FlexOps Automation:FlexSystems has released its cutting edge data collection system “FlexOps” which runs on super-ruggedized hand held PDA’s and works seamlessly with popular operations, compliance, maintenance and LIMS software systems. The FlexOps system represents the emerging standard of the water and wastewater industry. With FlexOps, operators in the field are led through their daily inspections by the PDA which comes loaded with fully customizable standard operation procedures. The PDA is used to scan a bar coded location and then takes operators through the inspection step by step via touch screen prompts. Any problem discovered during an inspection is automatically emailed to appropriate facility staff such as maintenance or supervisors. Reports are all seamlessly integrated into existing reporting systems and are easily accessed for future facility and state auditing. FlexOps software increases efficiency and profitability by streamlining and standardizing workflow and moving reports from paper filled filing cabinets into the digital age with reliable and easy to use data collection.