Stephen Ross, a senior account executive at Intelex, just recently attended the LandWarNet conference as a guest of our client, the US Army. This year’s conference was held in Tampa, Florida and ran from August 3 to 5. This event brought government and industry together to openly communicate commercial best business practices and government implementations. Ross was pleased to be able to support his long-standing client and enjoyed meeting others in the industry.

For more information on Intelex clients please visit our clients page.

This spring, Intelex is releasing a new version of its software, Intelex 5.1. Intelex users can look forward to hundreds of system enhancements and new products that will optimize the way they’re using the Intelex System.

One of the most exciting products being released with 5.1 is the Custom Data Set Builder, which takes Intelex’s reporting capabilities to a whole new level. The Data Set Builder facilitates robust calculations and analysis of cross-module data, and allows users to combine data from multiple modules to generate organization-wide key performance indicators (KPIs) that open up a new level of transparency into their organization’s performance. The best part is that this new tool can output complex data onto a single report through an easy-to-use, intuitive system wizard. An example of such a report is to pull an employee’s injury data from the Safety Incidents Module and compare it to the related data for that employee within the Training Management Module.
 
Other new products being released with 5.1 include two new suites and seven modules:

Power Tools Suite
A robust set of administrative-level tools, each working to extend the performance capabilities of the Intelex System beyond the standard offering. The suite includes eight tools.

Environmental Compliance Suite
The Environmental Compliance Suite will help your organization comply with today's regulations and meet corporate social responsibility initiatives. The suite includes five modules: Air Emissions, Waste, Wastewater, and Refrigerant Management, as well as Environmental Sustainability Metrics.

Training Quiz Builder
Working in conjunction with the Document Control and Training Management Modules, the Training Quiz Builder enables organizations to develop and administer custom quizzes for competency testing as part of their training program.

Checklist Builder
The Checklist Builder module allows you to develop and administer custom questionnaires, surveys, and checklists for any of your business requirements. This module can be used with Audits Management or can be assigned directly to an employee.

Air Emissions Management
The Air Emissions Management Module enables organizations to effectively track and report on emission factors from multiple point sources, and includes a reporting suite that enables users to translate data into emission reduction plans, tangible energy savings, and overall improved business performance.

Waste Management
This module enables organizations to easily manage, track, and report on the various stages of waste management and disposal, including categorizing potential wastes, tracking generated waste and recycled material, on-site waste treatment, and waste and recyclable shipments.

Wastewater Reporting
The Wastewater Reporting Module enables industrial and municipal facilities to effectively manage Permits, Discharge Points, Parameters and Samples, providing businesses the flexibility to comply with permit requirements while reducing the time and resources necessary to do so.

Refrigerant Management
The Intelex Refrigerant Management System provides an easy and complete solution for tracking and reporting refrigerant usage, leaks, tests, repairs, purchases and disposal while ensuring compliance with refrigerant regulations including EPA 608.

Environmental Sustainability Metrics
Define, add, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that are most relevant to your business. The Environmental Sustainability Metrics module tracks usage and cost, has a built-in scheduler to generate tasks, includes a unit converter, and can be reported on with data from other modules using the Custom Data Set Builder.

As part of the 5.1 release, Intelex has launched several initiatives to introduce all of the new system enhancements and products to Intelex users, including a 5.1-dedicated website, product videos, webinars, release notes, and more.

To learn more about Intelex 5.1 and our new products, please visit our client portal, Intelex-Exchange. If you do not have access to Intelex-Exchange, please submit a request online.

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!

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.

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.

It was a Saturday night and the scene was exhilarating. Guests were dressed to impress, food & drink were in abundance, and the venue offered a spectacular 360-degree view of Toronto. On December 12th, 2009 Intelex hosted its annual Christmas party at Panorama Lounge & Restaurant, set atop the 51st floor of the Manulife Centre at Bay & Bloor. Intelexians were invited to bring along spouses, significant others, and BFFs to join the festivities, making it a truly special evening. We ate, we drank, we danced, and we even made some new friends.

In just a few years, the Intelex Christmas party has more than doubled in size and moved from a condo party room to one of the most extravagant restaurants in downtown Toronto. Curious to know how these changes have influenced the general mood of the Christmas party, I asked Nicky, Quality Assurance Manager, to tell me about previous years’ parties. After hearing a few stories I can definitely say that the ambiance of the Christmas party has changed drastically over the years; however, the one thing that has remained consistent is the Intelex culture. It’s something our team celebrates both in and out of the office. Whether we’re working hard, having a few drinks after work, or getting dressed up on a Saturday night for our Christmas party, the Intelex family is just that. Family.

A big thanks goes out to all those who helped us celebrate this holiday season and a special thanks to Mark Jaine, Intelex President & CEO, for treating us to an incredibly memorable night! To my fellow Intelexians, Intelex clients, and clients to be - Happy Holidays & all the best in 2010! 

Intelex held its annual Vision Meeting with much success last week in the ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel located in Toronto's Rogers Center, home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Each year, the Vision Meeting is held as an opportunity for the entire Intelex team to spend a day together and get to know each other and the company better. At the same time, the meeting is designed to generate employee feedback and input on how to improve all aspects of the organization. Hosted by Intelex President and CEO Mark Jaine, the event consisted of three separate presentations looking at performance in the 2009 fiscal year, focus and priorities for 2010, and a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Intelex.net system. A variety of group activities were conducted in between presentations with the annual Intelex jingle/skit competition returning by popular demand and exposing some unknown internal talent.

A complete success, the 2010 Vision Meeting yielded some informative presentations, valuable input and suggestions, and helped to solidify the visionary nature and unique culture here at Intelex. Having achieved at least 40% revenue growth each year over the past 8 years, and with a current team of 95 talented employees and counting, Intelex has grown to establish itself as a pioneer and leader in the EHSQ software industry.

Thanks to everyone for participating, we are looking forward to next year already.

Intelex has ranked as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America in Deloitte's annual Technology Fast 500 program. The program, which was launched in 1997, ranks the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. The rankings are based on percentage of fiscal-year revenue growth over the past 5 years, in this case from 2004 to 2008. Intelex grew 317% over this period.

Mark Jaine, Intelex's President and CEO, attributes the company's growth to a focus on innovation and a growing global demand for sustainability solutions. "It is a high level accomplishment as an organization to be recognized in the prestigious Technology Fast 500™ program," commented Jaine. "To be identified as a leading force within the North American technology industry is an amazing achievement and something we are very thrilled about and proud of here at Intelex. This recognition really reinforces our commitment to innovation and steady growth as a company. With most corporations and regulatory bodies now embracing sustainability, our growth reflects our efforts to be on the cutting edge of this trend."

The ranking is compiled from nominations submitted directly to the Technology Fast 500™ website, and public company database research conducted by Deloitte. Qualifying companies for the program must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues. Additionally, companies must have been in business for a minimum of five years, and be headquartered within North America.

Congrats to the whole Intelex team on this success!