The world of modern manufacturing is filled with a multitude of critical systems that must work together to meet manufacturing objectives. Software systems such as MES and ERP must collaborate with "edge assets" including automation, material handling equipment, sensors, and controls in order to achieve efficiency in manufacturing operations. The timely capture of critical events from the factory floor is a key to performance optimization. The Catalyst System Development Platform (SDP^TM) solution from our ISV partner, Savigent Software, enables manufacturers to react to these spurious, distributed events in real time. Catalyst SDP^TM provides the necessary components for solid connectivity with edge assets. Embedded logic required to sense and respond to each event takes the form of pre-built applications. All necessary configuration work is easily accomplished using the Catalyst SDP^TM platform. The resulting level of visibility and control, plus Plant-to-Enterprise (P2E) interoperability, is made economically feasible through Savigent's SOA architecture and included Enterprise Service Bus - trade named the Equipment Service Bus^TM. You gain the immediate advantage of less obtrusive, more focused IT projects that are possible with less risk. It all adds-up to the ability to achieve rapid ROI from your performance optimization project. Click here or on the screen to learn more.