Providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and improving automated systems and automation processes; providing use of on-line non-downloadable automation software, namely, software to integrate machine operations, track problems, and generate reports; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software to monitor and analyze automation processes and operations to optimize productivity, reliability, and efficiency; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software to monitor and analyze automation operations to reduce cycle time, reduce unplanned machine downtime, and anticipate needed maintenance of machines within the automated system; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software in the field of automation systems, namely, machine vision systems software, production planning software, automation software for monitoring and controlling communication between machines within an automated machine system and for monitoring and controlling communication computers and automated machine systems, industrial machine control software and maintenance software for automation controls; providing use of on-line non-downloadable factory automation software, to track manufacturing machine operations, analyze time-based performance analytics, and generate predictive maintenance reports; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for use in data integration for factory automation and manufacturing