Apr 12, 2013
One of USA's Largest Electricity Generators, AEP Selects OSI Technology for Two New Generation Management Systems
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by American Electric Power (AEP), to provide two Generation Management Systems (GMS); for their SPP Generation assets in preparation for the upcoming SPP Integrated Marketplace, as well as for their PJM generation assets.
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Mar 18, 2013
OSI Selected by City Water Light & Power of Springfield, Illinois to Supply a New SCADA/EMS System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a new contract by City Water, Light & Power (CWLP) of Springfield, Illinois, to replace their legacy SCADA/EMS system with a new system based on OSI's state-of-the-art
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform.
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Mar 15, 2013
One of India's Largest Transmission Companies, OPTCL Selects OSI Technology for New SCADA/EMS Project
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) and its Indian partner, Chemtrols Industries Ltd. have been awarded a new contract by the Orissa Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), to expand their existing operations with a state-of-the-art new SCADA/EMS system based on OSI's next-generation
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) technology, as part of a larger Unified Load Dispatch and Communication (ULDC) expansion project.
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Mar 14, 2013
OSI is Awarded a New SCADA and Generation Management System Contract by the Bahamas Electricity Corporation
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) to supply a new SCADA and Generation Management System.
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Mar 13, 2013
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Selects OSI Technology for New Advanced Distribution Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. to supply an advanced new Distribution Management System (DMS) for their members, based on OSI's state-of-the-art
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform.
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Mar 12, 2013
OSI Receives Contract from Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska for a Generation Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a new contract by the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), for a new SCADA and Generation Management System (GMS) based on OSI's
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform.
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Mar 1, 2013
OSI Technology Adopted by Major Transmission Company for Advanced Situational Awareness System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by a major U.S. Transmission Company to supply them with an advanced new Situational Awareness System for their Transmission Control Centers. This company has requested to remain anonymous for competitive reasons but is classified among the largest electric companies in the United States, with nearly 4 million customers across multiple states and a generation capacity exceeding 35,000 megawatts.
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Feb 22, 2013
National Load Dispatch Centre of Vietnam Selects OSI Technology for a Large Scale National Power Transmission Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by the National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC) of Vietnam, to supply a multi-level new Hierarchical SCADA/EMS (HSEMS) for Vietnam's national transmission grid. This large-scale project encompasses the replacement of four existing control systems; for NLDC and each of the three Regional Load Dispatch Centers (RLDC's).
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Jan 23, 2013
Leader in International Wholesale Energy Markets Selects OSI Generation Management System to Control Assets in North America
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by a leader in international wholesale energy markets to provide a comprehensive new SCADA/GMS system based on OSI's
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform, in order to control their growing generation portfolio in North America. For competitive reasons, this company has elected to remain anonymous.
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Jan 16, 2013
Mexico's National Electricity Commission (CFE) Chooses OSI Technology for Mexico's Northwest Region Distribution Network
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) and regional partner, Automatizacion y Tecnologia Mexicana SA de CV (Atemex) have been selected by the Division de Distribucion Noroeste (Northwest Division) of the Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), to supply their next generation SCADA system based on OSI's
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform, intended for the distribution center in the city of Culiacan, in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
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Jan 4, 2013
OSI to Provide New Energy Management System for Wind Energy Transmission Texas, LLC
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected to provide a new SCADA/EMS system to Wind Energy Transmission Texas, LLC (WETT).
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Dec 20, 2012
OSI Technology Selected for Smart Grid Demonstration Project by Clarke Electric Cooperative
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by the Clarke Electric Cooperative (CEC) of Iowa to supply a state-of-the-art new SCADA master system as part of its participation in the Cooperative Research Network's Smart Grid Demonstration Project (SGDP), supported by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Jul 23, 2012
OSI Successfully Deploys New Generation Management System for Direct Energy, North America's Largest Competitive Energy Supplier
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has successfully delivered and implemented a large-scale new Generation Management System (GMS) for North America's largest competitive energy supplier, Direct Energy LP, based on OSI's
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform.
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May 25, 2012
Chile's Largest Transmission Company, Transelec S.A. Selects OSI Technology for Next-Generation SCADA/EMS System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) and South American partner, Tecnet S.A. have been selected by Transelec S.A., to supply a modern and centralized SCADA/EMS system in replacement of a legacy Siemens system.
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May 3, 2012
OSI Selected by Matanuska Electric Association of Alaska to Deliver a New and Modern SCADA/GMS System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a new contract by Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. (MEA) of Palmer, Alaska, for a three-phase SCADA and Generation Management System project to be based on OSI's
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform.
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Apr 11, 2012
OSI Receives Contract from Suncor Energy for Full-Scale SCADA/EMS System in Alberta, Canada
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a new contract by Suncor Energy as the second part of a two-phase project for a new SCADA/EMS system at Suncor's Oil Sands Operation.
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Apr 9, 2012
Leading Wholesale Power Supplier Selects OSI Technology for New SCADA Platform
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by a nonprofit leader in wholesale power supply for municipal electric systems, to provide a replacement SCADA system based on OSI's
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform.
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Feb 15, 2012
Global Renewable Energy Company Selects OSI's Generation Management System for their Entire USA Wind Fleet
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by a prominent global renewable energy company to supply a comprehensive new Generation Management System (GMS) that will be used to control and monitor their entire fleet of Wind Generation sites in various energy markets, including 11 sites currently in ERCOT, one site in PJM, one site in NYISO and one site under construction in MISO, along with provision for future wind plants in RTO and non-RTO markets. For security and competitive reasons, this company has wished to remain anonymous.
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Feb 14, 2012
OSI Selected by Sharyland Utilities of Texas to Provide a New Energy Management System for its ERCOT Transmission Operations
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by Sharyland Utilities, L.P. (Sharyland) to provide a state-of-the-art and comprehensive new
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) based SCADA/EMS system for Sharyland's ERCOT planned transmission operations center, to be located in Amarillo, Texas.
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Dec 28, 2011
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Selects OSI Technology for Distribution SCADA
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (BRMEMC) to provide a new and modern Distribution SCADA Master System based on OSI's
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform.
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Dec 1, 2011
OSI to Supply Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. of Colorado with New SCADA/DMS System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a new contract by Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. (MPEI), to provide a new SCADA and Distribution Management system based on OSI's
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform, in order to modernize and enhance their utility operations and operational efficiency.
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Oct 11, 2011
OSI Releases New Version of its Transmission Management Suite for Transmission System Operators
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has released a significantly improved new version of its industry leading
monarch Transmission Network Analysis software package, in support of new transmission and reliability initiatives throughout the electric utility industry.
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Oct 7, 2011
OSI Wins Key Latin American Contract for Multiple Energy Management System Replacements in Colombia and Peru
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract to provide a new SCADA/EMS system, for Interconexin Elctrica S.A. (ISA) in Colombia and for two of its subsidiaries: TRANSELCA S.A. E.S.P. (TRANSELCA) in Colombia and Red de Energa del Per S.A. (REP) in Peru.
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Sep 12, 2011
Santee Cooper, South Carolina's State-Owned Electric and Water Utility Selects OSI Technology for a New SCADA/EMS System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by Santee Cooper to upgrade and replace their legacy SCADA/EMS system with a new system based on OSI's industry-leading
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform.
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Aug 16, 2011
Vermont Electric Cooperative Awards OSI a New Smart Grid SCADA System Contract
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC), to provide a new SCADA system for their Vermont service territory. VEC's intent for this project is to improve overall system functionality and reliability, to enhance security and compliance to regulatory requirements and to better integrate SCADA functionality with existing Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI), Outage Management System (OMS), Geographic Information System (GIS) and Integrated Voice Response System (IVRS) technology to build a cohesive integration platform for implementation of Smart Grid initiatives.
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Aug 9, 2011
OSI to Supply University of Western Ontario Campus with New Electric Distribution SCADA System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- The Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) Campus Management division has been selected by the University of Western Ontario (Western) to provide a new SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, intended to monitor the power distribution for the campus's 87 buildings, 7,000 space parking lot lighting distribution panels and 17 km of underground cabling. Energy and Power Management for large campuses and universities is a growing area for OSI's Campus Management group.
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Aug 4, 2011
OSI Receives US Patent for its Advanced Alarm and Event Management Technology for its Control Systems
(Minneapolis, MN)
- The United States Patent and Trademark Office has acknowledged the unique nature of OSI's Alarm Management, granting a U.S. Patent for the OSI
ViewPoint Alarm Management technology.
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Jun 20, 2011
EPB of Chattanooga Awards OSI a Smart Grid SCADA/DMS Contract
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by EPB of Chattanooga, Tennessee, to supply an advanced Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition and Distribution Management System (SCADA/DMS) based on OSI's
monarch/SGP (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture Smart Grid) platform.
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Jun 6, 2011
OSI Wins New Smart Grid Project to Supply Advanced Volt/VAR Control System to Alliant Energy
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a new contract by Alliant Energy of Madison, Wisconsin, for an advanced, centralized Volt/VAR Control (VVC) system.
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Apr 8, 2011
OSI to Upgrade Electrical Distribution Control System for Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd. (MAHB) to upgrade the Electrical Power Supply (EPS) system for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), in Malaysia; emphasizing security, reliability, advanced functionality, interoperability and a shorter project schedule as reasons for choosing OSI.
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Mar 30, 2011
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. Selects OSI's monarch Technology for SCADA/EMS
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) to upgrade and replace their legacy SCADA/EMS system with OSI's state-of-the-art
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) platform. MDU's primary motivations for switching to the OSI technology has been the desire for improved usability, interoperability, support and overall lower cost of maintenance and enhanced ability to meet regulatory requirements.
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Feb 15, 2011
East Kentucky Power Cooperative Awards New SCADA/EMS System Contract to OSI
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a new contract by East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) to replace and upgrade its legacy SCADA/EMS system with OSI's
monarch (
Multi-platform
Open
Network
ARCHitecture) technology.
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Jan 17, 2011
OSI Wins New Smart Grid Project to Supply Advanced Volt/VAR Control System to Modesto Irrigation District
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a new contract by Modesto Irrigation District (MID) of Modesto, California, for a new multi-phased real-time Volt/VAR Control System project.
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Sep 15, 2010
Colorado Springs Utilities Selects OSI's monarch Technology for its Electric, Gas, and Water System Operations
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a new contract by Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) to implement multiple new SCADA and Energy Management Systems to upgrade its Gas, Water, and Electric system operations.
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Aug 16, 2010
Open Systems International and Milsoft Utility Solutions Successfully Interoperate monarch SCADA/DMS platform with the DisSPatch Outage Management System and Windmil Analysis Tool via MultiSpeak
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, July 15, 2010
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) and Milsoft successfully passed interoperability tests for interfaces between OSI's
monarch (Multi-platform Open Network ARCHitecture) SCADA and Distribution Management platform and Milsoft's DisSPatch and Windmil products in compliance with MultiSpeak 3.0 standards. The
monarch platform is a modern control system architecture for supporting the monitoring, controlling, scheduling and optimization of complex network operations for the electric, oil and gas, transportation, and water industries.
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Aug 13, 2010
USA's Largest Distribution Electric Cooperative, Pedernales Electric Cooperative of Texas, Selects OSI to Deliver a New SCADA/EMS System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) of Texas, to provide a large-scale, new EMS (Energy Management System) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system for control and monitoring of a distribution system that serves more than 233,000 meters across more than 8,100 square miles, includes all or portions of 24 counties across central Texas and borders the major cities of Austin and San Antonio.
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Aug 4, 2010
New Brunswick System Operator Awards OSI a Comprehensive New Energy Management System Contract
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract to replace the Energy Management System (EMS) and Supervisory Control and Acquisition (SCADA) system for the New Brunswick System Operator (NBSO) in New Brunswick Canada.
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Jun 2, 2010
Manitoba Hydro Subsidiary, Centra Gas Manitoba Selects OSI's monarch Technology
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by Manitoba Hydro of Winnipeg Canada, to supply a new natural gas SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and Pipeline Management System to manage the more than 1,741 kilometers of natural gas transmission pipelines and over 7,105 kilometers of distribution pipelines within the province of Manitoba.
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Mar 30, 2010
Federal Electricity and Water Authority of UAE Selects OSI Technology for a Unified SCADA, Energy Management and Distribution Management Platform
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) and partner Global Energy Technologies Ltd have been awarded a significant new contract by the Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to upgrade their existing control center with a state-of-the-art new SCADA, Energy Management System, and Distribution Management System as part of a wider-ranging turnkey project including the commission and building of a new and modern Load-Dispatch Center in Um Al-Quain.
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Mar 4, 2010
Trinidad & Tobago Electricity Commission Selects OSI's monarch Technology for its Distribution Operations Modernization Project
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by the Trinidad & Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) to supply a comprehensive new Distribution SCADA system; intended to secure and modernize the national distribution grid of Trinidad & Tobago.
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Feb 26, 2010
OSI and Employees Donate Generously to American Red Cross Relief Efforts in Haiti
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) and its employees have successfully completed an internal fundraising drive to support the survivors of the recent earthquake in Haiti with generated proceeds going to the American Red Cross International Disaster Relief Fund; in support of the Haiti disaster relief and redevelopment efforts.
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Feb 23, 2010
OSI Releases ISIS, a Complete Serial Security Solution for Utility Industry Communications Networks
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) is pleased to announce the release of ISIS (Inline-Serial-Information-Shield), OSI's comprehensive security solution for utility industry serial communications channels. Part of the new OSI Security Shield suite of products, ISIS is a fully NERC, FERC and NIST compliant serial security solution, specifically designed to quickly and seamlessly integrate with the existing serial communications infrastructures currently utilized by the electric, gas, water, transportation and chemical processing industries; as well as other critical industries with similar communications and security requirements.
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Jan 5, 2010
India's Largest Private Utility, Tata Power Selects OSI's monarch Technology for New Unified Automation Project in Mumbai
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) and Indian partner, Chemtrols Ltd. have been awarded a comprehensive new contract by The Tata Power Company, Ltd. of Mumbai, India; a multiphase project to upgrade the automation infrastructure that serves the central Mumbai and surrounding areas.
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Nov 19, 2009
Dairyland Power Cooperative Awards Comprehensive New SCADA/EMS Contract to OSI
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a comprehensive new contract by Dairyland Power Cooperative to upgrade and replace its Energy Management System (EMS) as well as its Distribution Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
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Oct 13, 2009
Washington Public Energy Utility, Cowlitz PUD Awards New SCADA Contract to OSI
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Cowlitz PUD (Public Utility District No. 1) of Washington, for a comprehensive new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
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Oct 1, 2009
OSI Teams with Oracle to Develop Advanced Distribution Management Systems to Support Utilities' Smart Grid Initiatives
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) today announced it will work with Oracle to develop and market advanced distribution management systems technology to support utilities' smart grid build-outs aimed to improve energy delivery utilization and resilience, as well as empower consumers to address environmental concerns.
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Aug 24, 2009
NV Energy Selects OSI Technology for its Energy Management and Distribution Management Systems in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a comprehensive new contract by NV Energy Inc. (NVE) to supply next generation SCADA and Energy Management platforms for its two Nevada subsidiaries, Sierra Pacific Power Company (SPPC) in Reno; and Nevada Power Company (NPC) in Las Vegas.
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Jul 27, 2009
OSI Launches a Competitive Upgrade Program for North American SCADA and EMS Systems
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has launched a new Competitive Upgrade program specifically designed as a viable and more cost effective alternative for companies that are considering SCADA and EMS revision upgrades with their current suppliers.
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Jun 29, 2009
Valley Electric Association Awards OSI New SCADA System Contract
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by southwest power cooperative Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) to supply a comprehensive new SCADA system intended to serve a 6,800 square mile area along the Nevada-California border.
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Jun 9, 2009
OSI Technology Selected For SCADA / EMS Expansion by NRG
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by NRG Energy (NRG), a Fortune 500 company with a portfolio of projects in North America, Europe and Australia, as the supplier of its automation systems for Generation Management and Energy Management across NRGs Eastern Interconnection Regions.
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Jun 8, 2009
Black Hills Corporation to Consolidate and Reinforce System Automation, Seeks Increased Operational Safety and Efficiency with OSI Technology
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Black Hills Corporation (BHC) to supply common, state-of-the-art SCADA, EMS and Distribution Management System platforms serving three of its subsidiaries, Black Hills Power, Black Hills Energy and Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power.
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Jun 2, 2009
Partner Atemex and OSI to Deliver State-of-the-Art SCADA System for Guadalajara, the Second Largest City in Mexico
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Mexican partner, Automatizacin y Tecnologa Mexicana SA de CV (Atemex) and Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) have been awarded a contract by Divisin de Distribucin Jalisco of Comisin Federal de Electricidad (CFE) to be the supplier of its new, next-generation SCADA system in their facilities in Guadalajara.
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May 12, 2009
OSI selects ISaGRAF 5 for their OSIRIS Remote Telemetry Unit
ISaGRAF
-
Montreal, Canada, April 27, 2009 -- ISaGRAF A Rockwell Automation Company, the leading automation software technology partner, announced today that Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has selected ISaGRAF v5 for the new Automation Control Platform (ACP) option on their innovative and versatile
OSIRIS Secure RTU.
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May 5, 2009
OSI Releases OSIRIS X3, a Scalable and Larger Version of its Secure Linux-based RTU
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) is pleased to announce the release of OSIRIS X3 (OSI Remote Information System). It is an easily scalable and larger version of OSIs OSIRIS Linux-based Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) that supports an efficient rack-mount configuration.
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Apr 29, 2009
Denton Municipal Electric of Texas Chooses OSI Technology for its Real-Time Control and Monitoring and Future ERCOT Market Operation
(Minneapolis, MN)
- (Minneapolis, MN) Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Denton Municipal Electric (DME) of Texas for a comprehensive new SCADA system and subsequent implementation of Generation Management functions for participation in the ERCOT market.
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Apr 13, 2009
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities of New Mexico Awards OSI a New SCADA System Contract
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) for a new comprehensive SCADA system.
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Apr 9, 2009
OSI Adopts a "Buy American" Initiative to Contribute to the Economic Recovery
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has adopted a "Buy American" first initiative across its operations to ensure all of its suppliers use components that are manufactured in the United States.
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Apr 8, 2009
CFE of Mexico Adopts OSI Platform for its Next-Generation Unified SCADA/DMS System for the Countrys Midwest Region
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) and its Mexican partner, Automatizacion y Tecnologia Mexicana SA de CV (Atemex), have been awarded a contract by Division de Distribucion Centro Occidente, headquartered in Morelia, Mexico, for a modern centralized SCADA System and future Distribution Management System (DMS).
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Apr 7, 2009
OSI Participates in Consumers Energy's AMI Technology Assessment and Field Pilot Program
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) and Consumers Energy Co. (Consumers Energy), one of the nations largest combination electric and natural gas utilities, have signed an agreement to collaborate on an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology assessment and field pilot program.
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Mar 17, 2009
Mexican Partner Atemex and OSI Implement SCADA System for Division de Distribucion Noroeste of Comision Federal de Electricidad in Hermosillo, Mexico
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) and Mexican partner, Automatizacion y Tecnologia Mexicana SA de CV (Atemex), are pleased to announce the successful implementation of a next-generation SCADA system for Division de Distribucion Noroeste of Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE) at its Distribution Control Center located in Hermosillo, Mexico.
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Feb 13, 2009
OSI's Secure RTU, OSIRIS, Successfully Passes ISO New England Conformance Tests
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc is pleased to announce its ISO-New England Remote Information Gateway (RIG) replacement solution stemming from OSIs Remote Terminal Unit, OSIRIS (OSI Remote Information System).
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Jan 20, 2009
Minnesota’s Largest Electric Cooperative, Connexus Energy, Awards OSI a SCADA System Contract
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Connexus Energy of Minnesota for a new, modern Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
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Jan 16, 2009
OSI Releases a New Version of Its Popular monarch™ Platform, monarch/mt™, Targeted for Mid-Tier Utilities, Cooperatives, and Municipalities
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has introduced a new release of its monarch™ (Multi-platform Open Network ARCHitecture) platform, which has been specifically targeted for mid-tier utilities. The monarch/mt™ (mid-tier), offers growing cooperatives and municipal utilities a quality and easy to implement SCADA and automation platform at a very affordable price point.
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Dec 18, 2008
OSI Introduces a Powerful Configurable Logic Control Function for its OSIRIS Remote Terminal Unit
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has released powerful Configurable Logic Control capabilities for its OSIRIS Remote Telemetry Unit. OSIs innovative and versatile Linux-based Secure RTU, the OSIRIS (OSI Remote Information System) now provides full IEC61131-compliant programmable logic functionality.
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Dec 12, 2008
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative Awards OSI a SCADA System Contract
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) is pleased to announce that Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) of Glen Allen, Virginia has chosen to continue its relationship with OSI for ODECs next-generation SCADA/Energy Management System (EMS).
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Dec 5, 2008
Iowa Rural Electric Cooperatives Group Select OSI to Upgrade its Distribution SCADA Systems
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been chosen by a joint group of Rural Electric Cooperatives (REC) to replace an aging SCADA system.
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Aug 21, 2008
Public Service Company of New Mexico Awards OSI a Contract to Supply its Next-Generation Energy Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a major contract by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) of Albuquerque, New Mexico to be the supplier of its next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) technology.
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Aug 18, 2008
Conectiv Energy Awards OSI a Contract for a New Generation Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Conectiv Energy Supply, Inc. (Conectiv Energy) to implement a new Generation Management System (GMS) based on OSIs popular monarch platform.
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Aug 4, 2008
Edison Sault Electric Co. of Michigan Awards OSI a SCADA System Contract
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Edison Sault Electric Co. (ESE) of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, for a new comprehensive SCADA system.
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Jul 17, 2008
OSI is Awarded a Contract by Powerco of New Zealand for a Modern SCADA and Load Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a new contract by Powerco, of New Plymouth, New Zealand, for implementation of Powerco’s next-generation SCADA and Load Management systems.
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Jun 20, 2008
OSI Expands International Operations with Beijing Office
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI), the leading provider of open automation solutions to utilities worldwide, announces the establishment of a wholly foreign owned enterprise (WFOE) in Beijing, China. A WFOE is a Chinese legal entity licensed to do business in China.
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Jun 6, 2008
OSI to Implement a Next-Generation Hot Standby Backup Control Center System for Salt River Project
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been chosen by the Salt River Project (SRP) of Phoenix, Arizona to supply SRP’s enhanced next-generation Backup Control Center (BCC) System.
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Jun 4, 2008
OSI is Awarded a Major Joint Contract by Alaska's Chugach Electric Association and Anchorage Municipal Light & Power for Two New Energy Management Systems
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a major joint-contract by Chugach Electric Association, Inc. (Chugach) and Anchorage Municipal Light & Power (ML&P) of Anchorage, Alaska to be the supplier of each utility’s next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) technology.
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May 30, 2008
OSI Announces a New Version of its Popular monarch™ Platform for Smart Grid Operations
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI), the leading supplier of open automation solutions to utilities worldwide, has made significant enhancements to its monarch™ control system architecture to support Smart Grid initiatives. OSI’s monarch/SGP™ (monarch Smart Grid Platform) offers a solid, elastic and highly scalable platform for utilities that intend to embark on various Smart Grid initiatives.
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May 23, 2008
OSI is Awarded a Contract for a New ERCOT Nodal Market Generation Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a new contract by an Energy Concern* (EC) for supply of a comprehensive new Generation Management System (GMS). OSI’s monarch™ GMS platform will give the EC a flexible, reliable and secure system to provide Real-time generation resource monitoring, dispatch and control services for its assets in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region and participation in the ERCOT Nodal Market operations.
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May 9, 2008
Nader Farah Joins OSI as Managing Director of International Operations
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International Inc. (OSI), an industry leader providing open and high-performance automation solutions to utilities worldwide, is pleased to announce that Nader Farah has joined OSI’s executive team as managing director of international operations.
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Apr 16, 2008
OSI Implements a Next-Generation Transmission and Distribution SCADA System for Maine Public Service Company
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) was awarded a comprehensive SCADA System contract by Maine Public Service Company (MPS) to monitor and control MPS’s transmission and distribution networks in the summer of 2007. The new, totally mirrored system is based on OSI’s monarch™ distributed open architecture and includes Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Historical Information System, Secure ICCP communications and Calculation and Trending Subsystems. Optionally, in a later phase, a Backup Control Center and Energy Management System applications including Transmission Security Analysis and Operator Training Simulator will be added to the present system.
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Feb 15, 2008
OSI's monarch Platform Selected by a Major International Energy Concern* for Managing its North American Generation Assets
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a major contract by a world-renowned Energy Concerns (EC) North American business unit for supply of a comprehensive new Generation Management System (GMS). The proposed project is based on the distributed open architecture of OSIs monarch GMS, giving the company a flexible, reliable and secure system to provide real-time generation resource monitoring, dispatch and control services for its assets in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region initially, and for other subsequent markets and assets in North America in the following phases of the project.
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Feb 12, 2008
OSI to Supply the University of Minnesota with an Advanced SCADA System for its Electric Distribution System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by the University of Minnesota for a comprehensive SCADA system designed to automate the University’s electric utility and potentially other campus operations for its Twin Cities Campus (Minneapolis and Saint Paul).
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Jan 15, 2008
OSI Expands its Caribbean Presence with an Energy Management System Order from Jamaica Public Service
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) of Kingston, Jamaica to be the supplier of its next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) technology to be installed in Kingston.
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Jan 9, 2008
OSI is Awarded a Contract by the Eugene Water & Electric Board for a New SCADA System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) of Eugene, Oregon, for a new comprehensive SCADA system.
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Nov 27, 2007
Imperial Irrigation District Awards OSI a Contract to Supply its Next-Generation Energy Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a major contract by Imperial Irrigation District (IID) of California to supply a comprehensive Energy Management System (EMS).
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Nov 19, 2007
OSI Launches its monarch lite™ Platform as an Innovative Solution for Substation Automation
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI)’s monarch lite software platform is configured and packaged not only for small SCADA applications, but also offered as one of the most capable, flexible and open Substation Automation platforms on the market.
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Nov 2, 2007
OSI is Awarded a new SCADA Contract by St. Charles Municipal Electric Utility of Illinois
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by the Municipal Electric Utility of St. Charles, Illinois, for a new comprehensive SCADA system.
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Oct 3, 2007
OSI is Awarded a Contract by Austin Energy for a New ERCOT Nodal Market Generation Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Austin Energy of Austin, Texas, for supply of a comprehensive new Generation Management System (GMS). OSI’s monarch™ GMS platform will give Austin Energy a flexible, reliable and secure system to provide Real-time generation resource monitoring, dispatch and control services for its assets in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region and participation in the ERCOT Nodal Market operations.
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Sep 5, 2007
Nova Scotia Power Awards OSI a Contract to Supply a New Energy Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract to supply a next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) to Nova Scotia Power (NSPI), of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The OSI monarch™ system will allow NSPI to effectively manage its current generation and transmission assets and assist in meeting regulatory and reliability standards. The new EMS will replace a legacy SCADA/EMS system.
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Aug 17, 2007
OSI is Awarded a Contract by Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority for a New SCADA System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA) of Edmond, Oklahoma, for a new comprehensive SCADA system.
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Aug 14, 2007
OSI is Awarded a SCADA System Contract by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a major contract by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) of Boston, Massachusetts to be the supplier of its next-generation Power SCADA System technology. MBTA will employ OSI’s open monarch™ architecture to manage power distribution for its transit line operations.
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Aug 7, 2007
OSI Announces Significant Enhancements to its OSIRIS™ Remote Terminal Unit
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) is pleased to announce the latest feature release of its OSIRIS Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU). OSIRIS (OSI Remote Information System), OSI’s innovative and versatile Linux-based secure RTU, now offers enhanced and expanded functionality and allows OSI to provide a full scale RTU solution.
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Aug 1, 2007
OSI Releases its OSIRIS™ XM RTU Expansion Module
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) is pleased to announce commercial release of its OSIRIS XM (OSI Remote Information System Expansion Module). OSIRIS XM is a convenient and affordable means to add I/O expansion to OSI’s OSIRIS™ Linux-based secure Remote Terminal Unit (RTU). OSIRIS XM can double or triple the point count of an OSIRIS unit (up to 48 Digital Inputs, 24 Relay Outputs and 24 DC Analog Inputs), effectively transferring the versatility, security and power of OSIRIS to additional points.
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Jul 26, 2007
Vermont Transco LLC and VELCO Select OSI’s Technology for its New Transmission Operations System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a comprehensive contract by Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) of Rutland, Vermont for delivery of OSI’s next-generation Transmission Operations System/Energy Management System (EMS) technology.
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Jun 29, 2007
OSI is Awarded a Contract for a New Transmission and Distribution Control System in New England
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by a New England Electric Company (NEEC) for the supply of a comprehensive Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for monitoring and controlling of its transmission and distribution networks. For confidentiality reasons the name of the utility is withheld.
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Jun 29, 2007
OSI Announces Release of its Enhanced Market Operation Suite to Support ERCOT Nodal Market
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) announces the release of its Market Participant suite of applications to comply with the new ERCOT Nodal Market design.
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May 31, 2007
OSI Receives a Major Contract Award from the North Carolina Group of Electric Cooperatives
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by a large number of North Carolina’s 27 Electric Cooperatives as their supplier of SCADA and Distribution Management System (DMS) functionality.
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Apr 10, 2007
Great River Energy of Minnesota Awards OSI a Contract for a Comprehensive Next-Generation Energy Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a major contract by Great River Energy of Elk River, Minnesota to be the supplier of its next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) technology.
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Apr 6, 2007
Salt River Project Goes Live with OSI EMS Technology in Record Time
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) was awarded a contract by the Salt River Project (SRP) of Phoenix, Arizona to supply SRP’s next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) in June 2006. The proposed system is based on OSI’s monarch™ distributed open architecture and includes Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Automatic Generation Control and Dispatch (AGC), Historical Information System, Transmission Network Analysis, ICCP communications, and interfaces with CAISO, WECC and various enterprise systems. The project implementation was based on OSI’s Rapid Project Methodology (RPM™) and was accomplished according to plan, in a record completion time of ten (10) months. The system underwent field commissioning activities and was cutover on March 29, 2007, replacing SRP’s legacy EMS system.
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Mar 13, 2007
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Awards OSI a Contract to Supply a New Energy Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a major contract by Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) of Piketon, Ohio, to be the supplier of its next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) technology.
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Jan 17, 2007
JEA Awards OSI a Contract to Supply its Next-Generation Energy Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a major contract by JEA of Jacksonville, Florida to be the supplier of its next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) technology.
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Nov 22, 2006
OSI Launches New Web Site and Brand Image
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) is pleased to unveil its brand new Web site. The enhanced, easy-to-use design of this new site will provide our potential customers and partners easy access to technical product information and services. The new site is targeted for OSI’s traditional electric market as well as expanded parallel markets for oil and gas, transport and water utilities.
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Nov 8, 2006
Portland General Electric Company Awards OSI a Contract for a New Energy Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has recently been awarded a comprehensive contract by Portland General Electric Company (PGE) of Portland, Oregon for delivery of PGE’s next generation Energy Management System (EMS).
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Sep 27, 2006
OSI's monarch™ SCADA Platform To Undergo Cyber Security Testing at Idaho National Laboratory through a U.S. Department of Energy Initiative
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) is pleased to announce its participation in the U.S. Department of Energy’s National SCADA Test Bed program.
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Sep 20, 2006
Consumers Energy Selects OSI's Technology for Its New Energy Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a comprehensive contract by Consumers Energy (CE) of Jackson, Michigan for delivery of CE’s next generation Energy Management System (EMS).
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Aug 3, 2006
Okanogan County Public Utility District Awards OSI a Contract for Supply of a Comprehensive SCADA System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Okanogan County Public Utility District (PUD) of Washington to provide a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System as part of a new substation automation and monitoring initiative.
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Jul 13, 2006
OSI's monarch™ Generation Management and Market Operation System Selected by a Major International Energy Concern* for its ERCOT Operation
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by a world-renowned Energy Concern’s (EC) North American business unit for supply of a comprehensive new Generation Management System (GMS) and Market Operation System. The proposed project is based on the distributed open architecture of OSI’s monarch™ GMS, giving the company a flexible, reliable and secure system to provide Real-time generation resource monitoring, dispatch and control services for its assets in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region.
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Jun 12, 2006
OSI Unveils New monarch Training Program; Welcomes All Users to the New OSI University
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI), an industry leader providing open and high-performance automation solutions to utilities worldwide, is unveiling a new monarch user training program. The new improved curriculum, more than a year in development, has been designed in response to needs and suggestions expressed directly by clients.
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Jun 9, 2006
OXY Awards OSI a Contract for a Generation Management and Market Operation System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by OXY Inc., a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY), to implement a Real-Time Generation Management and Market Operation System for control and monitoring of OXY’s generation assets in ERCOT and several other power markets.
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Jun 8, 2006
Salt River Project Selects OSI's Technology for Its Next-Generation Energy Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by the Salt River Project (SRP) of Phoenix, Arizona to supply SRP’s next-generation Energy Management System (EMS).
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May 3, 2006
Basslink DC Interconnect Connecting Tasmania to Mainland
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) is pleased to announce that the Basslink Interconnect/DC Line has entered commercial service. Tasmania and Victoria are now connected by the world's longest sub-sea DC electricity cable. Basslink was commissioned following a 14-month campaign when the 290-kilometre Basslink cable running from McGaurans Beach, Gippsland to Four Mile Bluff, northern Tasmania was brought ashore on the island state.
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Feb 23, 2006
Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Awards OSI a Contract to Supply Multiple SCADA Systems
(Minneapolis, MN)
- The project includes entirely new SCADA functionality to manage the distribution of electricity in the St. Thomas/St. John/Water Island district and the St. Croix district. The configuration will include two redundant systems located in St. Thomas and St. Croix to minimize communication failures between the islands. Both systems will be accessible from either locale during normal operating conditions.
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Feb 17, 2006
Tenaska Power Services Co. Awards OSI a Contract for a New Generation Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Tenaska Power Services Co. (TPS) of Arlington, Texas to implement a system comprised of Energy Management, Generation Management and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition components.
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Feb 2, 2006
Aquila, Inc. Selects OSI as the Supplier of Its Next-Generation Energy Management System
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a major contract by Aquila, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri to be the supplier of Aquila’s next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) technology.
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Jan 23, 2006
OSI Begins to Ship Production Units of OSIRIS™ Secure Remote Terminal Unit
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has successfully completed the beta and market testing of OSIRIS™, an innovative and versatile secure Linux-based Remote Terminal Unit and has started delivery of production units to customers. The first orders were shipped on January 17, 2006.
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Jan 19, 2006
OSI Awarded a New Energy Management System Order from City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri.
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by the City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri, to replace their existing Energy Management System (EMS).
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Jun 9, 2002
OSI Technology Selected For SCADA / EMS Expansion by NRG
(Minneapolis, MN)
- Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by NRG Energy (NRG), a Fortune 500 company with a portfolio of projects in North America, Europe and Australia, as the supplier of its automation systems for Generation Management and Energy Management across NRG’s Eastern Interconnection Regions.
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