Vermont Department of Health Selects Upp Technology’s irms|EM (Emergency Management) to Provide Statewide Emergency Deployment Solution

irms|EM Emergency Management Solution Used in the Event of a Public Health Emergency

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upp Technology announced the selection of their irms|EM Emergency Management Software by the Vermont Department of Health to provide statewide distribution of emergency supplies, including H1N1 antivirals, personal protection equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies and equipment whether from the CDC's Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) or other inventory reserves.

In a first of its kind agreement, Upp Technology will provide complete Emergency Distribution Solutions and Services to the State of Vermont. With one of the highest Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) ratings in the country, Vermont’s goal is to improve their inventory management capabilities and increase their operational efficiencies by partnering with Upp Technology practitioners in fast and accurate inventory handling, distribution and tracking for operational execution during emergency situations.

irms|EM will provide the ability to receive, stage, and distribute the SNS, Federal Managed inventories, and H1N1 vaccine and antivirals to the existing State POD network, in addition to managing the State's inventory and local stockpiles. Upp Technology's irms|EM Emergency Management solution will enable the State of Vermont to view and control a centralized, single-view, of all inventory levels, status, and location in real-time and also manage inventory replenishments to virtually eliminate stock outages.

About Upp Technology, Inc.

Headquartered in Downers Grove, Ill., Upp Technology, Inc. is a global provider of IT staffing services, specialized software and innovative technology solutions to Fortune 500 companies, federal, state and local governments and businesses in nearly every major industry. With a dedicated talent pool of 25,000+ IT professionals and a suite of integrated inventory and resource management software products, Upp has been providing real business value to clients for more than 25 years. More at www.upp.com.