Machine to Enterprise) communications. Operating system support includes; Microsoft Windows Desktop, Windows Server and Windows Embedded (Windows CE and Windows Embedded NT/XP). Today, Kepware delivers connectivity to thousands of devices through over 130 communication protocols, and through the efforts of our direct sales, distribution and embedded partners, Kepware is the leading provider of communications with annual shipments exceeding 100,000 units. Kepware's responsiveness to customer needs and strong partnerships with other leading automation suppliers ensures that your next application will be a success. Ask around and you'll hear why automation professionals everywhere consider Kepware Technologies "Automation's Best Friend". www.kepware.com
About Canary Labs
Canary Labs is the premier provider of historical trending tools and related services. The company operates at the highest level of integrity, character and respect providing superior value to its customers. Canary has a continued commitment to develop state of the art products resulting in long-term client relationships and exceeding customer expectations. Canary Labs has been providing critical solutions since 1985 that utilize the latest technology and has shipped thousands of units to 24 countries worldwide improving its customer's processes and profitability. canarylabs.com
Kepware Media Contact:
Roy Kok
VP of Marketing and Sales
Kepware Technologies
207-775-1660 x253
Roy.Kok@kepware.com
Canary Labs Media Contact:
Ed Stern
VP Canary Labs
Canary Labs Inc.
814/793-3770
info@canarylabs.com
