July 28, 2006
The CYME Users Group thrives as a most popular event among the community of users of CYMDIST, CYMTCC and CYMCAP. 100 representatives from major utilities have participated to the CYMDIST-CYMTCC Users Group and training, the CYMCAP Users Group and training. A technical engineering course on Reliability of Distribution Systems, presented by Mrs. Puica Nitu, SMIEEE, was completing the program.
The presentations and workshops of the Users Groups focused on the utilization of the features, new and existing, and on the flexibility of the CYME applications to resolve the multifaceted problems faced by today's distribution engineers. The users were able to explore the capabilities of the new CYMDIST Distributed Generation functionality and delve into the robust Network Forecaster features that allow the creation of complex network planning and maintenance scenarios.
The format fostered dynamic and informative discussions and exchange of information among the Users and the CYME technical and management personnel. Andie Hoff, of Berkeley Electric Co-op, said: "This year's user group meeting was great as always. This year's meeting was my 6th year attending this meeting. It is always encouraging to see the progress that has been made from one year to the next. Of all the user group meetings that I am involved with the CYME user group meeting is the most effective. It is very evident that the users will get behind and support a company that listens to its concerns."
The participants were pleased to see that, after 20 years, CYME continues to move forward, meeting the evolving and emergent expectations of the distribution engineers.
Some comments from our customers:
Dan Charron, CK Hydro:
"Very good conference. I found the presentations informative and very topical. I especially liked the discussion regarding upcoming enhancements. It seems that CYME is very responsive to user requests and obviously tries hard to incorporate user ideas into the product. I was also impressed with the many innovative ideas CYME has introduced on their own. The programming team is very well informed and technically very literate about the subject matter. The user group support is probably the best I have seen at any user conference. All these advantages bodes well for the future of CYMDIST and CYMTCC."
Dave Werrett, SaskPower:
"Excellent, each year the programs are developing with more engineering engines."
Scott Griffith, Georgia Power:
"This was my first year at the conference. I found it very interesting and informative. It was great to meet everyone with CYME and it is always good to talk with other utilities and share best practices."
Jaclyn Plale, PEPCO Holdings:
"This was my second year attending the Users' Group, and once again I found it to be very beneficial. The demo of 4.7 demonstrated how many of our user requests have been incorporated. The format of the conference was effective as well as the content."
Joel Melburn, Utilities Kingston:
"This was my first users group and I hope not my last. I was impressed by the professional manner the 3 days was conducted and the interaction from the CYME employees."
Reiny Cash, White River Valley Electric Cooperative:
"It was a great meeting. The topics were well covered and the open forum atmosphere was great."
Cecil Richardson, Centerpoint Energy:
"This was my first time at the CYME UGM and I was very impressed with all the presentations and workshops. I also enjoyed meeting all the CYME personnel I had previously corresponded with either by phone or email. It's nice to be able to put a face together with a name."
Bill Winnerling, Patrick Engineering:
"As a consultant to utilities using CYME products, this meeting is a great format to meet and greet the 'power users' and 'newbees' alike . It is a great place to hear their needs and how my company might be able to service those needs."
Craig Cancienne, Cleco Power LLC:
"I was glad I attended the CYME Users conference. It gave me the opportunity to see the latest features and enhancements in the CYMDIST and CYMTCC programs. It also allowed me to discuss with other utility engineers common interests in the CYME programs and in the utility industry."
John Bowen, Alabama Power Company:
"The meeting was an overall success."
Peter Allen, Georgia Power Company:
"Very good overall. The personal attention that CYME employees provide to assist with individual CYMDIST problems outside the meeting is one of the best reasons to attend. Not that you wouldn't get this with a phone call, but meeting face to face is an added plus."
Herb Wagner, FortisAlberta:
"Excellent opportunity to discuss issues with representatives from CYME and other Utilities. Great chance to test drive the newest CYME releases."
Andie Hoff, Berkeley Electric Co-op:
"This year's user group meeting was great as always. This year's meeting was my 6th year attending this meeting. It is always encouraging to see the progress that has been made from one year to the next. Of all the user group meetings that I am involved with the CYME user group meeting is the most effective. It is very evident that the users will get behind and support a company that listens to its concerns. Thanks for a job well done."
Benjamin D. Roberts, Duke Energy:
"My best conference ever… What can I say? This is by far the most valuable time spent with our CYME "trainers"!"
