FreeWave Technologies Expert to Highlight Benefits of Ethernet Communications

FreeWave Technologies Expert to Highlight Benefits of Ethernet Communications

Industry Veteran Brent McAdams Will Discuss Migrating From Serial to Ethernet Networks at 53rd Annual ISA International Instrumentation Symposium

BOULDER, Colo., April 26 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO: Brent McAdams leads business development activities in the
petrochemical and refining markets for FreeWave Technologies
(www.freewave.com), a leading designer and manufacturer of
spread spectrum radios.

Prior to joining FreeWave, McAdams served as the vice president
of technology and business development for the U.S. Telemetry
Corporation where he led product development strategy and
business development initiatives. Additionally, McAdams spent
more than 10 years as a contract electrical and instrumentation
engineer with Exxon Chemical.

WHAT: "Converting Serial Networks to Ethernet Communications"

Today, many oil and gas producers and pipeline companies find
themselves in an awkward position. They have invested millions
of dollars in legacy serial communications systems and, in most
cases, millions more in older SCADA RTU's (Remote Terminal
Units) and EFM's (Electronic Flow Meters). Driven by IT
organizations, there is a desire by most of the industry to
convert these systems to Ethernet. This presentation explores
how the Ethernet protocol offers advantages over the older
serial communications in terms of peer-to-peer communication,
faster polling cycles, as well as the ability to poll multiple
devices at the same time.

Founded in 1945, ISA (www.isa.org) is a leading, global,
non-profit organization that is setting the standard for
automation by helping more than 30,000 worldwide members and
other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while
enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities.
Based in Research Triangle Park, N.C., ISA develops standards;
certifies industry professionals; provides education and
training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts the
largest conference and exhibition for automation professionals
in the Western Hemisphere. ISA is the founding sponsor of The
Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).

WHERE: DoubleTree Hotel at Warren Place
6110 S. Yale Ave
Tulsa, OK 74136

WHEN: May 2, 2007
9:00 a.m.
Room: Salon E

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with
Mr. McAdams, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR
(303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

Source: FreeWave Technologies

CONTACT: Terri Douglas of Catapult PR-IR, +1-303-581-7760, ext. 18,
tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com, for FreeWave Technologies

Web site:

http://www.isa.org/

Web site:

http://www.freewave.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. McAdams, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

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