IBM全球业务服务部加入罗克韦尔FactoryTalk供应商计划

IBM Global joins Rockwell's FactoryTalk Provider program

IBM全球业务服务部加入罗克韦尔FactoryTalk供应商计划

Companies extend long-standing strategic relationship focused on plant-to-enterprise integration

两家公司扩大了长期性战略合作关系，专注于工厂到企业的整合

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 6, 2007 — Rockwell Automation has announced that IBM’s Global Business Services has joined its FactoryTalk Information Solution Provider program. As a partner in the program, IBM will extend its existing relationship with Rockwell Automation by helping manufacturers build plant-wide information applications and manufacturing execution systems (MES) using the FactoryTalk suite of integrated production and performance software. The two companies have been actively collaborating on plant-to-enterprise solutions within several industries including automotive and life sciences.

密尔沃基12月6日消息——罗克韦尔自动化宣布IBM全球业务服务部加入了其“FactoryTalk信息解决方案供应商计划”。作为该计划的一个合作伙伴，IBM将通过帮助制造商利用FactoryTalk集成生产和绩效软件套件建立工厂级别的信息应用和制造执行系统（MES），扩大与罗克韦尔自动化现有的合作关系。这两家公司已经在数个工业领域的工厂到企业解决方案进行了积极的合作，包括汽车工业和生命科学工业。

Rockwell Automation launched the Information Solution Provider program in October 2006 to provide manufacturers with an extended network of information systems professionals to help them integrate their control and information environments for better manufacturing performance. Rockwell Automation trains and certifies participants on implementing applications within the FactoryTalk suite to facilitate better interaction between the plant floor and higher-level business systems. Through the creation of the program, Rockwell Automation adds to its own services organization’s solutions and delivery capabilities around the FactoryTalk suite.

罗克韦尔自动化在2006年10月推出了“信息解决方案供应商计划”，为制造商提供一种信息系统专业人员扩展网络，帮助他们整合其控制和信息环境，实现更好的生产绩效。罗克韦尔自动化为在FactoryTalk套件实施应用的参与者提供培训和认证，促进生产工厂和更高水平业务系统之间的互动。通过创立该计划，罗克韦尔自动化围绕FactoryTalk套件加强了自身的服务组织解决方案和交付能力。

“IBM truly understands the value of an integrated suite of production and performance software based on a service-oriented architecture,” said Kevin Roach, vice president of Software, Rockwell Automation. “They’re a natural fit for our Information Solutions Provider program based on our track record of successful collaboration and their incredibly deep expertise in information systems and business process integration.” 

罗克韦尔自动化软件部副总裁Kevin Roach表示：“IBM真正了解基于以服务为架构的集成生产和绩效软件套件的价值。基于我们过往的成功合作记录以及他们在信息系统和业务流程整合领域非常深厚的专业知识，他们很自然适合我们的‘信息解决方案供应商计划’。”

“Timely, accurate information on production can help drive supply chain performance to new levels and recent advances in technology like service-oriented architectures are making this a reality,” said Bruce Anderson, vice president, IBM Global Business Services. “We are working together to show companies the value manufacturing brings to the supply chain and how we can help them achieve ROI more quickly than they have in the past.”

IBM全球业务服务部副总裁Bruce Anderson表示：“及时、精准的生产信息可以帮助促使供应链绩效到达新的水平，而类似以服务为架构的现有技术优势正使这一切变成现实。我们正在共同努力，向这些公司证明为供应链带来的价值制造业，以及我们如何帮助他们比以往更快地实现投资回报。”

The FactoryTalk Information Solution Provider Program is part of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork, which includes business enterprise, sales and solutions, product and technology partners.

“FactoryTalk信息解决方案供应商计划”是罗克韦尔自动化PartnerNetwork项目的一部分，该项目包括业务企业、销售和解决方案、产品和技术合作伙伴。

Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. The company brings together leading global brands in industrial automation that include Allen-Bradley controls and services, and Rockwell Software factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company employs about 23,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries. 

罗克韦尔自动化是全球领先的工业自动化控制和信息解决方案供应商，致力于帮助生产商提升其业务竞争优势。公司旗下在工业自动化领域拥有的全球领先品牌包括艾伦-布拉德利控制和服务，以及罗克韦尔软件工厂管理软件。公司总部位于美国威斯康星州密尔沃基市，公司雇员大约2万3千人，业务遍及全球超过80个国家。

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