The technologies identified in the Gartner article are:

“Media Tablets and Beyond”: Before you question whether tablets will be applied on factory floor, keep in mind that in the past it was said Windows, and even TCP/IP networks were not suitable for the factory floor. The fact is that the technologies largely applied to enterprise IT are also inevitably applied to the factory floor, even if there is a time delay in that propagation; although it is important to note that the time delay from IT to Automation has been decreasing each year. Besides the Control Room, the new project architectures for automation systems must  be designed for a larger audience of users, each user group using diverse types of appliances, including “smart appliances”, creating as a consequence the reality that software tools need the ability to dynamically adjust things such as its graphical resolution, form-factor, information granularity, according to each user and the devices connected.

“Mobile Centric Applications and Interfaces” and “App Stores and Marketplaces”: The Gartner article states the user interface (UI) paradigm being used during the last 20 years is changing, UI with windows, icons and menus are being replaced by interfaces following the concepts created for mobile appliances.  That concept must be understood in a broad way, we are not only talking about more people using apps on smartphones, but those paradigm changes to the User Interface will also happen in the PC and desktop applications. Instead of interfaces being used in the tools created in the last two decades, with complex levels of menus and objects-trees, we will have interfaces oriented to direct exposed touch commands and gestures, like the applications created for iPhones and iPads, but now also running on the desktops; that new UI paradigm for the corporate and industrial automation software, instead of the current dozens of dialogs, trees, menus and contexts menus, will closely resemble  the new modern websites or the iPad applications, where the many configuration options and potential actions are more directly exposed to a touch or single-click command.

“Internet of Things”: sensors and physical assets with internet connections are spreading, providing real-time information and access. The borders of the independent scada applications, server and networking health status, asset management, production performance monitoring and maintenance are vanishing; the new platforms on industrial automation are target to enable to act as a real-time process hub, being able to get, analyze, graphic present and dispatch data from multiple devices to multiple applications on the corporation IT environment.

“Context aware computing”: in the previous generation of SCADA/HMI and DCS tools, the potential templates and resources were fixed, and the application engineers and users would adapt themselves to the resources available in the tool. The new generation allows the focus to be on the business process itself, where the application is better able to use the contextual information and is intended to anticipate the potential user needs. As an example, the previous SCADA applications used to request the operator to acknowledge an alarm and then ceased following up that event. The new generation keeps monitoring the alarm even after the acknowledgement to, for instance, automatically request a new confirmation from the operator if the event persists without corrective action; essentially the new generation tools are able to create more dynamic behaviors to increase the quality of the interaction between the operator and the application.

“Big Data”, “In-memory computing” and “Next Generation Analytics”: typical concepts used on previous generations of products, like proprietary file formats, interpreted scripting, single process applications, are not viable at all with the new need for managing large amounts of data while running online and historical data analysis. In  this scenario the requirements include full support of multi-core CPUs with native 64 bit architecture, distributed model(s) on the core, higher integration with compiled and advanced frameworks, such as the Microsoft .NET Framework, direct support to web-services, ADO, .NET objects, Java Objects on a multithreaded real-time model, with the configuration files using open standard technologies such as SQL for configuration tables and XAML for advanced graphics object hierarchy.

“Extreme Log-Energy Servers” and “Cloud computing”: the new generation of servers, using dozens of simpler processors with lower energy consumption and the continuously growing arena of cloud computing are creating a new IT infra-structure where software architectures and tools created in previous decades no longer fit. As an example for a production plant monitoring application, the ability to share the development of that application software with a distributed team from many locations, was possible only in very few systems or achieved by having to setup lots of enabling tools. In the new generation of systems, distributed access and versioning is built-in and as easy to setup as accessing your remote email. The use of cloud computing on industrial automation systems must be understood as having two different areas of applications; on one hand  it enables, through software tools, another way to work on the automation projects, enabling better collaboration  during the engineering phase. On the other hand, it streamlines the publishing of real-time data and process information for remote users and B2B (Business to Business) applications.

Application example

When creating  the Tatsoft FactoryStudio framework, an enabling tool for industrial automation and manufacturing applications, it was  decided in 2009 to start from a “clean sheet of paper” or a “greenfield” if you will, to allow a clean new unencumbered design, rather than adapting previous legacy code and kernels; while it is a very large and drastic step, it is truly the only way to fully leverage current and upcoming technologies. In that way, FactoryStudio was the first industrial automation platform created from principles for dual use, both on premises and on the cloud, allowing distributed Microsoft .NET applications to collaborate, with real-time graphics delivered to desktops, web and natively to iPhone and iPad devices. Tatsoft invites you to take a look at the new concept of user interface at www.tatsoft.com, using the online demos or requesting the download of the FactoryStudio Express version.

References

Gartner Identifies Top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2012
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111018006616/en/Gartner-Identifies-Top-10-Strategic-Technologies-2012

When coupled with the Tatsoft FactoryStudio software configuration environment, running on the Microsoft .NET Framework; the user has an intuitive Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) graphic designer tool, that allows for the creation of fully functional custom graphic displays, tabular data displays, trend graphs and charts, as well as reports and KPIs, to deliver and present, in real-time, data and business information, from disparate sources, in rich dynamic formats to PCs, Web Clients, and the iPad and iPhone.

Users creating applications can take advantage of the Tatsoft FactoryStudio features for cloud collaboration, where a distributed team of engineers and developers, using the FactoryStudio Software as a Service (SaaS) capabilities, can securely share project configurations and work, as well as information and data, with engineers, developers and analysts from other locations in their company, or other companies, simultaneously.

The Tatsoft FactoryStudio software suite is a full-featured, .NET, 100% managed code, SCADA/HMI/PIMS System, with WPF Graphics, Alarms, Events, .NET languages scripting, Reporting, Historian, Data Acquisition, integrated with SQL databases, SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, Informix, OSIsoft PI, and external corporate applications.

“We, at Tatsoft, are very excited about our new solutions for the iPad and iPhone and the opportunities that they present to our valued customer base; the iPad is revolutionizing mobile computing, more than being the leading tablet computer sold, its innovative design has “raised the bar” regarding the whole user experience expectation; our FactoryStudio software suite shares the same philosophy, going beyond just making improvements over previous generations, it provides a truly evolutionary step and the competitive business edge our customers need to convert their data into actionable information in real time, allowing them to successfully compete in an ever changing World”, said Tatsoft CEO & Founder Marcos Taccolini.

During the next quarter, the Tatsoft FactoryStudio Appfor iPad and iPhone will only be available to Tatsoft partner companies and select end users, who will provide their user experience feedback, after that, the general public will have access through the Apple Store. If you or your company would like to join the preview release program please go to www.tatsoft.com or info@tatsoft.com for more information.

About Tatsoft, LLC:

“Tatsoft provides software tools, products and services for Industrial Automation and Processing, Manufacturing, Energy, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Pharmaceuticals, Life Science, Data Centers and a wide range of other industries; from Advanced HMI/Visualization and SCADA; to Plant Information Management Systems (PIMS), Historian and Manufacturing Intelligence (MI) Applications. Tatsoft’s flagship Product, FactoryStudio, is a fourth generation product created with strict adherence to the concepts and standards defined in the latest Microsoft .NET Framework technology, delivering real-time Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) graphics to PCs, the Web, as well as to the iPad and iPhone, secure scripting, event notification and alarming, data archiving, advanced visualization, enhanced security, a rich suite of data acquisition protocols; all in a state-of-the-art enterprise infrastructure with distributed engineering, built-in change management, project version control, and innovative design.”

Learn more by visiting www.tatsoft.com or call 1-855-TATSOFT (1-855-828-7638)

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FactoryStudio includes all the functionality found in most all-in-one solutions, such as such as real-time database access, alarms, historian, recipes, SQL queries, reports, scripting, OPC, communication drivers and graphical displays.

In addition to all the standard features commonly available, FactoryStudio provides many advanced features and exclusive capabilities to users, including:

” Opening multiple projects so that many users can work on the same project, at the same time.
” Web-like configuration tools with themes support (no more opening/closing multiple documents distributed in lots of menus, sub-menus and tree nodes).
” Remote project engineering with support for multiple concurrent users.
” Built-in dedicated WPF graphics editor.
” Tracking of project modification changes and release control.
” Remote project engineering and hot runtime switch.
” Enhanced diagnostics, testing and runtime engine.
” Complete integration with .NET languages and .NET objects.
” Browser-based partial-trust dynamic displays.
” Possibility to deploy the engineering tools as SaaS (Software as a Service).
” Redundancy and Multi-threading on the Core.
” Integrated SQL database management and process-isolation.

Tatsoft is a leading developer of software tools, products and cloud engineering services for intelligent business-user interfaces, industrial automation, and real-time dashboards. Tatsoft’s FactoryStudio provides a development and runtime environment for Process Information Management applications, including traditional SCADA and HMI applications, as well as advanced historian, optimization, and dashboard functionality.

It is the first and only software in its category to provide both delivery and engineering collaboration on the cloud as well as through on-premises platforms. Tatsoft’s cloud solution offers the ability for multiple users to collaborate on the same project simultaneously, regardless of their locations. Processes can be coordinated regardless of the physical location of the assets involved.

FactoryStudio has been designed from the ground up to provide engineers with reliable, scalable, secure and efficient capabilities to design, test, build, reconfigure and monitor physical systems. Applications can be developed, tested and implemented faster, with complete creative control for the engineering team and timely information delivery to all levels of the organization.

FactoryStudio represents the third generation of HMI/SCADA software built by Tatsoft’s development leads. Previous generations of software built by the team are in place in some of the world’s leading producers of automated equipment, manufacturers, utilities, and other users of automated systems.

Our belief is that strong security is best viewed as a subset of strong operational stability, as system failure is equally damaging regardless of whether it stems from malevolent or inadvertent causes. The correct protocols for good security require attention across the entire operational lifecycle (from creation to implementation) and throughout the entire technology map (hardware and software stacks).

Columbus, OH — (SBWIRE) — 12/13/2010 — As an end-user the core business is focused on an industry application. Tatsoft has a philosophy of customer empowerment, which underlies many specific features and solutions:

Automatic versioning control (for projects and the configuration tools).
Centralized project servers with distributed concurrent access.
Integration with legacy systems.
Competitive upgrade solutions when migrating installations.
Software as a Service option for maintaining engineering licenses.

Tatsoft is a leading developer of software tools, products and cloud engineering services for intelligent business-user interfaces, industrial automation, and real-time dashboards. Tatsoft’s FactoryStudio provides a development and runtime environment for Process Information Management applications, including traditional SCADA and HMI applications, as well as advanced historian, optimization, and dashboard functionality.

It is a fact that Industrial solutions require a long term of operation in order to reduce the T.C.O (Total Cost of Ownership) – reducing costs is not enough. Companies must also receive the maximum from the current process and have the flexibility to implement modifications and enhancements; 20-year old platforms and technology do not provide this flexibility.

During the last decade, a massive evolution occurred in computer hardware and programming languages, Cloud Computing, Internet and distributed tools, .Net framework, User-Oriented-Production lines, and dozens of new technologies and business models. FactoryStudio incorporates all of these advances.

Tatsoft created a robust architecture in FactoryStudio with the very latest and most effective software technologies to ensure that customers have a solid foundation for successful and profitable long-term strategies.

FactoryStudio was built entirely in .NET framework, using 100% managed code for improved operational stability, Windows Presentation Foundation for more powerful graphics and data display, and a validation system that identifies potential errors prior to deployment.

It is the first and only software in its category to provide both delivery and engineering collaboration on the cloud as well as through on-premises platforms. Tatsoft’s cloud solution offers the ability for multiple users to collaborate on the same project simultaneously, regardless of their locations. Processes can be coordinated regardless of the physical location of the assets involved.

FactoryStudio has been designed from the ground up to provide engineers with reliable, scalable, secure and efficient capabilities to design, test, build, reconfigure and monitor physical systems. Applications can be developed, tested and implemented faster, with complete creative control for the engineering team and timely information delivery to all levels of the organization.

FactoryStudio represents the third generation of HMI/SCADA software built by Tatsoft’s development leads. Previous generations of software built by the team are in place in some of the world’s leading producers of automated equipment, manufacturers, utilities, and other users of automated systems.

Tatsoft shows companies how to improve current operator interfaces, and create additional value to projects while lowering production costs.   Companies with a current project in the design phase, or want to see how they can improve a current solution, turn to Tatsoft to build a prototype for the system in FactoryStudio.

For Machine Builders, a specific set of features is highly desired:

“           Remote support access and remote engineering maintenance.

“           Easy Internationalization, create once and run in any language.

“           Powerful and easy to customize User Interface and graphics.

“           Reliable interface with PLC and control systems.

“           Low cost for runtime distribution and lower recurrent costs.

“           Complete functionality, without problems of integrating accessory tools.

FactoryStudio support is comprehensive and has exclusive additional features:

“           Built-in management to support multiple application and product versions.

“           Easy creation of executable files (.exe) for large-scale delivery that do not require software protection dongles, hardkeys or softkeys.

“           Quick prototyping and services from applications team.

Tatsoft is a leading developer of software tools, products and cloud engineering services for intelligent business-user interfaces, industrial automation, and real-time dashboards. Tatsoft’s FactoryStudio provides a development and runtime environment for Process Information Management applications, including traditional SCADA and HMI applications, as well as advanced historian, optimization, and dashboard functionality.

FactoryStudio was built entirely in .NET framework, using 100% managed code for improved operational stability, Windows Presentation Foundation for more powerful graphics and data display, and a validation system that identifies potential errors prior to deployment.

It is the first and only software in its category to provide both delivery and engineering collaboration on the cloud as well as through on-premises platforms. Tatsoft’s cloud solution offers the ability for multiple users to collaborate on the same project simultaneously, regardless of their locations. Processes can be coordinated regardless of the physical location of the assets involved.

FactoryStudio has been designed from the ground up to provide engineers with reliable, scalable, secure and efficient capabilities to design, test, build, reconfigure and monitor physical systems. Applications can be developed, tested and implemented faster, with complete creative control for the engineering team and timely information delivery to all levels of the organization.

FactoryStudio represents the third generation of HMI/SCADA software built by Tatsoft’s development leads. Previous generations of software built by the team are in place in some of the world’s leading producers of automated equipment, manufacturers, utilities, and other users of automated systems.

  TatSoftwww.tatsoft.com

Scott Gosnell

Chief Marketing Officer

media@tatsoft.com877 737 0707   

Tatsoft shows companies how to improve current operator interfaces, and create additional value to projects while lowering production costs.   Companies with a current project in the design phase, or want to see how they can improve a current solution, turn to Tatsoft to build a prototype for the system in FactoryStudio.

For Machine Builders, a specific set of features is highly desired:

“           Remote support access and remote engineering maintenance.

“           Easy Internationalization, create once and run in any language.

“           Powerful and easy to customize User Interface and graphics.

“           Reliable interface with PLC and control systems.

“           Low cost for runtime distribution and lower recurrent costs.

“           Complete functionality, without problems of integrating accessory tools.

FactoryStudio support is comprehensive and has exclusive additional features:

“           Built-in management to support multiple application and product versions.

“           Easy creation of executable files (.exe) for large-scale delivery that do not require software protection dongles, hardkeys or softkeys.

“           Quick prototyping and services from applications team.

Tatsoft is a leading developer of software tools, products and cloud engineering services for intelligent business-user interfaces, industrial automation, and real-time dashboards. Tatsoft’s FactoryStudio provides a development and runtime environment for Process Information Management applications, including traditional SCADA and HMI applications, as well as advanced historian, optimization, and dashboard functionality.

FactoryStudio was built entirely in .NET framework, using 100% managed code for improved operational stability, Windows Presentation Foundation for more powerful graphics and data display, and a validation system that identifies potential errors prior to deployment.

It is the first and only software in its category to provide both delivery and engineering collaboration on the cloud as well as through on-premises platforms. Tatsoft’s cloud solution offers the ability for multiple users to collaborate on the same project simultaneously, regardless of their locations. Processes can be coordinated regardless of the physical location of the assets involved.

FactoryStudio has been designed from the ground up to provide engineers with reliable, scalable, secure and efficient capabilities to design, test, build, reconfigure and monitor physical systems. Applications can be developed, tested and implemented faster, with complete creative control for the engineering team and timely information delivery to all levels of the organization.

FactoryStudio represents the third generation of HMI/SCADA software built by Tatsoft’s development leads. Previous generations of software built by the team are in place in some of the world’s leading producers of automated equipment, manufacturers, utilities, and other users of automated systems.

Tatsoft
www.tatsoft.com

Scott Gosnell

Chief Marketing Officer

media@tatsoft.com877 737 0707  

June 30, 2010

Tatsoft, LLC Announces Partnership with Media Portal Solutions

Columbus, OH — June 29, 2010 — Tatsoft, LLC partnered with Media Portal Solutions to deliver high speed Media Asset Management solutions to Globo TV and other clients.

When Globo TV needed to archive, manage and retrieve thousands of videotapes, discs and media files, it contacted Media Portal for a solution that could handle multiple storage systems fluidly, and deliver queued files in real time.  Media Portal Solutions will use Tatsoft LLC’s flagship product, FactoryStudio™, to automate and manage its digital media storage, delivery and analysis.  FactoryStudio™ monitors and controls the supporting hardware that delivers the media within Media Portal’s solution. This capability allows Media Portal to seamlessly coordinate large volumes of digital content on time and on demand.

About Tatsoft

Tatsoft was founded to provide software platforms for the rapid development of automation projects, data acquisition, monitoring, control processes and business-intelligence. Tatsoft creates complete, efficient and effective technology solutions to enhance its clients’ performance, and to improve social relationships. Tatsoft’s design methodology, developed over twenty years of working in the field of SCADA/HMI software development, results in software built for real time data acquisition and analysis, intuitive data visualization and reporting, and cutting edge process integration.

About Media Portal Solutions

Media Portal Solutions is a Brazilian company that developed a methodology for the deployment of digital archiving, and managing streams of digital files. Its approach to Digital Asset Management includes, but is not limited to, surveying, infrastructure design, analysis and upgrading of existing data, importing databases, and development of new workflows.

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“Nuremberg Messe is the single largest automation-focused trade show in Europe,” said Gosnell. “FactoryStudio was enthusiastically reviewed by all of the potential customers and partners we spoke with. Automation is one of the fastest growing and developing economic areas, as end users focus on cost savings and quality improvements as key competitive advantages. The range of solutions provided by presenters at the show will enable us to provide additional value to our customer base as we work with many of these companies to deliver successful applications for our technology.”