2001 News Releases

SageData Solutions President, John Rivenell Named Businessman of the Year

Tuesday, October 30, 2001

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, October 30, 2001 - John Rivenell, President of SageData Solutions Inc. has been named the 2001 Businessman of the Year at the Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce's Annual Business Awards Banquet held last week. Mr. Rivenell owns and operates a small high-tech company specializing in asset tracking and warehouse management systems using bar codes and handheld computers. He originally started the company ten years ago with his personal credit card, and hasn't looked back since.

Mr. Rivenell received glowing endorsements for his nomination from his peers and co-workers in all facets of the business that he runs. To many, he is a businessman by every definition in how he runs his software company and is a progressive and innovative example to all.

"I am honoured to have been the one selected among a very successful group of business leaders in Nepean," said John Rivenell. "When we started the company, our motto was to have fun and make money. The first couple of years, we only achieved half of that goal. Since then, we managed to attain both goals and grow by almost 30% last year".

Mr. Rivenell attributes much of SageData's success to the core team of five people who helped start SageData ten years ago, and remain with the company today.

The award for "Businessman of the Year." honours individuals who have demonstrated insight, integrity and innovation within their business, as well as displaying a strong sense of business ethics in dealings with employees, clients and peers.

SageData Solutions Inc. is one of the world's leaders in software development for bar codes, inventory control, asset tracking and warehouse management systems. The company has implemented several hundred applications for custom and standard systems for government and private sector organizations. The company currently focuses on the development of cost effective "off-the-shelf" solutions for local and worldwide export markets, closing the gap between desktop systems and mobile workers.

SageData Solutions Inc. client list includes Nortel Networks, Sony, Philips, Ericsson, US Navy, British Telecom, Moen Corp., Agriculture Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, National Defence, Alcatel and Revenue Canada.

posted by Web Admin at 9:29 AM

SageData Solutions President, John Rivenell Nominated for the "Businessman of the Year Award"

Wednesday, October 24, 2001

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, October 24, 2001 -SageData Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce John Rivenell, President of SageData has been nominated as one of the finalists for the "Businessman of the Year" award at the Nepean Chamber of Commerce's Annual Business Awards Banquet. The awards will be presented at a dinner gala on October 25.

"I am honoured to have been included among an amazing group of business leaders in the community," said SageData's President John Rivenell.

The award for "Businessman of the Year." honours individuals who have demonstrated insight, integrity and innovation within their business, as well as displaying a strong sense of business ethics in dealings with employees, clients and peers.

SageData Solutions Inc. is one of the world's leaders in software development for bar codes, inventory control, asset tracking and warehouse management systems. The company has implemented several hundred applications for custom and standard systems for government and private sector organizations. The company currently focuses on the development of cost effective "off-the-shelf" solutions for local and worldwide export markets, closing the gap between desktop systems and mobile workers.

SageData Solutions Inc. client list includes Nortel Networks, Sony, Philips, Ericsson, US Navy, British Telecom, Moen Corp., Agriculture Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, National Defence, Alcatel and Revenue Canada.

posted by Web Admin at 9:28 AM

SageData releases BassetPro 4.0, SQL and Internet Version

Saturday, August 11, 2001

BassetPro – the Ultimate Asset Tracking System

Ottawa, ON, Canada, August 13, 2001: SageData Solutions Inc., a leading provider in bar code asset, inventory and warehouse management systems, today announced comprehensive upgrades to BassetPro – the Ultimate Asset Tracking System.

BassetPro is a complete tracking system that provides a reliable solution to gather, organize and process information using handheld computers and bar codes. The NEW BassetPro 4.0 has numerous new features including an SQL Server, Internet Add-on, enhanced Security and Depreciation.

BassetPro 4.0 SQL Server offers a more robust, reliable and secure database for use within larger organizations. The Internet Module provides users remote access to their SQL database of assets to view, add and edit assets and transfer to and from the mobile handheld computer through an Internet connection using a File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

Other new features:

Report Wizard – can create customized reports with user-specified fields and filters.
Password Protection – a feature that prompts the user to enter a password, before performing an audit on the handheld computer.
View Owner Transactions – displays what assets a particular person has had, when the asset was moved or inventoried and where the item was moved.
Maintenance Tracking and Reporting – tracks the repairs done on a particular asset.


" With these new enhanced versions of BassetPro, we've created a system that will make physical tracking of items more efficient and secure," said Patti Pokorchak, Vice President, Marketing. " We have created a product that will raise the bar in performance and quality and provide our clients with a flexible and powerful tracking system."

posted by Web Admin at 9:25 PM

Counting Caribou

Sunday, July 22, 2001

SageData are involved in many strange activities. There is not too much that you can't put a bar code on. But counting Caribou must be one of the most unusual.

Approached by a research team studying migration patterns, SageData supplied hardware and assisted in programming a system for counting caribou. The hand held application is used in a helicopter flying a pre-designated pattern over the migration path. As various animals are seen, appropriate buttons on the hand held computer are pressed to record the sighting: male, female, juvenile.

The hand held computer is linked to a portable gps unit, so that location information is stored with each piece of data. At the conclusion of the study, data is exported in spreadsheet format for future processing. The entire system is light, robust and battery powered. For those that have to count caribou, or pretty much anything else, contact SageData for more information.

posted by Web Admin at 11:15 PM