ProcessOnline Resource Library

The reference guide to network management protocols

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:42:16 +1000

Network management has been around since the very first network was connected. Any time multiple computers are plugged into each other, there comes the need to manage, monitor and analyse their communication. This guide explores today's modern solutions for finding meaning in otherwise impossible mounds of data.

Project 25 and radio dispatch consoles

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:42:32 +1000

Project 25 (P25) is a user-driven standard in two-way radio, meaning that local and state public safety agencies and many federal agencies define its features. This white paper provides background and information relating to radio dispatch consoles for those who specify, procure and use these systems.

Preparing your network infrastructure for UC collaboration and video deployment

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:26:11 +1000

When migrating to unified communications (UC) technologies, it is important to review your existing network and security infrastructure. Many organisations try restricting their initial UC implementations to voice-over-IP capabilities but few have implemented business to business (B2B) collaboration. This white paper provides more information.

Eliminate Impulse Piping, Heat Trace & Purge Lines on DP Level Measurements

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:10:16 +1000

Measuring level with differential pressure is a well understood and reliable method, although accurately measuring differential pressure on tall towers and tanks has always been challenging. For information on a possible solution to better enable operators to control tank level and pressure, download this paper.

Controlling data proliferation and reducing storage complexity with unified storage management

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:24:59 +1000

The amount of data downloaded is massively increasing, which means that IT departments must collect, secure and archive more content than ever before. The management, protection and mining of this data will replace basic device configuration and backup as the primary task for storage administrators.

50+ FDA acronyms that matter most to your business

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:30:48 +1000

If you work in the pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industries, you know the importance of complying with Food and Drug Administration regulations. Read this paper to gain an understanding of the FDA acronyms that matter most to your business.

Key considerations in modernising your backup and deduplication solutions

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:57:12 +1100

There is a definite need for better data backup solutions in today's enterprise data centres. The question is whether to continue with software-only backup and deduplication solutions or to move to a purpose-built appliance with more capabilities. This white paper reviews trends in this area.

Shedding light on backup and availability challenges in virtual environments

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:53:25 +1100

Server virtualisation is a game-changing trend in IT today and it's not hard to see why: driving down costs and increasing IT agility are powerful reasons for going virtual. But it creates some unique pressures inside the data centre - this white paper explains more.

Alarm rationalisation

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:01:09 +1100

Alarm rationalisation is a systematic process to evaluate potential or existing alarms, qualify which are legitimate, specify their design and capture rationales which can be used to guide operator response. This white paper describes the SILAlarm solution along with other tips for setting up and sustaining an effective alarm rationalisation process.

Allocating data center energy costs and carbon to IT users

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:53:16 +1100

Are complicated software and instrumentation needed to measure and allocate energy costs and carbon to IT users? Or can we get by with simple, low cost methods for energy cost and carbon allocation? This paper provides an overview of energy cost and carbon allocation strategies.

Implementing OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) measures in the packaging hall

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:54:51 +1100

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is a globally recognised best practice measure to systematically improve your processes for higher efficiencies and better productivity - ultimately leading to lower manufacturing costs and higher profitability. This application paper examines OEE metrics and how to capture them - download now!

8 steps to validating/mapping a chamber

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:51:44 +1100

The eight steps outlined in this white paper will help users to meet cGMP for the thermal validation of environmental chambers and to comply with FDA requirements.

Oxygen measurement on air separation plants

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:19:03 +1100

Industry consumes vast quantities of oxygen and nitrogen annually, all of which is obtained from the air around us. There are two main techniques used to separate these two primary gases from air. These processes are cryogenic separation and pressure swing adsorption (PSA).

Portable gas detection for safety in confined spaces

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:06:25 +1100

In today’s working environment, confined spaces are ongoing areas of review. Nearly all workers can expect to come into contact with a gas detector during their working career but few have the opportunity to understand the basics. Are you safe?

Are water operators as safe as they could be?

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:52:25 +1100

Are water operators as safe as they could be? A recent survey conducted with operators and engineers questions this. During the September 2011 WIOA (Water Industry Operators Association) meeting and exhibition at Bendigo in Victoria, Hydro Innovations conducted a survey of operators and other water industry professionals as part of the official competition program. This paper summarises the findings of this survey and details explanations for them.

Networking voice communication and control systems

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:27:03 +1100

Facing the challenge of networking voice communications and control systems in a mission-critical environment requires careful planning, product selection and implementation. This technical paper steps through a real-life case study which culminated in a hybrid voice communication and control system (VCCS) with a fully digital, totally non-blocking voice communication system with a distributed, parallel operating core that provides high-reliability, fault-tolerant voice communications.

Legacy remote control tools: not built for today’s helpdesk

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:34:20 +1100

This paper explores the challenges and hidden costs of supporting a remote workforce with legacy tools. In addition, it identifies best practices that decision-makers can use to choose enterprise helpdesk support tools that better meet the needs of remote employees, while helping to reduce costs.

Confined Spaces - safety compliance cost & compromise

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:05:40 +1000

Statistics indicate accidents occurring in confined spaces have been more frequent and often more serious than accidents in other workplace environments. This is driven by the fact that when things go wrong in a confined space it is difficult to rapidly respond and an already compromised work area becomes even more compromised. It is no surprise why no other area in safety attracts as much attention as confined spaces.

Four ways to save energy in your drive automation

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:04:57 +1000

With today's soaring energy costs, it is important for industry to reduce energy consumption wherever possible. Electric motor driven equipment accounts for almost 65% of electricity consumed in the manufacturing sector, meaning improving the efficiency of motor and drive systems is a major consideration for cost cutting.

How to design a virtual team

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:08:08 +1000

A virtual team transcends the age-old limitations of time and space and the successful manager will be familiar with this new frontier in project management and team design.