Honeywell
announced it will work with IGEL to deploy solutions for Experion
Process Knowledge System (PKS) users through the IGEL Ready Program. The
Linux-based solution, Honeywell's Universal Thin Client Operating System, will
allow Experion PKS users to access an ecosystem of cutting-edge hardware and
software, delivering a powerful, productive and secure end-user experience.
As industrial organizations look for more
efficient ways to approach control system engineering, the need for a solution
that can be adopted incrementally and used interchangeably with existing
systems and infrastructure is of paramount importance. The Universal Thin
Client Operating System will allow Experion PKS users to securely deploy a
purpose-built thin client operating system with a rich management experience,
while providing endpoint devices the peripheral and connectivity features
needed for Experion PKS.
"Leveraging the IGEL Ready program, this
collaboration will further advance Honeywell's position as an industry leader
in process control virtualization. IGEL's edge operating system provides a
secure, Linux-based thin client platform for Experion PKS while providing rich
remote management capabilities that improve the lifecycle experience," said Joe
Bastone, Director, Experion Offering Management.
"By teaming together, Honeywell and IGEL
are better able to deliver world-class solutions that meet our mutual
customers' requirements, as the IGEL Ready program was designed to foster
collaboration and joint-solution development," said Divya Saggar, Director,
IGEL Ready.
The solution provides a secure experience
for end-users using virtualization while significantly reducing the challenges
traditionally associated with deploying thin client technology. The Universal
Thin Client Operating System also allows for much stronger administration and
management capabilities, which in turn allows users to save time and labor
costs associated with maintaining their control systems.
For more information about the Universal
Thin Client Operating System and Experion, https://www.honeywellprocess.com/experionpkshive.