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Web services to interface with a customer’s CRM, ERP, and e-commerce systems, and new offline capabilities that allow users to work even when they’re not connected to the network. www.managingautomation.com/BigMachines AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS RUGGED INDUSTRIAL AND TOUCH PANEL PCS merican Industrial Systems Inc. is offering a range of Panel PCs for the industrial market, spanning fanless Ultra Low Voltage designs to high-power Intel Core 2 Duo processor designs. The units are encased in a waterproof and dustproof stainless steel enclosure with protective glass, and use weatherproof I/O connectors for full protection. They are available in a connect via presence detection, personalization of workspaces to organize relevant content, and sharing product information both internally and externally. Features include quick search and find for the latest versions of the right files. The software can be deployed on top of an existing or new SharePoint server. www.managingautomation.com/PTC in designing their own dashboards, the company said. www.managingautomation.com/MicroStrategy STERLING COMMERCE E-COMMERCE SOFTWARE E A MICROSTRATEGY ENTERPRISE BI PLATFORM icroStrategy Inc. has unveiled MicroStrategy 9, a new release with products and upgrades to its business intelligence (BI) software platform. The new features are said to extend enterprise BI with increased scalability; enable rapid development and deployment of departmental BI applications; and provide a seamless path from departmental BI to enterprise BI. New adaptive caching technology, called In-memory ROLAP, and improvements in SQL generation are said to speed query performance and off-load work from database servers. With 64-bit Java Virtual Machines support in both J2EE Web servers and ASP.net Web servers, the software enables more concurrent users and larger reports. Templates assist users lectronic commerce software provider Sterling Commerce has announced general availability of the newest release of its Selling and Fulfillment Suite, which pro- M vides new and enhanced features for manufacturers and retailers selling through call centers and stores. Selling and Fulfillment Suite 8.0 helps manufacturers enable customers to pick up a cart created on the Web and complete purchases in a store or call center, the company said, and allows for real-time inventory visibility through all sales channels, including stores and call centers. The software also enables each ordered item in a shopping cart to be scheduled for pickup at different store Streamline the Product Selection Process se the TechMATCH product comparison tool at ManagingAutomation.com to evaluate and compare software packages and automation tools. Start by pointing your browser to www.ManagingAutomation.com/comparisontool. To view listings by category, mouse over your category of choice within the white box. Follow the subcategories to the right to narrow the field of listings. From the product listings returned, select the ones you’d like to compare side by side. To request more information from a product’s manufacturer, click the icon below the vendor’s name, add comments if needed, and submit. The company will then contact you with additional details. If you prefer to search by specifying the features/functions you need, simply click “Start your custom specification” below the list of categories to get started. U variety of mounting designs, including IP65/NEMA 4X chassis, panel mount, open frame, or custom, to fit applications such as control cabinets, consoles, human machine interface, and assembly line automation and monitoring. HMI touchscreens are available. The PCs are available through technology distributor Avnet Technology Solutions. www.managingautomation.com/AIS PTC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT P arametric Technology Corp. (PTC) has announced general availability of its Windchill ProductPoint software for sharing CAD and other structured data among product development teams. The software, which uses Microsoft’s SharePoint Web 2.0 social computing platform, helps teams 45 March 2009 http://www.managingautomation.com/MicroStrategy http://www.managingautomation.com/BigMachines http://www.managingautomation.com/PTC http://www.ManagingAutomation.com http://www.ManagingAutomation.com/comparisontool http://www.managingautomation.com/AIS

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Managing Automation - March 2009 Contents Take 1 Sober Outlook, Cost-Cutting Techniques Dominate at Automation Conference Sale Canceled, i2 Searches for Its Focus Accenture Unveils a Service for the Factory Floor Solar Is Bright Spot for MES Player Eyelit Other Industries Outspent Auto on Robots in 2008 Integrators to Play a Bigger Role at ILS Technology Notes Deep Dive Supply Chains Reader Poll Technology Directions Expert Q&A User Resources Special Report Transformation Product Scan Advertiser Index Next

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