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This presentation provides a brief overview of supervisory control and data acquisitions (SCADA) systems and Process Control Systems, and then discusses a number of options to leverage SCADA system investments to increase the overall effectiveness of a utility. The topics covered include: a brief overview of SCADA and Plant Control Systems; historical data collection, the heart of SCADA systems; advanced SCADA applications; wireless applications; remote monitoring techniques; enhanced automation techniques; predictive maintenance support; enhanced reporting capabilities; Data Exchange to other Applications; hydraulic modeling; asset management/computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS); Geographic Information Management Systems (GIS); and, Customer Service Call Centers. Includes figures.