All are very skilled professionals who have experience leading big companies with big ideas. From serving on the U.S. Department of Commerce, to authoring the “Flight of the Buffalo” leadership series and leading Schlumberger SEMA, these guys really know their stuff and bring a lot to the table.
Growth doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of hard work and innovation, and it’s no different with us. For years, PCN has made technology that everyone wants, so we’ve developed products anyone can use.

With our Ethernet routers and switches, we’ve helped companies from diverse industries use the wiring they already have in place to update their existing wired systems all without impacting functionality or operations.

We’ve worked with building automation companies, defense companies, utilities and others. Recently, we worked with major technology innovators to integrate our products at a gas station. We upgraded the station’s system to Ethernet/IP using their existing wiring without compromising security or reliability, and better yet with no shut down. The gas station was enabled with a full IP network less than an hour after we arrived.

We pride ourselves on being able to say—to anyone—that if your existing private or closed system needs Ethernet/IP access, our products can do the job.

Here’s hoping we can help your company kick off a growth spurt of its own.

(San Diego, CA) March 27, 2012 – PCN is pleased to announce the availability of IP-485® Ethernet networking routers and switches allowing instant deployment of Modbus TCP/IP data over existing operational and installed Modbus Serial twisted pair networks without the need for running any specialized industrial CAT 5/6 wiring.

Designed and tested for critical low latency industrial automation and control environments, PCN’s IP-485® network routers and switches work together to interface directly to both Programmable Logic Controllers and Ethernet enabled devices allowing network owners to instantly deploy new Ethernet based devices using already installed twisted pair wiring without impacting any of the existing critical closed system automation and control networks already in place.

Network owners now have the flexibility to instantly deploy new IP based systems instantly without affecting existing Serial operations and without shutting down operations, performing construction, or rewiring to install Modbus TCP/IP networks. Products are plug-and-play, interoperate with standard networking equipment, hot-pluggable in most cases, and have met IEC, FCC, IEEE, UL, CUL regulatory requirements for industrial applications and networks.

To mirror existing SCADA network architectures PCN products enable Multi-Drop of Modbus TCP/IP or any Ethernet devices while simultaneously allowing transport of the critical Modbus Serial automation and control data. PCN standard Modbus TCP/IP Switches allow access to numerous Ethernet devices at each drop. Up to four IP-485® network switches can be addressed from each Single Channel IP-485® router. Multi-Channel Routers enable sixteen IP-485® network switches.

Network owners can now deploy Modbus TCP/IP throughout the entire network infrastructure, or where desired while keeping reliability and security of existing serial devices intact. Applications include critical commercial and industrial applications where IP based video, audio and data communication networks are needed in closed system automation and control applications.

PCN products available now:
• Model # EC3485-S Multi-Channel Router
• Model # EC3485-D-SCS Single Channel Router
• Model# EC3485-D-SCC Ethernet Switch
• Model # EC3485-NDK Evaluation Kits

Red Herring’s Global 100 list has become a mark of distinction for identifying the most promising companies and their management teams. Red Herring editors were among the first to recognize today’s leading technology companies such as; Google, Skype, Baidu, Salesforce.com, YouTube, eBay and many others that change the way we live and work every day.

“Choosing the best out of the previous two years was by no means a small feat,” said Alex Vieux, Chairman of Red Herring. “After rigorous contemplation and discussion, we narrowed down our list from 1,100 potential companies to 100 winners. It was an extremely difficult process. PCN should be extremely proud of its achievement; the competition for the Top 100 was fierce. The Top 100 Global are truly the best of the best.”

Red Herring’s editorial staff evaluated PCN on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, management quality, strategy, and market penetration. The assessment of potential was complemented by a review of PCN’s track record and standing relative to its sector peers, allowing Red Herring to see past the “buzz” and identifying PCN and other’s on the list; making the list an invaluable instrument of discovery and advocacy for the greatest business opportunities from around the world.

Venkat Shastri, CEO of PCN commented “We are pleased to be selected as a Red Herring Global 100 company. The global honor and selection of PCN by Red Herring continues the validation of our team, technology, products and overall growth strategies. We thank the entire Red Herring team for this honor and look forward to continued global growth”.

About Red Herring

Red Herring is a global media company uniting the world’s best high technology innovators, venture investors and business decision makers in a variety of forums: a leading innovation magazine; an online daily technology news service; technology newsletters, and major events for technology leaders around the globe. Red Herring provides an insider’s access to the global innovation economy, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy. www.redherring.com

About PCN

PCN is a leading company designing and manufacturing reliable networking devices that enable Ethernet transport on CAT 5/6 or on any existing Serial, Analog or Discrete wire while allowing the present network to co-exist. Our easy implementation techniques provide significant cost savings while preserving critical system operations: www.pcntechnology.com

For more information, please visit: http://www.redherring.com/RHG/2011/top100.html

ATLANTA, GA–August 24, 2011– The Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA), known as the global voice of cleantech, announced today 185 companies have been nominated for the 2011 GCCA Later Stage Award by 30 cleantech clusters from around the world. Nominations in 10 categories ranging from renewable energy and energy efficiency, to waste, water and green building were announced at the GCCA/EcoTech Quebec Cleantech for EcoCities Conference at EcoCity Montreal. Winners will be announced in Dublin on November 14th, hosted by the cleantech cluster An tSli Ghlas – The Green Way. Winning companies will receive international investment exposure and business support throughout 2012.

“We are thrilled to have such a strong list of nominated companies for the 2011 Later Stage Awards,” said Ben Taube, Chair of the GCCA. “Truly ground-breaking and innovative technologies are developed everyday across the world. We are pleased to highlight the very best and recognize them with partnership exposure among other benefits.”

Over next three months, the nominations will be judged on a variety of factors, from technology innovation and business strategy to their ability to execute. In addition to the 10 categories listed below, the three Most Impactful Technology awards will be given to companies that are improving the quality of life for people around the world, particularly in developing countries.

“With the Later Stage Awards we are moving the global cleantech needle forward,” said Shawn Lesser of Watershed Capital and co-founder of the GCCA. “Because of this type of global awareness cleantech companies make it from localized markets into mainstream adoption.”

Of the 29 judges hand-selected for the Later Stage Award many are leading venture capital investors and entrepreneurs, including; Generation’s Climate Solutions Fund (Al Gore’s investment Firm), The Rockefeller Foundation, Dow Venture Capital, BASF Venture Capital and more.

“The list of judges is like a who’s who of cleantech investment. It’s a rare opportunity for these companies to introduce their technologies to nearly 30 investors all at once,” said Cal Hackeman, global leader for cleantech at Grant Thornton International, the top sponsor of the Later Stage Awards. “The GCCA’s Later Stage Award is a unique opportunity in the cleantech sector to showcase meaningful innovation and we are very proud to be a part of it.”

View the 2011 GCCA Later Stage Award Nominees>>

About the Global Cleantech Cluster Association
Global Cleantech is a non-profit association, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.  that creates conduits for companies to harness the tremendous benefits of international cleantech cluster collaboration in an efficient, affordable, and structured way.  Global Cleantech provides a gateway for established and emerging cleantech companies to gain exposure to potential investors, new markets, influential networks, innovative technologies and best practices.  GCCA was founded by swisscleantech, the Finnish Cleantech Cluster, and Sustainable World Capital.  For more information about Global Cleantech, please visit www.globalcleantech.org.

About Grant Thornton International
Grant Thornton International is one of the world’s leading organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms providing assurance, tax and specialist advisory services to privately held businesses and public interest entities. Clients of member and correspondent firms can access the knowledge and experience of more than 2,500 partners in over 100 countries and receive the same distinctive, high quality and personalised service wherever they choose to do business. Grant Thornton International strives to speak out on issues that matter to business and which are in the wider public interest and to be a bold and positive leader in its chosen markets and within the global accounting profession.

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Source: http://www.globalcleantech.org/in-the-news/press-release/global-cleantech-cluster-association-185-nominations-2011-later-stage-awards/