PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS

Following is a partial list of recent Westin presentations and papers. You will be asked to fill out a very brief registration form in order to receive Westin materials. Please note that you will need to select the materials you are requesting at the bottom of the registration page (you can select multiple items).

If you would like information on an issue or topic that is not addressed in these papers, please complete the registration and pose your question in “Comments.” We will get back to you to discuss your questions.

RECENT CONFERENCES

IMTech/Customer Service Conference 2007, Mar.4-7
IT/Business Alignment for Effective Business Performance Management Workshop
Stanching Brain Drain Using Knowledge Management
A Smooth Road to Meter Reading
The Changing Role of IT Leaders in Water/Wastewater Utilities
Managing Change in People, Process and Technology for Successful Asset Management

Joint Management Conference, Feb. 25-28
Integrating Business & IT Planning - City of Folsom Case Study
Streamlining Decision Support with Business Intelligence Systems
Effective Technology Budgeting

Florida AWWA Fall Conference, Nov. 26-30
Effective Execution of IT Master Plans
Navigating Utility Operations Using Performance Metrics
Using SCADA for Driving Maintenance Management
Comparing US and International Models for Implementation of Asset Management Programs
Enhancing Plant Operations via SCADA System Improvements
Leverage SCADA with Remote Monitoring Control for Safe Un-manned Operations
Asset Management Technology Puzzle: what Systems Will You Need?

IS AWWA IT & Technology Conference, Oct. 12
CMMS Best Practices for Successful Implementations

VA AWWA Annual Conference, Oct. 10-13
Henrico County's Plan for Technology Success
Is Your SCADA System Experiencing A Mid-life Crisis?

CA/NV Section AWWA 2006 Annual Fall Conference, Oct. 2-5
Effective Execution of IT Master Plans
Navigating Utility Operations Using Performance Metrics
Using SCADA for Driving Maintenance Management
Comparing US & International Models for Implementation of Asset Management Programs
Enhancing Plant Operations via SCADA System Improvements
Leverage SCADA with Remote Monitoring Control for Safe Un-manned Operations
Asset Management Technology Puzzle: What Systems Will You Need?

Rocky Mountain Section AWWA/WEA 2006 Joint Annual Conference, Sept. 10-13
Effective Execution of IT Master Plans
Navigating Utility Operations Using Performance Metrics
Is Your SCADA System Experiencing a Mid-life Crisis?
Asset Condition Monitoring & Assessment Methodology, an Integral Component of Asset Management
Leverage SCADA With Remote Monitoring Control for Safe Un-manned Operations

2006 ACE Conference & Expo - June 11-16, 2006
Selecting Best in Breed Asset Management Software for Small to Medium-sized Utilities

CA/NV Section AWWA Spring Conference - April 24-28, 2006
Technology Master Planning: The First Step to Success in Applications Integration
Citrus Heights - Integration Success Story

California CWEA - April 4-7, 2006
Leverage SCADA with Remote Monitoring and Control for Safe Un-manned Operations
Leveraging you SCADA System to Enhance Plant Operations
Asset Condition Monitoring and Assessments: An Integral Component of Asset Management
Comparing US and International Models for Implementation of Asset Management Programs
LIMS, SCADA and Operations Decisions Support System - Making Sound Data Integration Decisions
A Research Project: Knowledge Management Applied to the Industry

AWWA/WEF IMTech 2006 - March 19-22, 2006
Is Your SCADA System Experiencing a Mid-life Crisis?
Business Process Analysis: Naperville's Tool for Improving Water Distribution and Collection Operations
Knowledge Management: Taking it to each Employee
Effective Execution of IT Master Plans
Effective IT Budgeting

WEF/AWWA Joint Management Conference - Feb. 19-22, 2006
Selecting the Best in Breed Asset Management Software for Small to Medium-sized Utilities

 

BY TOPIC

Planning
AwwaRF Knowledge Management

Business-centric IT Master Planning, "How to Keep the Tail From Wagging the Dog" (IMTech)
URISA White Paper - Citrus Heights Water District, Moving To 21st Century Technology at Warp Speed
Effective Execution of IT Master Plans

Asset Management
AWWA/WEF IMTech EAMS Workshop Content

EAMS Glossary of Terms
Comparison of Australian & U.S. EAM Models
WSSC Benchmark Study
Asset Condition Monitoring & Assessment Methodology, an Integral Component of Asset Management
Selecting Best in Breed Asset Management Software for Small to Medium-sized Businesses
Asset Management Technology Puzzle: What Systems Will You Need?

SCADA & Telecommunications
HMI Selection Criteria, "Changing Trends in the Selection of Human-Machine Interface Product"
SCADA Standards
SCADA Telecommunications
Is Your SCADA System Experiencing a Mid-life Crisis?
Leverage SCADA With Remote Monitoring Control for Safe Un-manned Operations
Using SCADA for Driving Maintenance Management
Enhancing Plant Operations via SCADA System Improvements

Security
Hacking 101
Radio System Security

Program & Project Management
Henrico County Engineering & Technology Master Plan

Performance Management
Navigation Utility Operations Using Performance Metrics