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GRBJ features OST's Scott Montgomery in a Live Video Chat on IT Security

OST's Scott Montgomery — IT security practice manager — answered questions posted in the comments section of the GRBJ website during a live video chat. Scott detailed companies' top 10 IT security holes, as well as spent some time walking through Wi-Fi security.

Open Systems Technologies: The Growth, Talent, and Culture

Open Systems Technologies has hit another growth spurt this year. In 2003, the Grand Rapids based IT consulting firm had $5 million in revenue and seven employees. Today, the firm has 114 employees, $80 million in revenue and offices in Ann Arbor, Minneapolis — and soon Detroit.

GRBJ highlights the expansion of OST's Application Development space

Open Systems Technologies announced it has expanded its Grand Rapids headquarters, with the addition of 10 new developers, bringing its app development team in West Michigan to 60.

Ribbon Cuttings

The OST Application Development ribbon cutting event was featured on the official publication of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce.

Tech Tour Day Six: Grand Rapids = Grand Tech Startups

GRAND RAPIDS (WWJ) — Grand Rapids, capital of West Michigan, is big enough to have lots of big, longtime tech companies rivaling anything in metro Detroit. So hi, Trivalent! Howdy, Open Systems Technologies!

App Dev Expansion

Grand Rapids – Open Systems Technologies (OST) expanded its Grand Rapids headquarters with 5,000 sq. ft. of new office space and addition of 10 new developers; OST has grown tremendously in the last few years with offices in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Minneapolis and London, with the bulk of their growth occurring in Grand Rapids.

App Developer OST expands in Grand Rapids. High-tech company adds space, employees

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A high-tech company is expanding in Grand Rapids. Open Systems Technologies (OST) does IT work for major companies, working with Amway and Steelcase.

Tech Firm Continues to Expand in West Michigan

One of the state’s leading tech firms is continuing to expand in West Michigan thanks to high demand. Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell cut the ribbon at Open Systems Technologies newly added 5,000 square foot office space on Wednesday afternoon. The firm also just hired ten new developers to keep up with demand. This is the firm’s second expansion since it moved to the former west side Grand Rapids factory in June of 2010.

Mayor Heartwell To Help Open Tech Hub - FOX17 West Michigan

Open System Technologies is expanding its Grand Rapids headquarters with 5,000 square feet of office space and the hiring of 10 new developers. OST now has 114 employees and $80 million in sales. Heartwell and officials from Johnson Controls, Inc. (a major OST client) will be there for the ribbon cutting Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. It happens at the firm’s Seward Avenue location, on the city’s west side.

High tech company expands on Grand Rapids' West Side, will add more jobs

Open Systems Technology (OST) formally opened the latest expansion of its headquarters in the former Drueke Game Building on the city’s West Side Wednesday, April 17. The ribbon-cutting ceremony added 5,000 square feet to the 15,000 square feet the company already occupies and makes room for 10 new software developers and support staff, said Meredith Bronk, the company’s chief operating officer.

Open Systems Technologies Expands In GR: CBS Detroit

GRAND RAPIDS — In order to meet growing demand for client collaboration, one of the state’s most recognized technology firms, OST (Open Systems Technologies), has expanded its Grand Rapids headquarters with 5,000 square feet of new office space and the addition of 10 new developers.

OST expands collaborative workspace; attracts employees, clients to Grand Rapids' growing West Side

Open Systems Technologies, located in the heart of West Side Grand Rapids, expands collaborative workspace in the historic Drueke Games Building. Expansion attracts new employees and clients.

OST's Dave Speiker featured on WGVU's Tech Talk on "The Cloud" with Shelley Irwin

OST's Dave Speiker featured on WGVU's Tech Talk on "The Cloud" and what it means for businesses and consumers alike.

OST's Karl Sanford featured on WGVU's Tech Talk with Shelley Irwin

OST's Karl Sanford featured on WGVU's Tech Talk with Shelley Irwin, talks about OST Application Development and Kinect for Windows. What happens when you remove the 'archaic keyboard and mouse' interface?

OST IT Security Practice sees 50% growth over 4 years, plans new technologies to ensure 24/7 network security.

Montgomery and his team have performed over 750 IT Security Assessments for hundreds of banks, credit unions and healthcare organizations. The Montgomery Method™, a specialized security audit technique pioneered by Montgomery in 1998, focuses on finding and fixing weak spots in an institutions network and staff.

Portland, Oregon Musician Raises Over $40K Using OST's Pay It Square, Sets New Site Record for Online Fundraising

Pay It Square – The easiest way to collect money online - announced a new record for most money raised during an online fundraiser on the website. Birdie Krebs, wife of Portland, OR musician Pete Krebs, raised well over $40,000 to break the record.

OST Named to CRN's 2013 List of Tech Elite 250

OST (Open Systems Technologies) announced today it has been named to CRN’s third annual list of the Tech Elite 250. Companies on the 2013 Tech Elite 250 list represent an elite group of IT Solution Providers that have invested in the training and education needed to earn the most technical certifications in the IT Channel.

Paul Warner, Project Management at OST featured on WGVU's Tech Talk with Brian Krajewski

Paul Warner, Project Management at OST featured on WGVU's Tech Talk with Brian Krajewski, Director, Enterprise Portfolio Management Office at Spectrum Health

Jim VanderMey of OST and Steve Harmon of Steelcase speak about Gartner's 2013 Strategic Tech Trends

Jim VanderMey of OST and Steve Harmon of Steelcase speak on WGVU's Tech Talk Radio to discuss Gartner's Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2013. Click to listen to the podcast.

OST’s Michael Lomonaco chats with Paul Jendrasiak about OST's applications and industries on Sunday Morning Townsquare.

OST’s Michael Lomonaco chats with Paul Jendrasiak about the applications and industries OST works with, what’s been responsible for the growing tech culture and the climate for entrepreneurship in Grand Rapids, and some tech trends on the horizon for 2013.

GRBJ covers OST's Application Development Expansion

Grand Rapids Business Journal reports on OST's new Application Development Space. The 5000 Square Foot addition will accommodate a larger application development practice, as well as new business.

OST plans expansion, adds jobs to keep up with growth as revenues climb 15 percent

OST plans expansion into adjacent building space to accommodate a larger Application Development practice.

OST's Lizzie Williams featured in "Women in Tech" on Shelley Irwin

OST's Lizzie Williams featured in Shelley Irwin's Tech Talk feature: "Women in Technology" with Krischa Winright and Megan Sullivan.

Tech Boom: Epic Innovator Dan Behm of OST

“Here’s my philosophy on company culture and it’s always been this way,” explains the jovial Dan Behm, OST co-founder and CEO. "If it ever fails to be fun then I’m going to change the culture back until it is fun.”

OST's Tamara Iakiri in MiBiz - Supply of tech talent can't meet demand

OST's Tamara Iakiri in MiBiz - OST mentioned in MiBiz article about the short supply of tech talent in the hiring landscape. “Because the demand for our services continues to grow, we are always looking for additional people,It’s one of our top priorities as an organization to find the right talent, engage them, make sure they’re up to speed, so we can continue to grow our business.

ReindeerCam Featured in MLive - "Way Beyond our Projections"

When Adam Loveless and Drew Born decided to stream video of their reindeer to the internet, they had no idea that within a few months they would have over a million views. Now, for 2012, they are ready for the growth with a new OST provided back-end and mobile application.

OST featured in Rapid Growth Media for "Hiring Binge"

OST's Tamara Iakiri featured in Rapid Growth Media for "Hiring Binge", adding 55 employees in the past year and looking for more. After adding over 55 employees in the past year, the technology firm is still hungry for talent.

OST's Brian Anderson featured on WGVU's Tech Talk for Application Development

OST's Brian Anderson and JCI's Jeff Kwiatkowski speak with Shelley Irwin about the industry's latest updates on application development and its impact on business.

OST's plans for office in Detroit featured in Corp! Magazine

As OST continues plans to move to the Motor City, Corp! Magazine talks with Micheal Lomonaco about Detroit resurgence, and what it means to OST. “There is a lot of talent there, especially in the tech industry. Businesses are starting to recruit people from other areas of the country. We want to be part of that community and the excitement and to help in Detroit’s comeback. We see Detroit as the engine that moves the state.”

OST's Scott Montgomery featured on WGVU's "Tech Talk"

OST's Scott Montgomery speaks with Shelley Irwin on WGVU's "Tech Talk" about the top ten security mistakes a company can make.

OST Selects Compuware Changepoint for Professional Services Automation

OST realized the need to streamline its business processes and more effectively manage the projects and service engagements entrusted to its growing services team. The company set out a plan to migrate away from its current homegrown time- and expense-tracking system toward a more robust, out of the box professional services automation solution.

OST featured on WZZM ArtPrize Dart Challenge

There are so many interesting stories from ArtPrize, finding one is as easy as shooting a toy dart gun at a map. That's what the WZZM 13 Morning News started doing Tuesday morning, and will continue to do for the entire ArtPrize competition. On Tuesday, the dart landed in a Westside neighborhood near the corner of Fourth St. and Broadway.

OST's Tamara Iakiri and Lizzie Williams featured on WGVU's "Tech Talk"

Tamara Iakiri and Lizzie Williams talk with Shelley Irwin and Cindy Brown from Hello West Michigan about technology recruitment, hiring and retention.

What 4 business ideas won OST's 'Think Big' contest.

The ideas were so good that Open Systems Technologies decided to pick four instead of three winners for its "Think Big" contest with a prize of $5,000 worth of services from the tech firm.

OST President Dan Behm on Michigan Business Network about ThinkBig

OST President Dan Behm talks with Michigan Business Network about ThinkBig, and the entrepreneurial spirit that OST has fostered within Michigan.

OST Makes Inc 5000 List for Sixth Straight Year

OST has made the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing private companies for an unprecedented sixth straight time, further distinguishing itself as one of the top IT Consulting & Technology firms in the United States.

OST Awards Three Companies $5000 worth of Technology Services

OST has announced the winners of their most recent ‘Think Big’ campaign. OST’s internal mantra is ‘Think Big’ and with a $5,000 incentive, they hoped to inspire others in the area to do the same.

Intern Enjoys Learning Experience at OST

Each year, students gain valuable work experience through an internships at OST. The experience of an internship also can confirm or redirect career decision-making, provide marketability, develop people skills, and enhance classroom learning. The experience is encouraged to provide students with a better understanding of what will be expected of them in the workplace. Students are participating in various internships in a variety of areas at OST. Meet Wardell Finney.

OST Leads the Way in IT Resurgence in Detroit

"That's why the West Michigan companies setting up shop in Detroit might be more appealing for Technology Professionals"

OST Named to UBM Channel’s Solution Provider 500 List

This year, OST has been named to UBM Channel's Solution Provider 500 List, an award that OST has won for the past three years as well. "From number 483 in 2009, 425 in 2010, 273 in 2011 and now up to 222 this year means that OST is doing a lot of things right"

OST looks to Detroit for Expansion - Crain's Detroit Business

Open Systems Technologies Inc. plans to join other West Michigan businesses somewhere in downtown Detroit in the near future. OST is looking for space downtown, right on the heels of opening an office in Ann Arbor.

OST featured in AnnArbor.com's Tech Beat

OST featured in AnnArbor.com's Tech Beat in an article by Ben Freed. OST outlines reasons why Ann Arbor was the perfect choice when it came to opening a new office. “The amount of talent coming out of the city from the university, the business class, and the business opportunities is outstanding,”

OST Grows Downtown Ann Arbor Office to 8 people

OST's Micheal Lomonaco talks about Job Growth in OST Ann Arbor, which has already hired 8 new people. "What we have found is companies like to do business with their neighbors, companies that live, work and play in their communities."

OST Featured as Business & Community Leader on WGVU Radio

OST's Michael Lomnonaco appears on the WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin to discuss job growth, technology innovation and community giving.

OST Featured in Rapid Growth GR Article: "Grand Rapids, The Trend Bucker"

OST Featured in Rapid Growth GR Article: "Grand Rapids, The Trend Bucker" Where Mike Lomonaco Speaks about OST's Recent growth in the Grand Rapids area.

OST Named 2012 Recipient of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Champion Award

OST named 2012 recipient of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Champion Award- Which honors businesses who contribute to the Michigan Economy.

OST Named #1 West MI Application Development Practice Third Year in a Row

OST has been named as the number one Application Development practice in the West Michigan area for the third year in a row. OST’s 4-year-old custom app development practice has quickly become the largest in West Michigan generating sales of $7.3 million in 2011. OST has developed apps for major corporations including Amway, Pfizer, Meijer, Herman Miller and JCI.

OST turns its 'Think Big' Mantra Into a Contest to Help Small Start-ups

The mantra at Open Systems Technologies is “Think Big” which is designed to inspire the firm's employees to think outside the box. That creative thinking had the growing Grand Rapids tech firm looking at ways to make a big impact. Which is how the company came up with the Think Big contest to help a small start-up, innovator or entrepreneur launch their next big idea.

OST Hits the 100 Employee Milestone

OST added its 100th direct employee in April, making it one of the larger tech firms in West Michigan. OST is hiring at its Grand Rapids headquarters, plus offices in Ann Arbor and Minneapolis.

OST's Dan Behm named Grant Thornton Leader & Innovator of the Year

OST's Dan Behm named Grant Thornton Leader & Innovator of the Year, This award recognizes Michigan business executives who are engaged in cutting-edge professions considered key to the state's economic future

OST Headlines GLITR Tech Tour

OST featured in Great Lakes Information and Technology Report from CBS Detroit. “We do complexity really, really well,” VanderMey said. “We solve hard problems for large organizations with a cross-disciplined skill set.”

OST named as a Finalist in the 2012 Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce E.P.I.C. Awards

OST named as a Finalist in the 2012 Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce E.P.I.C. Awards,(which stands for Entrepreneurial, Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative) recognizes businesses and individuals that support the community, demonstrate growth, are innovative, and have worked with others as mentors and collaborators.

OST COO Meredith Bronk Talks to MLIVE about Michigan Job Creation Website

OST's Meredith Bronk featured in an article on new "Michigan Small Business Jobs Insight" website that tracks Michigan Job Growth by small companies. Meredith talks about how OST hit its 100th employee milestone, and will continue job growth for OST in 2012.

OST's Meredith Bronk featured on NPR's report of Michigan's Small Business Insight Project

OST's Meredith Bronk speaks about OST's recent Michigan job growth in a report on "Michigan's Small Business Insight Project", the new website that provides up to date information about Michigan job creation.

Mike Lomonaco featured on Business Matters about Job Creation

Mike Lomonaco speaks with Chris Glass and Lizzie Williams from The Chamber of Commerce on "Business Matters" Radio, with Rob Fowler of the Small Business Association of Michigan.

OST Named as 101 Best and Brightest Companies To Work For in West Michigan

“We take a lot of pride in our unique, award-winning company culture. To us, it is more than just words and actions by a few. Rather, it is at the very core of who we are”

OST CEO Dan Behm Named Grant Thornton Leader & Innovator of the year

Dan Behm, president and co-founder of Open System Technologies, an IT firm based in Grand Rapids, has been named the Grant Thornton Leader & Innovator of the Year.

OST's Scott Montgomery Explains the Ethical Issues behind an Unsecured Healthcare Network for MD News

When conducting IT security assessments, choose a team that strives to fully expose and report all security-related vulnerabilities and exploitable conditions. This process provides the organization with a list of recommendations related to what has been discovered by a team of IT security consultants.

OST's Scott Montgomery outlines Authentication Issues in Healthcare in article for Business Update Publication

After conducting more than 700 IT Security Assessments for dozens of healthcare providers over the last few years Scott Montgomery has gained some insight into common security issues within the healthcare environment.

OST's Scott Montgomery featured on WOOD Radio

OST’s Scott Montgomery discusses how your debit card is a direct link to your bank account, so thieves are always on the prowl for your card's information. Due to new technology, it's not necessary for thieves to physically take your debit card to use it; they can simply steal your information from ATM machines, card readers and during on line transactions.

OST Named Finalist for GR Area Chamber of Commerce E.P.I.C Awards

Hosted by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, the EPIC awards - which stands for Entrepreneurial, Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative - highlight those that support the community, demonstrate growth, are innovative and have worked with mentors and collaborators.

OST's Brian Anderson featured in Corp! Magazine

Software applications are powerful business drivers of productivity. See what OST Application Development Principal, Brian Anderson, says about hiring software developers; how to get the most out of your project through collaboration, transparency and demos!

OST Enhances Clinician Experience at Kettering Health Network

As more and more clinicians turn to computers to provide healthcare information, OST faces an increasing demand in shortening the login process and improving the patient experience for the client. OST does just that for Kettering Health Network.

OST's Michael Lomonaco on Michigan Business Network

Our own Michael Lomonaco talks about OST's culture, and how it's led to a great business relationship with many of OST's customers.

OST Featured in MiBiz Article on IT Professional Job Market

OST featured in MiBiz article on IT Professional Job Demand; OST hired 30 IT professionals in its Grand Rapids and Minneapolis offices in 2011, but continues to seek qualified, "one-percenters" in several areas of its core business.

OST Featured in CRN Utilizing New Site to Market its Services

Solution providers see TheBench.net driving down the high cost of acquiring qualified customer leads that will ultimately pay off in new business. Dan Behm, president of Open Systems Technologies, Grand Rapids, Mich. solution provider whose professional services sales are up nearly 40 percent this year, sees TheBench.net saving him significant time, money and resource spent on marketing his business.

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OST Adds 35 New Jobs in 2011; Sets the Tone for West Michigan

OST's reputation for technology services and products is providing more opportunities for hiring and increases in revenue which has lead to 35 new hires in 2011.

Pay It Square: Perfect for the Holidays

By a simple click of the mouse you can begin raising money for personal fundraisers, charity donations and holiday gifts. Michael Lomonaco, Marketing Director of OST & Pay It Square and Tina Derusha from Spotlight616 stop by the Weekend Morning News to talk about the website.

OST Helps Michigan Lead the Way in Technology Job Growth

Firms like OST are helping Michigan lead the nation in terms of growth in technology jobs, defying a national trend that saw tech jobs decline as a whole last year, according to a new report.

Building Secure “Guest Network” WiFi into Healthcare Facilities

A growing trend in healthcare technology is to implement “guest” wireless networks within and around the healthcare facility. However, this trend does pose some potential security concerns, if not implemented after considerable planning.

OST Secures Spot on Inc 5000 List for 5th Year in a Row

OST makes the list of the fastest growing small businesses in America for the fifth year in row with a 3-year growth rate of 80%.

OST's Dan Behm: Great Lakes Innovation & Technology Report

Today, OST is a technology company driven by software and service in four growing economic sectors: healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, finance and insurance, and enterprise technology.

Pay It Square Experiences Momentum

Using a step-by-step process, the site allows organizers of an event, fundraiser, club or other activity to set up a payment collection page, notify people who are involved with the event and then collect money.

OST Continues to Expand & Grow

The company’s open-minded and employee-first approach has contributed to its expansion from $33 million in sales in 2009 to this year’s projected sales of $70 million and hiring of 12 additional Grand Rapids-based employees this year. It hopes to hire five more workers by the end of the year, spokespersons said.

Culture Is Key At OST

A casual stroll through the new offices of Open System Technologies reveals plenty about the company without a word being said.

OST - On the Cutting Edge

Anyone at OST can start a new business practice if it fits into the existing business and makes sense financially. OST’s investment in those startups gives those with a notable idea the chance to build that business with the company’s support. However, despite the company’s explosive growth, Behm is careful to maintain the company’s culture, stressing things such as “Don’t get too big for our britches,” “Be genuine,” “Make everyone feel welcome” and “Support one another.”

OST Named to Everything Channel’s VAR500 List 3 Years in a Row

For the third year in a row, OST has been named to the VAR 500, an annual list of the 500 largest value added resellers in the U.S. OST has moved up the list from number 483 in 2009 and number 425 in 2010 to number 273 in 2011.

Dan Behm of OST in Grand Rapids Honored as an Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young

Dan Behm, President of OST, has been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award in the Technology category.

Digital Reside: IT Firms Grow in W. Michigan; incentive to Set Roots Mostly Not From Government

Crain's Detroit Business features OST as one of the premier IT consulting companies in the state of Michigan as well as a recruiter of top talent in the areas of application & software development, services and more.

OST #1 Software Developer In West Michigan

OST is ranked #1 software developer in West Michigan by the Grand Rapids Business Journal for the second year in a row.

OST & Pay It Square

Grand Rapids, MI – March 8, 2011 – Local software development firm Open Systems Technologies (OST) completed its merger recently with Pay It Square (www.payitsquare.com), a web-based group collections site built on the PayPal platform.

Win/Win: Pay it Square and OST Merge

The Grand Rapids technology scene continues to expand nationally with the recent merger of Pay It Square, a web-based tool to help people raise & collect money, and OST, a Grand Rapids-based technology firm.

OST: Service with a Smile

The OST company video was created with one goal in mind: "Don't be like other I.T. company corporate videos. In other words, don't be boring.”

OST Wins Two Awards at the Arrow Alliance Summit

OST won the HP Blade Award and the prestigious HP Growth Award at the Arrow Alliance Summit in Miami. This is the first time that OST has won two awards in one year at the Alliance Summit; it is also the first time we have won the HP Growth Award.

OST Does Radio

Meredith Bronk, talk show guest on the Good News and Success Morning Show, discusses OST's company culture and work environment.

OST on TV

OST is profiled to be one of the best places to work at in Grand Rapids.

OST Ranks #1 for Top Area Software Developers

Technology Growth - Enabling Industry Trends

"VanderMey, the company's chief technology officer, sees one thing in common among all clients: They haven't been afraid to invest in today's technology trends in order to preserve their business far into the future."

Open Systems Technologies Feels at Home in Renovated Drueke Building

"I want you, when you walk in the door, to feel really welcome," said Behm, president of the local information technology and business process services company. "(The employees) are all busy, but they can relax and feel at home."

HP Tries to Speed Up EHR Adoption with Support, Training, Financing Package

"As a complete solution with unique elements such as marketing services and support, HP's EHReady will make it simpler for us to help our physician practice customers achieve their EHR vision," said Jim VanderMey, chief technology officer, Open Systems Technologies Inc. "The program is helping hospitals that have implemented enterprise EHR applications extend the advantages of this investment into their affiliated physician practices."

OST Named to VAR 500 for Second Consecutive Year

The VAR 500 is an annual list of the 500 largest value added resellers in the U.S.; this includes IT consultants, solution providers, traditional resellers and vendor services arms. OST has moved up the list from number 483 in 2009 to number 425 in 2010

Hard Work, Local Focus

"The full-service I.T. provider recently created a new advisory board to help spur revenue and employee growth, and it's planning to move to the regurbished Drueke Building in May."

Ohio Healthcare System Leans on OST to Manage its EPIC Rollout

"Once fully deployed, Kettering Health Network will have redundant data centers thereby ensuring the EMR's rigorous application availability."

Open Systems Technology is Preparing to Occupy Renovated Landmark on Grand Rapids' West Side

"We love Michigan and we're trying to find ways to add employees here," Behm says.

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Metro Health Goes Entirely Electronic: First West Michigan Hospital to Have Integrated EMR

"The new system, MetroConnect, provides instant access for both patients and participating healthcare providers to medical records, including health history, test results, medications, diagnoses and treatments. MetroConnect makes it safer and easier to provide - and to receive - better healthcare, allowing patients to renew subscriptions online, correspond with their doctors via e-mail for basic questions, review bills and schedule appointments online."

$34M Grand Rapids Tech Firm Names Global Industry Leaders to New Advisory Board

"Mac Reynolds, Ph.D., recent CEO and chairman of the board of Dart Energy Corporation and founder of ERL LLC, and Frank J. Feraco, managing partner of Chicago-based Great Lakes Equity Partners, form the two-person advisory board."

Save, Sustain and Simplify

"Reduce Costs and Improve Availability with HP ProLiant Servers and BladeSystems and VMware Virtualization Solutions - Open Systems Technologies"

Grand Rapids Technology Firm's Growth Momentum Generates 19 New Jobs

"At a time when technology firms are downsizing, one Grand Rapids company is expanding three of its service areas and hiring employees and contractors."

Technology Firm OST Will Be Anchor Tenant of Renovated Drueke Building on Grand Rapids' West Side

"Moving where we are, where we don't have the river right across the street and we're a little farther from downtown, we want to make it really special for employees, said company President Dan Behm. Some of the features will be ridiculously over the top, he said."

Techonomics

"Behm said attraction and retention are usually the top two problems for technology companies, but they're OST's top tow strengths.."

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OST Named to CRN's 50 Up-And-Coming VARs for 2009

"In an economic climate in which flat is the new up, measuring any revenue growth is an achievement. But what about the companies with growth in the very enviable range of 20 percent to 54 percent? Those are certainly companies to watch in 2010."

Kettering Health Network Selects OST to Help Launch New Clinical Information Solutions

"OST was selected by Kettering Health Network because of its extensive experience in deploying complex and highly available server, storage and backup solutions that meet the rigorous standards demanded by Epic."

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OST Named to 2009 INC5000

Eight West Michigan Businesses Make Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest Growing Private Companies

"No. 2,199 -- Open Systems Technologies, Grand Rapids; IT services, $33.3 million sales, 143.6 percent growth."

ITIL V3 Foundations Course

This essential 3-day course introduces the core concepts of the ITIL framework and serves as a point of departure for more in-depth mastery of proven IT Service Management practices. Under the expert guidance of OST instructor, students acquire broad familiarity with the IT Service Lifecycle, as well as key ITIL processes, principles, concepts, and models. This course helps participants understand the ITIL Service Lifecycle, major ITIL processes, functions, core concepts, principles, and models. The course also helps students prepare for the ITIL Foundation exam delivered on the last day of the class.

Wood Radio 1300 – West Michigan's Money

"One of the advantages that we have had as a small company is that we have been able to adapt very quickly as economical conditions have changed. We have added practices, added lines of businesses, and we have also added new services as demand has changed in the information technology world."

Michigan 50 Companies to Watch honors OST

"OST is thrilled to be recognized as one the emerging companies in our state," said OST President Dan Behm. "We are excited at our rapid growth in West Michigan and look forward to putting the national spotlight on our region."

GRBJ Article- Successful Entrepreneur says 'it's all in the people'

"I have this philosophy to play hard and work hard"

Demystifying the Virtual Desktop for Hospitals

VMWare on NetApp Event

VITO Article- Hot on the Outsourcing Trail

"In response to many companies downsizing and letting go of their technology managers, OST developed what it's calling a "virtual information technology officer" (VITO) service."

Computers: Playground for Corporate Thieves - Act Now to Protect Your Company's Greatest Assets

"In today's world, a corporation's greatest assets are not the physical objects in a factory or office, but rather the information and collective wisdom captured in electronic format and stored in computers."

Grand Rapids Tech Firm Diversifies with Virtual Executive Program, Adds 16 Jobs

"The VITO program fills a number of diverse needs a company might have, such as creating a three-year IT plan, creating a detailed capital budget, providing project management expertise to manage important IT projects, providing temporary executive leadership when workload is above capacity, and assessing and designing an effective IT organizational structure."

Demystifying the Virtual Desktop Seminar

This is your chance to go beyond the basics on one of the hottest topics in IT Desktop Virtualization. You may have heard the terms: Virtual Client, Hosted Desktop, Virtual Desktop, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Blade PC's, VDI, CCI, or Client Virtualization...

OST Honored as One of West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

"This award has been established to highlight companies that recognize employees as their greatest asset."

OST Named to 2008 INC5000

"Why it's growing: Mergers, including the March 2008 merger with CBS Solutions, have helped the company expand into application development and other services."

OST Named to CRN 2008 Fast Growth 100

"Two–Year Revenue Growth, 2005–2007, 153%, Rank #39."

Data Recovery Even Without a Building

“We look at disaster recovery and business continuity as two separate things but related,” said Kurt Stevens...

Merger of Two Leading Grand Rapids Software Firms Spurs 12 Area Jobs

“With the addition of CBS Solutions we can now provide customers with end-to-end IT services because CBS fills the gaps between what we were able to provide and what we can now provide.”

OST Joins Forces with CBS Solutions

“Open Systems Technologies, Inc. (OST) announces today the merger of OST and CBS Solutions, Inc. (CBS), strengthening OST's position as one of the fastest growing companies in the IT industry.”

HP Expands BladeSystem Portfolio with Integrity Blade for Large Data Center Workloads

“Open Systems Technologies, an HP Platinum Certified solutions provider and systems integrator based in Grand Rapids, Mich., has successfully helped many organizations move business-critical applications to an HP bladed environment.”

Grand Rapids Tech Firm Ranked as Fastest Growing Company in West Michigan

“They incorporated in India. But Behm is quick to say that it's not for outsourcing; it's to build a company similar to the parent company to sell software and tech services, and resell Hewlett-Packard hardware to India, China, and Singapore.”

OST Named to 2007 INC5000

“Why it's growing: This employee-owned company enjoys virtually no turnover”.

OST Named to CRN 2007 Fast Growth100

“Percentage change in net sales, 2004 – 2006, 118.15%, Rank #52”

Big Storage Opens Up

“Open Systems Technologies (OST) could be the poster child for solution providers in the high-end enterprise storage space.”

HDS Adds Thin Provisioning To Its Virtualization With New Enterprise Array

"The 4-Gbit Fibre Channel enhancement is a bonus, but the software is why I'm excited," said Jim VanderMey, vice president of technical operations at Open Systems Technologies.”

OST Named to CRN 2006 Fast Growth100

“Percentage change in net sales, 2003 – 2005, 153.12%, Rank #41”

Channel Innovator: Mass Storage Winner Open Systems Technologies

“Open Systems Technologies (OST)...has grown its business significantly by leading with storage consulting services.”

OST Ranked as Second Fastest Growing Storage Reseller in the Nation

“To study the success of OST, just open the door and walk into the solution provider’s Grand Rapids, Mich., office. Company President Dan Behm said the secret to the company’s growth is the employees that can be found there.”