Spartanburg, SC, May 1, 2016 — Willdyne-Chord is pleased to announce that it has joined the Connected with Kepware^® System Integrator Program. Connected System Integrators implement and optimize the portfolio of industrial connectivity software developed by Kepware. As a silver-level Connected System Integrator, Willdyne-Chord has Kepware application experience, meets standard product training qualifications, and provides customers with post-sale assistance.

“We have relied on Kepware for our integration foundation for years”, said Joe Williamson, Willdyne-Chord Founder and Solutions Architect.  “We’ve used Kepware to integrate our MES and WMS to shop floor devices because of the depth, breadth, and reliability of the platform.  When we learned about the Connected with Kepware program it seemed like a great way to leverage our Kepware expertise to help others with their integration needs.”

Willdyne-Chord provides packaged solutions in the manufacturing management and warehouse management space.  These systems are often integrated into shop floor equipment to provide real-time production data, equipment setup, and QA information.  In addition to the packaged solutions, Willdyne-Chord provides custom system integration services for hardware and higher-level systems.

“We’re pleased to welcome Willdyne-Chord to the Connected with Kepware System Integrator Program,” said Brett Austin, Kepware Senior Vice President. “Our carefully-selected network of system integrators allows us to leverage regional market expertise and deliver the product and service quality synonymous with Kepware.”

The Connected with Kepware program was established to support integration partners and provide Kepware customers with a proven network of integration service providers for Industrial Automation and Internet of Things solutions. The program allows Kepware to deliver on its mission of providing users with the highest quality software solutions to help them achieve operational excellence.

Present and future clients are encouraged to contact Willdyne-Chord for more information on the Kepware suite of products and integration services.  Contact information may be found at http://willdyne.com/wpproto01/.