SEMS Software Suite, by SEMS Technologies, LLC

Release of SEMS Software Suite version 4.1

September 24th, 2008 - SEMS Software Suite had been updated to version 4.1 and now includes the ability for the following:

Lab Interface for sample results

AL Groundwater MOR

AL Surface Water MOR

GA Groundwater MOR

GA Surface Water MOR

Ability to do Quarterly DMRs

CMOM Workflow

Asset List

Utility Org Chart

Scheduled Maintenance Report

Inventory On Hand Report

System Map

Emergency Response Plan

Sanitary Survey Workflow

Cross Connection Plan

Emergency Response Plan

Staff List w/Certification Numbers

Sample Site Plan for TCR

CCR

Utility Org Chart

Scheduled Maintenance Report

Ability to Add TCR sample sites to System Diagram

Utility Org Chart

Groundwater Rule

Running total of devices in the Assembly List Report

Additional Cross Connection Letter Merge Fields (Fax Number, Account Number)

Add Grease Trap as Asset Type

Added “Yellow” stage to calendar items

Added “Select All” and “None” to system selection in calendar

ID Theft Prevention Plan

Part List Import from Excel

Added Work Order number field to work order

Added GL Asset Account number to part setup

Allow Asset List to be Grouped

Red Flag Rule

September 10th, 2008 - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a regulation for ALL utilities to complete by November 1, 2008

This regulation, referred to as "The Red Flag Rule", requires water utilities to develop an Identity Theft Prevention Program to assist in the detection of potential identity theft and procedures for responding to and mitigating identity theft.

At SEMS Technologies, we have been working with the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) and the FTC to develop an automated tool designed specifically for water and wastewater utilities to handle this compliance. As you know, SEMS is a monthly subscription based software that constantly evolves to help ensure our customers stay in compliance as new regulations are introduced or existing regulations change. We are excited to tell you that we will be adding the "SEMS Red Flag Compliance" tool to the SEMS Software Suite in October.

If you would like more information regarding this rule, or would like to inquire about subscribing to the SEMS Software Suite, you may call us at 1-866-758-6582.

Release of SEMS Software Suite version 4.0

August 5th, 2008 - SEMS Software Suite had been updated to version 4.0 and now includes the ability for the following:

Enterprise Edition Available Now!

Redesigned SEMS Update

Redesigned SEMS Alert

Enhanced Washington State WUE

Indiana Monthly Operating Report

Indiana Monthly Monitoring Report

Monthly Pumpage Report

Additional Contaminant options for: Aluminum, Chloride, Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3), Iron, Sodium, Sulfate, Copper, Manganese, Silver, Zinc

Additional Loading Items for: Sodium Hypochlorite, Calcium Hypochlorite, Ozone. Updated descriptions on : Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Gaseous Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Ferric Chloride, Anionic Polymer

Minor Update of SEMS Software Suite version 3.5

June 30th, 2008 - SEMS Software Suite had been released a minor update to version 3.5.81. This update includes the following abilities:

The ability to setup batches of assets (all hydrants or pumps for example) in one step

Michigan Monthly Operating Report

Washington Water Use Efficiency Rule (both Service Meter Installation Schedule and Annual Report)

SEMS Alerts for above 2 reports

Release of SEMS Software Suite version 3.5

June 16th, 2008 - SEMS Software Suite had been updated to version 3.5 and now includes the ability for the following:

Optional user login and security functions (i.e. allow a user to access samples, but not security, for example)

Michigan Cross Connection Annual Report

Michigan CCR Text

Washington CCR Certification Report

Washington Backflow Incident Report

Customizable recurring samples

Release of SEMS Software Suite version 3.4

April 18th, 2008 - SEMS Software Suite had been updated to version 3.4 and now includes the ability for the following:

Ability to define the requirements of your NPDES permit for Sampling and Loading (Wastewater only)

Automatic scheduling for wastewater samples based on above NPDES setup (at the moment, we can handle: BOD, CBOD, DO, NBOD, Chlorine, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrite, Flow, Nitrogen, Ammonia, pH, Phosphorus, Salinity, Temperature, Total Coliform, TSS, Toxic Pollutants, WET)

Daily Pumpage tracking by source

Water Loading Logs

EPA Discharge Monitoring Report

Pumpage Report

Water Loading Report

Minnesota Monthly Fluoridation Report

Reworked Quickfind to be more efficient

Ability to add Generic Tasks and Events on Calendar

Expansion of Asset Management Items – EPA STEP Report for Asset Inventory

Expansion of Asset Management Items – EPA STEP Report for Asset Prioritization

Expansion of Asset Management Items – Service Order Entry

Expansion of Asset Management Items – Vehicle Mileage Tracking

Backflow Tester Database License Number Tracking

Backflow Tester Database License Expiration Tracking

Precipitation Tracking

Precipitation Log Report

Easy Open Service Order Updating

Logo allowed on CCR

Single Service Order Printout

All Open Service Order Printouts

Tracking of Collection Methods on Sample records (Grab, Continuous, 24 Hour Composite, Calculated)

Cross Connection Control – Device High, Medium, Low hazard field

Minnesota Supplemental DMR Report

DMR Due Date Alert

Release of SEMS Software Suite version 3.3

February 29th, 2008 - SEMS Software Suite had been updated to version 3.3 and is now available for all of our customers to download through their integrated Update client.

Release of SEMS Software Suite version 3.2

January 29th, 2008 - SEMS Software Suite had been updated to version 3.2 and is now available for all of our customers to download through their integrated Update client.

Release of SEMS Software Suite version 3.1

December 19th, 2007 - SEMS Software Suite had been updated to version 3.1 and is now available for all of our customers to download through their integrated Update client. The new features added in this released:

Incorporated 3 state specific reports for South Dakota

Improved design and layout of the Sample screen

Added Spell Check ability to all data entry forms

Fixed 2 or 3 minor bugs

Improved layout for the Vulnerability Assessment for both Wastewater and Drinking Water

Tested and tweaked installation for multiple workstations on a common database scenario

Release of SEMS Software Suite version 3.0

September 21st, 2007 - SEMS Software Suite had been updated to version 3.0 and is now available for all of our customers to download through their integrated Update client.

Rural Water Spearheads NIMS Guide for Small Systems

July 27th, 2007 - "The Texas Rural Water Association (TRWA), in partnership with FEMA's National Incident Management Center) Integration Center and SEMS Technologies developed The NIMS Implementation Guide for Small Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities. NIMS is a comprehensive, national standard for preparedness and disaster recovery for all levels of government and critical public infrastructure. This guide identifies the components of the NIMS guidance and the Incident Command Structure that are particularly applicable to smaller water utilities when responding to a localized disaster, as well as the procedures to be implemented when responding to a large scale incident as part of a national response team.

In addition, SEMS Technologies is working with FEMA and TRWA on an effort to make this guide especially useful to small systems by integrating it into the SEMS Software Suite, and making it available to over 52,000 utilities during late 2007 and early 2008. The new software will automatically extract the relevant information from the utilities emergency response plan they developed using "SEMS - Security" and walk the user through a step-wise approach that educates them about the importance of understanding NIMS (including the standard terminology), implementing the system in the field during emergencies, and fully integrating their emergency response plan into the standardized management system."

Association of State Drinking Water Administrators' Newsletter

Atlanta Technology Company Completes Acquisition of SEMS Software Suite and Forms SEMS Technologies, LLC to Further Serve Increasing Emergency and Environmental Management Needs of Community Water Systems

SUWANEE. GA -- June 1, 2007 -- Suwanee Based Atlanta Technology Acquisition Company, LLC announced today that it has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Washington D.C. based Volta Enterprises, LLC and formed SEMS Technologies, LLC.

Volta Enterprises, LLC, founded in 2002, developed and marketed, in conjunction with the National Rural Water Association (NRWA), the widely accepted SEMS Software Suite that is now the flagship offering of SEMS Technologies. The SEMS Software Suite is an industry-leading security and environmental management solution that currently guides rural drinking water and wastewater utilities in the development of vulnerability assessments and emergency response plans which assist small communities in preparing for, responding to and recovering from natural disasters and acts of terrorism. To date, there are more than 25,000 licenses in use throughout the country.

"This venture will ensure that SEMS can continue to assist our country"s community water systems in providing safe and clean drinking water," says Volta founders and partners Ryan Costello and Todd Cornett, who have also committed to join the SEMS Technologies team.

SEMS Technologies will continue to work along the same path as Volta Enterprises by offering an ever-expanding suite of technology products and services aimed at reducing the increasing burdens faced by community water systems in both security and environmental compliance. "We are excited to bring additional expertise and resources to this industry to build upon the fantastic job Volta did in assisting the community," said SEMS Technologies Chairman & CEO, Chuck Manly.

SEMS Technologies is committed to continue to work with the network of Rural Water Associations throughout the country and intends to maintain a significant Washington D.C. presence in order to continue working closely with the Department of Homeland Security, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Agriculture.

Contact:
SEMS Technologies, LLC
Phone: 678-845-0243
Fax: 678-845-0553
Email: info@semstechnologies.com