Southern Africa SCADA, Industrial Automation and Process Control Conference
February 2007
News
Johannesburg: 7-8 March 2007
Over the two day conference a myriad of local and international presenters will discuss the latest technologies, trends and challenges in the area of scada and industrial automation. Attention will be focused on the integration of communications protocols, standards, and scada systems into your everyday business processes. Now more than ever before, industry and utilities rely on their control systems to improve their quality, reliability, efficiency and of course their bottom line.
In order to have a competitive advantage in 2007 and beyond you need to be armed with up-to-date, practical and competent advice to make informed and profitable decisions. Proven tactics far outweigh theoretical decisions and the key to success when working with scada and industrial automation systems is taking advantage of the latest concepts and approaches. To avoid the minefield of disastrous projects and products you need to be prepared when handling new systems. You require the latest know how to defend your systems and prevent vulnerability to security breaches and attacks.
As in the past with previous IDC conferences, this will be a practical event, with an outstanding line up of participants. This conference is non-commercial in the papers presented and offers practical and contemporary take home advice to maximise the value of your scada systems. You will also find it a great networking opportunity with a critical mass collection of experts that you can access.
Papers presented will encompass:
* Protocol security and redundancy issues.
* PLCs and PACs.
* Radio data communications.
* Integration of scada and business solutions.
* Scada communication protocols.
* Case studies of electrical and water utilities.
* Case studies of scada and industrial automation systems installed.
* Troubleshooting tips and tricks.
* Challenges overcome.
* Network security and scada.
* Project management.
* New and emerging scada standards.
* Risk management of projects.
The SCADA Conference 2007 will focus on delegates being active participants throughout the two days. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in interactive discussions and interviews with all presenters. The aim of this interaction is to avoid the dialogue and one-way presentation style formats that so often occur.
For more information on this event or to discuss sponsorship opportunities contact Sarah Montgomery: [email protected]
Further reading:
4Sight OT Automation achieves prestigious AVEVA Endorsed Partner status
News
4Sight OT Automation, a leading industrial software solutions provider, has achieved Endorsed Partner status within the AVEVA Partner Network.
Read more...
Schneider Electric announces 2023 Global Alliance Partner Programme award winners
Schneider Electric South Africa
News
Schneider Electric has announced the winners of the 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards. Throughout 2023, Schneider Electric’s Alliance Partners supported customers in the digitalisation of industrial automation, delivering value with innovative initiatives, solutions and services.
Read more...
Custom containerised lubrication dispensing system
News
Bosch Rexroth Africa recently supplied and installed a customised environmentally friendly and dust-proof lubrication dispensing system for a leading earth-moving equipment supplier.
Read more...
Siemens to acquire industrial drive technology business of ebm-papst
Siemens South Africa
News
Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology business of ebm-papst. The business includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the protective extra-low voltage range and innovative motion control systems.
Read more...
Bearings International fosters a segment strategy
Bearings International
News
Bearings International has a segment approach to the market, which places an intentional focus on key industries in South and sub-Saharan Africa in a bid to optimise operations, enhance uptime, and drive business sustainability and increased profitability outcomes for customers.
Read more...
Local robotics team’s journey to the world stage
News
In the heart of Cape Town, a group of young visionaries aged 12 to 17 is making waves in the world of robotics. Known as Texpand, this team from Pinelands has not only dominated the First Tech Challenge (FTC) in South Africa, but has also earned international acclaim for its innovative approach to engineering and problem solving.
Read more...
RS Group expands by 10 000 products
RS South Africa
News
RS South Africa has announced its Better World Claims Based Framework, enabling customers to select verified sustainable product alternatives. This provides suppliers with a standardised framework to accelerate the development and manufacture of more sustainable and responsible products.
Read more...
IRP 2023 could reset SA’s social and economic problems
News
ACTOM recently held a webinar on the ‘Draft IRP2023 Impact on the Manufacturing Sector’. South Africa’s Draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 is a key document that outlines a comprehensive strategy for addressing the country’s energy security challenges, while also setting out its transition to a diversified energy mix, including renewables.
Read more...
Young scientists to showcase innovative research
News
Innovative South African research which includes a cost-effective triage test for real-time detection of TB and a nature-based technology that brings about environmental remediation, will be showcased at this year’s International Festival of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tunisia.
Read more...
Moog takes a leadership position in lunar exploration
News
NASA is planning for a sustained human presence on the Moon, and resources such as water could eventually be harnessed from the lunar surface instead of being transported from Earth, and it has turned to industry to find ways to excavate and transport that icy regolith.
Read more...
printer friendly version