(PRWEB) January 5, 2006 -- Georgetown, Ontario Cogent Real-Time Systems, provider of real-time data connectivity software for industrial applications, has formed a partnership with Efficiency Engineering of Cambridge, Ontario, to collaborate on data-connectivity solutions for energy management projects.

In the partnership Cogent acts as the exclusive provider for all of Efficiency Engineering's outsourced programming needs, while Efficiency Engineering becomes the exclusive supplier of energy management services for Cogent's customers.

"We are very pleased with this agreement" said Paul Benford, Business Manager of Cogent. "HVAC is yet another area where Cogent's data connectivity sofware can provide great benefits."

"Cogent has already provided tremendous value in developing our Control Flex product." said Mike Thomas, President of Efficiency Engineering. "We are looking forward to greater collaboration in the future as we move into Real-time Monitoring and Continuous Commissioning services."

Efficiency Engineering Inc., founded in 1990, is a mechanical, electrical, and information technology firm specializing in improving operations and reducing costs in existing buildings. They uncover, design, and manage energy and operational savings solutions, with emphasis on economic viability. Their BOSS online system has been used to identify and manage energy conservation work in thousands of buildings comprising over 40,000,000 sq.ft. of floorspace.

Founded in 1995, Cogent Real-Time Systems is a leading developer of middleware solutions that connect sources and consumers of live data. Customers include the Bank of Canada, Cadbury Chocolate and the European Space Agency. Cogent leverages its experience in developing real-time systems to create data transport models for time-sensitive applications.