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Secure Remote Access for Automation Systems Keith Blodorn Director, Product Management

Challenges for Control Engineers

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Challenges for Control Engineers Site visits hurt the system integrator’s ability to:   

Maximize engineering productivity Keep projects on budget Deliver projects on time

These are the three most important measures of success for system integration projects!

Control Engineering 2016 System Integration Report 3

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Introducing ProSoft Connect

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ProSoft Connect–Secure Remote Access Access Industrial Control Systems from Anywhere State-of-the-Art Cloud Native Technology  

Best Experience Higher Level of Security

EasyBridge™ Layer 2 VPN Connection   

Does not require configuration of routed network drivers in PLC software Use Discovery Tools like ProSoft Discovery Service Just like being connected to local switch

Minimal -Installed Software   

Eliminates major security flaw of other remote access services Web interface works from any computer No VPN Server to install and set up

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EasyBridge™ - Advanced Networking EasyBridge™ is the easiest way to connect to remote automation devices Cell Carrier to Internet

192.168.0.250

192.168.0.050 192.168.0.251 Remote PC Address

192.168.0.20 Firewall

192.168.0.30

10.12.1.103

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Solid Platform Foundation World-Class Highly Scalable Cloud Architecture  

Amazon Web Services – high reliability and security infrastructure Hosted locally, accessible Globally. Locations: USA, , Brazil, Australia, Japan, India, and Singapore

ProSoft Devices ed:   

ICX35-HWC for LTE Cellular Internet Connection PLX35-NB2 for wired Internet Connection Additional ProSoft devices to be added over time © 2016 ProSoft Technology

ProSoft Connect Overview ProSoft Connect Standard Subscription    

Free Secure Remote Access and Device Mgmt. 1GB VPN data use per month, per gateway 2 Concurrent connections Group gateways and s into 2 Projects

Power Plans  

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Increase VPN data to 3 or 6GB Increase Concurrent connection to 3 or 6 Group gateways and s into 10 Projects

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ProSoft Connect – Live Demo

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Get ProSoft Connect Today Go to www.prosoft.io and sign up for free On first log-in, take the “guided tour” Activate your ICX35 cellular gateway

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ProSoft Connect for Control Engineers Eliminate time-consuming travel to customer sites Maintain excellent security for your customers Keep your customer’s machines running Share access so your whole team can collaborate

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Why ProSoft Connect? Latest cloud architecture delivers better experience, high security, and excellent reliability ProSoft Connect makes it much easier to connect automation software to remote devices ProSoft’s top-notch technical – built in to the service! Superior cellular connectivity  

4G LTE service means longer life for remote access device Verizon or AT&T – choose the best network at each location

Use automation software on your PC – no need to maintain a dedicated on-site PC with more licenses, security patches, etc.

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Thank you!

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