Member Press Releases

Edmonton, Alberta February 3rd, 2010 - MatrikonOPC takes top honors in the OPC Connectivity Software category in the 2010 Control Readers’ Choice Awards. Based on a global survey of over 1,000 independent process automation professionals – the message is clear: MatrikonOPC is the official OPC brand of choice.

Sean Leonard, Matrikon’s vice president of OPC products said, “We are honored to accept Control Magazine’s prestigious award and are grateful for the support its readers’– our global customers – have shown us. “ When asked what this award meant to MatrikonOPC, Sean answered, “Thanks to the independent nature of the survey, this award sends a clear signal that we are delivering on our commitment to provide customers with the best data connectivity experience in the market. Providing customers with effective OPC training, unmatched 24/7 live support, and building long term partnerships with integrators and vendors is just as important to us as continually producing the most secure and reliable OPC software on the market.”

Thomas Burke, President and Executive Director of the OPC Foundation, congratulated MatrikonOPC on its achievement saying, “the OPC Foundation is proud to see an OPC category included for the first time in the Control Readers’ Choice Awards. It clearly demonstrates the adoption of OPC as the industry standard for system interconnectivity and communications. As a strong, active supporter of OPC, MatrikonOPC has played a key role in assisting in the evolution of OPC technology, and will no doubt continue to demonstrate leadership in the future as OPC UA continues to gain global acceptance.”

Visit us to learn more here! www.MatrikonOPC.com

About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc.)
MatrikonOPC™ provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Their promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. MatrikonOPC™ builds close relationships with their customers, which allows them to have a true understanding of their business. MatrikonOPC™ helps them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, they provide local presence on a worldwide scale. MatrikonOPC™ is committed to connectivity. Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com

MatrikonOPC and Matrikon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc.

For more information, contact:
Wassim Daoud
Online Marketing Communication Specialist, OPC
+1 780-448-1010 extension 4632
email: wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com


For business and investor related information, contact:
Nicole Sayler
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
780-945-4010
nicole.sayler@matrikon.com

January 28th, 2010 Edmonton, Alberta – Supra Controls becomes India’s first control systems integration firm to be accepted into the MatrikonOPC Integrator Partner Program. Specializing in the electrical, instrumentation, and control integration fields, Supra Controls now standardizes on MatrikonOPC™ products for its OPC data connectivity solutions.

According to Mr. V. Subramaniam, Director of Supra Controls, “With OPC System Integrator training from MatrikonOPC, our engineers gain additional expertise to help our clients resolve complex industrial data connectivity problems using time-proven products and solution design methodologies.” Mr. Subramaniam continued saying, “Our mandate is to provide clients with the best integration project value on the market. As a MatrikonOPC partner, we can provide top OPC connectivity software that is backed by their [MatrikonOPC] comprehensive technical support. This helps us deliver top value to our clients in a timely manner.”

Darek Kominek, MatrikonOPC Partner Programs Manager, welcomed Supra Controls saying, “it is a pleasure to have Supra Controls join the MatrikonOPC Integrator Partner Program as a Gold Level Partner. We will work closely with them to help them best leverage our connectivity solutions, technical support, and marketing resources. Working together like this is a true win-win scenario: for us, for Supra Controls and most importantly, for their customers. “

Asked about MatrikonOPC’s commitment to working with system integrators, Sean Leonard, VP of MatrikonOPC Products said, “Delivering exceptional value to our customers is one of the cornerstones of our strategy for long term growth. The integrator partner program extends our ability to provide solutions globally while ensuring customers are supported locally. For this reason, strong, mutually beneficial integrator relationships are essential.”

To learn more about MatrikonOPC Integrator Partner Program visit here:
http://www.matrikonopc.com/partners/integrators.aspx

About Supra Controls PVT LTD
Supra Controls, is a systems integration firm specializing in the Electrical, Instrumentation & Control fields. Supra Controls also supplies Turnkey E&I packages and Mechanical skids. Factory trained on MatrikonOPC technology, Supra Controls engineers resolve complex data connectivity problems with OPC based technology. Supra Controls is committed to delivering customers with the best solutions in the market.

About MatrikonOPC™ (a division of Matrikon Inc.)
MatrikonOPC™ provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Their promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. MatrikonOPC™ builds close relationships with their customers, which allows them to have a true understanding of their business. MatrikonOPC™ helps them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, they provide local presence on a worldwide scale. MatrikonOPC™ is committed to connectivity. Visit MatrikonOPC™ at www.MatrikonOPC.com

Matrikon™ and MatrikonOPC™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc.

For more information, contact: Darek Kominek
+1 780-233-7561
Darek.Kominek@matrikonopc.com


Business Media & Investors contact:
Nicole Sayler
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
+1 780-945-4010
nicole.sayler@matrikon.com

The GLOBE series of International Conferences and Trade Fairs is one of the world’s largest and longest-running events promoting the ‘business of the environment’ where leaders from government and business come together to explore the pressing issues around sustainable development, create new networks and relationships, and source solutions for business and the environment.

The GLOBE Trade Fair is an opportunity for environment industry companies to reach both domestic and international markets. Local visitors to the Trade Fair will be management to executive level decision makers from business, industry and government looking for new technologies, products and services to help address environmental issues, while, internationally, there will be several ‘country pavilions’ and business delegations at the Trade Fair who will be looking for business partnerships, highlighting and sourcing technologies and solutions, and exploring opportunities for collaboration.

GLOBE 2010 will take place March 24 – 26 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Visit globe2010.com and hit the “Reserve Exhibit Space” link. You’ll find all the information you need to secure space at one of the biggest business and environment events of 2010.

EDMONTON, AB January 14th, 2010 – OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. has joined with MatrikonOPC™ to deliver industrial strength OPC connectivity to all OMNI flow computers and devices.

OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. is the newest member of the MatrikonOPC™ Vendor Partner Program. The joint development of MatrikonOPC Server for OMNI Flow Computers was the first step in providing secure OPC connectivity solutions for OMNI’s end users. By leveraging MatrikonOPC’s industry-leading products, OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. is able to provide their customers with even more data connectivity options to help grow their businesses.

“OMNI flow computers bear the responsibility of the fiscal integrity for transferring products via the pipeline system. With OPC servers becoming the primary method of accessing data, security is crucial. MatrikonOPC embeds industrial strength security into all of its OPC servers making the relationship with OMNI a natural fit.” said Sean Leonard, Vice President OPC at Matrikon™.

Alan McCartney, President and CEO for OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. said, “Partnering with MatrikonOPC on the development of this interface was an obvious choice. Security is a key aspect in modern data connectivity and MatrikonOPC is the leader in secure OPC communications. OMNI Flow Computers is committed to providing customers with easy and secure connectivity to all of its products.”

To learn more about the MatrikonOPC Server for OMNI Flow Computers and the partnership, please navigate to:
http://www.matrikonopc.com/partners/profile/omni.aspx

About OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. OMNI Flow Computers, Inc, headquartered in the Houston, Texas area, has the largest installed base of multi-tasking, panel-mount flow computers for the custody transfer measurement of hydrocarbon liquids and gases. Worldwide in over 70 countries, OMNI flow computers are connected to more than 30,000 meters and related instruments.
Visit OMNI Flow Computers, Inc at www.omniflow.com

About MatrikonOPC™ (a division of Matrikon Inc.) MatrikonOPC™ provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Their promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. MatrikonOPC™ builds close relationships with their customers, which allows them to have a true understanding of their business. MatrikonOPC™ helps them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, they provide local presence on a worldwide scale. MatrikonOPC™ is committed to connectivity.
Visit MatrikonOPC™ at www.MatrikonOPC.com

Matrikon™ and MatrikonOPC™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc.
For more information, contact:
Wassim Daoud
Online Marketing Communication Specialist, OPC
+1 780-448-1010 x4632
wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com


Business Media & Investors contact:
Nicole Sayler
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
+1 780-945-4010
nicole.sayler@matrikon.com

MERIDIAN HEALTH AND CYPAK PARTNER TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS

Neptune NJ and Stockholm undefined Meridian Health and Cypak today announced a partnership to jointly develop new technology based products and services aimed at improved patient care and clinical outcomes. The initial focus of the partnership will be on the creation of products and tools related to medication management, pain management, and various chronic conditions. The new patient-empowering products will leverage patented embedded technology and are expected to be launched in 2010. Both organizations are confident the products will advance the way patients and care providers view care delivery in the future.

“The initial projects are focused on assisting patients in managing their medications, reducing pain, and more readily participate in early monitoring of chronic conditions,” explains Salvatore R. Inciardi, Meridian senior vice president of business development. “We will be working with Cypak to leverage the ability of embedded chip technology in very practical, user centric ways. Meridian Health’s goal will be to provide true end-to-end solutions that can be broadly applicable to many therapies in the future whether in the home or in various clinical settings.”

“The unique benefit of Cypak technology is our ability to bring patients and providers closer together,” says Per Nathanaelson, chief executive officer of Cypak. “By embedding affordable wireless monitoring technology into devices patients uses every day, we can keep care providers informed 24/7. Our platform uses very little power and is very easy to use so patients can choose to stay in touch even when away from health providers or home  – and after all people want to be able to continue their normal working and social lives.”

As one of New Jersey’s most comprehensive health care providers, with operating revenues exceeding $1 billion and serving a population of over 1.5 million, Meridian has always actively sought out technology partners to develop and pilot new technology solutions. Inciardi states, “Meridian is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with a growing and diverse community that depends on us to seek out and provide the best healthcare options. By partnering with technology innovators, such as Cypak we are able to deliver superior health and care-management services to our clients and to expand our business horizons. We have been working with Cypak for several months now and we are convinced they are a good partner for Meridian. They have proven to have a superb technology, a leading position in the development of global standards and a broad international network, and most importantly they are willing to listen and react to our requirements.”

“Meridian Health in New Jersey is a perfect strategic partner for Cypak,” says Per Nathanaelson. “The New Jersey community Meridian serves is demographically diverse, knowledgeable, and forward thinking.  Meridian Health is a flexible, capable, and innovative healthcare provider. They drive us to maintain our leadership as a global technology provider for connected health solutions and they will join our Advisory Board.”

While initial launches of the new products will be targeted in New Jersey, Meridian Health and Cypak intend to market the innovative health offerings through appropriate outlets in the USA and Europe markets.

Meridian Health

Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization in New Jersey, comprising a university teaching hospital, two community hospitals, a children’s hospital, and in-home and community-based services that include home health services, skilled nursing centers, physician practices; rehabilitation and fitness centers; occupational health; home medical equipment and in-home safety technology; ambulance and medical transportation services; as well as outpatient laboratory, imaging, and surgery centers.

Meridian Health has consistently been rated among the top performing health systems in New Jersey, and is the recipient of numerous state and national recognitions for patient care quality and nursing excellence. For more information, please visit www.meridianhealth.com.

Cypak

Cypak AB is a privately owned technology provider based in Stockholm, Sweden.  Cypak customers are leaders in their segments in USA, Europe, and Japan. Cypak has developed the CPK082 application specific integrated circuit particularly for medication and vital sign monitoring and takes a leading role in international standardization and the Continua Health Alliance.  For more information, please visit www.cypak.com

Meridian Health

Meridian Health is a leading integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey who is partnering with innovative technology companies. Partnerships are aimed at bridging the gap between today’s health care practices with the care needs of the future. Meridian’s real-life lab enables technology companies to jointly pilot, test, and develop innovative solutions.

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Edmonton, Alberta – Nov 17Th, 2009

MatrikonOPC™ is proud to announce the MatrikonOPC Server for Triconex has achieved Wurldtech Achilles Certification. The Achilles Certification Program is the defacto security benchmark for industrial applications. Certified products undergo resilience testing of real-world cyber attack scenarios. Achilles certification provides independent verification that MatrikonOPC servers effectively deliver the cyber security and the reliability needed by today’s industrial automation systems.

Industry leaders are now recognizing the growth of cyber threats and their negative impact on their critical control systems. As a result, they are demanding that their engineering systems and connectivity software meet a high level of security. The MatrikonOPC Server for Triconex Achilles Certified is the first control application to meet the stringent conformance criteria for industrial connectivity infrastructure.

“We congratulate MatrikonOPC for being the first control application to achieve Achilles Level 1 Certification.” said Tyler Williams, President and CEO of Wurldtech Security Technologies. “By validating conformance to the industry’s most demanding cyber-security performance standard available today, MatrikonOPC’s customers can be confident that the OPC Server offers the highest level of security assurance and reduces the cyber-risk exposure that could cause communications downtime or disrupt the availability to critical systems.”

“With OPC servers becoming the primary method of gaining access to control data, security is crucial. As the leading OPC vendor, MatrikonOPC embeds industrial strength security into all of its OPC servers. Achieving Achilles certification confirms our commitment to keeping our customers’ data accessible and safe,” said Sean Leonard, Vice President OPC at Matrikon.

To learn more about the MatrikonOPC Server Achilles Triconex Certified, click here: http://www.matrikonopc.com/opc-drivers/319/base-driver-details.aspx

MatrikonOPC™ and Matrikon™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc.

About MatrikonOPC™ (a division of Matrikon™ Inc. [TSX: MTK])
MatrikonOPC provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Our promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. We build close relationships with our customers, allowing us to have a true understanding of their business. We help them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, we provide local presence on a global scale. We are committed to connectivity. Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com.

About Wurldtech™ Security Technologies, Inc.
Wurldtech Security Technologies provides proactive technology solutions designed to identify the presence of, and mitigate against, cyber vulnerabilities that can impact safe, secure and reliable industrial operations. Wurldtech's product portfolio is designed for suppliers of industrial devices, systems and applications used in, and the end users/operators of, high-availability process control networks primarily in critical infrastructure sectors such as energy (oil & gas) and power (electric utilities, nuclear)

For more information, contact:
Wassim Daoud
Online Marketing Communications Specialist
+1 780-448-1010 extension 4632
email: Wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com


For business and investor related information, contact:
Nicole Sayler
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
780-945-4010
nicole.sayler@matrikon.com