10 things you probably didn't know about Online Productivity Solutions - or never did ask.

1. We were founded on 7th August 1995. That makes us 20 years old in August 2015.

2. We have the same set of company directors today as on the day we started in 1995. That says something for stability. All our working directors are Goan, live and work in Goa and we have no foreign equity or controlling interests. That speaks volumes for being Goan & Goan technological skills and expertise.

3. We were handling export software projects in the year 1998 - one of the first companies in Goa to be doing so.

4. Between 1995 and 1997 we operated from a tiny office in Margao, between 1997 and 2006 from a slightly bigger office at Porvorim. In 2004, when we decided to shift to our own office; we selected Verna as it is the "Centre-most point in Goa State". Convenient for staff to travel to for work, from anywhere in Goa. That's logic not chance. Visit us sometime. We are situated in Verna village amidst sylvan surroundings and coconut palms. No Mobile towers within 300m radius either. ;-)

5. We developed our first iPhone app (for a partner company) as far back as 2007. Again a first for Goa.

6. We are the first (and only software development) Company in Goa to be Microsoft Gold Certified Partners - Ever. In the New Microsoft Partner scheme - we are again the only Silver Certified Partners. We are the only Microsoft Registered Re-furbisher Company in Goa. Check what that offers... http://www.microsoft.com/refurbishedpcs/

7. Check: http://goa1556.in/apps/ - another first iPhone, Android & Windows Phone apps for a Goan Site/Business. All done by us - 100% Goan! Need apps - contact us - we are #1.

8. We are one of the few companies to be Microsoft Silver certified Partners as well as Listed Linux Consultants. Yes, you can find us in the "Linux consultants pages" on all Linux distros, as well as on the Microsoft partner Site.

9. While we do many one-off jobs for clients in India & abroad the strength of our business model is in the fact that we have partners all over the globe that we do all the work for. In-house from Goa! Our in-house teams work on the latest stuff for partners & their clients in Australia, Europe, US, the Gulf & other parts of India.

10. We employ only Goan candidates, with our ratio of freshers to experienced staff being a stunning 90:10 - Yes! You read that right. We have the guts to take-on smart Goan freshers & make them stars in the IT firmament. Which other Company can boast of that? You think you have what it takes? Check out http://www.opspl.com/index.php/careers

Humble Wirefighters

At the end of this article, I am sure enough you will be able to figure out who these “Humble Wirefighters” really are. Read through. . .

Not later than 08:30 these guys hit the office, the very first thing they have to do is, (they probably don’t want to, but as said, ‘they have to’: p) check their mail box, and there, the work begins- just the start of the so called tiring day- sigh! The mails just keep pouring in, wonder what goes wrong overnight. :(

And then, they have to Get-Set-Start; start with replying the mails, attending calls and off course looking into the in-office networking issues. It wouldn’t be wrong to call them the “F1” key of the IT firm (hehe…: p). You’ll not be surprised to see them run in and out of the server room, pop their eyes out and stare at the complete black command screen, push their heads inside the CPU and so on.

But I must say, these guys need to have great analyzing powers and yes, yes, the problem solving knack too, undoubtedly, the guys at our office, have it all in abundance. (If they didn’t have these skills, probably I wouldn’t be hitting the keys and writing this article). In other words, all they need to know and figure out is – “how stuff really works”.

They come across various kinds of issues some as tangled as noodles and some as lame as a penguin’s chocolate bar!! But, to agree on the fact, these issues whether big or small, help them in learning new things and building new ideas. (Remember, learning is never ending process???) And the attitude with which they take up that work, ohm…. Seems like, they are going to have a gala time working on it.

According to me, the work environment also matters, working for a small firm will make you think the job is pretty easy, but if you have to work for a large firm, which has its clients spread over a wide geographical area, things can get a little tedious, but, but, but, hold on, this doesn’t stop the guys at our office from fulfilling their duties, they do complete justice to it, and yes, may be one of the reasons being - the environment – one of a kind- simply pleasant.

I believe the guys here completely believe and follow the great words penned down by Steve Jobs, which says –“our work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” I say this because, even after working for a whole long day, they feel they haven’t worked an hour (yeah... that’s surprising; probably they are ‘Being Humble’ :) ).

By the way, did you get who this article is talking about?? Yes, they are the System Administrators!

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SUPPORT GUYS….. OUR HEROES

Our office will literally remain shut if the support guys do not show up…..and I am not kidding. Support guys are the first people to enter and last people to leave the office because they have to lock and unlock the doors everyday. :P :P :P

They start their day with a cup of coffee in one hand and phone in the other, eyes on the computer screen, checking the mails and fixing the issues. I sometimes wonder how big the issue is because every time I see them, they are always on the phone. They are the most multitasking and passionate bunch of people I have ever seen in my life.a

They are always ready to tackle any kind of networking problem when someone from the office shouts F1…F1…F1 (help). They are basically like saviours... with their positive vibe…and energetic mindset solve any kind of system issue with a big smile on the face. No matter how screwed the problem is… they always have a solution to it. They are like the connecting wires of the entire office.

In spite of having the burden of doing the most complicated job in the world, support guys have the coolest attitude. They are the most fun people to be around. They set a great example on how to have fun while working. I doubt whether I’ll be ever able to enjoy as well as work so much without complaining even once.

Support guys are the driving force of the office. Without them I can never imagine our office running smoothly. If you ever ask me who inspires me most in the office???. My answer is definitely going to be the people with the toughest job and the most amazing attitude…yes the “SUPPORT GUYS….. OUR HEROES”. :) :) :)

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