Plex Systems, provider of Plex Online, Cloud ERP for manufacturers, announces the launch of SmartPlex, a service allowing users of Plex Online to access and manipulate data through a variety of mobile devices.
TROY, Mich., Nov. 1, 2012 – Plex Systems Inc., provider of Plex Online, Cloud ERP for manufacturers, today announced the launch of SmartPlex, a service allowing users of Plex Online to access and manipulate data through a variety of mobile devices such as smartphones, including those based on the iOS and Android operating systems.
Designed to enhance connectivity of executives and other staff who benefit from accessing and inputting management-level information, data is presented using displays optimized for the presentation capabilities of mobile devices. The initial applications supported are workflow, user support, corporate directory, expense tracking and contacts. Additional functionality will be rolled out as user feedback is compiled and assessed.
SmartPlex presents an ideal combination of usability and utility in a secure, encrypted messaging form factor, extending the ability to manage and maintain the enterprise from anywhere with nearly any device. Using the same notification process that Plex Online uses to communicate with desktop workstations, data and functionality are now available regardless of platform and location.
“SmartPlex empowers the individuals leveraging mobile devices, who are growing in number every day,” said Plex Systems Vice President of Strategy Jim Shepherd. “Providing access to the enterprise’s mission-critical data in real-time from nearly any device, anywhere, is a game changer that will allow business decision-makers to respond quickly as business conditions change.”
About Plex
Plex, by Rockwell Automation, is a leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, empowering the world's manufacturers to make awesome products. Our platform gives manufacturers the ability to connect, automate, track, and analyze every aspect of their business to drive transformation. The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform™ includes solutions for manufacturing execution (MES), ERP, quality, supply chain planning and management, asset performance management, production monitoring, process automation and analytics to connect people, systems, machines and supply chains, enabling them to lead with precision, efficiency and agility. To learn more, visit http://plex.rockwellautomation.com.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.