News - Marquee Manager Server

London, Ontario, December 20, 2004 - NETCON announced today, the simultaneous release of a new version of Marquee Manager Server and a specification for a new common marquee control protocol. With support for the NETCON Unit Protocol in Marquee Manager Server, there is now a standard protocol for interfacing with marquees.

With three major vendors of marquees already supporting the protocol, NETCON is positioned to bring continuity to the interface and functionality of marquees in the industrial environment. With extensibility built into the protocol design the NETCON Unit protocol will evolve as the marquee industry expands. To discuss implementing the NETCON Unit protocol in your company's marquee solutions please contact our sales team.

Those customers which maintain a Platinum Support contract may receive free upgrades. Customers on Extended Support may upgrade at a discounted rate. Please contact our sales or support departments with any upgrade inquiries.

About SeQent

SeQent (formerly Plantwatch, Inc. and NETCON Technologies) drives cost savings and productivity improvements to enterprises by enabling real-time communication across the entire facility. SeQent bridges automation to people, empowering them to react immediately thereby preventing costly downtime and improving quality. SeQent is currently installed in over 350 facilities and is being used by all of the major automotive manufacturers as well as bottling and consumer products manufacturers and healthcare organizations. The company is privately held and is based in London, Ontario.

Contact Information:
Sales | Phone: +1.519.652.0401 | Fax: +1.519.652.9275
E-Mail: Scott Burns