 | Ventyx Closes Transmission Congestion "Blind Spot" in US Power Markets with Launch of EV Transmission
EnergyDigital | December 21, 2011
Ventyx®, an ABB company, today announced availability of EV Transmission, a new analytical tool that provides mission-critical data to help traders and analysts more quickly analyze and understand the role that transmission plays in North American power markets. |
 | The Future Power Mix – by Tracey Dearnley, Ventyx
Utility Week | December 15, 2011
European legislation is going to result in the closure of 26GW of UK power plant by 2023, but what will replace it? Tracey Dearnley provides some forecasts. |
 | Mincom Survey Results Released
Mining Engineering Magazine | December 2011
A survey conducted by provider Mincom, now part of ABB, found that the top challenge this year among senior mining executives is optimizing production effectiveness, pushing last year's primary concern - ensuring workplace safety - into second position. |
 | Connecting the Power of Remote Monitoring Diagnostics
Power-Technology.com | November 23, 2011
As generation and distribution systems become more complex, monitoring and control systems have grown more sophisticated. Phil Thane learns how a range of smaller, more sensitive sensing devices allow us to monitor every stage, from boiler to meter, and reports on the emergence of new software to make use of all that data. |
 | Killer App
Fortnightly | November 2011
Alyssa Danigelis: Technology Corridor - Distribution management at the smart grid frontier. |
 | ABB Named Leading Supplier of Enterprise Asset Management Software Solutions
Reliabilityweb.com | October 26, 2011
ARC Advisory Group market study names ABB #1 EAM supplier in Asia and Latin America; #1 worldwide in power generation, transmission and mining sectors. |
 | Boosting Production Tops Exec Priorities
MiningNews.net | October 25, 2011
Mining industry executives believe increasing production is more of a challenge than ensuring workplace safety, according to a new survey. |
 | Mincom Research Reveals Top Challenges and Growth Opportunities in Global Mining Industry
Mineweb | October 25, 2011
Mincom, now a part of ABB and a leading global provider of software and services for asset-intensive industries, today released findings from its second-annual study into the views of key stakeholders in the mining industry. |
 | ABB Named Top Enterprise Asset Management Software Supplier
Manufacturers Monthly | October 20, 2011
ABB has been named number one Enterprise Asset Management software supplier in Asia and Latin America, according to ARC Advisory Group research. |
 | ABB Named Leading Supplier of Enterprise Asset Management Software Solutions
International Mining | October 20, 2011
A new ARC Advisory Group market study has named ABB #1 Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) supplier in Asia and Latin America; #1 worldwide in the power generation, transmission and mining sectors. |
 | Mincom Surveys Mining Companies
Australian Journal of Mining | October 26, 2011
Mincom releases results from its annual survey, Mincom Mining Executive Insights, which reports that optimizing production is ranked as the most pressing concern for 73% of respondents. |
 | ARC Says ABB Top EAM Supplier
Automation.com | October 19, 2011
ARC Advisory Group market study names ABB #1 EAM supplier in Asia and Latin America; #1 worldwide in power generation, transmission and mining sectors. |
 | ABB Named Leading Supplier of Enterprise Asset Management Software Solutions
Coal International | October 17, 2011
ARC Advisory Group market study names ABB #1 EAM supplier in Asia and Latin America; #1 worldwide in power generation, transmission and mining sectors. |
 | Mincom Upgrades MineMarket Software
Mining Magazine | October 3, 2011
Mincom, a global provider of software solutions and services for asset-intensive industries, announced that it has upgraded its supply chain solution for minerals and metals mining organisations. |
 | Introduction to Model-based Volt/VAR Optimization – by Tim Taylor, Ventyx
POWERGrid International | October 2011
Tim Taylor of Ventyx desribes how emphasis on implementing energy efficiency programs and limiting peak-demand growth has renewed interest in the most effective method to implement volt/VAR control on distribution systems. |
| Mincom Launches New Mining Software
MiningNews.net | September 28, 2011
Australian software solutions company Mincom has upgraded its supply chain solution for mining companies. |
 | Hurricane Irene, Nikola Tesla, and Improving Outage Management – by Tim Taylor, Ventyx
EnergyPulse.net | September 16, 2011
Tim Taylor of Ventyx describes how utilities and distribution organizations focus on storm response and quickly restoring power. |
| Tools of the Trade - Mine Planning and Scheduling Tools
Mining Magazine | September 2011
Ailbhe Goodbody reports on the latest software upgrades and components to hit the mine planning sector. |
 | Mincom MineMarket 4.4 Software Helps Mining Organizations Optimize Tracking and Logistics
Mining Connection | September 2011
Mincom has upgraded its industry-leading supply chain solution for minerals and metals mining organizations. |
| Mincom MineMarket 4.4 Software - Greater Visibility Across Supply Chain from Mine to Market
IM Mining | September 2011
Mincom, a leading global provider of software solutions and services for asset-intensive industries, has upgraded its industry-leading supply chain solution for minerals and metals mining organisations. |
 | Mincom MineMarket 4.4 Software Helps Mining Organizations Achieve Greater Visibility across the Supply Chain – from Mine to Market
ARC Advisory Group | September 2011
Mincom, a leading global provider of software solutions and services for asset-intensive industries, announced it has upgraded its supply chain solution for minerals and metals mining organizations. |
 | Measurable Mining
OUTThere | August 2011
John Jessop, Vice President of Global Mining Solutions, Mincom, explains how bridging functional silos in mining can drive operational improvements. |
 | Software Release to Benefit Geologic Modelling and Mine Design - Mincom MineScape 5.2
The Australian Mining Review | August 2011
Mincom releases an update to its market-leading suite of sofware for mine design and modelling. |
 | The Business Case for PAS 55: An Emerging Global Standard for Asset Management
Maintenance Technology | June 13, 2011
Written by John Benders of Mincom, this article offers insight into the PAS 55 framework for maximizing the return on assets and improving safety. |
 | ABB Acquires Mincom
Coal Age | June 10, 2011
ABB has agreed to acquire Mincom to broaden its software portfolio and establish the company as a leader in enterprise asset management (EAM) software and services. |
 | Fort Worth Transportation Authority Upgrades End-to-End Mincom Solution for Enterprise Asset Management
Mass Transit Magazine | June 9, 2011
The T will upgrade its implementation of Mincom Ellipse software for enterprise asset and work management, human resources, financials and supply chain management, and will further optimize the entire asset lifecycle of its equipment and infrastructure. |
 | Hauling More In
Australia's Mining Monthly | June 2011
Mincom has advanced its geologic modelling and mine design software MineScape in version 5.2, which offers new plug-ins and multi-language support. |
| ABB Strengthens Grip
Australia's Mining Monthly | June 2011
ABB Group has bought mining software veteran Mincom in a bid which will re-shape the global offering in automation and asset management. |
 | Chilean Navy Orders High-Tech Asset Plan
United Press International | May 31, 2011
Chile's fast modernizing navy is investing undisclosed millions into an advanced asset management system that will increase the force's battle-readiness and control of its defense inventories. |
 | Chilean Navy Selects Mincom’s Next-Generation Solution for Enterprise Asset Management
Naval Today | May 31, 2011
The Chilean Navy has selected Mincom Ellipse 8 for enterprise work and asset management and will also implement the finance module of Mincom Ellipse, providing comprehensive financial-management capabilities. |
 | Australian Transmission Network Operator Adopts Mincom Ellipse 8
Transmission & Distribution World | May 26, 2011
Mincom has announced a new deal worth $7.2 million with TransGrid, one of the largest high-voltage electricity transmission network operators in Australia. |
| Asset Management Leads to Efficient Operations
Mass Transit Magazine | May 25, 2011
Since implementing Mincom Ellipse, Long Beach Transit has learned new ways to optimize the maintenance and operation of its assets. |
| ABB Acquires Mincom
Mining Magazine | May 17, 2011
ABB has recently agreed to acquire Mincom to broaden its software portfolio and establish the group as a leader in enterprise asset management (EAM) software and services. |
| ABB to Acquire Software Provider Mincom
Australian Journal of Mining | May 12, 2011
Power and automation specialist ABB is acquiring the Brisbane based company Mincom from its current owners, private equity group Francisco Partners, for an undisclosed sum. |
| ABB Acquires Mincom to Expand Enterprise Software Business
International Mining | May 11, 2011
ABB has agreed to acquire Mincom to broaden its software portfolio and establish the group as a leader in enterprise asset management (EAM) software and services |
 | Extending the Asset Management Footprint – ABB Acquires Mincom
IDC Energy Insights | May 11, 2011
ABB continues to build out its stable of software companies with the recent acquisition of enterprise application vendor Mincom. |
 | Mincom Deal Testament to Technology
Courier Mail | May 10, 2011
One of Queensland's largest software companies, Mincom, has been acquired by Swiss technology giant ABB. |
 | ABB Snaps Up Mincom
Mine Supply Today | May 10, 2011
SWISS-based automation technologies provider ABB has acquired Australian software solutions company Mincom, as part of its plans to broaden its portfolio and establish its presence as a market leader in enterprise asset management. |
 | Mincom Finds New Home with ABB
ZDNet Australia | May 9, 2011
Enterprise software company Mincom is set to move to a new home after announcing a multimillion-dollar buyout bid by Swiss technology company ABB Group. |
 | Swiss Company Expands Portfolio with Mincom Takeover
Queensland Business Review | May 9, 2011
One of the world’s leading global power and automation technology companies, ABB, is set to broaden its software portfolio with the acquisition of Brisbane-based Mincom. |
 | Swiss Swoop on Brisbane's Mincom
The Australian | May 9, 2011
ABB Ltd said today it has acquired Brisbane-based Mincom for an undisclosed sum to expand its software operations. |
 | ABB Buys Another One: Mincom, for Managing Mines
Greentech Media | May 9, 2011
The Swiss electrical equipment manufacturer has bought Mincom, which makes software for managing mining operations. Mincom will become part of ABB's Mincom subsidiary. |
| Mincom Positioned for Next Phase of Growth Under ABB
Mining Connection | May 9, 2011
Mincom reported that its strong enterprise software business is well positioned for the next phase of growth with the support of its new owner, ABB – one of the world’s leading global power and automation technology companies. |
| Mincom Releases MineScape 5.2 with Continued Advancements for Geologic Modelling and Mine Design
International Mining | May 6, 2011
Mincom Minescape v5.2 now offers multi-language support including Russian, greater performance improvements to increase mine-planning speed, new design features, and enhancements that further increase usability. |
 | Leading Energy Company TransGrid Adopts Mincom’s Next-Generation Solution for Enterprise Asset Management
Computerworld | May 4, 2011
Australian transmission network operator adopts Mincom Ellipse 8 with field-enablement solution; will help ensure reliability and safety of electricity network supplying three million households and businesses. |
| Transgrid Picks Mincom Systems for $7.2m
ZDNet Australia | May 4, 2011
Transgrid will implement a bevy of Mincom systems in a deal worth $7.2 million. |
 | How EOM Can Improve Plant Processes
MegaWhat | May 2, 2011
Patrick Gex, Vice President, Global Power Generation at Ventyx, examines the benefits and the challenges of EOM systems. |
 | Mincom Production Accounting Solution Helps Gold Fields Lift Efficiencies
Gold & Minerals Gazette | April 2011
Ted da Silva, a senior metallurgical consultant for Gold Fields, describes the selection of the Mincom Production Accounting solution and the many benefits realized since implementation, including optimizing the performance of processing plants. |
 | Ventyx, ABB Putting Smarts in Smart Grid
ControlGlobal | April 21, 2011
Ventyx and ABB collaborate to integrate their grid operations technologies with information technologies. |
| The Top Ten Green Giants for 2011
Greentech Media | April 11, 2011
Greentech Media's annual list of big companies that will make a difference in green in the coming year. |
 | IT Leaders Series: Mincom Enters New Growth Phase
High Grade | March 17, 2011
Chief strategy officer Jennifer Tejada discusses Mincom's growth in the mining industry. |
 | A Pint with Greg Clark
Mining News Premium | March 11, 2011
Mincom chief executive Greg Clark talks to MiningNewsPremium about his career, the company, his future aspirations and why he enjoys working with the resources sector. |
| Next Generation EAM Hits a Home Run
The Australian Mining Review | March 2011
Mincom Ellipse 8, the industry's most modern and complete enterprise asset management solution, provides a fully integrated and mobile-enabled suite of business-critical applications that improve return on assets and workforce productivity.
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| Mincom Pledges A$200,000 to Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal Fund
Mining Connection | January 27, 2011
Mincom pledged $200,000 to the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal Fund to assist those communities devastated by the recent floods in Queensland, Australia. |
 | Optimizing Inventory Management for Maximum Asset Performance
Mining.com | January 27, 2011
John Benders, Vice President of Asset Intensive Industry Solutions at Mincom, explains how mining organizations with large, high-value inventories can achieve millions of dollars in savings and mitigate risk through effective inventory optimization, leading to more effective maintenance and ultimately greater asset performance. |
| Mincom Keeps Afloat in Brisbane Amidst Flood Disaster
The Australian | January 12, 2011
Mincom chief executive officer Greg Clark has some of Australia's largest technology users relying on his company as Queensland braves the devastating floods. |
| Mine Planning/Resource Modelling Award: Mincom MineScape
Mining Magazine Awards | January 2011
Mining Magazine details the benefits of Mincom's Minescape 5.0, winner of the prestigious 2010 Mine Planning/Resource Modelling award. |