Moxa Partners with SUBNET(TM) to Showcase SubSTATION Server and Local HMI Software


BREA, CA - To demonstrate the hardware independence of its SubSTATION™ Server software and SubSTATION Explorer local HMI software packages, SUBNET has selected Moxa as a preferred hardware provider for a demonstration at the Distributech Africa Conference March 17-19 in Cape Town, South Africa, as well as several other high-profile international venues throughout 2014.



SUBNET will be demonstrating a redundant system with a primary and a secondary server, one of which is powered by a Moxa DA series rackmount computer. In addition to validating SUBNET's system architecture, the servers also allow for direct comparison of system responsiveness on different hardware platforms. Moxa was chosen for their renowned hardware reliability and longevity, as well as the strength of their product offerings for the power market.



SUBNET's decision to deploy its software on the Moxa server was based on the quality of their hardware and a growing trend towards virtual machines, according to Daryl Cowie, Product Manager for SUBNET Solutions: "In our efforts to stay at the leading edge of secure substation server technology, we are seeing more benefits of computing platforms designed for virtual machines. It allows for the addition of things like fail-safe remote software upgrades and military-grade security. By isolating functionality down below the operating system level, even a complete operating system corruption in one virtual machine will not adversely affect the operation of other virtual machines."



Cowie notes, "This technology has already been proven in critical corporate IT and data center environments but is a relatively new advancement in substation servers."



"We are pleased to be working with SUBNET, whose experience in delivering effective and reliable solutions to the power utilities market has shown great adoption globally," said Steve Frank, Business Development Manager for Moxa Embedded Computing. "We fully expect that the reliability and functionality of our substation computing platform will be features that SUBNET customers want to see going forward. Our collaboration with Subnet will provide the utilities market with a total solution"



Currently the integration solution of choice for more than 200 utilities worldwide, SUBNET SubSTATION Server multi-function software performs data concentration, protocol translation, automation logic, event file collection and enterprise connectivity. It saves utilities time and money by eliminating the need to purchase, configure and maintain multiple different legacy integration devices. And it helps utilities void the limitations of IED vendor-specific integration devices with SubSTATION Server's true multi-vendor integration capabilities that support rich integration for virtually all major IED vendors.



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ABOUT MOXA

Moxa is a leading manufacturer of industrial networking, computing, and automation solutions. With over 25 years of industry experience, Moxa has connected more than 30 million devices worldwide and has a distribution and service network that reaches customers in more than 70 countries. Moxa delivers lasting business value by empowering industry with reliable networks and sincere service for automation systems. Information about Moxa's solutions is available at www.moxa.com. You may also contact Moxa by email at info@moxa.com.



ABOUT SUBNET

SUBNET Solutions Inc. is a global software solutions provider for electrical utilities. SUBNET focuses on Making Substations More Intelligent®. Founded in 1992, SUBNET is an industry leader providing intelligent solutions that securely connect real time electrical utility field information with utility business systems to enable Smart Grid solutions. Over 200 utilities worldwide rely on SUBNET software to safely manage and monitor thousands of substations. Visit www.SUBNET.com for more information.



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