HOBI International Marks 20th Anniversary as Industry Leading ITAD Provider

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

HOBI International Inc., a global leader in the IT asset disposition, management, resale, remarketing and recycling of IT and mobile phone assets, marks its 20th anniversary today. Since 1992 HOBI has provided comprehensive solutions for the re-marketing and environmentally responsible recycling of electronic assets as a leading IT asset disposition and electronics recycling company serving Fortune 1000 clients across North America.

As a bootstrap start-up, HOBI International began operations in Chicago in February 1992. The company later incorporated in Illinois in September 1992 as a privately held corporation. HOBI was an outgrowth of a small firm, which focused on the retrieval and resale of electronic components and environmentally sound recycling of midrange and PBX phone equipment. HOBI expanded this idea to include complete environmental disposition of post consumption, manufacturing and mixed electronic surplus and scrap. The company also pioneered a process for the disposition of electronics focused on the maximization of economic return and the elimination of potential environmental liability, which has led to the processing of more than 15 million pounds of IT equipment and more than 4 million mobile phones a year.

“For 20 years we have provided ITAD services of the highest quality, reliability and scalability. We have built a company dedicated to creating customer value and satisfaction,” said Cathy Hill, HOBI CEO. “But just as important is our dedication to a value structure that honors employee relationships, the integrity of individuals, and total dedication to excellence and compassion. We have been fortunate to be associated with such a combination of technology, skills, people and customers.”

In 1993, in an effort to better serve nationwide contracts, HOBI expanded its operations to include a facility in Dallas, Texas. HOBI quickly recognized the need for an information technology system that would meet the needs of the rapidly expanding electronic recycling industry. In 1995, HOBI commissioned the development of a complete, integrated database system that would allow the tracking of client assets from the client’s site through all processing steps. This system, along with HOBI’s talented staff, have allowed the company to meet the needs of a wide range of clients from electronic manufacturers, leasing companies, insurance companies and many others.

“During the last two decades, we have established ourselves in the ITAD industry by growing to meet the needs of our clients,” said Craig Boswell, HOBI President. “By expanding our service offerings and providing unsurpassed customer service, we are proud to be a best-in-class ITAD provider with 20 years of experience and stability.”

In 2006, HOBI was certified as ISO-14001 maintaining the highest level of environmental tracking and compliance. Both of the company’s facilities received the Responsible Recycler’s (R2) certification in 2010. In 2011, Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for North America Information Technology Asset Disposition positioned HOBI as an industry challenger and received high marks for:

Mobile Device Services — While HOBI is a full-service ITAD service supplier, its Mobile Device services group has a strong focus on the resale and recycling of cellular assets, processing over 4 million cell phones annually.
Innovative Solutions — Hobi developed its own robust NIST 800-88 compliant erasure technology (HOBI Shield) for traditional hard drives, as well as for cell phones and tablet devices.
Client Oriented — Customer feedback indicates key HOBI strengths are its responsiveness, flexibility, and management accessibility.

To learn more about HOBI International, visit HOBI.com.

Key Milestones in HOBI’s History:

1992 – Bootstrap launch in Chicago

1993 – Dallas office opened

1996 – Initial ERP deployment

1998 – Launched cellular phone services division

2002 – Expanded to 80,000 sq. ft. in Dallas

2004 – Initial deployment of HOBI Shield (a proprietary data erasure software)

2006 – Expanded to 60,000 sq. ft. in Chicago

2007 – Received ISO-14001 Certification

2007 – Expanded to 100,000 sq. ft. in Dallas

2008 – Cell phone production capabilities reach 50,000 units per month, IT capabilities double

2010 – R2 Certification in both facilities

2011 – Cell phone refurbishment capabilities deployed

2011 – Cell phone repair/refurbishment offered as service

2011 – Recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT Asset Disposition

About HOBI International

HOBI International, Inc., is a leading asset management and electronics recycling company serving Fortune 1000 clients. HOBI’s IT services group focuses on corporate IT, data and telecommunications infrastructure, providing resale and re-marketing, data erasure and data destruction, recycling, environmental and compliance reporting, de-installation services, and logistics management. HOBI’s Mobile Device services group focuses on the resale and recycling of cellular assets. Our client list includes 3 of the 4 national wireless operators in the US and 4 major device OEMs, and many recycling partners that trust us to maximize the value of their cellular assets while protecting sensitive corporate or client data. An R2 and ISO14001 certified firm, HOBI leads the electronics recycling industry in best practices for recycling and commodities recovery. Learn more at http://www.HOBI.com.

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Enterprise Management Associates and IBM Industry Experts to Present Free Unified Management for Security Webinar Series

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a leading IT and data management research and consulting firm, today announced it will host a complimentary Unified Management for Security Webinar series. This series, featuring EMA Managing Research Director Scott Crawford and IBM Senior Product Marketing Manager Mark Ehr, will provide a comprehensive overview of unified security and IT operations management.

“Organizations worry about the threat landscape’s unknowns, when they could go far in defending against today’s threats by better securing the known: their own environment,” says EMA’s Crawford. “A good deal of the problem for many is that their approach is more fragmented and disjointed than it needs to be. Security tools and systems management technologies are too often siloed, may not integrate well, and frequently have overlaps, even though they often perform the same functions such as software distribution and control over potentially harmful change. This complicates management and leads to exposures that are avoidable, particularly when solutions exist that could unify these silos, improve efficiencies and – most important – better protect sensitive information assets.”

Registration information for all three Webinars is as follows:

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern

The Three Secrets of Unified Security and IT Operations Management: Part 1 of Unified Management for Security Series

In this Webinar, EMA Managing Research Director Scott Crawford and IBM Senior Product Marketing Manager Mark Ehr will illustrate how a truly unified approach can eliminate redundancies, close gaps and reduce risks, as well as reduce costs.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern

Into Action: How Unified Security and IT Operations Management Works – Part 2 of the Unified Management for Security Series

In this Webinar, attendees will learn the specifics of what to look for in a truly unified solution that addresses both security and IT operations management.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern

Future-proofing Endpoint Management: How a Unified Approach Prepares the Enterprise for What’s Next – Part 3 of the Unified Management for Security Series

Enterprise IT is undergoing a revolution as mobile devices and Cloud Computing re-define what “endpoint” means. In this final Webinar in the series, how a truly adaptable management platform can help enterprises best prepare for the future will be discussed.

About Enterprise Management Associates

Founded in 1996, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) is a leading industry analyst firm that provides deep insight across the full spectrum of IT and data management technologies. EMA analysts leverage a unique combination of practical experience, insight into industry best practices, and in-depth knowledge of current and planned vendor solutions to help its clients achieve their goals. Learn more about EMA research, analysis, and consulting services for enterprise line of business users, IT professionals and IT vendors at http://www.enterprisemanagement.com or blogs.enterprisemanagement.com. You can also follow EMA on Twitter or EMA on Facebook.

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Cyber Security: Exclusive Podcasts Discussing the $ 300bn USA ‘Big Data’ Industry and $ 32bn Governance, Risk & Compliance Market.

(PRWEB) December 15, 2011

The Enterprise Cyber Security & Information Assurance Summit is an industry leading forum bringing together leading representatives from all the major North American critical infrastructure including; telecoms, healthcare, energy, finance and defense presenting leading case studies of efforts to protect critical infrastructure and information assets. FC Business Intelligence and GICSR and working together with industry and key government agencies to develop strategies to utilize people, process & technology to optimize your governance, risk & compliance management.

The podcasts recorded with the summit’s host organization: GICSR discuss crucial topics at the moment and how they are being covered at this ground breaking meeting in April. The critical information covered in this meeting includes:

    The $ 300bn USA ‘Big Data’ industry
    The $ 1.5 billion cloud security market
    Managing the $ 32bn governance, risk & compliance

The expert interviews also cover the projects being undertaken with GICSR federal partners and some of the speaker line up at this leading event. Industry partners include: DHS, NSA, NASA, NIST, FBI, CERT DoD and many more. Many of these leading organizations including the FBI will be presenting alongside industry leaders such as BT Global, Verizon, Wells Fargo, Tyco, Sempra, Enbridge, UTC, and Raytheon.

Speaking about the conference Richard Zaluski, Executive VP, GICSR said the following:

“GICSR is proud to work, produce and host the Enterprise Cyber Security & Information Assurance Summit in collaboration with FC Business Intelligence. This project will leverage our joint ability to bring together key senior level IT Security personnel to tackle the key challenges facing North American critical enterprises.

The Enterprise Cyber Security & Information Assurance Summit will help you to:

    Develop strategies to utilize people, process & technology
    Gain a positive ROI on your security and technology investment.
    Address the key issues in the Industry and provide security, and technology-related insight necessary to make the right decisions.
    Optimize your governance, risk & compliance management

With the increasing number of regulations and threats facing information assets the time to invest in this area has never been more critical especially when considering the cost of the breakdown of one critical infrastructure could top $ 230bn.”

To access the first podcast interview with Richard Zaluski, Executive VP, GICSR simply follow this link: http://www.cybersummits.com/enterprise-cyber-security-and-data-privacy/gicsr-podcast.php

For more information about the conference please look round the conference site at: http://www.cybersummits.com/enterprise

If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Natasha Sheel

Head of Cyber Security

FC Business Intelligence

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Delta Wave Introduces the New StratosMax II Nomadic Along With Their Unprecedented GoMax Wifi Cafe Service for the Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Industry

Morgan City, LA (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

Delta Wave Communications, LLC, is pleased to announce that they have been selected as Stratos’ distribution and installation partner for the new StratosMax II Nomadic WiMax service. With up to 1Mbps service for marine vessels operating in the Gulf of Mexico and beyond, the service offers unprecedented broadband internet connectivity with land line voice access. StratosMAX leverages emerging WiMAX technology based on 802.16 standards to create a widearea network for long range offshore communications.

StratosMax II comes in two versions – the standard package for permanent installation, and a portable solution. Wifi receives coverage from a growing network of base stations in the Gulf of Mexico and is based on Stratos’ existing microwave network in the Gulf of Mexico.

StratosMax II is designed specifically to serve energy companies on the move in the Gulf of Mexico. Powered by StratosMAX II Wimax-based service over their industry-leading microwave network, these mobile sites can expand their corporate networks onshore to mobile operations offshore, and for the first time enjoy the benefits of higher speeds and ultra-low latencies. The backbone microwave network is monitored 24×7 with the industry’s most sophisticated management system, and has been significantly upgraded.

The IP-based service offers high bandwidth, lower than ever-latency over a robust network enabling users to achieve maximum functionality at prices much lower than traditional VSAT. Delta Wave is also offering their own packages which are bundled with Inmarsat Fleetbroadband for backup or for use outside the StratosMax II coverage area for seamless global connectivity. With a suite of management tools, FleetBroadband use is easily tailored to the customer’s requirements to maximize productivity and minimize unauthorized use.

Tom Clark, Delta Wave’s President and CEO stated: “We are very excited to be on the forefront in offering this industry changing technology, and are honored to have been chosen as one of Stratos’ distribution and certified installation partners. We have also come up with some very creative solutions that significantly enhance the service to offer even greater versatility.”.

An unprecedented potentially industry changing offering – Delta Wave is also pleased to introduce a very unique service – GOMax Wifi Café powered by StratosMax II. Offered to vessel operators free of charge, the equipment requires only a very small footprint for installation. Usage is based on an internet café model whereby crew members and guests may access the internet at their leisure without interfering with primary shipboard communications. Offering hourly, daily and weekly rates, the service is designed to improve crew morale at a very affordable price.

About Delta Wave Communications, Inc.

Delta Wave Communications, Inc. (Delta Wave) is a mobile satellite service provider based out of Morgan City, LA. Products and services include Inmarsat®, Iridium®, asset tracking, and system integration. Founded in 1997, Delta Wave Communications, Inc. offer communications solutions for customers based in remote areas. Delta Wave is prepared to meet your mobile satellite communications requirements whatever the situation may call for — whether the requirement is emergency preparedness, remote field operations, or any other global application. For more information about Delta Wave Communications, Inc, please visit the company’s web site at http://www.deltawavecomm.com.

About Stratos

Stratos is the world’s trusted leader for vital communications. With more than a century of service, Stratos offers the most powerful and extensive portfolio of remote communications solutions including mobile and fixed satellite and microwave services. More than 20,000 customers use Stratos products and industry-leading value-added services to optimize communications performance. Stratos serves U.S. and international government, military, first responder, NGO, oil and gas, industrial, maritime, aeronautical, enterprise, and media users on seven continents and across the world’s oceans. For more information visit http://www.stratosglobal.com

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Enterprise Management Associates, Datawatch, Informatica and QlikView Industry Experts to Present Free Webinar on Self-Service Data Discovery

BOULDER, CO (PRWEB) September 30, 2011

Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a leading IT and data management research and consulting firm, today announced it will host a free business intelligence Webinar entitled “Self-Service Data Discovery: Do you Know Where Your Data Is?”

The data economy means that more organizations are relying upon trusted data to make strategic business decisions. As these organizations have seen the benefits of “traditional” business intelligence, they are looking to see similar benefits from data throughout the enterprise. The next steps in business intelligence include: self-service business intelligence and data discovery, report analytics, data visualization and data virtualization.

This Webinar, featuring EMA VP of Research Shawn Rogers, Datawatch CTO Harvey Gross, Informatica Director of Product Marketing Ash Parikh, and QlikView Product Advocate Donald Farmer, will cover the hot topics in leveraging enterprise data assets.

“This is a can’t-miss event for any organization looking to take full advantage of their enterprise data assets,” said Rogers. “With the breadth and depth of the panel of experts, it promises to deliver very valuable insight into self-service data discovery.”

Who:    

-Shawn Rogers, VP of Research, EMA

-Harvey Gross, CTO, Datawatch

-Ash Parikh, Director of Product Marketing, Informatica

-Donald Farmer, Product Advocate, QlikView

When:

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern

7:00 pm GMT Summer Time (London, GMT+01:00)

Where: Those who are interested in joining this Webinar can register at: http://research.enterprisemanagement.com/data-discovery-press.html

About Enterprise Management Associates

Founded in 1996, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) is a leading industry analyst firm that provides deep insight across the full spectrum of IT and data management technologies. EMA analysts leverage a unique combination of practical experience, insight into industry best practices, and in-depth knowledge of current and planned vendor solutions to help its clients achieve their goals. Learn more about EMA research, analysis, and consulting services for enterprise line of business users, IT professionals and IT vendors at http://www.enterprisemanagement.com or blogs.enterprisemanagement.com.

Note: Informatica is a registered trademark of Informatica Corporation in the United States and in jurisdictions throughout the world. All other company and product names may be trade names or trademarks of their respective owners.

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Raleigh Gould

Enterprise Management Associates

303-543-9500 x-105

rgould(at)enterprisemanagement(dot)com

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Two of the biggest concerns the Lodging Industry faces are construction and rising operating costs. Construction includes the cost of new facilities or the modernization/retrofitting of existing structures as well as the aspect of obtaining financing. Operating costs for this discussion, refers to energy, labor, maintenance, repair and operations. Woven in to industry concerns is the question of how to lower costs and still have a positive impact on the customer’s experience.

The good news is that there is always an opportunity to do more with less as well as responding to changing consumer demands for greater green responsibility by making use of Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).

“The linkage between competitive pricing to create value for the customer and cost reductions to sustain profitability is the fundamental challenge identified here.”

Source: Cathy A. Enz, Ph.D., The Center for Hospitality Research

A CMMS solution can help bridge the gap between the need to lower cost and the need to remain competitive with market offerings.

Financial Competitiveness

The reality of the modern economy is that without adequate cost containment measures already depressed margins will not improve and can put you out of business. As with any business, Cash is King and without cash flow, financing for construction carries greater inherent risks making the cost to borrow money skyrocket. You do not need to be a financial genius to realize that demonstration of a well run, cost effective operation goes a long way to securing financing.

A CMMS system is a tool that will help you streamline your lodging’s maintenance operations, decrease labor, unplanned repairs and energy expenses. Just as importantly, CMMS maintenance software when properly used to schedule inspections and preventive maintenance will lengthen the useful lifecycle of assets. This will push out the normal asset replacement dates lowering the need for capital expenditures.

The Customer Experience Effect

Implementing a CMMS solution will have a positive impact on the customer experience. Nothing is more frustrating to a weary traveler than to enter a room and find that the A/C doesn’t work, the hot water is out or door doesn’t lock correctly. A quick resolution to reported problems will alleviate much frustration leaving the customer with peaceful thoughts. The trick is to make sure maintenance staff is available and not have to pay overtime for the unexpected repairs. This may be achieved with a CMMS because scheduling regular preventive maintenance or inspections will identify problems early on and allow their repair to be scheduled long before a breakdown occurs or a complaint is lodged. Lodging managers will find that the amount of reactive maintenance is decreased and replaced by pro active maintenance practices. Overtime costs can be reduced dramatically.

How Does a CMMS Work

A CMMS software program can run from either the vendors IT site (hosted online CMMS) or installed on the lodging’s site using its computers. Hosted web-based CMMS programs normally have lower upfront costs than on-site installation. Other advantages of a hosted CMMS include 24/7/365 up times, automatic software updates and faster implementation.

The system works best when great care is given to the set up stage. This is the stage where you get organized defining what your assets are, where they are at, their costs, vendor information and so on. CMMS training is also important for set up in order to learn how use the maintenance modules as well as the mobile handheld devices that enable paperless workflow. When implementation and training are done well, managers will find a wealth of management reports that are available to enhance decision making.

The local facility is not the only group that will benefit from a web-based CMMS. One of the best features of an enterprise CMMS is that when they are implemented across multiple locations, lodging operations executives can compare facilities, determine best practices and set up standard operating procedures. In addition,the CMMS maintenance system will enhance the ability of corporate planners to more accurately project capital expenditures by reviewing work order frequencies as well as maintenance costs.

The Value of a CMMS

The true value of a CMMS maintenance program is the result it provides the users. Each business is unique having different needs and objectives that must be met. For the lodging industry some common needs include streamlining costs, lowering capital expenditures and enhancing the customer experience. Positive results in these three categories will enhance the capability of organizations to survive tough times as well as build the foundation for future success. Implementing a good CMMS program is a must for the lodging industry.

Tell us how you manage costs without sacrificing customer experience.

If you liked this article you will also enjoy

• 10 Advantages of a CMMS for Hotels/Resorts
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About a month ago, the world’s 4th largest earthquake devastated parts of Japan leaving 13,392 dead and over 15,000 people missing. Now, adding long term misery on top of the heartbreak, continued problems at Japan’s Fukishima Daiichi power plant have made it the world’s 2nd worst nuclear accident, ranking only behind the Chernobyl disaster.

Japan’s Nuclear Energy Power Plant Crisis

The change in ranking was a result of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (INES) decision to change the rating of the nuclear crises from a level 5 to a level 7. Previously, only Chernobyl was rated a level 7 or major accident. The following chart symbolizes the change in rating. A detailed explanation of the ratings can be found at INES

The cause of the change was a culmination of level 3 and level 5 events that has resulted in the release of 500,000 terabecquerels of radiation since the crisis began. This amount is approximately one tenth (1/10) of the amount that the Chernobyl explosion released. A detailed timeline of events can be found at Power-Gen. This timeline explains in detail what happened at the power plants.

Mother Nature Has Spoken

The human race has built many fantastic structures as well as generated amazing technological change. Yet despite our ability to create, Mother Nature has proved to us again and again that there are forces beyond our control that can permanently change the world we live in.

The issue is not how to beat Mother Nature, the issue is how to minimize the impact of natural disasters on nuclear power plants or other vital industries should tragedy strike.

USA Earthquakes

Earthquakes also happen in the USA and they are not limited to the Pacific Rim. Could an earthquake strike the USA and cause a catastrophe? The answer is YES. Is an earthquake as likely to strike away from the US west coast? The answer is NO. However, no State is immune from earthquakes.

The United States has seen 10 States record earthquakes over a magnitude of 7.0 stretching from South Carolina to Alaska. All together, according to the USGS, 42 out of 50 States have recorded earthquakes and all States have felt an earthquake.

Is The Nuclear Power Industry Listening?

Nuclear power has raised concerns from its inception. Fears of a meltdown has been the subject of many books, movies and debates. Disasters like the one Japan is suffering through will only raise public fear again.

Our previous article Japan’s Earthquake Teaches Asset Management detailed the power and cause of the earthquake and the resulting Tsunami. The article also discussed that the best form of asset management when Mother Nature speaks is to have a comprehensive EAM system that can make sure assets are kept in the best condition possible.

Keeping assets in the best condition possible is more than just maintaining energy efficiencies or controlling operating costs. The average age of nuclear power plants in the USA is over 30 years. The facilities that house nuclear reactors, although state of the art when constructed, are old. Weather extremes, corrosion, vibrations and so on can cause potential problems in areas not normally inspected.

Without proper inspections of all assets, asset failure is more likely to occur after a natural disaster shakes the foundation. Unfortunately, nuclear accidents are the scariest of all disasters due to the length of time radioactive isotopes exist as well as the damage to life that can be attributed to radiation.

How an EAM Helps Earthquake Preparedness

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems perform two very important tasks. The first is that an EAM system organizes assets by creating a database that includes a description of each asset, its location, date of install, serial number (if applicable), costs, associated documentation (contracts, blueprints etc) as well as many other details.

The EAM system then uses this information to organize the work management functions including the scheduling of inspections, preventive maintenance and repair work. By using an EAM, asset managers will always know the condition of all assets as well as their maintenance or inspection history.

Tell us how you think the nuclear industry can do a better job of preparing for natural disasters. If you like this article you may also enjoy:

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RFID Asset Tracking for the Oil and Gas Industry

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 20, 2010

AssetPulse, a leading provider of RFID-enabled asset tracking solutions, announced the completion of the deployment of its solution “AssetGather for Oil & Gas” at key destinations of the industry in USA, Africa and the Middle East. AssetPulse has tailor-made its solutions to meet the needs of organizations servicing the oil industry. Everything from the rugged RFID tags to the application software features have been custom-implemented for the industry’s unique environment and use-cases. The AssetPulse RFID asset tracking solution enables oil and gas organizations to have a complete picture of the assets they own or lease, and provides insight into the utilization, allocation, maintenance and regulatory testing of every individual asset.

AssetPulse has closely worked with a major player in the oil and gas industry for over 3 years. What started as an R&D pilot project for RFID pipe tracking at one facility in the Gulf of Mexico (USA), quickly moved into full-scale production within a year. It was then rolled out to other destinations and multiple segments to track a wide variety of oil field equipment ranging from sophisticated electronic isolation valves to simple metal containers and baskets with each type of asset having its own use-case and process life-cycle. The solution provides immediate asset visibility which has positively impacted the internal process work-flows at the warehouse/yard and at offshore locations.

AssetPulse, in co-ordination with its partners has designed and pioneered customized RFID tags to survive the harsh environments and the rough handling that the items are subject to. Depending on the application and use case, a variety of RFID tags were selected for different asset types after extensive testing. AssetPulse’s rugged RFID tags can be embedded inside vulcanized rubber, silicone, ceramic and even metal. The tags can be mounted using steel bands, rubber/steel cables, tie-wraps, bolts or just plain adhesives depending on the surface and form-factor of the items. RFID Tags are also available for high-temperature, high-pressure down-hole applications.

AssetPulse’s AssetGather solution combines the benefits of using varied RFID technologies, active and passive, mobile and fixed, which can be paired along with GPS, GPRS devices for real-time asset tracking at multiple locations. The web-based solution allows for accurate and efficient management of current and historical maintenance records for all the assets. The solution has also been customized to flag maintenance violations and to prevent usage of assets that don’t meet maintenance and safety standards.

Additionally, the AssetGather system can be configured to send out alerts to notify users whenever maintenance is due or delayed for equipment. “Ensuring strict procedure to comply with regulatory maintenance continues to be critical in the oil industry, especially after the recent disaster in the Gulf coast. Incorporating RFID based scanning into existing process work-flows will allow for a simple, efficient, electronically-recorded and fail-safe method of compliance of every individual asset” said Sujatha Bodapati, CEO of AssetPulse.

Apart from inventory tracking, AssetGather has out-of-the-box capabilities for returnable asset tracking, designed for companies that rent or lease equipment to the oil and gas industry. Personnel can efficiently track equipment that has been sent or received from a job (check-out/check-in), automatically reconcile inventory and flag items that have not returned from the job. The system maintains the history of jobs for every asset and it can generate reports of non-returned or missing assets.

About AssetPulse

AssetPulse is a San Jose, California based company focused exclusively on providing complete customizable RFID solutions for tracking assets in various industries, including IT, Oil & Gas, Construction and Rental Assets. AssetPulse’s solutions integrate seamlessly with fixed and mobile RFID readers using Passive, Semi-Passive and Active RFID Technologies or bar-codes. For more information, please call (408) 872-3104 or visit http://www.assetpulse.com/.

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Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) August 28, 2006 -–

This year marks the 20th anniversary for DPSI™, one of the earliest developers of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) and EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) software. DPSI software enables companies to decrease equipment downtime, reduce parts inventory costs, increase productivity, track detailed maintenance cost data, and provide valuable data to management. Thousands of customers use DPSI software to manage maintenance for factories, processing plants, facilities, vehicle fleets, utilities equipment, public works infrastructure, and much more.

“The CMMS/EAM software industry began in the 1970s, but grew rapidly with the advent of the personal computer in the 1980s,” according to Carol Owens, President of DPSI. “With each passing year, the value of this software became more evident as computers became more powerful. Today’s CMMS/EAM software products are far more powerful and sophisticated, and they’ve become an indispensable business tool within most industries.”

Numerous CMMS/EAM software companies were started during the past two decades, but many have gone out of business or been acquired by large conglomerates. DPSI has remained an independent company, still focusing exclusively on the needs of the CMMS/EAM market and still driven by the same mission — developing feature-rich maintenance management software at reasonable prices while offering unequaled support to customers.

The founding executive team continues to lead the company. DPSI’s management team has more than 130 combined years of maintenance industry experience and more than 150 combined years of IT experience.

The company places great importance on being large enough to provide world-class software and services, yet not so large that customer relationships become impersonal. As Carl Maglio of Lands’ End remarked, “I wish all of our other vendors would take care of their customers with the same dedication as DPSI.” Close customer relationships also shape new product releases. The company’s User Advisory Boards and customer surveys help identify desired new features. Mickey Reaves of Sonoco Corporation noted that “DPSI listens to our feedback and implements our suggestions.”

DPSI customers range from small firms to large multi-site enterprises. Major customers include FedEx® Ground, Lands’ End, Volvo™ Trucks, Black & Decker®, Kraft™, Coca-Cola®, Beckton-Dickinson™, Johns Hopkins University, General Electric™, Edison Mission Energy®, the City of San Diego and the U.S. Government.

2006 also marks the 20th anniversary of DPSI’s first product, PMC, originally named Preventive Maintenance Control. Since then, the software has continued to evolve, becoming one of the most widely-used CMMS systems in the world. In 2001, the company released an additional product line, iMaint®, an Enterprise Asset Management system with greater capabilities than those offered by CMMS systems. DPSI and its products have won many awards, including Plant Engineering magazine’s 2003 “Product of the Year” for iMaint Mobile, a module for handheld PDAs.

ABOUT DPSI

DPSI is a leading developer of Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions. Since 1986, the company has served more than 6,000 customers and 50,000 users in over 50 countries, including more than 400 of the Fortune 500. The company’s software is used to manage maintenance for factories, processing plants, facilities, vehicle fleets, utilities equipment, public works infrastructure, and much more.

Company headquarters are in Greensboro, North Carolina. Branch offices were established in Canada in 1998. The company also has international partners and resellers in South America, Europe, Asia, Central America, the Southwest Pacific and the Middle East.

DPSI’s family of software solutions includes:

PMC: A maintenance software solution for single computers and small networks. One of the most popular CMMS products in the world.

iMaint, iMaint Fleet and iMaint Online: Enterprise solutions that can be tailored to specific needs. Add-on modules are available for mobile PDAs, a Web browser interface, integration with other software, online work requests and FDA compliance.

For more information, contact DPSI’s corporate office at 1-800-897-7233, or visit www.dpsi.com.

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