OPS Systems News

Hach Company Makes Water Analysis as Easy as a Mouse Click

OPS Systems — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:46:43 GMT

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Hach Company^TM Makes Water Analysis as Easy as a Mouse Click

Hach Water Information Management Solution^TM version 7.0 Software Increases DataAccuracy and Provides Critical Alerts

Loveland, Colo. - May 15, 2009 - Drinking water, wastewater and industrial water facilities can accurately and automatically capture datafrom instruments and easily identify trends with summary reports, charts and graphs using the new version 7.0 of the Hach Water Information ManagementSolution (Hach WIMS^TM) software. Responding to customer needs for more accessible and understandable data, Hach Companyhas added many practical and helpful features to this software revision.

Hach WIMS 7.0 standard features are focused on increased data accuracy:

Compliance Engine: Scans the database for regulatory violations and quality control outliers and automatically creates records in the events table allowing for fast response and improved understanding of operations.
Hach BOD Manager: Accurately and automatically captures data directly from the Hach HQ40D meter and LBOD probe system and calculates BOD, checks validity based on standard methods and user-defined criteria, securely stores the information, and provides summary reports and charts.

It also provides easy identification of critical information:

Quick Trend: Provides a quick graphical view of any given data point at the click of a mouse. Immediately see a trend line of the last 1,000 data points or choose a desired date range.
Help System: Allows easy navigation and provides more information with new report templates, �How To� videos, and more comprehensive documentation, which helps users quickly locate information.

"Built on the solid foundation of the OPS SQL plat

Hach WIMS article and case study published in May 2009 issue of WaterWorld magazine

OPS Systems — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:09:38 GMT

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Hach WIMS^TM article and case study published in May 2009 issue of WaterWorld magazine

WaterWorld magazine published an article on how Hach WIMS software suite helps utilities manage their water system data. The article also provides a case study on how a large municipality chose Hach WIMS as their centralized water data management solution.

Article Link (pennnet.com): Software Suite Helps Utilities Manage Water System Data
Article PDF (printout): Software Suite Helps Utilities Manage Water System Data

Hach Company Adds Water Information Management Solution to Product Portfolio

OPS Systems — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:24:19 GMT

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Hach Company Adds Water Information Management Solutions to Product Portfolio

Loveland, Colo. - Feb. 10 2009 - Hach Company has broadened its Integrated InformationManagement product portfolio with the addition of a new suite of software products based on productsand technologies that came with Hach's recent purchases of OPS Systems and the assets of WaterEyeCorporation:

Hach WIMS^TM and Hach WIMS OnDemand^TM, two new Hach Water Information Management Solutions^TM
Hach JobCal^®, a computerized maintenance management system
Hach Aspen, a laboratory information management system

The acquisition of OPS Systems and WaterEye^® enhances Hach's ability to provide powerful waterindustry-focused solutions aimed at protecting public health and the environment, meeting compliancerequirements, building informed decisions, and reducing costs. The new offerings will increase endusers' effectiveness at all levels by collecting, managing, analyzing, reporting and communicating datain ways never before possible. With these solutions, Hach will continue its long tradition of providingleading-edge products and solutions for the benefit of customers worldwide.

For over 30 years, OPS Systems, which will continue to be based in Rio Rancho, NM, has providedwater-related reporting and analysis, preventive maintenance, and laboratory information management(LIMS) software solutions specifically for water, wastewater, and industrial plant operations. OPS'commitment to customer service and innovative customer solutions has made them a trusted vendor inthe industry.

WaterEye's patented web-based technology brings Hach the ability to deliver the water industry's onlypatented web-based information management solutions. Hach wil

2009 Event Schedule: Come see us with our new parent company - Hach Company!

OPS Systems — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:42:47 GMT

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Come see us with our new parent company - Hach Company!

The OPS Systems crew will be attending the following events in 2009 along with our new parent company Hach Company.Please, come join us at the events to see some of the exciting new changes we are making and to say hi.

We would like to show you the latest features on our new Hach WIMS^TM (formerly OPS SQL), Aspen LIMS and JOB Cal Maintenance packages.

Hope to see you at the events!

Pittcon Conference & Expo 2009 - Chicago, IL - March 8-13, 2009
Booth# 2245
Click here to go to the Pittcon website.
ACE⁰⁹ Annual Conference & Exposition - San Diego, CA - June 14-18, 2009
Booth# 1928
Click here to go to the ACE⁰⁹ website.
NRWA H₂O Expo Annual Conference & Exhibit - Louisville, KY - October 6-8, 2009
Booth# 2519
Click here to go to the NRWA website or here for the H₂O Expo website.
ISA EXPO '09 - Reliant Center in Houston, TX - October 6-8, 2009
Booth# TBD
Click here to go to the ISA EXPO '09 website.
WEFTEC.09 - Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL - October 12-14, 2009
Booth# 4134 & 4235
Click here to go to the WEFTEC.09 website.
2009 WQTC - Seattle, WA - November 15-19, 2009
Booth# 300/301
Clic

3/16-3/20/2009 OPS SQL, Aspen and JOB Cal Workshop - Rio Rancho, NM

OPS Systems — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:01:07 GMT

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3/16-3/20/2009 OPS SQL, Aspen and JOB Cal Workshop - Rio Rancho, NM

OPS Systems (Hach Company^TM) is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Training Workshop in Rio Rancho, NM Mar 16 - 20, 2009.
Sessions are scheduled as follows:

OPS SQL Basic Training: starting Monday March 16 thru Wednesday March 18.
Covering basics, data entry, forms, reports to advanced functions.
Aspen LIMS Basic Training: starting Thursday March 19 thru Friday March 20.
Covering basics, sample entry, data entry, reports to advanced functions.
JOB Cal/JOB Plus Training: starting Thursday March 19 thru Friday March 20.
Covering CMMS basics, WOs, reports to advanced functions.

Sessions will cover basic user skills, new features & functions of the latest versions, and Q&A time for your specific questions.

When: Mar 16 - 20, 2009 8:30am - 4:30pm each day
Where: Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Cost: $300/person/day - we will provide lunch, training manuals and computer
(computers available upon request only).

Please, utilize the links below to make your reservations online:

To register for the OPS SQL Workshop: click here. Redirects to a new website
To register for the Aspen Workshop: click here. Redirects to a new website
To register for the Job Plus/Cal Workshop: click here. Redirects to a new website

For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Melanie or Victoria<

HACH Company Acquires OPS Systems, Inc.

OPS Systems — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:42:05 GMT

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Hach Company^TM Acquires OPS Systems, Inc.

Happy New Year to all our customers, associates, and friends,

OPS Systems is starting off our 2009 with more excitement and news - we are now part of Hach Company! As many of you know, we have been workingwith them very closely for the past year to improve upon and create more avenues for automation and integration of instrument and other data. We found that the synergy between the companies' goals, philosophies and staff are well aligned and will be very productive as a cohesive unit. Although the office is a flurry with lots of transition planning, we want to reassure you that we will do our very best to keep our transition seamless and make sure we continue to provide you with the top notch services you expect.

Click here to read the full announcement. As always, if you have any questions or concernsplease do not hesitate to contact us.

OOPS SCOOPS '08

OPS Systems — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:45:17 GMT

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OOPS SCOOPS 2008
The OPS Systems Newsletter

Happy Holidays from everyone here at OPS Systems!

In this Edition of OOPS SCOOPS:

Articles and other information. Pg 1
Product updates and improvements. Pg 2
A new product being offered by OPS: OPS OnDemand^TM Pg 3
Up coming events. Pg 4

As always, keep an eye on our website's News & Events section for more information on events and updates.

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11/1/2008 WE ARE MOVING!

OPS Systems — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:14:12 GMT

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11/1/2008 WE ARE MOVING!

OPS Systems is MOVING, just down the street to a larger office complex. Here is our new address:

1316 Jackie Road, Suite 900
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Please use this new address for all correspondence and mailings after November 1, 2008. Our phone numbers will remain the same.

New location, Same great service and support!

Click on the above images for an online map of our new location.

OPS Systems and GE Fanuc: Building bridges for better integration

OPS Systems — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:49:13 GMT

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10/2/2008 OPS Systems and GE Fanuc
Building bridges for better integration

OPS Systems is dedicated to our partnering efforts to expand real automation solutions for our customers and the water industry. Working with GE Fanuc, their release of iFix 5.0 will include easy access to OPS SQL^TM with the release of 7.0, enabling users to launch dashboards and reports directly from Proficy® HMI/SCADA-iFix.

Read more about the GE Fanuc annoucement:
Click here to go to GE Fanuc's website annoucement.
Click here to download the official press release PDF.

OPS SQL 7.0 preview presented at the 2008 Users Conference

OPS Systems — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:58:44 GMT

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9/30/2008 OPS SQL 7.0 preview presented at the 2008 Users Conference

Scott Dorner of OPS Systems unveiled today a preview of the OPS SQL 7.0 release in front of customers and partners attending the 2008 User Forum.

Expect OPS SQL version 7.0 to be available sometime in Q4 of 2008.

Click here to watch a video of this release preview, in case you could not make it to the conference ;)

The 2008 OPS Systems User Forum & Conference : Deadline Approaching

OPS Systems — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:33:05 GMT

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The 2008 OPS Systems User Forum & Conference : Deadline Approaching
September 30 - October 3, 2008
It is here!

Hello OPS Systems Champions!
We are getting close! The User Forum is just a few days away. If you planned on attending here - this is the last call!

DEADLINE: There are a few rooms left in the reserved block of rooms at the conference hotel. SEPTEMBER 14 is the deadline for reserving a roomin the OPS Systems block for the special $94/night rate.

Request information on how to contact the hotel directly and get your registration formfor the Conference by contacting OPS Systems at the email provided below. We ask that you fill out the registration form we provide, in MS Word format, and email the document back. Do not hesitate to call if you need any assistance.

We hope to see you at the conference this year!!

For more information on the User Forum, click here to read the original annoucement.

Please register as soon as possible, contact OPS Systems for
your pre-registration form and more information:
sales@opssys.com

9/30-10/3 The 2008 OPS Systems User Forum and Conference

OPS Systems — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:21:03 GMT

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The 2008 OPS Systems User Forum & Conference
September 30 - October 3, 2008
It will be here faster than you think!

The User Forum and Conference focuses on advanced users to maximize their knowledge & use of our software solutions, network with industry peers & experts, and provide in-depth discussions of future software solutions.

This year we have selected very unique dates to provide you with a special look at Albuquerque. The 2008 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is scheduled on the week following the User Forum (Oct 4 - 12). Follow this link to the official website fora preview and more information:www.balloonfiesta.com.

To experience this fun opportunity, you must make reservations IMMEDIATELY.
The Balloon Fiesta brings millions of people to our fair city for this event.
Hotels and rental cars WILL be completely SOLD OUT.

User Forum Information:

When:

Tuesday, September 30^th - Friday October 3^rd: 8:30am - 4pm each day.

Cost:

$900/person

Where:

Hilton-Garden Inn Albuquerque North/Rio Rancho
1771 Rio Rancho Dr SE
Rio Rancho, NM
(505) 896-1111
Please call the Rio Rancho Hilton directly and let them know you are with the OPS Systems User Forum to make your reservati

9/29-10/4/08 The 2008 User Forum - Update

OPS Systems — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:29:29 GMT

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The 2008 User Forum - Update
The OPS Systems User Forum has changed dates!

The user forum was originally listed in the OOPS SCOOPS Newsletter as being the week of May 19^th. Instead, it will be held the week of September 29^th, due to logistic complications.

The new dates also make it convenient for users to extend their stay and attend the 2008 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta!(October 4^th-12^th)

Please register as soon as possible, contact Melanie for more information:
sales@opssys.com

3/3-3/7/2008 OPS SQL and JOB Cal Workshop - Rio Rancho, NM

OPS Systems — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:15:09 GMT

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3/3-3/7/2008 OPS SQL and JOB Cal Workshop - Rio Rancho, NM

OPS Systems will be hosting a Training Workshop in Rio Rancho, NM Mar 3 - 7, 2008.
Sessions are scheduled as follows:

M-W 3-Days OPS SQL Training: covering basics, data entry, forms, reports to advanced functions.
Th & F 2-Days JOB Cal/JOB Plus Training: Covering CMMS basics, WOs, reports to advanced functions.

Sessions will cover basic user skills, new features & functions of the latest versions, and Q&A time for your specific questions.

When: Mar 3 - 7, 2008 8:30am - 4pm each day
Where: Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Cost: $300/day/person - we will provide lunch, training manuals and computer
(computers available upon request only).

Seating is limited so please follow the links below to make your reservations:

To register for the OPS SQL Workshop: click here. Redirects to a new website
To register for the Job Plus/Cal Workshop: click here. Redirects to a new website

For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Melanie or Kristi:

800-677-0067 or email: sales@opssys.com
Hope to see you here!

OOPS SCOOPS '07

OPS Systems — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:34:46 GMT

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OOPS SCOOPS 2007
The OPS Systems Newsletter

In this Edition of OOPS SCOOPS:

What's on the Horizon - John Dorner
OPS Systems Online Support Updates - OPS TV!
Please Welcome, new additions to the OPS Family: Kristi, Paxton and Micheal
Up coming Workshops & Training Session Schedules
Website Support Area Enhancements! Check it out!

There has been a change to the dates of the User Forum, listed in the newsletter as being the week of May 19th! Click here for more informaiton.

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New Resources Consulting Acquires OPS Systems, Inc.

OPS Systems — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:37:22 GMT

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New Resources Consulting Acquires OPS Systems, Inc.

New Resources Consulting (NRC) is pleased to announce its acquisition of OPS Systems, Inc. (OPS). OPS is an internationally recognized technology provider of operations data management, laboratory data management and preventive maintenance software solutions focused on serving the specific requirements of the water/wastewater and power industry. Among the more than 2,000 users of OPS products are Bayer Corporation, British Petroleum, Kimberly Clark, Sun Chemical, GE Plastics, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, International Paper, Veolia Water North American Operating Services, United Water, American Water Services, and Earthtech.

The OPS SQL line of Operations Process Data Management software enables an organization to efficiently manage complex data, prepare required state and federal regulatory reports, and analyze and predict process performance. JOBCal, the OPS computerized maintenance management software, schedules preventive and corrective maintenance. The Aspen software provided by OPS' Telecation Division is a full-featured, customizable, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software for complete lab management. OPS software products interface with numerous technology systems, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and instrumentation to provide each client with secure data management and accurate process information.

"In addition to the proven success of the OPS software products, we are impressed with the OPS organization - their solid performance and outstanding customer service are comparable to the business values that NRC possesses," said Mark Grosskopf, President, New Resources Consulting. "The acquisition of OPS not only expands the portfolio of

Career Opportunity with OPS!

OPS Systems — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:34:48 GMT

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Ready for a career change? Do you like to help people? Got Sun?

OPS Systems, a growing and progressive software firm, has an opening for a Tech Support person. Position will be providing support to our 2000+ customer base working with our software programs, support to internal staff, and supplemental support to our programming staff for bug tracking and release testing. This position has many growth opportunities for implementation, training, travel, etc...

The right candidate has solid computer skills in the Windows OS environment (98-XP), knowledgeable about network communications, VPN, Citrix/Terminal Services, and understands overall concepts of relational databases, security and database management (Oracle/MSSQLServer/MSAccess). In addition candidate should have familiarity with MS Office Suite, Sourcevault, Dragnet, Knowledgebase, and other industry supporting tools.

This position is a first line customer service contact, so in addition to computer skills an excellent candidate should have a desire to help people, have excellent command of the English language, and have solid ability to communicate technical material verbally and in writing. An exceptional candidate has the computer skills AND has previous experience working in municipal utilities. Operators license a HUGE plus!

We focus on performance and maintaining a good-natured work atmosphere. Our office is fast-paced, casual, and friendly while focused on providing outstanding customer service and technical excellence. Send your resume to sales@opssys.com

For more information, see our listing on the New Mexico High Tech Job Forum: Click Here

10/29-11/2/2007 OPS SQL, JOB Cal, Aspen Workshop - Rio Rancho, NM

OPS Systems — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:47:15 GMT

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10/29-11/2/2007 OPS SQL, JOB Cal and Aspen Workshop - Rio Rancho, NM

OPS Systems will be hosting a Training Workshop in Rio Rancho NM Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2007.
Sessions are scheduled as follows:

M-W 3-Days OPS Training: covering basics, data entry, forms, reports to advanced functions.
M & T 2-Days OPS SQL Admin Training: Focus on structure, security and administration of OPS SQL and it's services.
W & Th 2-Days Aspen LIMS Training: Covering basics, sample entry, forms, reports to advanced functions.
Th & F 2-Days JOB Cal/JOB Plus Training: Covering CMMS basics, WOs, reports to advanced functions.

New users get in-depth training starting with the basic setup of your database all the way up to using advanced tools, new features & functions of the latest versions, and Q&A time for your specific questions.

When: Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2007 8:30am - 4pm
Where: Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Cost: $300/day/person - we will provide lunch, training manuals and computer
(computers available by request only).

Join us for 1 day or all 5! Seating is limited so please contact Melanie to make your reservation by Oct 1, 2007:
800-677-0067 mmh@opssys.com

Workshop Accommodations
(Rio Rancho, NM Hotel List)
The official workshop hotel is the Hilton-Garden Inn Albuquerque North/Rio Rancho located at:

1771 Rio Rancho Dr SE
Rio Rancho NM
(505) 896-1111

The Hilton-Garden Inn Rio Rancho is p

Keys to a Successful CMMS Implementation

OPS Systems — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:43:55 GMT

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'Keys to a Successful CMMS Implementation'
by John Dorner
published in 'The Journal' by Rockwell Automation

We invite you to read a whitepaper by John Dorner (OPS Systems CEO) that was just published in the August 2007 issue of The Journal magazine by Rockwell Automation.

Click here to read an online copy of the article.

7/23-27/2007 OPS SQL / JOB Cal Workshop - Rio Rancho, NM

OPS Systems — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:24:18 GMT

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7/23-27/2007 OPS SQL / JOB Cal Workshop - Rio Rancho, NM

OPS Systems, Inc. is hosting another training workshop in Rio Rancho, NM.For more information, contact OPS at: sales@opssys.com.

7/16-18/2007 Georgia Association for Water Professionals – Savannah GA

OPS Systems — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:21:17 GMT

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7/16-18/2007 Georgia Association for Water Professionals - Savannah GA

Look for Melanie in the Lord & Company Booth. For more details on the seminar andregistration information, please visit the seminar's official website: click here.

6/2007 City of Houston, TX selects OPS SQL Enterprise

OPS Systems — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:20:15 GMT

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6/2007 City of Houston, TX selects OPS SQL Enterprise

OPS Systems, Inc. is proud to announce that the City of Houston, TX has selected OPS SQL Enterprise Edition as data manager for their Wastewater Facilities.
To see a list of our Marquee clients click here.