Additional wireless solutions to process industries

12 August 2008

Invensys Process Systems has announced that it has become part of the Motorola's PartnerSelect Program. IPS will offer Motorola's Enterprise Mobility solutions, as well as wireless broadband and other technologies within its own Industrial Wireless Solutions portfolio, to help integrate and improve process manufacturing systems for its industrial clients.

"This partnership is another step in our mission to advance and improve our clients' business performance by providing services and solutions that address their unique industry challenges," said Paulett Eberhart, President and Chief Executive Officer of IPS. "Our combined suite of wireless solutions will enable our clients to converge - in real time - their plant operations and enterprise performance, allowing them to make better, more informed business decisions for the benefit of their customers. We look forward to leveraging all our services and solutions to help our clients achieve their long-term business goals."

IPS will provide Motorola mobile and wireless technologies such as - mobile computers for severe and explosive environments; enterprise WLAN portfolio including WiFi access points with ATEX Zone 2 certification, WLAN switches and Wireless Intrusion Protection System; the MOTOwi4 wireless portfolio, which includes Canopy, WiMAX, Mesh Solutions and backhaul; and Motorola's RF Management Suite for network management.

According to Harry Forbes, a Senior Analyst with Boston-based ARC Advisory Group "These two companies are recognised for their process management expertise and provide a vast range of wireless technologies," Forbes said. "If they can execute their partnership well, it paves the road to a secure wireless enterprise for process manufacturers."

"Any client application requiring remote access from a handheld device will benefit from Motorola's proven technology, and as a certified Motorola partner, we are now capable of building complete, customisable and scalable solutions that provide real-time visibility into the entire enterprise," said Hesh Kagan, Managing Consultant for IPS Wireless Programs.