© ABB Inc. - 1 Inform IT Information Manager Executive Overview

© ABB Inc. - 2 Increases profitability of manufacturing operations Merges traditional control system (Automation) and MES (PIMS) environments Provides information management that is integral to the decision making process Raw data converted to meaningful information Overview Inform IT Information Manager Automation System Manufacturing Execution System Inform IT Information Manager

© ABB Inc. - 3 Information Manager Operational efficiencies Integrated access to information Better decision making using up-to-date process and production information Intuitive presentation and navigation Lower costs through efficient engineering Common configuration System administration System maintenance Benefits

© ABB Inc. - 4 Information Manager Secure storage and access High availability, reliability and access of data Helps meet regulatory requirements for electronic data management Process and Production Optimization Improve operational efficiency Benefits