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SWI sets the bar for Business Intelligence(BI)
Toronto, December 31, 2008 – Systemware Innovation(SWI) has successfully completed the Online Process Metrics(OPM) BI project for a major power generation utility in Ontario. The project designed and built a Nuclear Data Warehouse, along with the custom OPM reports and a web based interface for users to enrich data. The quality, concepts, and standards developed through this project have set the bar against which this customer's future BI projects will be measured.
SWI Quality Management System passes OPG quality audit
Toronto, November 30, 2008 – Systemware Innovation (SWI) passed an audit of the SWI Quality Management System (SQMS™) against the CSA Q396.1.1-89 quality assurance standard, with supplementary elements of industry specific Category II 907-C-H-69002-0100 (CE-1002-STD) and Category III 907-C-H-69002-0200 (CE-1003-STD) standards. The Ontario Power Generation (OPG) auditors conducted the audit over the week of August 25th to 29th. It covered all aspects of SQMS as well as various nuclear projects recently completed or underway at SWI. The audit is a prerequisite for continued placement on the nuclear utility’s approved suppliers list for the development of safety-related software.
Systemware Innovation deploys SWI Issue Management System for a petroleum industry leader
Toronto, October 31, 2008 – Systemware Innovation (SWI) has successfully delivered its SWI Issue Management System (SIMS™) as a stand-alone application for an Alberta petroleum industry leader. SIMS™ is being used within the process operation of this petroleum industry leader by allowing for the real-time logging, disposition, and signoff of issues in a dedicated, secure environment.
Systemware Innovation celebrates “30 Years of Innovation”
Toronto, October 22, 2008 – Systemware Innovation (SWI) is proud to announce that today it is celebrating 30 years of providing innovative software and hardware solutions to the energy, financial, oil/gas and transportation industries.
Systemware Innovation deploys Work Protection documentation system in Newfoundland thermal power plant
Toronto, September 30, 2008 – Systemware Innovation (SWI) is proud to announce that it has deployed a Work Protection documentation system to a thermal power generation station in Newfoundland. Building on its experience deploying a similar system in a number of facilities in Ontario, SWI was able to complete the project in time for the new system to be used in a pre-scheduled maintenance outage.
SWI Quality Management System passes CANPAC quality audit
Toronto, August 22, 2008 – Systemware Innovation (SWI) has successfully passed an audit of the SWI Quality Management System (SQMS™) against the CSA Z299.2-85, CSA N286.2-00 and N286.7-99 quality assurance standards. The CANDU® Procurement Audit Committee (CANPAC), an independent division of the CANDU Owner’s Group (COG), conducted the audit over the week of May 12th to 16th. It covered all aspects of SQMS as well as numerous nuclear projects recently completed by SWI. The audit is a prerequisite for continued placement on the COG-member nuclear utilities’ approved suppliers list and is repeated every three years.
Systemware Innovation celebrates 20 years of participation in the YMCA Corporate Team Challenge
Toronto, June 30, 2008 – Systemware Innovation (SWI) marked its 20th year of participating in the YMCA Corporate Team Challenge on May 28th with characteristic enthusiasm. Its 21 relay teams, encompassing over 80 staff, gave it the third-highest number of teams registered in the event this year. However, even more rewarding was SWI’s overall contribution of more than $2,500 towards the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, which is the main beneficiary of the Team Challenge event.
Major integrated supply planning recovery project successfully completed
Toronto, May 30, 2008 – Systemware Innovation (SWI) is extremely proud to announce that a major integrated supply planning project has been completed both on time and on budget by its Nuclear Services division. Brought in to take over the project from another vendor, SWI was able to reward its client’s confidence with delivery of a superior planning system.
Fuel handling simulator project completed ahead of schedule
Toronto, April 30, 2008 – Systemware Innovation (SWI) is proud to announce the successful completion and delivery of a control computer emulation for the first dynamic CANDU® reactor fuel handling training simulation system. Developed for a major nuclear generating station in Ontario, the project was brought in both on budget and ahead of schedule while meeting or exceeding all the client’s expectations.
Energy dispatch system enhanced to meet IESO Compliance Aggregation program
Toronto, March 31, 2008 – Systemware Innovation (SWI) has completed system enhancements that will allow its client, a major hydro and fossil fuel utility generator in Ontario, to better coordinate its electricity generation with dispatches sent by Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). The system was modified in response to changes in the IESO Market Rules with regards to Compliance Aggregation. It now allows the client to move decision making to the plant or unit level, which adds flexibility and more operational control to the local operators of these facilities.
Work Protection documentation system upgrade complete
Toronto, February 29, 2008 – Systemware Innovation (SWI) has successfully completed numerous changes to a Work Protection system that is used by its client, a major energy utility generator in Ontario, to produce and manage the documentation required for work isolation and equipment de-energizing processes. These processes are related to the Work Protection governance required for regulatory compliance. SWI’s domain expertise facilitated a flexible and capable solution that allows sites to improve the accuracy and efficiency of Work Protection processes through the standardization of device nomenclature, operational text, and reoccurring work.
Resource balancing system enhancements successfully completed
Toronto, January 31, 2008 – Systemware Innovation (SWI) is happy to announce the successful completion of a number of enhancements to the core personnel and equipment organization system for a major power generation utility in Ontario. Building on the original system SWI developed in 2006, the project was delivered both on time and on budget while meeting a number of distinctive requirements.