December 1st, 2010
ConnexSoft (CXS) expands its range of products and services:
 

CXS products now address a wide range of commercial and industrial facility and energy management application. The ongoing and rapid market introduction of the CXS product line requires increased efforts, therefore we are offering a new type of services for System Integrators and Distributors, especially Wonderware channel partners, assisting in the development of FMS applications.
Our services are complimentary to those of FMS Contractors & Integrators and should in no way be seen as competition in customer projects, focus is clearly on solutions for such FMS Contractors and Integrators and to offer enhancements like:

• Custom application objects
• New communication systems (DA Server)
• Adaptors to external systems

Furthermore, the following services are available:

• Development of customer specific product requirements, components and modules
• Complementary FMS Software support & training
• Support in the realisation of customer requirements and integration of third-party products

Resulting from this cooperation, Systems Integrators achieve faster project development using specialised tools along with fast and efficient product support; their customers receive security of investment due to standardized development methods and long-term compatibility.
For many SI´s, this will help to decrease development time and reduce development cost and project risk: For those SI`s currently not active in the FMS market, this will open new windows of opportunity because they will be enabled to sell into the FMS/ Energy market which many of them cannot tap today.
For more information please contact
sales@connexsoft.com
 

ConnexSoft (CXS) attends IOM OPS Management conferences in Orlando, FL,
Oct 19th-22nd 2010 and Paris, France Nov 16th & 17th 2010:
 

As in previous years, ConneXSoft, the IOM Endorsed Software partner, will be showing CXS products in the vertical market displays in the Collaboration Expo area of OPS management show in Orlando, FL and Paris, France.
CXS components enable IOM channel partners and their customers to build FMS/ Energy applications based on IOM/ Wonderware products that are efficient, robust and competitive. Highlight in 2010 will be the new release of Version 3 of the CXS suite of products where CXS partners with IOM to offer a joint solution.
Besides the opportunity this will present to see the latest and greatest in the products itself, there will be life presentations connected through Web Interfaces to real applications in the US and Europe.
In particular, new version 3 CXS Software, built on System Platform and InTouch, will be on display in Orlando and Paris, consisting of::

• CXS BACnet Integration Package – added more BACnet object support, Calendar / Scheduler, BBMD Routers, and Native Alarms & Events and a new licensing model.
• CXS BACnet Application Generator – added more support for BACnet object support and advanced configuration options.
• CXS iLink Integration Package – new licensing model with more efficient utilization of multiple i.LON Smart Server devices.
• CXS SNMP Integration Package – New DAServer and application component objects for integration of SNMP devices.
• CXS Enterprise Calendar / Scheduler – System Platform object for configuration and execution of Weekly Schedules and Annual Exception Events (Calendars)

We will also introduce the new CXS Consignment, Training, Demos and Support programs, please come and see us. For more information or to set up appointments, please contact
sales@connexsoft.com
 

October, 1st, 2010
ConneXsoft (CXS) announces release of new Version 3 for the CXS Facility Management suite of products:
 

Version 1, the first release, was introduced on April 1st of 2009. In the meantime, many field trials, pilot installations and customer projects have been successfully completed. Version 2 was a maintenance release.
Version 3 now offers enhanced functionality for all customers with a variety of new tools and objects. Effective October 1st, 2010, the following elements can be upgraded to new Version 3 software:

• The CXS BACnet Integration Package, where many features and new functions have been added:
• CXS BACnet DA Server
• CXS BACnet DA Server including native Alarms & Event integration into WW Alarm System
• CXS BACnet Application objects/ Calendar & Scheduler Application Object
• CXS BACnet Development Studio (= Application Generator & Configuration tools)

• The CXS iLON Smart Server Integration Package, Version 3 significantly optimizes the development process of supervisory applications for use with the i.LON Smart Server.
• CXS i.Link DA Server
• CXS Application objects for Echelon i.LON Smart Server integration

• Entirely new: The CXS SNMP Integration Package consisting of:
• CXS SNMP DA Server
• CXS SNMP Application objects

• Entirely new: The CXS IOM/ Wonderware ArchestrA Enterprise Calendar/ Scheduler
• Allows easy time- and event based scheduling for any IOM / Wonderware application and beyond

A full set of datasheets, brochures and video tutorials is available from ConneXSoft, along with Consignment- and Training programs. For more information, upgrade and update policy for existent customers please contact
sales@connexsoft.com
 

01/16/2009

Connexsoft becomes Wonderware endorsed software partner in the area of facilities management (FMS)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kepware forms Partnership to Create Leading Building Automation and Energy Management Communications
 

Portland, ME, November 24th, 2008 – Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announces it has formed a partnership with ConneXSoft GmbH, for the purpose of developing leading Communications Drivers for use in the Building Automation System (BAS) and Energy Management markets.

ConneXSoft GmbH specializes in BACnet and Echelon protocols for use in communications between building automation devices, controllers, and automation systems such as HMI/SCADA and Historians. This partnership leverages ConneXSoft expertise in protocol development, device integration, productivity tools and support capabilities, especially in Europe, combining it with Kepware’s ability to reach the market through a combination of direct, channel and OEM sales partners. 

Initially, the partnership will utilize ConneXSoft expertise and capabilities in BACnet, the new Echelon i.LON smart server, LNS communications and layered productivity solutions. ConneXSoft products will be delivered as KEPServer compliant and will be added to the broad range of drivers Kepware is already well known for. Key drivers, already available from Kepware and commonly used in BAS are; BACnet, Modbus, iSNMP – a new driver for Network Infrastructure monitoring, UCON – a User CONfigurable driver able to address a wide variety of communications to simple devices for RFID Readers, Bar Code Readers, Badge Readers, etc. Additional drivers about to be released include System Monitor – able to monitor the health and performance of PCs used in Automation, and the Industrial Defender Security Agent – able to access security of an automation solution by detecting Log-in activity, Communication Activity, Registry, File and Media access, etc. Kepware will become the reseller of ConneXSoft productivity tools. New products are expected to reach the market early in 2009.

“When addressing key vertical markets, it is important to deliver both technology, and a core competency,” stated Roy Kok, VP of Marketing and Sales of Kepware Technologies. “Kepware has been delivering drivers for this industry for quite some time. This additional step will ensure a laser focus on the needs of the BAS and Energy Management industry, and will ensure that Kepware will be able to deliver the features and benefits the market demands.”

“ConneXSoft has a unique set of experience in this market segment” explains Michael Haedrich Managing Director Research and Development of ConneXSoft. “We will deliver reliable communications, combined with a new class of productivity tools that will enable the industry to quickly and easily build very complex Building Automation and Energy Management projects integrated with automation solutions performing monitoring and control on the plant floor today.”

 “Kepware is the leader in communications and we are confident they are the right partner to deliver our technology to the industry,” explains Dr. Walter Immler, Managing Director Operations of ConneXSoft. “We will have some exciting product announcements within weeks and look forward to this relationship, expanding our products and know how to Kepware´s worldwide customers and channel partners”

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, with 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 ConneXSoft
ConneXSoft is a new company specializing in connectivity for Industrial Automation with an initial focus on the Facilities and Energy Management markets. ConneXSoft provides communications and engineering tools for integration into the HMI/ SCADA systems of Industrial Automation market leaders to enable vertical solutions in these markets. ConneXSoft products help to decrease development time, cost and project risk by providing BACnet and Echelon connectivity with a new class of industry specific application generators, application objects and tools. www.connexsoft.com
 
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Kepware Media Contact:
Roy Kok
VP of Marketing and Sales
Kepware
(207) 775-1660 x253
Roy.Kok@kepware.com

ConneXSoft Contact:

Dr. Walter Immler
ConneXSoft GmbH
+49 89 613866-50
walter.immler@connexsoft.com