-- Alliances strengthen regional customer support, bolster global expansion

PORTLAND, Maine, May 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kepware Technologies, a software development company focused on communications for automation, today announced eight key partnerships in Europe. These Preferred Partners will promote, distribute, and offer support for all software solutions across Kepware's product portfolio.

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Kepware is pleased to welcome the following companies to its 2014 Preferred Partner program:

• b+i automation (Switzerland)
• EFA Automazione (Italy)
• Foxon (Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Ukraine)
• inray Industriesoftware GmbH (Germany)
• KEP France (France)
• Logitek (Spain)
• MAC Solutions (United Kingdom)
• Novotek (Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden)

"The reputations of each of these companies and their in-depth knowledge of local markets make them ideal partners to deliver the quality products and services in Europe that are synonymous with Kepware," said Brett Austin, President, Kepware Technologies. "Europe has become a key region for our business, and we're excited to continue to expand our network of connected partners throughout this territory."

Working with a Kepware Preferred Partner provides customers with a resource that has both product expertise and knowledge of specific industry challenges that are unique to their region. Partners also offer support in the customer's time zone and native language, a network of trusted System Integrators, technical consulting, and training capabilities. Each partner has a proven record of success and possesses guiding principles that align with Kepware's business objectives and commitment to excellence.

Visit Kepware online for a complete list of international connected distributors. To learn more about Kepware's distribution channel, please email sales@kepware.com or call +1-207-775-1660.

About Kepware Technologies
Kepware Technologies is a private software development company headquartered in Portland, Maine. Kepware provides a portfolio of software solutions to help businesses connect diverse automation devices and software applications. From plant floor to wellsite to windfarm, Kepware serves a wide range of customers in a variety of international vertical markets including Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Building Automation, Power Distribution, and more. Established in 1995 and now distributed in more than 100 countries, Kepware's software solutions help thousands of businesses improve operations and decision making.

Learn more at www.kepware.com, and take an inside look at the company and its culture through the Kepware Corporate Overview video available here.

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