ESS Introduces Mobile Software Applications that Streamline EH&S Data Management
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TEMPE, Ariz. - April 8, 2009 - ESS, the leading provider of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management software for enterprise sustainability, today introduces Essential Mobile™, a set of wireless technology applications that make compliance data collection more efficient.
With Essential Mobile, EH&S professionals can use a handheld mobile device to collect and process information from widely distributed facility locations and upload it directly via wireless connection or in a batch process into a centralized ESS Essential Suite® platform for environmental compliance management. This saves time and costs by enabling staff to perform data collection and download that information without having to return to a stationary PC. While in the field, the ESS mobile applications provide access to ESS Essential Suite data, making tasks more effective and efficient.
Powered by Microsoft® technology, Essential Mobile software provides robust and secure data management capabilities in support of multiple wireless devices, including industry-leading providers Motorola USA and Intermec. The new ESS application set currently includes two options:
- Essential Mobile™ for Waste simplifies work processes for container inventory tracking, consolidation and shipments. Leveraging barcode technology, this ESS tool improves data collection for waste inventory processing, ensuring timely compliance with local and national mandates governing waste storage, shipment and disposal.
- Essential Mobile™ for FEMS collects fugitive emissions data wirelessly from a Thermo Scientific thermo vapor analyzer (TVA) via Bluetooth technology for upload into the Essential FEMS™ database for fast, efficient leak detection and repair (LDAR) reporting. It allows users to record leak detection, repair and calibration data and also delivers tagging, retagging and LDAR-related field auditing functionality.
"ESS' new wireless technology software makes EH&S data collection more efficient and affordable. In today's challenging economy, companies are looking for every opportunity to leverage EH&S processes in support of operational excellence. The ability to collect and monitor data across the enterprise is imperative," said Robert Johnson, ESS President and CEO. "Essential Mobile is one more way that ESS transforms EH&S sustainability reporting into a driver for reducing costs and increasing profitability."
About ESS
ESS was acquired by IHS (NYSE: IHS - www.ihs.com) in September, 2009. IHS is a leading global source of critical information and insight dedicated to providing the most complete and trusted information and expertise. IHS product and service solutions span four areas of information that encompass the most important concerns facing global business today: Energy, Product Lifecycle, Security, and EHS, all supported by Macroeconomics. By focusing on our customers first, IHS enables innovative and successful decision-making for customers ranging from governments and multinational companies to smaller companies and technical professionals in more than 180 countries. IHS is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2009 and employs approximately 4,000 people in 20 countries.
