Kepware joins Rockwell Automation Encompass program 

Kepware加入罗克韦尔自动化Encompass合作伙伴计划

April 22, 2009 - Kepware Technologies has been selected as an Encompass Global partner by Rockwell Automation.

2009年4月22日消息——Kepware技术公司已经被罗克韦尔自动化选为一个Encompass全球合作伙伴。

To be the best in your industry, Rockwell Automation needs to align itself with companies that are the best in their industries. Encompass, Rockwell Automation’s third-party product referencing program, allows Rockwell Automation customers to locate the products that best solve their application challenges. The Encompass program creates a path for critical information exchange and improved solutions in the marketplace by linking technical and commercial resources of Rockwell Automation and the Encompass partner.

成为你所在行业最好的公司，罗克韦尔自动化需要与各行业最好的公司结成联盟。 Encompass计划是罗克韦尔自动化公司的第三方产品推荐计划，使得罗克韦尔自动化的客户能找到最好的产品 ， 解决他们的应用挑战。 该Encompass计划通过融合罗克韦尔自动化和Encompass合作伙伴的技术和商业资源，在市场上为关键信息交流以及改善的解决方案开辟一条道路。

“Kepware has been an Encompass Americas partner in the past,” explained Roy Kok, VP of Sales and Marketing of Kepware Technologies. “Although Kepware supplies its products on a global basis today, this membership status is valuable in allowing Kepware to demonstrate that its Encompass products have been reviewed and approved for related applications across all of Rockwell Automation sales regions.”

Kepware技术公司销售和市场副总裁Roy Kok解释道：“Kepware早已成为包括美洲合作伙伴，尽管Kepware现今向全球提供产品，但是这个成员地位对Kepware可以表明其Encompass产品在所有的罗克韦尔自动化销售区域的相关应用已经被审查和批准是有价值的。 ”

“Kepware is a very unique partner,” says Bruce Fuller, Director for Rockwell Automation. “Kepware is a world leader in communication solutions for third party hardware products and their reputation for quality and support is excellent. We use Kepware communications for third party connectivity in many of Rockwell Automation products and we are proud to include them in our Encompass Global program.”

罗克韦尔自动化主任Bruce Fuller表示：”Kepware公司是一个很好的合作伙伴。Kepware是为第三方硬件产品提供通信解决方案的全球领导者，他们的产品声誉和支持都很优秀。 我们在罗克韦尔自动化的许多产品里面使用Kepware的通信技术用于第三方连接，而且将他们纳入我们的Encompass全球计划，我们也很自豪。 “

About Kepware
关于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, OEM Licensable communications and Licensable OPC Interoperability solutions. 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, with over 140 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 makes certain 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".

Kepware是全球自动化通讯软件领域的领军者，同时在OPC和嵌入式设备通讯领域拥有丰富的经验。Kepware自1995年以来就开始专注于自动化控制器、IO和现场设备、OEM授权通讯以及授权的OPC的互操作解决方案的通讯驱动开发。应有包括M2M（机器到机器）以及M2E（机器到企业）通讯。操作系统支持包括windows桌面、windows 服务器和嵌入式Windows(Windows CE和嵌入式Windows NT/XP)产品。现今，公司拥有140多个通讯协议，另外经过我们销售、代理和嵌入式设备伙伴的共同努力，Kepware已经成为通讯业领先的提供商,每年装机数量超过十万套。Kepware对客户需求的响应能力、以及Kepware与其他领先自动化供应商的强大合作关系将确保您的下一个应用取得成功。打听一下您周围的人，您就会了解到为什么来自于全球的自动化专业人士都将Kepware技术视为“自动化最好的朋友”。

About Rockwell Automation
关于罗克韦尔自动化

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), is a leading global provider of industrial automation control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company employs about 21,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

罗克韦尔自动化是全球领先的工业自动化、电力、控制和信息解决方案供应商，致力于帮助生产商提升其业务竞争优势。公司总部位于美国威斯康星州密尔沃基市，公司雇员大约2万1千人，业务遍及全球超过80个国家。