Alarm IT Factory newsletter 01/2025

Dear Sir or Madam,

Welcome to the latest newsletter of the Alarm IT Factory! In this issue you can expect exciting news and and information about the Alarm Control Centers (ACC).We will inform you about the upcoming service pack for ACC V25, new compatibility releases as well as interesting events such as Transform 2025 and the SPS 2025We also have important information about the discontinuation of ACC V22 and the 2G network shutdown Don't miss out on the latest articles and webinars !

Enjoy reading.

Your Alarm IT Factory team

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The text version follows below:

 

ACC V25 SP1 – available soon

The first service pack for ACC V25 will be released end of March Thanks to your feedback, we have been able to make targeted improvements to the current version. We would like to thank you for your support.

The following optimizations are included in service pack 1:

  • Improved compatibility with SQL Server 2022
  • Compatibility with SIMATIC WinCC OA 3.20
  • Support for redundant OPC UA servers by the OPC UA agent
  • Extension of alarm filters: Follow-up message filters can be set permanently
  • ACC Control extension: Improved search and filter options

All hotfixes released so far are included in the service pack. Additionally, other small bug fixes and improvements have been made that further increase the stability and performance of the ACC.

Note for ACC contract customers
After the release, contract customers will receive further information about the service pack in a support mailing – including the corresponding download link. If you have any questions, our sales team will be happy to help you at sales@alarmcontrolcenter.de .

 

New compatibility releases for ACC V25 and ACC V25.1

Our current ACC versions ACC V25 and ACC V25.1 are compatible with the following systems:

  • SIMATIC WinCC V8.1
  • TIA V20 RT PRO
  • TIA V20 WinCC Unified

If you have any further information or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

 

Events 2025

Siemens Water Day

On February 27, 2025, the Water Day Bavaria took place at the Siemens site in Amberg. In a workshop we presented our ACC to a specialist audience of around 45 end customers, planners and integrators from the water and wastewater industry.The great interest in our solution was reflected in numerous questions and lively discussions.
In addition, two new small-scale pilot projects were presented, which were successfully implemented with the ACC . An extremely successful event with valuable exchange!

Transform 2025

On March 13, 2025, Siemens’ new flagship event, the Transform 2025will take place at StageOne in Zurich – and we will be represented as an official Siemens Partner with our own stand.
Under the motto How do we shape the future digitally and sustainably? participants can expect a day full of innovations, expert lectures and exciting discussions with leading minds from business and technology.
For more information, see our → website

SPS 2025

Save the Date! This year we will once again be represented at the SPS 2025 in Nuremberg – and this time even with a double stand! From 25 to 27 November 2025 you will find us at the joint stand "Automation meets IT".At the fair we will take the opportunity to present you the then newly released version ACC V26 .
It's still a while away, but mark the date in your calendar now. We look forward to meeting you there and giving you exciting insights into our solutions!

 

Upcoming discontinuation: ACC V22

ACC V22 will be discontinued by October 31, 2025..
After discontinuation, no extensions will be available for this version. In addition, technical support will also be terminated.

Are you affected by the discontinuation?
Then please contact our sales team at sales@alarmcontrolcenter.de. We will be happy to advise you on an upgrade.

 

Alarm IT Factory in Factory Innovation 1/2025

We are pleased that our Alarm Control Center (ACC) has been featured in the current issue ofFACTORY INNOVATION (1/2025) !

As a leading specialist medium for IoT, IIoT and Industry 4.0 FACTORY INNOVATION regularly highlights innovative solutions for the smart factory – and our ACC is once again right in the middle of it.
The article shows why effective alarm management is essential in industry: production downtime, process disruptions and technical defects can cause high costs – but with the right solution, many problems can be identified and avoided in advance.
The complete article provides exciting insights into the advantages and possible applications of our ACC.

➡️ Readnow: Factory Innovation – Alarm IT Factory

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ACC Webinars + Download Area

Since last year we have been offering regular webinarsaround the ACC. Participation in the webinars as well as access to the recordings are non-binding. Further details and our complete offer can be found on our  ➡️ website.

Our current webinar offer:

Alarm Control Center (ACC) – The alarm software

    • Live: March 19, 2025, 10:00 am (German)
    • Live: March 26, 2025, 10:00 am (English)
    • Recording available (German & English)

Smartphone channel, ACC app and Team Plan option

    • Recording available (German & English)

Options for expanding the Alarm Control Center (ACC)

    • Recording available (German & English)

Connection of the Siemens product world to the Alarm Control Center (ACC) 

    • Recording available (German & English)

You can find more information and registration on our ➡️ website.

 

In our download area on the website, you have the opportunity to download various documents relating to the ACC - also free of charge. To gain access to the materials, you only need to verify your email address beforehand.

➡️ To the download area

 

Telekom will shut down its 2G network by summer 2028

Deutsche Telekom has announced that it will shut down its GSM network (2G technology) in Germany by summer 2028. ➡️More information

If you are still using mobile phone terminals that only support the 2G network for SMS alerts via the ACC, you should think about updating your hardware and, if necessary, your ACC system as early as possible. Please check the devices you are using in good time to ensure uninterrupted use.

If you have any questions or need assistance, our sales team will be happy to assist you.   

 

New colleagues at the AIF

For the departments Sales and Development we are currently looking for reinforcements and look forward to welcoming committed new colleagues. Applications for a working student position are also welcome.

You can find all jobs on our ➡️ homepage.

Please send applications by email bewerbung@alarm-it-factory.de

 

You can download the online version of our current newsletter → here  .