Kepware and Stratus Technologies Test and Approve KEPServerEX for Operation of Stratus High Availability Computing

PORTLAND, ME, Jan 22 (MARKET WIRE) --
Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation,
announced today that it has worked with Stratus Technologies to test and
approve Kepware's KEPServerEX connectivity solution for automation on fault
tolerant
ftServer(R) systems from Stratus.

The latest generation of Kepware's OPC server technology, KEPServerEX, was
designed to allow users to quickly setup communications from equipment to
control and business systems via a wide range of available "plug-in"
devicedrivers and components. Kepware, in partnership with Stratus, performed
acceptance
testing of KEPServerEX in both Serial and Ethernet configurations with both soft
key and hard key licensing on several Stratus hardware configurations. Kepware
will continue to support and promote Stratus as a fault tolerant computing
platform.

In addition, the Kepware iSNMP solution will provide health monitoring of
Stratus(R) ftServer systems through the use of Stratus SNMP extensions to
the existing Windows Operating System features. iSNMP is the ideal solution
for bridging SNMP managed devices to automation systems via industry standard
OPC.

"Many Kepware OEMs and direct customers install KEPServerEX on Stratus
ftServer
systems today," explains Tony Paine, Executive VP / CTO of Kepware. "Our
official testing and promise of ongoing support ensures that they will have
the ability to design the most reliable automation systems possible now and into
the future."

"Since Kepware and Stratus are leading solution providers in the
manufacturing space, our joint customers can now benefit from the reduced risk
of
fully tested joint solutions," said Frank Hill, Director Worldwide of
Manufacturing
Sales for Stratus.

"To enable enterprise and plant floor computing to effectively converge,
information systems that support manufacturing processes must be
continuously available, in the same fashion that control systems are
continuously available," according to Craig Resnick, Research Director,
ARCAdvisory Group. "This cannot be accomplished unless there are connectivity
solutions
between the enterprise and the plant floor that can support continuous
availability. Having Stratus test and approve Kepware's KEPServerEX provides
assurance to their manufacturing customers of the integrity of their
connectivity solutions."

About Kepware

Kepware is the world leader in communication software for automation and
offers 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. Operating system support includes;
Microsoft
Windows Desktop, Windows Server and Windows Embedded (Windows CE and Windows
Embedded NT/XP). Today, with over 100 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 ensure that your next application will
be
a success. Ask around and you'll hear why automation professionals everywhere
considerKepware Technologies "Automation's Best Friend."
(http://www.kepware.com)

About Stratus Technologies

Stratus Technologies is a global solutions provider focused exclusively on
helping its customers achieve and sustain the availability of information
systems
that support their critical business processes. Based upon its 28 years of
expertise in server and services technology for continuous availability, Stratus
is
a trusted solutions provider to customers in manufacturing, life sciences,
telecommunications, financial services, public safety, transportation &
logistics,
and other industries. For more information, please visit www.stratus.com.

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Kepware Media Contact:

Roy Kok
VP of Marketing and Sales
Kepware
207-775-1660 x253
Email Contact

Stratus Technologies Media Contact:

Ken Donoghue
Stratus Technologies
978-461-7269
Email Contact

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