Intergraph Corporation, a world leader in public safety, security and infrastructure management software, has acquired Augusta Systems, Inc., an innovator in the intelligent convergence of cameras, sensor systems, and networks that enable detailed, real-time information from facilities, infrastructure, and remote locations. Augusta’s customers have included businesses, governments and defense organizations, such as the U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command, Allegheny Energy, The Kingdom of Jordan, FirstEnergy Corp., Pennsylvania Department of Emergency Services, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and Cisco Systems, Inc.
The acquisition broadens the reach of Intergraph’s software platforms by eliminating the need for custom interface development and expanding distributed processing and control capabilities. The combined offerings provide Intergraph clients with more flexible and robust integrated solutions in the support of its vision to help organizations gain visual insight into information.
Augusta Systems’ EdgeFrontier middleware enables integration and normalization of data, events and control functions from diverse sources, including sensors; wireless sensor networks; radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems; video devices and systems; access control systems; metering and measurement devices; actuators, databases and file repositories; and other devices, systems and applications. EdgeFrontier also supports remote event or policy-based processing of data and events through a policy engine.
EdgeFrontier has been utilized globally in safety and security deployments, including local emergency response, port and border security, military surveillance and facility and infrastructure security. The software has also been used in electric utility smart grid projects and in other industrial monitoring and automation efforts. Prior to the acquisition, Intergraph and Augusta Systems successfully partnered on integrated solutions for safety and security.
“As the world leader in public safety, security and infrastructure management software, Intergraph continually strives to enable organizations to more efficiently optimize their resources and respond quickly to protect life, infrastructure and property,” said John Graham, president, Intergraph Security, Government & Infrastructure. “The acquisition of Augusta Systems brings additional cutting-edge technology and expertise to our offerings, which further advances our position in the evolving marketplace.”
