The benefits of tailored software

Effective information management is an essential part of every organisation's work. However, few organisations capture and retain the data they really need, and many don't benefit fully from the data they already have.

Off-the-shelf software is often a good solution for many common tasks, such as word-processing and basic accounting. However, when it comes to information management and analysis, every organisation has unique requirements.

We believe that, in the long run, a system that is developed for your individual requirements will offer better value for money than data mining, business intelligence, and other types of business software packages that come loaded with features that you will never use. Why make your organisation 'fit' the software when the software can be tailored to 'fit' your organisation?

What does Penfold Data Solutions offer that other companies don't?

Penfold Data Solutions has a strong background in business and scientific data management. We understand that finding the right data structure is the foundation of all effective information management systems. We also have the expertise to design data systems that are intelligent enough to eliminate redundant data entry and maximise the integrity of your data.

Our background in statistical data analysis and scientific computing means that we can get more useful information from your data than traditional software development companies.

At Penfold Data Solutions our aim is to offer a cost-effective alternative for organisations that would like to take advantage of sophisticated data management and reporting techniques.

Our approach is based on personalised service and intelligent design. We appreciate that you will want to use your system for many years and that you will probably want to make many modifications along the way. Our design will ensure that you can. Moreover, our aim is that whenever you return, your project will be managed by the same person that managed it when it was first developed.

Services offered by Penfold Data Solutions include:

	Custom database design and development
	Custom software design and development
	Development of web-based databases
	Arrangement of hosting for your web-based database
	Installation, technical documentation and after sales support for the systems we develop
	Modifying or troubleshooting existing databases
	Conversion of spreadsheet based systems to a true database format
	Training in the use of the database and software systems we develop
	Training for those who wish to modify their databases

For more information

To discuss how Penfold Data Solutions could help you use you information more effectively, and to arrange a free consultation, please contact Guy Penfold on (07) 3892 6724 or email Guy.Penfold@pds.com.au.

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Examples of projects:

Project management

Financial records and reporting

Client/membership tracking

Asset/equipment registers

Cost estimating and quoting

Inventory control

Practice management

Appointment scheduling

Product catalogues

Complaint tracking

Facilities management

Project spotlight:

Furmanite - Equipment Tracking System

Furmanite's equipment tracking system is an intranet based system for managing their engineering support activities. It is designed to reduce transport costs by eliminating unecessary equipment movements.

The system provides a simple interface for tracking the movement of equipment between bases. It also provides many other asset management functions such as tracking occupancy and logging maintenance activities.

More information about Furmanite can be found at http://www.furmanite.com.au.