This is Operative IQ

At Operative IQ, we work hard and we have fun. We are committed to serving the First Response industries with excellent customer service and top-tier software solutions.

Our Story

Originally named Ambutrak, Operative IQ was built out of a need for a local Georgia-based EMS agency to track their medical supply inventory. Our President / CEO, EJ Aufderheide, was involved in the development from the very beginning.

Ambutrak grew quickly as agencies realized their need to move away from paper and onto an electronic solution. In 2013, we rebranded the product from Ambutrak to Operative IQ and began to innovate even more advanced solutions.

Since then, Operative IQ has continued to lead the market with new solutions for the First Response industries. We created Controlled Substance Tracking, RFID Solutions, and Operative IQ Front Line to address the need for faster and better answers for managing operational readiness.

EJ Aufderheide
President and CEO, Operative IQ

Our Mission

To happily lead the industry with innovative personal services that afford First Responders the intelligence, time, and money to maximize operational efficiency.

Timeline

2007

EMS Technology Solutions was founded

In 2007, EMS Technology Solutions was introduced. We originally offered a product called Ambutrak which was designed to help a local EMS agency track their medical supply inventory and an electronic Check Sheet that facilitated electronic rig checks.

2013

Introduction of Operative IQ

In January 2013, we re-introduced our software as Operative IQ to replace our original software, Ambutrak. Operative IQ is faster, sleeker, and more functional than Ambutrak.

2014

Introduction of Narcotics Tracking Software

In 2014, we introduced our Narcotics Tracking Software. Designed to replace the paper log book, our digital Narcotics Tracking system uses cradle-to-grave chain of custody tracking verified by multiple types of security measures to ensure Controlled Substances are in the right hands.

2014

EMS World Innovation Award for Controlled Substance Tracking Software

In 2014, we were presented an award from EMS World for our Controlled Substance tracking software. This module was created to replace paper log books and be a more secure solution for tracking controlled substances across agencies.

2015

EMS World Innovation Award for IQ Genius Vehicle RFID System

In 2015, we received an innovation award from EMS World for our IQ Genius Vehicle RFID System. The IQ Genius Bar was our earliest version of today's RFID system. IQ Genius allowed users to track their inventory and assets on the vehicle with a fixed RFID reader.

2015

The first User Conference

In 2015, we welcomed Operative IQ users to our corporate offices for our very first user conference. We facilitated workshops and group discussions to help users understand how to optimize their Operative IQ experience.

2016

EMS World Innovation Award for IQ Mobile

In 2016, we earned an innovation award from EMS World for our application IQ Mobile. IQ Mobile allowed users to break away from the desktop and take the power of Operative IQ to their mobile device.

2017

EMS World Innovation Award for the RFID Drug Safe

In 2017, we were granted an Innovation Award from EMS World for our RFID Drug Safe. We created the RFID Drug Safe to make it easier to audit narcotics safes. We still offer the RFID Drug Safe as a creative solution for automating audits.

2020

EMS World Innovation Award for RFID Maintenance Automation

In 2020, we were given an Innovation Award from EMS World for our RFID Maintenance Automation system. RFID Maintenance Automation from Operative IQ allows users to automate tracking of maintenance on everyday items like uniforms or SCBA bottles.

2021

Operative IQ ENGAGE Conference

In 2021, we hosted our largest user conference yet when we welcomed almost 200 customers from around the world in Atlanta. Hosted at the Omni Hotel at the Battery, we put on discussions, panels, and Keynote addresses on utilizing Operative IQ.

2021

Best Ranking Yet on the Inc. 5000 List

In 2021, we were ranked #3602 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest Growing Companies. This was our best ranking yet and we celebrated as a team.

2022

Introduction of Operative IQ Front Line

In 2022, we introduced Operative IQ Front Line to replace our existing Check Sheet application. Operative IQ Front Line is designed to help you elevate your field operations. A completely responsive application, it can be used on mobile, desktop, and tablet devices.

By the Numbers

Our Leadership Team

EJ Aufderheide

EJ Aufderheide

President / CEO
Malia Sams

Malia Sams

Vice President of Operations
Laura Martin

Laura Martin

Senior Director of Sales, West
Jimmy Squibbs

Jimmy Squibbs

Director of Sales, East and International
Jeff Hays

Jeff Hays

Director of Training
Josh Hopson

Josh Hopson

Director of Customer Service

Careers

Are you interested in joining our team? Operative IQ is always looking for passionate and creative individuals to join our growing organization. Check out our open positions or contact us to submit your resume for consideration.

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Contact info

Phone

USA: 877-217-3707Canada: 647-694-0150

Mailing Address

EMS Technology Solutions, LLC

3781 Tramore Pointe Parkway

Austell, GA 30106

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