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Echelon and Wonderware Team for Energy SolutionsJan 29, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Echelon and Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys, announced that they are partnering to bring energy and facility management solutions to market. As part of the partnership, Echelon joins the Wonderware Endorsed Hardware Program - one of only a few companies endorsed for this program - and the Echelon i.LON SmartServer will be integrated with Wonderware software solutions. Wonderware and Echelon's combined software and hardware solutions will bring facilities more choices in how to connect, manage and control their equipment for operation cost savings and energy conservation. The announcement was made at the 2009 AHR Expo in Chicago, an HVAC&R exposition. i.LON SmartServer-equipped networks that use Wonderware facility management software provide detailed insight into energy use, trends and analysis, as well as the ability to directly control remote equipment. The Wonderware Endorsed Hardware Program helps ensure that third-party hardware offerings compliment Wonderware software solutions, facilitate compatibility and improved application performance, and help lower application development costs. Echelon's i.LON SmartServer is a key component of a building automation systems and energy management networks. The i.LON SmartServer controls, monitors, and manages virtually any electronic control device in the network. It is used in energy management solutions for retail stores, quick-service restaurants, commercial buildings and other businesses, as well as for monitored street lighting systems. "We are pleased that Wonderware has selected the i.LON SmartServer as one of its key partner products for the rapidly expanding energy management market. Working together with Wonderware, we believe that we can accelerate the adoption of enterprise-wide energy strategies for companies both large and small. Becoming more efficient, reducing energy waste and optimizing resources in buildings are critical to today's businesses worldwide," said Anders Axelsson, Echelon's senior vice president of sales and marketing. "Our hardware partners provide products that are closely integrated with Wonderware software for improved performance and lower maintenance costs. These products are selected because they are best-of-breed in their related industries," said John Bishop, industry manager, facility management solutions, Wonderware. "Echelon's i.LON SmartServer is a proven, reliable product that is used in energy management applications worldwide. Combined with the company's championing of open markets and systems, choosing to partner with Echelon was a clear choice." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |