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Realized System Benefits Matter

Posted by admin on August 08, 2022

Other controls companies’ complete baggage handling system emulations, but do they make what has been envisioned possible?  At ISN Technologies, they do.  Unlike others, we focus on validating not just the system requirements but conditions that confirm the plan on how the new system is going to be used and if it enables desired service and productivity to be achieved.  It is not just fulfilling a contract for controls, but rather supporting our clients need to achieve the objectives justifying the project.  There is a difference and the reason ISN Technologies makes everything possible and our unique emulation is one of them.  Understand what making everything possible can mean for you.  Learn more at www.ISNTECH.com.  Contact an ISN industry professional today at info@isntech.com.  

 

 

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Walking the Talk

Posted by admin on August 03, 2022

Yes, we also post on social media and work to expand our business.  However, at ISN Technologies, our focus is not only on making everything possible, but realizing what is possible for our clients.  As an example, the team at Allianze Global Assistance has commented.  

"Congratulations! This was a monumental effort from everyone at Allianz, getting this signoff is a massive step forward. Thank you all for your hard work and diligence!” 

                                          - Josh Fernandes, Director, Regional Demand Management 

"A massive milestone is upon us as we... have officially received signoff . The project, IT and BI teams have been incredible throughout this launch and bringing us to completion. I cannot say enough about this team, and I mean that wholeheartedly. Their resilience, patience and problem solving have been second to none, this wouldn’t have been possible without each of you

                                          - Cheri Thompson, CSP Account Executive

If you are looking for results, value based control solutions, and smart targeted innovation that advances BHS standards, there is only ISN Technologies. Contact one of our industry professionals at info@isntech.com and understand the difference.  

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Staying A Head of the Curve

Posted by admin on July 25, 2022

Making everything possible means leading in new ways.  ISN Technologies is re-inventing what is possible.    It is not about yesterday’s proven requirements and past accomplishments.  It is about developing and implementing controls that are with an understanding of today’s needs and targeting tomorrow’s passenger travel expectations to define baggage service success.    As an example, understand what is happening with delayed baggage this summer.  In the post COVID world, controls need to deliver not only system reliability, but also leading productivity and information management that enables seamless air travel.  Without it, you can see the result.  It’s not about how fast you can react to mishandled baggage, it is about preventing them and not requiring added labor or other resources.   Old BHS control requirements were designed to accomplish yesterday’s needs.  At ISN Technologies, we understand it is not just a BHS, but how it is going to be utilized with significantly less labor and work within dynamic airline scheduling including cancelled or significantly delayed flights.  We are helping airports and airlines stay ahead of the curve with leading controls innovation that prevents this from happening to you.   Contact one of our industry professionals at info@isntech.com  and see the difference.  

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Quality is Verifying and Validating

Posted by admin on July 05, 2022

To deliver seamless reliability of controls and related functions, quality requirements and checks to ensure both are essential.  Some do not understand there is a difference.  Validating the proposed solution will deliver as intended is as important as verifying the requirements are met and the solution is working.  It takes added time and attention to detail upfront, but reduces overall costs because it prevents project delays, downline mistakes, cost of implementation, and impact to the baggage handling operation post implementation.   Going beyond mitigating risk, the ISN Technologies strategy to quality based on delivering verified and valid solutions at each step of the process is reflection of our service values.  Quality is not just a program or added phase.  For ISN Technologies, quality is within our culture, demonstrated in all we do, and a natural dimension of our provided solution.  It is also another factor why our clients become true partners.  Want to know more?  www.ISNTech.com or contact an ISN industry professional info@isntech.com 

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Working Together is Success

Posted by admin on June 17, 2022

William Shakespeare once said, “We know what we are, but not what may be.  As Manager of Operations for ISN Technologies, Craig Simpson is a leader who understands the impact of his contributions and is leveraging his diverse background in business development and customer service to help determine what the ISN Technologies will be.  Equal to his efforts to support operations is his commitment to developing a positive culture that enables the team to make everything possible.   Craig is one of many reasons ISN Technologies is recognized as the BHS industry leading edge technology developer and one of the fasting growing companies in the aviation industry.  His values, administrative solutions, and spirit are important core attributes of ISN Technologies.   From business development, human resources, project planning, and culture development, Craig Simpson is a true renaissance leader.  William Shakespeare would be proud.  Learn more by contacting an ISN industry professional today at info@isntech.com

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The ISN Technologies Team Difference

Posted by admin on June 07, 2022

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When clients become our business partners, they are asking what we can do for them, not what they can do for us.  We understand that if we don’t exceed their expectations, they simply will not come back.  Frankly, we would not blame them. That is why, starting with our central mission to every project task, our intelligent software control solutions are not fulfilling a project requirement, but also a reflection of our commitment to our clients and are supporting making everything possible. Our signature comprehensive proactive pre-planning, continual quality check program, dedicated team expertise and service support, and transparent servant leadership together makes the ISN Technologies team difference.  Simply, it is our values that we communicate through our actions and provided solutions, and our business partners recognize it.  That is why we are continually growing not by adding new clients, but by supporting our business partners in their success.  Learn more at www.ISNTech.com or contact one of our experienced professionals info@isntech.com.

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What are you paying for?

Posted by admin on May 31, 2022

Efficient systems, implementation, operations, and service are direct outcomes from effective pre-planning.  At ISN Technologies, we utilize the best technology to deliver intelligent software and control systems. However, the critical impact ISN Technologies delivers to our clients is realize efficiency optimizing today and tomorrow's technology. This is because of the exclusive project planning program focused on comprehensive planning, continual testing, and industry leading risk mitigation preparation. In summary, this means advanced control system solutions, seamless implementation, and maximized value of baggage handling systems.  Learn more at www.ISNTech.com or contact one of our industry professionals info@isntech.com

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There are multiple important decisions to be made.  Throughput, capacity, time in system, reliability, security, cost of operations, productivity, operational footprint, and environmental objectives are just a few.  What is the blended criteria? At ISN Technologies, complexity is not a challenge but an opportunity.   Unlike others, our servant values are NOT about telling you what cannot be done and forcing you to accept reduced system requirements, but rather understanding what you have envisioned and finding a way for it to be realized.   For us, complexity is not a constraint, but an opportunity to advance innovation, system efficiency, and service value.   The keys are in recognizing the relationships in the financial, facility, and operational requirements and provide reliable transparent engineered BHS control solutions that realize exceptional value.  The end results are BHS control solutions that navigate through what appears to be constraining complexity and transform it to an opportunity for advance BHS operations and value.   It is what making everything possible is all about.  

To speak to one of ISN’s industry leading professionals contact info@isntech.com or learn more at www.ISNTech.com

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Let's Eliminate the Rumors

Posted by admin on May 17, 2022

We need to clarify a few things which are not true.   First, our client partners do not receive a discount at Tim Horton’s (No one does).  Second, making everything possible does not include the recipe for McDonalds secret sauce.  Finally, you don’t have to be a NHL hockey fan or play golf to talk with Nathan (although it does not hurt if you are).  What is true?  We are continuing to build an ever-expanding number of client partners who have realized what making everything possible really means.  ISN Technologies team is an impressive gathering of brilliant engineering minds with the experience and acumen to create, develop, and implement valued centered BHS control solutions where others are challenged.  ISN Technologies is setting the standards in control system reliability, optimization, and passenger service because we are listening to our client partners, providing unbiased truthful solutions, and placing the needs of our clients now and in the future as the top priority.  Learn what making everything possible is about.  Don’t waste your time.  Take a look at www.ISNTECH.com and contact Nathan at Nhaddock@isntech.com.  

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Once again, ISN Technologies is making everything possible.  The BHS industry is evolving rapidly in the post Covid recovery.  Airlines are limited for capital investment, but returning passengers focused on leisure travel and the real need to improve productivity, reduce operating cost, and drive efficiency is now essential.  The same need for efficiency is critical to the TSA burdened with added volume and risk abatement.  Airports are now applying for access to the $25 billion dollar investment in airport infrastructure being provided by the US government.   Ultimately, airports need to attack added airline activity and related revenue.  BHS is a fundamental enabling system.  The critical necessity is to develop systems that are automated that enable airlines to operate less costly, enabling faster and personalized service, and to turn aircraft assets quicker.   The solution is creating controls that not only operate the system but enable information management operations to proactively move baggage and passengers, optimize resources and maintenance costs, and are adaptable to on-going changing airport requirements.  ISN is uniquely qualified to evolve BHS control development to not only meet but innovate BHS utilization and define the new post-Covid environment.  Why? Unlike others, we are dedicated to listening, understanding, and creating unique solutions for each specific airport and airline.   We are not just talking about this, but are focused on realizing these solutions that drive the measured essential results.   Finally, we are committed to partnering with our clients in full transparency, caring, and building today for tomorrow.  Want to know more, please have a conversation with Nathan, nhaddock@ISNtech.com 

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ISN Technologies is making RFID possible.

Posted by admin on May 04, 2022

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) as part of a RTLS (Real-Time Location System) solution has been around since the early 1980’s and an implemented technology within BHS since the early 2000’s.   There has always been the potential with passive and active systems to consider, the constraint has always been cost and business case for using it.  Passive has a tag cost that continues to be reduced and is becoming aligned with bar code tag cost, but the infrastructure costs are still significantly high.  Active infrastructure is far less, but, the tag costs are noticeably higher.  In addition, both systems have the added cost considerations beyond equipment to include special installation needs and expertise, software, ongoing licensing, maintenance, and integration costs.

Therefore, bar code technology advancement with optical scanning has been accepted in BHS designs.  The additional 1-2% scan rate with RFID compared to optical scanning did not eliminate manual encoding operations and did not cover the added cost and complexity created as compared to optical scan technology.   Sorry, if ROI was considered, RFID was not.

However, the case for RFID may be changing not on the cost, but on the benefit side of the justification.  At ISN Technologies, we recognize that in addition to baggage tracking, RFID has the potential to support BHS optimization in important ways, applying real-time baggage tracking information, improved resource utilization tools and proactive resource planning.   Proactive frequency-based maintenance and just-in-time part inventory systems can be developed.   Smart baggage sortation, automation, and flight planning can be enabled.  In addition to reduced mishandling, RFID can now optimize the BHS to reduce the total operational costs and create optimal flight handling conditions to drive on-time performance, customer service, and aircraft operations.  The recognition of these added benefits is changing the financial equation for its justification.  RFID still requires specialized conditions and volumes to be worth the added scanning benefit compared to optical, but the gap is narrowing.  Regardless of the scanning technology, ISN Technologies team is uniquely qualified to understand the proper application and make the optimal BHS solution imaginable.   To learn more, contact Nathan Haddock at Nhaddock@isntech.com  

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What Does Advance BHS Control Design Look Like

Posted by admin on April 25, 2022

Meet Rob Wiecha, the Vice President of ISN Technologies.  With over 18 years of experience, Rob’s passion is simplifying complexity to enable possible solutions to be realized that drive value to our clients.  He is a recognized expert in developing and deploying enterprise applications and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).  If you are looking for advance sortation system solutions, Rob is the answer.  Under his leadership, the development of the ISN Technologies' Now Management Studio suite of products is revolutionizing the industry and advancing system efficiency and value.     Want more information? Visit isntech.com 

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Meet Nathan Haddock and ISN Technologies

Posted by admin on April 18, 2022

Nathan Haddock is the founder and President of ISN Technologies. Simply, ISN Technologies reflects Nathan.  Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution. Pushing the limits of what is possible, ISN Technologies firmly believes that “Everything is Possible”. It is who we are because that is who Nathan is and leads others in becoming.  Beyond his extensive aviation industry experience, proven accomplishments in consulting and partnering with clients across various industries, it is his work ethic, commitments, and values that enables the ISN Technologies team to service our clients and transform their vision into core accomplishments. It is our continued focus on uncompromising quality and collaboration that enables turn-key solutions. Learn more and be inspired. Contact Nathan at 

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Making Everything Possible in Our Community

Posted by admin on April 12, 2022

We are based in Waterloo, Ontario and Dallas, Texas, and are providing innovative solutions in various locations throughout the United States and Canada.  We recognize Covid events exposed two important community needs and that ISN Technologies has an important opportunity to make a positive difference. In each community we encounter, we are embracing opportunities to support local food banks to address on-going poverty and individuals with immediate needs.   We also recognize the interruption in youth development that Covid events created.  We are also working in supporting local youth athletic leagues to support the teaching of values of team-work, hard-work, and to achieve what is possible.   ISN Technologies is a team of exceptional servant leader professionals dedicated to advancing innovation to making everything possible.  Beyond our control engineered innovative and reliable solutions, we also include addressing the needs of our communities in the same way.  For more information, please contact nhaddock@isntech.com 

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PDX Terminal 4 Completion

Posted by admin on April 06, 2022

In the latest accomplishment by ISN to make everything possible, our team completed our largest and most complex project to date, culminating over 6 months of commissioning at the Portland International Airport in Portland, OR.  

Through attentive detail, advanced testing, and innovative thinking, we upgraded the upper level controls on 700 plus conveyor belts and five (5) in-line EDS machines sorting to five (5) Southwest makeup carousels to deliver industry leading baggage scan rate, tracking, and sortation.  In addition, with advanced and coordinated planning within a brown field environment, the ISN team seamlessly delivered system cut overs for T1, T2, T3, and C1 without interruption.  

A wonderful effort by the ISN Technologies team.  We recognize that you make everything possible, not because it is an organization value, but because it is delivered on every project.  

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ISN Technologies is pleased to announce the deployment of the new Online Claims Portal developed for Allianz Global Assistance. The new responsive, user-friendly, and mobile-enabled online claims submission portal provides a smoother, more efficient experience for Allianz customers. ISN’s development of the application programming interface successfully enables Allianz clients to upload and store their claims documents within their personal claims account.

 

The new portal provides Allianz with increased accuracy and restrains data entry mistakes by limiting manual data entry required to input a claim into the system. The claim portal streamlines entering claims by eliminating paper claim submissions and further improving claims transparency by enforcing customers to include all necessary information by providing a list of all documentation needed to proceed with a claim. Customers can upload documents for review and identify any outstanding items to add to their personalized claim submission. 

 

   

 

ISN Technologies has been working with Allianz Global Assistance since April of 2017 to support the development and deployment of numerous software initiatives. The ISN team looks forward to continued support of Allianz Global Assistance software projects!

 

About Allianz Global Assurance                                                                       

Allianz Global Assistance is one of the largest travel insurance and assistance service providers in Canada.

With 600+ employees they partner with some of the best-known brands in the travel, financial services, and insurance industries to deliver value-added travel insurance programs to Canadians.

As part of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance company, they are everywhere travelers go, thanks to their fellow operations centres in 44 countries around the globe.

 

About ISN Technologies:                                                  

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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The ISN electrical and controls engineering team is pleased to take on the services of providing G&S with all electrical engineering and drafting, PLC programming and commissioning required to design and deploy electrical, controls and software modifications for the complete retrofit of a legacy EDS screening line. ISN’s design and deployment will support the re-configuration of the outbound Baggage Handling System (BHS) at the Eugene Airport (EUG), located in Eugene, Oregon. ISN has been tasked with modifying the existing motor control panel, PLC Program, HMI/SCADA applications and upper level reporting software.


ISN has successfully deployed re-capitalization and re-configuration projects on baggage handling systems across numerous airports throughout North America alongside valued partner G&S Airport Conveyor. This most recent project award adds to a fiscal year in which ISN has deployed more automation systems than ever before.


The ISN team is excited to be kicking off this project and look forward to another outstanding delivery for G&S, the Eugene Airport, and its TSA team.

 

About G&S Airport Conveyor:                                                       

G&S has become an industry leader that supplies solid, reputable conveyor solution systems in airports across North America and the world, ranging from large, complex explosive detection / sortation systems to simple, single conveyor arrangements. G&S Airport Conveyor’s U.S. Corporate office is in Wichita, Kansas, while the Canadian Corporate office is located in Strathmore, Alberta.

G&S Airport Conveyor prides itself on the provision of fully integrated turnkey solutions. Working in close partnership with ISN, G&S is fully involved from the initial stages of system design and engineering, manufacturing and installation through to operations and maintenance training, maintenance support, customer service, as well as system upgrades and refurbishment.

 

 About ISN Technologies:                                                

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible

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ISN is proud to announce its most recent project kickoff after its selection by industry leading partner Logan Teleflex, to deliver the new installation of a luggage handling system for the port of Miami, located in Miami, Florida. ISN will be providing all services required to develop and deploy the electrical and controls systems for the installation of the system. The development of the system is broken down into three main components being the electrical design, control system development & SCADA system development, and commissioning & deployment.

The custom design build MCP panel will be fabricated in-house and undergo full load testing prior to leaving ISN’s CSA certified panel shop floor.

ISN’s partnership with Logan Teleflex extends well beyond this project, who has been a valued partner throughout numerous aviation projects across North America. Logan Teleflex provides baggage handling products and services to airports around the globe. ISN’s valued partner specializes in the design and development of baggage screening systems and intelligent destination coded vehicles. ISN’s focus on developing and maintaining long term partnerships has allowed the ISN business to grow year after year.

The ISN team looks forward to commencing and deploying this project with Logan Teleflex!

About Daifuku Webb

For nearly a century, Daifuku North America has been at the forefront of the material handling industry developing innovations that have changed the way products are manufactured, moved and warehoused.

Daifuku specializes in designing solutions that meet customers' needs, whether it's integrating technologies to create a fully automated system or engineering, manufacturing, and installing the most reliable products in the market. From airports and automotive plants to cleanrooms and warehouses, they are helping companies increase productivity, reduce errors, recapture floor space, decrease cycle times and improve bottom lines.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

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ISN is pleased to announce the kickoff of new work with our valued partner Unified Supply.   Our work supports the new inbound baggage handling system at Laramie Regional Airport in Laramie Wyoming. Our team will be providing all electrical and mechanical installation services required to deploy one motor control panel and the necessary field devices.  This project marks ISN’s 10th panel shipment in the past 90 days.  

ISN’s recent panel shop expansion has provided our team of engineers and panel builders the capacity to design, manufacture, and deploy more automation systems than ever before.  Our UL and CSA certified panel shop follows our best practices for both custom design-build and spec build projects.  All panels being tested under full load conditions prior to leaving the floor.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

Stay tuned for project updates and more ISN news!

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ISN is pleased to announce we have entered into an extension agreement with Christian Horizons to aid in their software development initiatives.

About Christian Horizons

Christian Horizons has evolved into a non-profit, faith-based charitable organization with more than 3,500 employees and hundreds of volunteers. Operating in more than 200 residences, serving nearly 2,000 people with exceptional needs and their families in Ontario and Saskatchewan. Over the course of 25 years, Christian Horizons Global has made a positive impact in the lives of over 300,000 people affecting over 60 communities globally.

For over 50 years they have had the privilege of serving many people with the support of many partners, but there is still so much more to do. Their goal continues to create new opportunities for people with exceptional needs to share their gifts in communities of belonging.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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ISN has been selected by Daifuku Webb to provide electrical demo and installation services at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).  ISN will also perform a series of clean up tasks in the current Webb control room.

About Daifuku

For nearly a century, Daifuku North America has been at the forefront of the material handling industry developing innovations that have changed the way products are manufactured, moved and warehoused.

Daifuku specializes in designing solutions that meet customers' needs, whether it's integrating technologies to create a fully automated system or engineering, manufacturing, and installing the most reliable products in the market. From airports and automotive plants to cleanrooms and warehouses, they are helping companies increase productivity, reduce errors, recapture floor space, decrease cycle times and improve bottom lines.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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ISN Technologies (ISN) is pleased to provide AISIN Canada Inc. (ACI) with the services of developing and deploying a software solution to automatically print label parts that have recently exited their 13 production lines. This solution will be implemented into the ACI parts manufacturing facility located in Stratford, Ontario.

ISN will work with AISIN to develop a detailed functional specification before proceeding onto development to ensure the solution fits within their current process workflow and will not interfere with any other software or SQL database activities.

About Aisin

ACI manufactures a range of quality products for Toyota and Lexus models. These products include sunroofs, doorframes, moldings and seating and small components.

ACI stands behind the core beliefs in placing safety and health above all else, harmony with society and nature and continuous growth of values, cultures, and customs.

 

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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ISN Technologies (ISN) is pleased to provide Unified Supply with the services of developing and deploying the electrical & controls systems modifications to support the installation of a new Carousel into the outbound Baggage Handling System (BHS) at the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), located in Bentonville, Arkansas.

ISN will provide all electrical engineering and drafting, PLC programming and commissioning required to successfully design and deploy electrical and controls equipment for one (1) new 5hp Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) driven dual 2hp flat plate carousel, as well as one new induction merge conveyor controlled using a 2hp VFD.

About Unified Supply

Unified Supply provides replacement conveyor parts for many different brands throughout the baggage conveyor industry.  Their parts business has thrived based on the simple goal of having the absolute best customer service in the business.  They have top parts experts along with more parts on the shelf and quicker ship times than any company in the industry.

In addition to their replacement parts, they have been providing customers with their own new equipment designs for over 15 years.  Those include their Uni-Claim Slope Plate, Uni-Plate Flat Plate and Uni-Belt and Uni-Queue belt conveyor designs.  Their equipment can be provided individually or in combination as a comprehensive system design.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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Continuing our strong relationship with AZGA Services Canada Inc. o/a Allianz Global Assurance ISN has entered an agreement to provide support for Allianz Business Intelligence platform for 2020.  These support activities are built on previous successes in ISN’s previous development work with Allianz on the platform.

About Allianz Global Assurance

Allianz Global Assistance is one of the largest travel insurance and assistance service providers in Canada.

With 600+ employees they partner with some of the best-known brands in the travel, financial services and insurance industries to deliver value-added travel insurance programs to Canadians.

As part of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance company, they are everywhere travellers go, thanks to their fellow operations centres in 44 countries around the globe.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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ISN Technologies (ISN) is pleased to provide VTC Inc. (VTC) with the services of developing and deploying the electrical & controls systems for the retrofitted and relocated Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) and all the electrical engineering and drafting, PLC programming and commissioning required to design and deploy one new Motor Control Panel for the Southwest Airlines (SWA) station at the Hilo Airport (ILO), located in Hilo, Hawaii.

About VTC Inc.

Founded in 1994, VTC is a highly respected leader in the design and implementation of integrated airport security solutions – in particular baggage handling systems (BHS) with integrated Checked Baggage Inspection Systems (CBIS) and Security Screening Checkpoint (SSCP) systems.  Since 2002, they have brought unique perspectives and specialized technical and operational knowledge to their BHS projects.  Through our innovative designs, our systems are recognized in the industry for being operationally efficient and for having high throughput rates with very low error rates.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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ISN Continue To Support Development At Allianz

Posted by admin on October 30, 2019

Continuing our strong relationship with AZGA Services Canada Inc. o/a Allianz Global Assurance ISN has entered an agreement to provide support for the Allianz ACCS platform for 2020.  ISN had the previous pleasure of working with Allianz on the development of the ACCS platform.

About Allianz Global Assurance

Allianz Global Assistance is one of the largest travel insurance and assistance service providers in Canada.

With 600+ employees they partner with some of the best-known brands in the travel, financial services and insurance industries to deliver value-added travel insurance programs to Canadians.

As part of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance company, they are everywhere travellers go, thanks to their fellow operations centres in 44 countries around the globe.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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We Have Moved!

Posted by admin on October 08, 2019

As of October 1, 2019, ISN Technologies will be moving into new office space to accommodate our growth. Our new office will be located at 9-283 Northfield Dr E, in Waterloo. The new headquarters sits near the corner of Northfield and Bridge St and still provides quick access to the HWY 401, open concept work space, and a large industrial space to grow ISN’s Electrical Panel Fabrication operations.


ISN Technologies expects to host an open house near the end of the year to showcase the new space and their capabilities in the automation industry. If you wish to attend the open house event, contact Craig Simpson, csimpson@isntech.com.


Alternatively, if you are in the area stop in and see the new space. We have great new neighbours, Innocente Brewing Company!


The Real Estate Agent representing ISN for the lease was Charlie Parsons from Colliers International.

 

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ISN Technologies is pleased to provide Logan Teleflex with services of providing electrical installation for the newly retrofitted Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) for the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), located in Palm Springs, California.

ISN will provide all electrical installation services and consumable materials required to successfully install the system.  The provided manifest includes 126 motors, 7 HSDs, 9 Fire Doors, 3 Make-Up units, 1 ATR and 1 BDD.

About Daifuku

For nearly a century, Daifuku North America has been at the forefront of the material handling industry developing innovations that have changed the way products are manufactured, moved and warehoused.

Daifuku specializes in designing solutions that meet customers' needs, whether it's integrating technologies to create a fully automated system or engineering, manufacturing, and installing the most reliable products in the market. From airports and automotive plants to cleanrooms and warehouses, they are helping companies increase productivity, reduce errors, recapture floor space, decrease cycle times and improve bottom lines.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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A Day With Habitat for Humanity

Posted by admin on August 26, 2019

As part of ISN Technologies increasing efforts to stay involved within our community, I recently spent a day volunteering with Waterloo Region’s local Habitat for Humanity (HabitatWR). Admittedly, this is the first time I have volunteered since I was required, back in high school.

It was a positive feeling to see the dedication, kind-heartedness, and to work alongside individuals who may not know one another or the family we are building for, but are willing to give up their time to help those in need. The volunteer staff on hand were exceptional to work with and offered great reference points for information and help. HabitatWR’s slogan of “One Day Makes a Difference” couldn’t be more accurate, with 98% of builds being completed by volunteers.

Check out your local Habitat for Humanity to see how you can become a volunteer in your regions community!

About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region (HabitatWR) is a non-profit organization working toward a world where everyone has an affordable place to call home.

HabitatWR brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, you provide a solid foundation for low income families in Waterloo Region.

As a volunteer you are the heart of HabiatWR success as this is not possible without community involvement. It takes a small amount of your time to truly make an impact and change local family’s future for the better.

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ISN was selected to develop an electronic solution for capturing Support Notes related to Persons Supported by Christian Horizons. This will allow Christian Horizons the ability to enter and store data locally in the absence of internet connectivity and synchronize locally stored data with the operations Database.

About Christian Horizons

Christian Horizons has evolved into a non-profit, faith-based charitable organization with more than 3,500 employees and hundreds of volunteers. Operating in more than 200 residences, serving nearly 2,000 people with exceptional needs and their families in Ontario and Saskatchewan. Over the course of 25 years, Christian Horizons Global has made a positive impact in the lives of over 300,000 people affecting over 60 communities globally.

For over 50 years they have had the privilege of serving many people with the support of many partners, but there is still so much more to do. Their goal continues to create new opportunities for people with exceptional needs to share their gifts in communities of belonging.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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ISN Technologies (ISN) is pleased to provide Leidos Inc. electrical and controls engineering services to support the upgrade of three (3) Reveal CT-80DR EDS machine to a Reveal CT-80DR+ EDS machine at the Medford-Rogue Valley International Airport (MFR), located in Medford, Oregon.

ISN will supervise the mechanical enabling work and support the removal and replacement of the three (3) Reveal CT-80DR EDS machines. ISN will also work with Reveal technical personnel to ensure that proper handshakes and communication exist between the BHS PLC and the new Reveal CT-80DR+ EDS machines, as well as support all required testing with TSA personnel.

About Leidos Inc.

Leidos is an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company, that provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services.

Their mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science and to become the global leader in the integration and application of information technology, engineering, and science in solving their customers most demanding challenges.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.


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On January 1, 2020 Huron County Health Unit and Perth District Health Unit are scheduled to merge and form Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH).  As a result of this merger, ISN Technologies was selected to merge both IT systems together to operate under one comprehensive system. ISN was able to preserve required legacy processes while allowing for new business processes to be developed.

ISN’s execution of the IT migration scope was broken down into seven phases. Current System Study & Functional Report, Functional Design Specification Development, Amalgamation Road Map Development, Hardware and Licensing Procurement, Software and Data Migration, Testing & Deployment, Training and On-Going Support.

About Huron Perth Public Health:

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) works with the community to promote and protect health and prevent illness, based on community need, evidence and law. They’re dedicated to delivering public health programs, classes and services in the community that are accessible for everyone.

Their public health nurses, health inspectors, health promoters, dietitians, epidemiologists, and many other professionals promote and protect the health of the community. Are governed by the Board of Health and mandated by the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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Allianz Awards ISN BI Development Contract

Posted by admin on February 19, 2019

Allianz has contracted ISN to provide resources to augment the Business Intelligence teams analytical reporting development. This work will require a deep understanding of the business’ data model in order to write queries and generate automatic and ad-hoc reports that will be utilized by the business using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).

About Allianz Global Assistance:

Allianz Global Assistance is one of the largest travel insurance and assistance service providers in Canada.
With 600+ employees they partner with some of the best-known brands in the travel, financial services and insurance industries to deliver value-added travel insurance programs to Canadians.

As part of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance company, they are everywhere travellers go, thanks to their fellow operations centres in 44 countries around the globe.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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Allianz Awards ISN WARS Development Project

Posted by admin on February 04, 2019

ISN has been contracted to architect and develop the Allianz WARS project. ISN will be providing a team of 3 software engineers who will be designing an implementing a solution that will migrate ISN’s ETL project with the legacy ETL solution that is currently being supported. This system will be responsible for capturing millions of records of data that will be transformed into the data warehouse, and will contain over 7 years of transactions across multiple business systems. This project has an expected go-live date of October 2019.

About Allianz Global Assistance:

Allianz Global Assistance is one of the largest travel insurance and assistance service providers in Canada.
With 600+ employees they partner with some of the best-known brands in the travel, financial services and insurance industries to deliver value-added travel insurance programs to Canadians.

As part of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance company, they are everywhere travellers go, thanks to their fellow operations centres in 44 countries around the globe.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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ISN Technologies is tabbed to provide engineering support to research and test Schneider Quantum PLC data exchange with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC for scale-dispatch ticket counter conveyor modifications being made to the McNamara Terminal Baggage Handling System (BHS) at the Detroit Fort Wayne International Airport (DTW), located in Detroit, Michigan.

ISN will review existing Momentum to Quantum PLC communications and develop logic to replicate the data exchange between the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and Schneider Quantum PLCs, using the provided Prosoft interface module.  A test setup will be built and tested in ISN Waterloo offices. 

About Daifuku Webb

For nearly a century, Daifuku North America has been at the forefront of the material handling industry developing innovations that have changed the way products are manufactured, moved and warehoused.

Daifuku specializes in designing solutions that meet customers' needs, whether it's integrating technologies to create a fully automated system or engineering, manufacturing, and installing the most reliable products in the market. From airports and automotive plants to cleanrooms and warehouses, they are helping companies increase productivity, reduce errors, recapture floor space, decrease cycle times and improve bottom lines.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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ISN Technologies (ISN) is pleased to provide Daifuku Webb with controls & software engineering services to develop and deploy modifications for the T Core retrofit project to the outbound Baggage Handling System (BHS) at the Portland International Airport (PDX), located in Portland, Oregon.

ISN will complete all engineering required to design, manufacture and commission the T Core retrofit changes and re-utilize existing controls equipment where possible, design and supply up to three (3) new E-Stop control boxes, and three (3) new CN2DN Node Panels.

ISN make demo trips at the start of each phase to safely disconnect power and make safe equipment adjacent to the work areas such that the conveyor system can remain in operation throughout construction efforts.

About Daifuku

For nearly a century, Daifuku North America has been at the forefront of the material handling industry developing innovations that have changed the way products are manufactured, moved and warehoused.

Daifuku specializes in designing solutions that meet customers' needs, whether it's integrating technologies to create a fully automated system or engineering, manufacturing, and installing the most reliable products in the market. From airports and automotive plants to cleanrooms and warehouses, they are helping companies increase productivity, reduce errors, recapture floor space, decrease cycle times and improve bottom lines.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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We are pleased to announce that Pinnacle Millwork Inc., a leader in custom millwork products located in Cambridge, ON for over 20 years, has selected iSystemsNow Now Management Studio software suite to spearhead their Online Ordering System.  Pinnacle chose iSystemsNow from a variety of qualified bids as an overall strategy for growth and to promote new and existing products.  Utilizing iSystemsNow’s ‘Now Management Studio’ software suite, Pinnacle will create an online hub that will allow their customers to see real time calculated costs and directly place orders.

 

About Pinnacle Millwork Inc:

Pinnacle Millwork Inc is a custom millwork company specializing in products such as hardwood stairs, doors, railings, dovetail boxes, and dovetail inserts.  With over 20 years of experience in the industry, and an ideal location in Cambridge, ON that allows the company to handle the needs of the GTA and North America, their customer base spans two generations of satisfied customers.

 

About iSystemsNow:

iSystemsNow is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

 

At iSystemsNow we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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Are You Working with the Right Tech Vendor?

Posted by admin on April 24, 2018

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You may already be involved in a contract or maybe you’re searching for a new vendor. Here are a few helpful (I hope) tips to consider on your search. 


Need vs Wants
The first thing you will want to do is sort out what functions you actually need versus the shiny ideas you want. What are the key functions that need to be in place and what would be considered a luxury item. This will make it much easier to figure out potential solutions that best fit your business.

 

Scalability
As your organization grows and expands the software should be able to scale accordingly. Make sure you know what the level of customization and scalability is that the product offers. It happens far too often where companies are forced to re-evaluate and invest in a new product or solution.

 

Hidden/Additional Fees

Be sure you know where all your costs are associated and find any fee’s that will be tacked on as additional (ie. Training, maintenance fee, setup). Also, be on the look out for any wording that will allow the vendor to increase fee’s during your contract period.

 

Data/Coding Ownership
Keep an eye out for contract language which may try to withhold your data and/or developed intellectual property in exchange for continued partnership or licensing fees. You may have the best relationship with your current vendor, but that does not mean you’ll be together forever.


Shared Goal
Think of your vendor as someone who is on your team and share the same goals and values as you. The vendor may have completed similar tasks to the one you are looking to implement but their experience should overlap your vision.

 

In the end the relationship between you and your vendor should feel like a win-win situation, aside from both parities financial success. If at the end of the project you feel you stayed on budget, you weren’t bamboozled by additional charges, you have the ability to adapt and scale when needed, you don’t feel handcuffed by your current contract, and you and your vendor are on the same page working towards a common goal. You may just be working with the right tech vendor!

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iSystemsNow is always very proud to support community organizations, especially those which promote the physical activity, team work, and the drive to improve a skillset that youth sports foster.  For the 2018 season, iSystemsNow will be the primary team sponsor for the North Mississauga Soccer Club Girls U-14 competitive soccer team.

http://nmsc.net/club-info/partners-sponsors/   

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Growing up I started playing house league sports, then graduated to competitive teams in Jr. High and continued on to play competitively throughout high school. Today, sports (soccer specifically) is still a big part of my life playing in Waterloo Region’s Tri-City Men’s Soccer League.  I firmly believe the work ethic and attitude that is fostered in youth athletics is paramount to success throughout all aspects of life, including a professional environment.  Learning to play as part of a team, where all contributions are valued and relied upon, and to contribute towards a common goal is hard to teach outside of such an environment.  Equally important is leaning to fail, to lose, and to bounce back harder and stronger; Learning to be self-critical about areas of your game that need improvement and to accept coaching and feedback from someone in a position of authority or from someone with a different perspective than you.

iSystemsNow will be cheering on NMSC U-14 girls this year not only as sponsor, but also in support of our good friend and electrical designer Ron McCarthey’s daughter Brianna McCarthey who is not only a key player on the U-14 girls competitive team, but is representing Team Canada at the International Children’s Games this summer in Jerusalem. 

We urge anyone who is willing and capable to support youth sports in our communities, be it financially, volunteering as a coach, or committing to bring children or nieces & nephews out to participate in a weekly league team!

          -Nathan Haddock, President, iSystemsNow

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Allianz Awards ISN Continued ACCS Development Contract

Posted by admin on January 09, 2018

ISN has been awarded a contract to continue work on the second phase of the Allianz Cost Containment System (ACCS), Phase 2. After a successful development and deployment of Phase 1, Allianz was more than happy to keep the ISN development team of 7 together to complete the next phase of this project, with an
expected rollout of September 2018. Great work team!

About Allianz Global Assistance:

Allianz Global Assistance is one of the largest travel insurance and assistance service providers in Canada.
With 600+ employees they partner with some of the best-known brands in the travel, financial services and insurance industries to deliver value-added travel insurance programs to Canadians.


As part of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance company, they are everywhere travellers go, thanks to their fellow operations centres in 44 countries around the globe.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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Thank You 2017, Hello 2018!

Posted by admin on December 29, 2017

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Allianz ACCS Phase 1 Launches

Posted by admin on December 04, 2017

ISN successfully delivers the first phase of the Allianz Cost Containment System. This aggressive project deadline was completed on time and the preliminary results have exceeded initial business expectations. The success of this phase of the project was a result of excellent team work combined with strong communication channels. ISN had to interface with consultants form the UK and Europe as well as
Allianz employees located on premise in both Kitchener and their head office in Germany.

The initial results of this new algorithm has been very positive.

About Allianz Global Assistance:

Allianz Global Assistance is one of the largest travel insurance and assistance service providers in Canada.
With 600+ employees they partner with some of the best-known brands in the travel, financial services and insurance industries to deliver value-added travel insurance programs to Canadians.

As part of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance company, they are everywhere travellers go, thanks to their fellow operations centres in 44 countries around the globe.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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iSystemsNow is proud to partner with Materna-IPS and Daifuku Webb to deliver the latest phase of automated passenger self-serve bag drop units to GTAA for use at Pearson’s Terminal 1.  16 new units went into live operations this past week.  iSystemsNow has provided Materna with an Allen-Bradley controls automation solution which seamlessly integrates with the Daifuku BHS controls system, and is easily adaptable for deployment at their North American locations.

Take a look at the positive reviews these units are getting!  We are excited to continue our work with this project team to deliver autonomous passenger processing solutions across the North American airport market.

 

 

 

 

 

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How Automation Can Help with Minimum Wage Increase

Posted by admin on September 28, 2017

An economic analysis found that 185,000 jobs could be at risk as Ontario businesses stand to take a $23-billion hit within two years - Keep Ontario Working Coalition

By 2019 Ontario’s minimum wage will increase to $15/hr.  This is great news for those working at the minimum wage rate, but the counter to that is how business’, small to large, will be affected.

At first glance raising wages $3.60/hr does not seem like a deal breaker to the uninformed eye.  However, once you calculate that over a modest 30 hour work week ($108), for the year ($5,616), and then add in another 100 employee’s ($561,600).  You can see how this can start to add up for larger corporations.

One way companies can help offset the incurred cost of the minimum wage increase is to automate some of their day to day operations and processes.

Below are a few benefits to implementing automation into your business;

  1. Minimizing cost and manual errors
    • By substituting human vulnerabilities with the accuracy of a machine, you bypass the expensive costs associated with manual errors and inefficiencies
  2. Keep a tab on your business processes
    • An automated system not only lets you see the status of any individual item, it also gives you the bird’s-eye view of your whole system. Imagine what you could do with several months of data from an automated system
  3. Improved Quality
    • You can constantly prototype, build, test, and adjust to best meet evolving business requirements. Plus, automated development lets you enforce standards and best practices for consistent, high quality solutions.

There is no right or wrong way to prepare for the minimum wage increase, but not having a plan in place can cost a company time and money.  We’d be happy to help explore what options you have to help your business continue to thrive when 2019 arrives.


“Everything is Possible”

 

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“Growing with Technology”

Posted by admin on September 08, 2017

“Technology is best when it brings people together” – Matt Mullenweg


Saying technology is the future for the insurance and financial industry is like finding Waldo. Some pick him out quick, others take a little longer to make the connection, but everyone knows he’s there. (in this scenario Waldo is technology, the readers are the companies).


Having worked in the insurance industry for the better part of 9 years, technology trends have always been apart of the insurance world. Companies investing time and money to make sure their product is produced first to agents, brokers, and clients enabling them to gain the upper hand in a very competitive business.


I read a report that stated billions of dollars has been invested by insurance companies to keep up with the revolving door of technology. This number far exceeds the trillion dollar mark when you take into consideration the ever growing insurance start-ups. Companies need to be sure the technology they are using for big data, analytics, telematics, and automated processing – to name a few – is at the highest standards.


Whether you’re ahead of the game or slowly adapting there is no denying the benefits to technology helping your business grow by streamlining workflow and automating business processes.


We’d be happy to help your team!

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This summer, iSystemsNow will be leading a team consisting of industry professionals from CAGE Inc, VTC Inc and SparkyGeek LLC; the team’s goal is to implement short term enhancements to the Terminal D Baggage Handling System.  Our team looks forward to working with DFW and the TSA on this project.

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With Allianz on-going development of their new ABS and ACCS systems, ISN was contracted to provide a development team of 3 software engineers to execute the Extract, Transform, Load project (ETL) which will consolidate all ACCS and ABS data into a single Business Intelligence (BI) system. An ETL program allows for the collection of business data from source business systems (Extract), then the data is massaged to fit into the defined business analytic model (Transform) and then it is finally migrated into a data warehouse database (LOAD). Once this data is transformed, it allows for the business and financial reports to generate analytical reports on this very large data set. ISN will be architecting, development and supporting this software project. It will require integration with contractors from Europe and Allianz resources both internal and situated at the head office in Germany.

About Allianz Global Assistance:

Allianz Global Assistance is one of the largest travel insurance and assistance service providers in Canada.
With 600+ employees they partner with some of the best-known brands in the travel, financial services and insurance industries to deliver value-added travel insurance programs to Canadians.
As part of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance company, they are everywhere travellers go, thanks to their fellow operations centres in 44 countries around the globe.

About ISN Technologies:

ISN Technologies is a division of Intelligent Systems Now Inc., a privately held, Canadian business. Our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across North America. We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems and fully understand the implications of every proposed solution.

Our approaches are based on our best practices developed through our leadership team’s 30+ years of cross-industry experience. We don’t only want to implement what has been done before, but to push the limits of what is possible. We build custom software solutions as well as support or retrofit older systems. Our industry experience has taught us a lot, and it is our goal to leverage these experiences to take automation to the next level.

Headquartered in Waterloo Region, Ontario, we service customers across North America, and around the world. We are authorized for Professional Engineering services by Professional Engineers Ontario.

At ISN we firmly believe that Everything is Possible.

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iSystemsNow kick’s off relationship with Allianz

Posted by admin on April 24, 2017

iSystemsNow is excited to announce our latest partnership, with a worldwide leader and provider of travel insurance around the globe, Allianz Global Assistance.  iSystemsNow will be working with Allianz on a myriad of software development initiatives design to optimize internal handling and processing of customer claims and invoices.  This long term relationship forms a key cornerstone in iSystemsNow’s long term commitment to excellent software and engineering services offered right here in our hometown, Waterloo region.

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iSystemsNow is proud to announce that the Fairbanks International Airport brand new in-line screening BHS successfully completed the TSA Battelle testing process, and is now in live operation, processing outbound passenger luggage.  The new outbound system, designed by AECOM and built by G&S Airport Conveyor, is powered end to end by iSystemsNow’s BHS Now Management Studio software, which allows for full control of the BHS and access to all reports and over rides on a table and web based platform.

iSystemsNow looks forward to our continued successful partnership with G&S to deploy industry leading baggage handling software and controls solutions.

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Another IT Solution deployed for Southwest Airlines

Posted by admin on November 29, 2016

iSystemsNow is proud to announce the production go live of two new IT solutions to help Southwest Airlines reduce mishandled baggage at their BWI operation. Working closely with VTC and Soutwest Airlines, two IT solutions have been piloted to aid Southwest ramp agents better identify and act on mis-sorted baggage at their claim carousels. One solution utilizes a new SICK IP camera which will photograph baggage diverted to a claim unit without a proper IATA tag identifier linked to the bag. These images are then displayed prominently for the ramp agents at the drop location on the carousel, until they are located and acknowledged. The other pilot solution is a wrist mounted hand scanner which connects to the legacy Sort Controller database and makes a determination if a scanned bag is at the correct or incorrect location.
iSystemsNow is proud of our continuing collaborative relationship with industry leaders such as VTC and Southwest Airlines.

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iSystemsNow has renewed our software engineering, development and support agreement with Christian Horizons, a local Personal Support services provider. For the past year we have provided software development services to Christian Horizons to support modifications to both their back end, and user facing software web applications used to track, invoice and pay their vast network of Personal Support Workers deployed across Southern Ontario.
The CH environment is built upon Microsoft.NET libraries, and heavily leverages Microsoft Sharepoint and MSSQL. We are happy to continue this on-going relationship with Christian Horizons and look forward to new software development challenges to come.

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Over the past 6 weeks iSystemsNow has delivered new outbound baggage handling solutions for a variety of regional airports for our good friends at G&S Airport Conveyor. These systems could stretch further across North America from Hunstville, Alabama to Lubbuck, Texas all the way up to Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.
These smaller baggage systems need to be designed to run with almost zero daily operational oversite, the “set it and forget it” mindset. iSystemsNow systems deliver the peace of mind that when you press start, the motors will turn and bags will move.
For more information about our baggage handling solutions, check out the ourSkillset portion of www.isystemsnow.com

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iSystemsNow has long been committed to delivering innovative and highly specialized electrical, controls and software engineering solutions for airport baggage handling systems across North America and around the world. Now we can finally bring those skills to our own backyard airport; Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.
iSystemsNow is very pleased to announce that we have entered into a partnership agreement with Daifuku Webb to augment their BHS Operations and Project Execution teams which have been engaged in maintaining, operating and enhancing operations for Pearson’s Terminal 1 baggage handling system since the new terminal was built in 2007. This will be a long-term relationship expected to last for years to come.
Daifuku Webb has been a leader in Material Handling innovation, based out of the Detroit metropolitan area for the better part of a century. We are excited to be able to work with our friends again and deliver high quality engineering services for the Greater Toronto Airport Authority.

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iSystemsNow is very pleased to announced that we have successfully partnered with Five Star Airport Alliance and VTC Inc. to perform a re-capitalization and optimization project for the Terminal 1 outbound Baggage Handling System in operation by Southwest Airlines at Baltimore-Washington International Airport. The project will involve the remove of six legacy L3-6600 EDS machines, and the integration of six new L3 EDS 6700 screening machines. The new screening machines will enable the TSA to screen baggage more effectively, securely and efficiently. In addition to supporting the TSA re-capitalization effort, the entire system PLC tracking code will be updated to the TSA PGDS 4.2 testing standards, as well as increase Southwest Airlines processing throughput by 30%.
We are very excited to be kicking off this project and look forward to another outstanding delivery for BWI, Southwest AIrlines, the TSA and our partners.

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iSystemsNow is very pleased to announced that we have successfully partnered with Five Star Airport Alliance to be awarded the contract for the new outbound Baggage Handling System at the La Crosse Regional Airport. This project will involve the design of a new conveyor system which feeds and receives baggage from a Reveal CT-80DR EDS machine, used for X-Ray screening of baggage. The integrated system will be controlled by iSystemsNow’s BHS Now Management Studio software and controls suite.
We are very excited to be kicking off this project and look forward to another outstanding delivery for LSE, the TSA and our partners.

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Donor Tracking Database Project

Posted by admin on November 12, 2014

We are excited to announce that we have been awarded a project to design a new donor tracking database system in Southern Ontario. This customer relationship management software project involves defining a clear scope and set of objectives through the development of functional specification. This particular non-profit organization looking to retrofit their old system to be compatible with modern technology and enhance their management of existing donors. This new database application will use the Now Management Studio platform to centrally store data, generate reports, and allow the organization to manage donation and volunteer information.


SEW EURODRIVE MOVIFITSEW has long been driving increased efficiency in the AC Induction motor, one of the backbones of the material handling industry.  The three phase induction motor has gone through many incarnations over the past 20 years, having been paired up with Clutch/Brake assemblies and then more recently Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) to handle the rapid start and stop cycles times our controls place upon the mechanical drive units.  SEW’s newest line of MOVIGEAR electronic motors incorporate servo technologies to replace the drive unit, which allow the MOVIGEAR DRC electronic motor to have an IE4 efficiency class, or Super Premium Efficiency.


Contract Awarded For MHK Outbound BHS

Posted by admin on August 29, 2014

iSystemsNow is pleased to announce that they, partnered with G&S Airport Conveyor out of Wichita, Kansas, have won the contract to design and integrate the new outbound Baggage Handling System (BHS) at the Manhattan Regional Airport, located in Manhattan, Kansas.  This is iSystemsNow’s second successful partnership venture with G&S Airport Conveyor in the 2014 calendar year. 

The new outbound baggage system will be designed to fully integrate a new Reveal CT-80DR in-line automated Explosive Detection System (EDS) machine.  This will remove the manual loading and unloading of baggage by airline, airport and TSA personnel and will help improve the security and reliability of the baggage handling process.


We're on the Move - New Office Space

Posted by admin on August 13, 2014

On September 1st, iSystemsNow will be moving into new office space to accommodate our growth.  Our new office will be located at 420 Weber Street North, Unit 100, in Waterloo.  It is exciting to experience the growth, but a little sad to be leaving the place iSystemsNow called home for the first year and half of operations.  The new headquarters will provide a flexible open concept working environment for current staff and future hires over next few years.  The building sits near the corner of King Street North and Weber Street North, and already houses another vibrant technology company in Kik Interactive.  Kik is an up and coming Waterloo Region start-up that focuses on a smartphone messenger platform similar to BBM or WhatsApp.  It is a strategic location that is easily accessible to new university graduates and those looking for co-ops and internships from the University of Waterloo and Laurier University because it resides near major public transit routes.


Commercial Real Estate Project Awarded

Posted by admin on August 11, 2014

iSystemsNow has completed negotiations to provide web application development services to Principled Advisor Inc.  The web application will maintain records a large real estate database and allow users of the system to analyse the apartment market in the office and on the go.  The application will be accessible via desktop computers, tablet devices, and mobile phones enabling real-time feedback and analytics of apartment building sales in the region using GIS mapping techniques.

Principled Advisor Inc. is a commercial real estate company from Toronto, Canada.


At iSystemsNow, our goal is to use the best technology available to deliver intelligent software and control systems across the world.  We believe that the best way to do this is to always keep an open mind to problems, and be aware of emerging market technologies that could apply to our customers down the road.  Innovation is a word that is often overused, but it is something that we truly believe in.  To stay competitive against other intelligent companies, we must continue to invest in research and development to stay ahead of the curve.


iSystemsNow is very pleased to announced that we have successfully partnered with G&S Airport Conveyor, to be awarded the contract for the upcoming EDS re-capitalization project at the Harrisburg International Airport.  This project will involve the replacement of three legacy L3 eXaminer Explosive Detection Machines, and replacing them with two new L3 eXaminer 6700 machines.  The new machines not only have new technologies to allow for faster and more efficient processing of baggage, but will also move the communication protocol for the control system interface over to the new TSA IRD compliant protocol.

Harrisburg International Airport


OAK DeviceNet Network Study Completed

Posted by admin on May 26, 2014

iSystemsNow has completed a DeviceNet network study on the existing controls system in use at the Oakland International Airport.  Our engineering partners, The Vic Thompson Company, are in the process of completing a conceptual design for the airport baggage handling system, focusing on delivering new EDS screening technology, and modernized software & controls.

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iSystemsNow Performs System Integration at FSD

Posted by admin on May 20, 2014

iSystemsNow is pleased to announce that it has integrated its 10th and 11th Explosive Dectection System Machines for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport in South Dakota.  The X-Ray machines passed iSAT testing and were recommended to go live last week by the Transportation Security Administration.  This machine upgrade will allow a higher volume of bags to be processed at the airport and also lead to a more reliable passenger experience.

Sioux Falls Airport


iSystemsNow Turns On Three More EDS Machines

Posted by admin on April 01, 2014

This week iSystemsNow is pleased to announce that it has turned over 3 more EDS screening machines for use by the US Department of Homeland Security for live screening of passenger luggage at both the Asheville and Grand Junction Regional Airports.

Working with the Vic Thompson and Leidos team, we have now successfully completed 3 EDS re-capitalization projects in Oregon, Colorado and North Carolina.  We look forward to the continued success of this team as we plan for the next round of re-capitalization projects.


It was a busy week for the iSystemsNow team.  Last week we successfully completed the Battelle Integrated Site Acceptance Testing (ISAT) process for in-line screening systems at three separate airports.  We put five CT-80DR machines into service for the TSA last week at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, the Ashville Regional Airport and the Grand Junction Regional Airport.


iSystemsNow Awarded Contract for FSD Re-Capitalization

Posted by admin on February 26, 2014

iSystemsNow is pleased to announced that we have been awarded the contract to work alongside Leidos and The Vic Thompson Company to complete the EDS re-capitalization project at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.


iSystemsNow Awarded Contract for GJT Re-Capitalization

Posted by admin on February 10, 2014

iSystemsNow is pleased to announced that we have been awarded the contract to work alongside Leidos and The Vic Thompson Company to complete the EDS re-capitalization project at the Grand Junction Regional Airport, in Grand Junction North Carolina.


iSystemsNow Awarded Contract for AVL Re-Capitalization

Posted by admin on January 17, 2014

iSystemsNow is pleased to announced that we have been awarded the contract to work alongside Leidos and The Vic Thompson Company to complete the EDS re-capitalization project at the Asheville Regional Airport, in Asheville North Carolina.


iSystemsNow Awarded Contract for MFR Re-Capitalization

Posted by admin on January 07, 2014

iSystemsNow is pleased to announced that we have been awarded the contract to work alongside Leidos and The Vic Thompson Company to complete the EDS re-capitalization project at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, in Medford Oregon.


Emulating an Automated Controls Systems

Posted by admin on October 08, 2013

The goal of emulation is to verify and test an automated system before setting foot into a customer’s facility.  There are two components required for emulating a material handling system: computer modelling software and controls software.  The modelling software’s job is to render the product movement and virtual environments while the linked PLC controls software initiates I/Os and hardware decisions in real time.  This allows both pieces of software to be fully tested in an office setting before it is shipped to site.  With emulation as part of our project lifecycle, we are able to detect bottlenecks and discover issues in a simulated environment rather than a real one.   We can save time debugging code on site, and also pass on cost savings to our customers.  It is a win-win situation for everyone involved.


iSystemsNow has recently completed another successful control system start-up with our good friends at ControlTouch Systems.  This time we were in York, Pennsylvania to bring on-line enhancements to Salon-Centric’s distribution centre and warehouse.  The project saw us replace a single shipping line, using gravity roller conveyor, with a fully automated 10-line sorter, using 24 VDC roller conveyors.  We also upgraded a manual pack-out matrix to a fully automated 4 line sorter using 24 VDC roller conveyors.

This upgrade was accomplished using Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix processors.  


iSystemsNow Completes Study for Hawaiian Airlines

Posted by admin on August 30, 2013

iSystemsNow has recently completed a control systems audit on the Hawaiian Airlines operated Baggage Handling System at the Honolulu International Airport.  Hawaiian was interested in knowing what can be done to optimize and improve their system performance, while leaving the majority of their legacy system equipment in place, and that is why they came to us.

We look forward to a continued relationship with Hawaiian Airlines and Honolulu International Airport, because let’s be honest, there are far worse places to work than Hawaii!  Mahalo.


iSystemsNow has recently completed another successful control system start-up with our good friends at ControlTouch Systems.  iSystemsNow and ControlTouch partnered up to provide a top-notched deployment team, to work with Power Automated Systems, out of Sacramento, California, and European Conveyor Systems, based out of Nottingham, England.  Together, our team deployed the electrical and controls systems for an automated storage and retrieval systems (AS-RS), which moved pallets of frozen food into and out of a massive industrial freezer.

The plus side, we got to spend time in the English countryside and enjoy many fine local brews.  The downside… did we mention it was a freezer?  Nathan got more use out of his ice fishing gear on this job than he does in most winters on the ice.


Dashboarding: Monitoring Your Live System

Posted by admin on May 06, 2013

Dashboarding is a concept that involves displaying key performance indicators (KPIs) on a screen for operators to view and make instantaneous informed decisions about production.  It is customized for each facility to highlight the data that matters most.  This data is typically aggregated and shown on one screen to be used as a main viewport into the system.


Making Your Automation System Data Work for You

Posted by admin on February 14, 2013

How much would you pay for an outside consultant to tell you where to spend your spare parts budget so that you don’t overfill your shelves with idle components?  Would it be valuable to know which parts are nearest to their end of life so that you could appropriately schedule off-shift maintenance?  The solution to these key issues may already lie inside your database.


1. What technology do I need to replace?

Not all components of your system need to be replaced with newer versions. Consult other members of your industry to see what the benefits are of newer models before you switch, and what support structure is in place for your legacy equipment. The bottom line goal of a positive return on investment should not be lost. 


iSystemsNow Commissioning Aromatic Dryer for Firmenich

Posted by admin on January 26, 2013

Next week, iSystemsNow is shipping over to Indonesia!  What for you ask?  We are integrating the electrical controls and automation for an aromatic dryer.  What is an aromatic dryer?  Well, it's a machine that dries food flavoring crystals in three different stages.  The bottom line is, we are starting it up and it will function as one step of many for moving food flavoring from the factory floor to the products that sit on your dinner table.

Stay tuned to some pics from around the other side of the world!


inSight - Why do programmers work at night?

Posted by admin on January 16, 2013

Work hours and why programmers work at night

I was reading and article today that popped up in my LinkedIn feed, on why programmers work at night.  Check it out on businessinsider.com

http://www.businessinsider.com/why-programmers-work-at-night-2013-1

This hit home to me, as I have been working with my business partner over the past few weeks to launch our new company’s website, and invariably, we would be on the phone at 3am discussing screen layouts and color schemes.  I recall one night/morning when I was the passenger in a car driving north through the night, hunched over my Samsung Galaxy SIII screen, reading content and checking for spelling, then communicating with Jeremy via text message.


iSystemsNow Launches Website

Posted by admin on January 14, 2013

Well, if you are reading this, you already found it!

iSystemsNow built this site 100% in-house.  Hats off to Jeremy Druce, amazing job!  

Our hope, is that this page will not just be an advertisement for what we at iSystemsNow can do, but also that it will be a hub for discussion around the techologies and solutions that we all deploy today across a myriad of industries.

Happy browsing, check back often!

- Nathan Haddock


iSystemsNow Joins Communitech

Posted by admin on November 29, 2012

In 2012, Waterloo Region joined an elite group of global players in being named one of the top 20 technological startup ecosystems in the world by The Startup Genome and Telephonica Digital.  Check out the articles below. 

https://www.communitech.ca/waterloo-region-among-worlds-top-20-startup-ecosystems/

http://blog.digital.telefonica.com/?press-release=startup-ecosystem-report-2012

When you are listed up there with cities like Madrid, New York, Paris, London, and least of all Silicon Valley, that is no small feat and it is not by accident.  It’s no secret that Waterloo regions tech boom was greatly aided by the widespread popularity of Research In Motion (RIM)’s Blackberry smartphones, but it is organizations like Communitech and The Accelerator Center which are ensuring that Waterloo will be well positioned in the global tech community for years to come.


iSystemsNow Begins Operations

Posted by admin on November 20, 2012

iSystemsNow is the primary business operating entity for Intelligent Systems Now Inc.  

If you want to know a little bit about how we settled on the name Intelligent Systems Now, it is part to do with Jeremy and mine's desire to push the use of new technology and new solutions to the industrial automation problems we face, and part to do with how hard it is to find a decent web domain now a days.


Intelligent Systems Now Incorporates

Posted by admin on November 19, 2012

On November 19th, 2012, Nathan Haddock and Jeremy Druce filed the necessary papers to incorporate Intelligent Systems Now in the province of Ontario.  This was the end of one journey and the begining of another.  All the fun of deciding on a name, a marketing strategy and path to market was behind us; all that was left was actually figuring out how we were going to execute work and then to do it.


iSystemsNow slogan.  We believe that everything is possible.