For the month of February, Intelex set out with a goal of raising $10,000 in support of the Canadian Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. To get the initiative rolling, Intelex graciously donated an initial $5000 and pledged to match any additional contributions from our team of Intelexians above and beyond that $5000. With everyone digging into their pockets, the generosity of the Intelex team was in full force as we managed to raise another $5,385 which was matched by Intelex bringing our total to $15,770. With the Canadian Government matching all donations, Intelex was able to contribute an impressive $31,540 towards this deserving cause.

Thank You to everyone who donated for your generosity!

Intelex celebrated Ted Grunau Day last week to commemorate its founder and former CEO. Each year, on Ted's birthday, Intelex employees are recognized by their peers for exhibiting qualities and strengths that Ted held in high regard. On February 18th, employees enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in the office, beginning first with a catered lunch and ending with an awards ceremony. From start to finish, Ted Grunau Day was everything it was meant to be - "A day where we can both remember Ted and celebrate the accomplishments of Intelex employees," commented President and CEO Mark Jaine.

Mark, who also hosted the event, added seven awards to last year's 11, bringing the total number of awards to 18, including four Unsung Hero of the Year awards presented to stand-out employees who were nominated in numerous categories. Being highly involved in coordinating the awards, Mark made sure all employees voted, and made sure everything was fair and fun. The comments submitted by voters were read aloud prior to announcing each winner and that was a great reminder of the top-notch qualities, work ethic, and integrity of the Intelex team.

The highlight of the ceremony came at the end when, although Mark had thought he knew all of the winners for Ted Grunau Day, there was one more award to be given out. Just moments after what he thought was the final award was accepted, Mark was presented with his very own CEO of the Year award. He was completely surprised and felt truly honoured for the salute.

Congratulations to all award winners and nominees on being recognized by your peers!

Intelex webinar "Tracking Your Way to Optimal Supplier Performance" sparked so much interest that we're going to offer it again on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010! Bevin Lyon, Intelex Executive Account Manager who has helped dozens of organizations implement supplier management software, will return as your host and subject matter expert to deliver valuable information and answer all of your questions related to supplier performance tracking.

A variety of supplier management concerns were discussed and Bevin also talked about what he believes a company's method of supplier performance evaluation should include: cost, delivery, service, quality, compliance, financial, safety, and information protection, all of which he addressed in further detail.

For instance, when evaluating a supplier's service performance, an organization should ask the following questions: has the supplier resolved discrepancies quickly? Has the supplier failed to respond to inquiries and requests? Does the supplier direct an appropriate level of technology towards customer service and process improvements? 

And in terms of quality performance, has the supplier provided products and services that consistently meet or exceed specifications, standards, and expectations? Does the supplier offer competitive warranties? Does the supplier comply with certification requirements?

To learn more and have your questions answered, register now for Intelex's encore presentation of "Tracking Your Way to Optimal Supplier Performance" on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010.

For more information on this Intelex webinar, or to ask questions about supplier management software, please contact Bevin Lyon at 416.599.6009 x244.

Along with our Middle Eastern partner Barik IT Solutions, Intelex is pleased to announce two new additions to our client roster, Majan Electricity Company and Daleel Petroleum both located in Oman, have selected Intelex Technologies to provide them with an EHS Management System.

Both companies are key players in Oman’s energy industry with Majan Electricity being a leader in electricity distribution and supply and Daleel Petroleum a top oil and gas operator. Majan Electricity selected the Intelex EHS Management System as a means of automating all of their Environmental, Health & Safety processes into one unified system, working to effectively manage and track such core business components as Audits Management, EHS Training, Incident Reporting, Permit Management, Document Control, Environmental Management and Risk Assessments. Daleel Petroleum selected Intelex’s Safety Management System as a means of automating and tracking their EHS activities across all of their operating sites. Both companies will be leveraging the web-based Intelex platform to foster real-time reporting and generating a complete 360-degree view into their EHS business processes and performances.

To learn more about how an Intelex solution can help you improve your organization's EHS performance, request a free demo here.

We have three more FREE client webinars coming up, make sure to register and join in the fun!

How to Leverage Intelex Exchange v2 - February 11th
	This introductory webinar is designed to take you step-by-step through the new Intelex-Exchange v2! Learn how to: create your profile & set your privacy settings; connect with the Intelex team and other Intelex users; post discussions & suggestions; register and watch free training webinars; download free dashboards, scorecards & reports; read eNewsletters, success stories & press releases; download Intelex user manuals & technical documents
Fun With Filters - February 18th
	Providing an overview of filter behaviours & whereabouts in the Intelex System, this webinar will help you better utilize your filtering options! Don’t know where the Filters are? Not sure when to use quick vs. advanced? Need a refresher on how to use 'and', 'or', '(' or ')'? Want to see examples of when to use 'equals', 'starts with', and everything in between? Then join us on February 18th at 11:00am for a full hour of Filter Fundamentals.
Introduction to Scorecards - March 9th
	Whether you're creating your first scorecard, or could use a refresher course in building scorecards, this webinar is for you! Learn how to display real-time key performance indicators (KPIs) on dashboards and homepages! Spanning three distinct categories, there’s a scorecard suited for your specific needs! Learn all about them and how they can help your business or organization today.

Remember to visit our Webinars section on Intelex Exchange for all of our most recent Webinar announcements. See you there!

If you are in the Dallas area next week be sure to come out to the EH&S Information Management Workshop & Expo on February 10 & 11. We are delighted to be participating as an exhibitor at the event and are looking forward to meeting the delegation of EH&S practitioners during our Technology Showcase at 3:15 PM on Tuesday!

The program is tailored to provide an information exchange and learning environment on implementing an EH&S compliance management solution. The technical workshop features new regulatory developments and a forum to explore available software solutions.

Intelex’s Bryden Waggott and Daniel Marcus will be on hand to answer questions, demo the Intelex software and talk to you about how to ensure you end up with a software package that meets the unique needs of your particular organization.

If there was one message prevalent in last week’s webinar, it was Ask Questions. The Intelex webinar, “Unlocking and Utilizing Your Resources: Purchasing Health & Safety Software in the New Economy” provided valuable insight into the process of purchasing EHS software. Though the presentation was initially designed with Health & Safety professionals in mind, the overall theme is relevant to all management areas. 

Presented by Dan Marcus, one of Intelex’s Executive Account Managers, the webinar first identified the must-ask questions when beginning your pursuit for a software vendor. What service types are available? What are the payment options? Dan also touched on ‘how to sell your system up the chain of command’ through writing proposals, defining a quantitative ROI, and allocating resources for implementation:

“In today’s economy there is no room for wasted money. Leveraging software will create a more efficient work environment that acts as a vehicle for cost savings. The no. 1 barrier preventing a professional from purchasing software is a lack of a purchasing strategy. To buy software in the new economy, a professional’s job is not only to understand the cost savings, but to document and prove these saving in a business proposal.”

For more information on Intelex's "Unlocking & Utilizing Your Resources" webinar, or to ask questions about purchasing software, please contact Dan Marcus at 416.599.6009 x335.

Next month, Intelex’s Bevin Lyon will be presenting, “Tracking Your Way to Optimal Supplier Performance”. The webinar will look at different methods for achieving optimal supplier performance. Register online or contact JP Nadeau for more information. 

Geek&Poke

Over the weekend, the Intelex team launched its BETA version of Intelex-Exchange v2 - our first major release since the client portal was born!

The new Intelex-Exchange still has all the valuable content you’re used to, but also boasts an online user community and social network which is sure to revolutionize the Intelex experience.

• Get to know the entire Intelex Team with photos and personal bios included
• Connect with industry experts and collaborate with other Intelex users
• Participate in forum discussions and post your suggestions for improvements
• Sign up for free training webinars and view past webinar recordings
• Download free dashboards, scorecards, reports & more
• Read client eNewsletters, success stories and press releases
• Download Intelex user manuals, product brochures and technical documents
• Stay informed with all things Intelex including webinars, conferences, contests, improvements, and more!

For more information about obtaining access to Intelex-Exchange, please contact Client Relations at 416.599.6009 x282

Implementation is commonly referred to as a project, one with clearly defined start and end dates. In some cases, that may be a very accurate description of the implementation process; however, when it comes to EQH&S software, it's a rather limiting description for what Intelex considers implementation.

Bevin Lyon, one of Intelex's Executive Account Managers says, "Continual improvement is something that never ends. Whether you're in the planning stages, in the middle of roll-out, or celebrating five years with Intelex, you are always implementing your system."

Your internal business processes are constantly being improved so why should your software stay the same? Enhancements or configurations to your Intelex system are a must and will contribute to more efficient and streamlined business processes.

If you're interested in hearing implementation stories and sharing best practices with Intelex users, please join us for a unique, one-day conference in Philadelphia on February 10, 2010. This conference is open to clients and future clients. Space is limited. For more information, or to reserve your spot, please contact Kristy Sadler at 416.500.6009 x260.

If you're unable to attend this conference and would like more information about future conferences, please contact us. Intelex is planning more user conferences in select cities in 2010.