Itris Automation Square joins the CSIA: The professional Control System Integrators Association

GRENOBLE, FRANCE, August 08, 2012

The "Control System Integrators Association" (www.controlsys.org) is a professional and global association based in Wisconsin (USA). It gathers over 400 control systems integrator companies and suppliers of automated software tools. Its activities include certification, organizing events and establishing best practices, which are published in professional guides.

Since 1994, CSIA seeks to advance business practices of control system integration, by:
- Bringing successful system integration to the marketplace by creating recognition and demand for CSIA certified members,
- Improving system integration best practices and performance,
- Providing a forum to share industry expertise and create networking opportunities.

By joining the CSIA, Itris Automation Square aims to develop its network with integrators, especially in the U.S., and benefit from the support of an expert organization to facilitate the distribution of its tools. Indeed, system integrators are in the best position to offer services around Itris Automation Square's tools, especially on program quality-related issues.

Eric Pierrel, General Manager of Itris Automation Square, explains: "We are very pleased to have joined the CSIA, and are confident regarding the opportunities that will arise on the North American market. Besides, during the second quarter 2012 and for the first time, we have carried out a program conversion for a U.S. integrator, based in Florida".

Based in Grenoble, France, Itris Automation Square (IAS) is a software company that provides products for the conversion, verification and documentation of PLC programs. Through advanced technologies, IAS allows its clients to improve their development process and therefore write better programs faster. Marketed as a software-as-a-service (SAAS), IAS' products are based on innovative technologies and a team known for its specialist skills and extensive experience in software engineering.

IAS has Schneider Electric, EDF, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Tetra Pak among its main clients. For more information, please visit http://www.automationsquare.com

PRESS CONTACT:
Pauline Vettier
Itris Automation Square
Tel. +33 (0)4 76 23 43 20
Email: pauline.vettier@automationsquare.com

Itris Automation Square is a member of the Minalogic global competitiveness cluster,
the EDEN Defense, Safety and Security cluster, the GRILOG (Grenoble Isère LOGiciel) and CSIA (Control System Integrators) associations.