http://wingtipllc.com com_fireboard en-us Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:02:24 -0700 http://wingtipllc.com/components/com_fireboard/template/dorona_brown_2/images/english/emoticons/fb_rsspower.gif http://wingtipllc.com 88 http://wingtipllc.com/WingTip-Community-Forum/HMI/8-Re-Rockwell-Buys-Incuity-Wonderware-Nashes-Teeth.html My response: I agree with your point that compatibility, and more importantly, the ability to seamlessly exchange information is one of the most critical aspects to the end user. What you'll find, if you take a time slice from 1990 to the present day, is Rockwell has never been held back by a lack of integration or compatibility. In fact, Rockwell has been able to increase market share despite the very clear fact they orphan users with old code and no upgrade path to the new product. There are many exampl... http://wingtipllc.com/WingTip-Community-Forum/HMI/7-Re-Rockwell-Buys-Incuity-Wonderware-Nashes-Teeth.html My old buddy Scott Koffman asked if he could post this commentary over at MrPLC.com, and it generated a very insightful commentary from one of the members. You can check it out HERE , or look below for a summary. From Nathan at mrplc.com: Very interesting commentary - thanks for sharing it. I'd be curious to get more details from the author on how Rockwell helped it's position immensely. I believe that compatibility with their existing projects is significant to the usefulness of the authors implicat... http://wingtipllc.com/WingTip-Community-Forum/HMI/6-Rockwell-Buys-Incuity-Wonderware-Nashes-Teeth.html Rockwell helps Wonderware Create Their Own Worst Nightmare PDF Print E-mail Today marks a new milestone for one of Wonderware's biggest mistakes. Rockwell Automation, Inc. inked a pact to acquire Incuity Software, Inc. Incuity Software used to develop for Wonderware in this space, and has a built in need to put the screws to their old partner. Hold on to your hats, folks, it's about to get UGLY! Incuity used to be called DataWorks, and developed Active Factory for Wonderware, a highly s... http://wingtipllc.com/WingTip-Community-Forum/General-Discussion/2-Welcome-Moderators-and-questions-needed.html Well, here it is. We are putting out this tool for anyone in the Process or Discrete Manufacturing community to use and build. We'll provide the server/software backend for free, you provide the knowledge and support to each other. We do ask that you occassionally take a look at our products and services (just to keep the lights on), but outside of that little task, this bud's for you (er, board). Thanks! Roger ...