Carlson debuted its second-generation white space radio, the RuralConnect IP Version II (RCIP VII), at the Super Wi-Fi Summit in Austin, Texas on September 13. Carlson and spectrum-database administrator Telcordia came together to demonstrate the compatibility of the RCIP VII and Telcordia’s database system with resounding success.  Not only did the demo show without doubt that the two technologies work harmoniously, but the positive reaction to Carlson’s newest product evolution exceeded everyone’s expectations.

MatrikonOPC, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has reported that Mobiform is the newest member to join its Global Partner Network.

Allen-Bradley NEMA and IEC CENTERLINE low-voltage motor control centers provide seamless information exchange between plantfloor devices and business-level systems to increase productivity and improve worker safety.

Alstom Grid, France, has reported it was awarded a contract from LOOP – Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, LLC. – to deliver a new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to control LOOP's entire pipeline system, including their off-shore platforms, pumping and storage facilities, and refinery distribution pipelines.

Semaphore, Singapore, has reported it has released a technical document with information on applications of Kingfisher RTU products for SCADA systems in the natural gas utility industry.

Telvent, Madrid, Spain, has reported that it will deliver its advanced supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology to new customer GRTgaz.

Stratos Global, Bethesda, Md., has reported it has been selected by R&M Energy Systems (R&M) to deploy a global SCADA network based on Inmarsat's BGAN mobile broadband satellite service. Stratos was selected by R&M through Stratos Channel Partner Galaxy 1 Communications.

With the evolution of SCADA systems, organizations need new skills and practices to protect the security of system control, particularly since the June 2010 SCADA virus attack.

Today’s midstream data management demands open, flexible SCADA technologies to optimize real-time operations.

With threats to industrial networks mounting, and inexpensive solutions now available, decision makers need to take action before it is too late.

Integrating wireless instrumentation with SCADA systems can drive operational efficiency and reduce deployment costs.

With the threat of cyber attack growing in recent years, oil and gas pipeline operators are well advised to look for way to protect their SCADA systems.

Bitter Creek Pipelines deploys new software solution to improve data collection and dissemination among users.

Moving from data acquisition to complete integration of enterprise information enables better business decisions.

Understanding key performance indicators facilitates good alarm system design and management practices.