AspenTech announces InfoPlus.21 next-generation process information management system.CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 1996-- System designed from the start to unlock the potential of process manufacturing The manufacturing industry that uses process control systems. See process control. facilities; Aspen Process Explorer Process Explorer is a freeware computer program for Microsoft Windows created by Sysinternals, which was acquired by Microsoft Corporation. Process Explorer is a system monitoring and examination utility, similar to a souped-up version of Task Manager, and often can be used interface bridges to Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , 95 Aspen Technology Aspen Technology (NASDAQ: AZPN) provides software and professional services to the manufacturing and process industries which allows companies to model, manage, and control their operations. AspenTech was founded in 1981 by MIT professor Dr. , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AZPN), a leading supplier of software and services for the analysis, design and automation of process manufacturing plants announced today the release of InfoPlus.21 (TM). InfoPlus.21 is a next-generation application-enabling, process information management system (PIMS PIMS Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences PIMS Penalty Minutes (hockey) PIMS Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences PIMS Profit Impact of Market Strategy PIMS Project Information Management System ). InfoPlus.21 will be released in December 1996, with initial availability on Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. (TM) NT. Aspen Process Explorer (TM) will be released at the same time. Aspen Process Explorer is an open graphical decision support environment that enables direct, Microsoft Windows NT and 95 desktop access to PIMS data. "InfoPlus.21 demonstrates the power of the combined development organizations of the former Setpoint and ISI ISI International Sensitivity Index, see there , as well as the strength of the two product architectures," says David Mushin, Senior Vice President, AspenTech. "PIMS systems such as CIM/21 (R) and InfoPlus (R) have proven the worth of basic dat collection and display. It is AspenTech's intent with InfoPlus.21 to go to the next and more profitable level with high ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). process applications. AspenTech is now the world's largest supplier of PIMS Process Modeling and Advanced Control and Optimization software Free and Open Source software
"It is the third generation process data historian as well as a special information platform with direct record access via search tree technology. The real time data base allows defined records, data structures and event driven data collection that lets us benefit from advanced applications," says Alan McKee, Vice President of Development, AspenTech. Combining best-of-breed, InfoPlus.21 integrates -- the next generation of the highly-flexible, memory-resident tag database from Setpoint, which AspenTech acquired early in 1996 -- history / archiving modules built on ISI technology, acquired in May 1995 -- and an advanced, multithreaded multithreaded - multithreading server that provides rapid access to data for both users and applications. InfoPlus.21 In a complex data environment, with input from a heterogeneous array of products and equipment, InfoPlus.21 provides an integrated solution for visualization and control of process information. InfoPlus.21 links between plant floor and production management systems, enabling users to access and integrate data plantwide. InfoPlus.21 enables high-value applications including process control, modeling, optimization and quality assurance, providing on-line decision support in real time. PIMS solution in AspenTech's integrated suite InfoPlus.21 is a core component in AspenTech's strategic vision to integrate PIMS with AspenTech's growing family of software applications that provide high return on investment for process manufacturers. These include process modeling, simulation, batch processing (1) Performing a particular operation automatically on a group of files all at once rather than manually opening, editing and saving one file at a time. For example, graphics software that converts a selection of images from one format to another would be a batch processing utility. , advanced control and optimization. InfoPlus.21 is a key step towards a consistent integrated engineering model for simulation and design through to production and optimization. AspenTech products mesh to enable process manufacturers to reach their True Potential, thus increasing their profitability. Aspen Process Explorer for Windows Aspen Process Explorer's decision support environment is designed for Windows certification. It helps plant operators, lab technicians, engineers, supervisors and managers make production, optimization and business decisions in real time, using on-line process data. In addition to its graphical interface, Aspen Process Explorer provides open connectivity to AspenTech's Setcim, InfoPlus-X, and CIM/21. General connectivity is assured through InfoPlus.21, via OLE, OCX (OLE Control EXtension) A component software technology from Microsoft that enables a Windows program to add functionality by calling ready-made components. Generally called "OLE controls" or "OLE custom controls," they appear to the end user as just another part of (OLE controller objects) and ActiveX. Aspen Process Explorer is specifically tuned for OLE integration and includes a graphics toolset for visualizing process schematics and real-time data; and a trend analysis and data browsing tool for trending and mining large volumes of real-time and historical process data. Tag browsing enables technical personnel to find critical setpoint and operating values quickly and easily. In addition, Aspen Process Explorer includes a flexible browser for simple selection of data from large volumes of time-series process data, allowing users to spot trends and monitor operations. Application-specific connectivity is available for a large variety of commonly-used software. In addition to AspenTech's InfoPlus.21, direct connectivity is available for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), laboratory information management (LIMs), distributed control system A distributed control system (DCS) refers to a control system usually of a manufacturing system, process or any kind of dynamic system, in which the controller elements are not central in location (like the brain) but are distributed throughout the system with each component (DCSs), relational databases, and production monitoring & execution (MES (Manufacturing Execution Software) Software that provides real time access to plant activities that include equipment, labor, orders and inventory. An MES integrates the data with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems so that management has complete control of ) applications. The object-based, open-architecture will permit Aspen Process Explorer to provide a clear path to such technologies as World Wide Web connections, advanced modeling applications and new operating systems. AspenTech Products AspenTech products are augmented by a worldwide support, training and service organization. They combine the power of process information management with process modeling, advanced control and optimization. The suite of software products and applications provides a value-added path from the control level to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. systems. Now AspenTech customers can increase their profitability and achieve a competitive advantage by fundamentally improving the way they design and operate their manufacturing processes. About AspenTech AspenTech is the largest supplier of software and services for the analysis, design and automation of process and discrete manufacturing plants in industries such as chemicals, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, electric power, pulp and paper and metals. Leading manufacturers worldwide use AspenTech information software for process information systems, on- and off-line modeling, process optimization and advanced control. AspenTech's solutions improve the way they design, operate and manage their plants. AspenTech operates direct sales and service offices worldwide and has established partnerships with leading DCS (1) See also DSC. (2) Digital Cross-connect System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See digital cross-connect. vendors, computer manufacturers, and highly-trained systems integrators. AspenTech's headquarters is in Cambridge, Massachusetts. -0- Aspen Process Explorer, AspenTech, CIM/21, InfoPlus, InfoPlus.21, InfoPlus-X, Setcim and the aspen leaf logo are trademarks of Aspen Technology, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Toni Lee Rudnicki Aspen Technology, Inc. 617-577-0100 rudnicki@aspentech.com OR Dave Gayman Harpell / Martins PR 508-371-1510 dgayman@harpell.com |
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