OPC DataHub Uses Streaming AJAX and New Java Applets to Create Dynamic Web Pages
Original post provide by Latest News from AJAXWORLD MAGAZINEThe OPC DataHub from Cogent Real-Time Systems now provides even more ways to visualize and interact with real-time data in a web browser. Its new streaming AJAX Web Data Browser displays immediate updates to data from a wide range of sources like databases, spreadsheets, and OPC servers. This streaming AJAX technology can be used in conjunction with new Java applets for live displays of gauges, trending graphs, progress bars and other animated objects.
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Fifth Cable Cut To Middle East
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