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eHatsom ready to launch
Posted April 21st, 2009 by PowerShock
The eHatsom website is more a web application than a web information site. It allows people to create their own account and then start on a weight management program which has been devised by the Centre for Obesity Research. Each users can only see their own information however, the health professionals can view the user information and provide the relevant support.
This site was developed within a very short time-scale utilising Open Source base code to provide the base functionality including the access control. This approach has avoided the cost and overhead of producing a bespoke solution and is running as a sub domain of the main obesity portal site which also avoids the need for specific hosting.
Scottish Universities Portal Website
Posted April 1st, 2009 by PowerShock
This is a portal website aimed at providing student information on the Higher education establishments in Scotland. The site provides a main landing page for all universities and a number of selected news feeds. From there specific Universities can be chosen from a menu and users are presented with a university specific page.
There are a number of forums provided which allow registered users the ability to comment on stories and create new forum topics. Along with this there is also a function where anonymous users can rate a story with a 5 star rating system, To avoid any individual placing multiple votes or comments there are built in limits on the number of entries that will be recorded in a predefined time period.Users can register automatically and are provided with an automatic password renewal system. The administration retains full control and can bar any problem users.
Creative imaging students get acknowledgement for there work.
Posted March 27th, 2009 by PowerShockBudding artists showcase their work
Part-time north-east art students put on display in school’s foyer gallery
(Both students studied the creative imaging course taught by Bill King. More of the students work can be seen at the Castle Country Arts gallery.)
A FORMER BBC director and an ex-teacher are among the budding artists showcasing their work at an exhibition in Aberdeen.
A collection of pieces by part-time students at Gray’s School of Art has gone on display at the school’s foyer gallery to show aspiring artists the varied courses on offer.
One of the students taking part in the show is former documentary director Arlene Searle, from Aberdeen.
Ms Searle, originally from London, gave up her work with the BBC to concentrate on her art. She has created a number of pieces for the exhibition which consist of photographs of herself in various emotional states.
VooDooHangman New
Posted March 23rd, 2009 by PowerShock
The VoodooHangman site was given a refurbishment and a new graphic look. The content remained and the theme was edited to provide a new and more pleasing look. The front page comprises of a number of teasers that are promoted to the front page that can be followed to a complete story.
Along with this there are a number of adverts which are controlled from a central location. These adverts are monitored and details of the number of clicks are logged.
UK government backs open source
Posted February 26th, 2009 by PowerShock"The UK government has said it will accelerate the use of open source software in public services.
Tom Watson MP, minister for digital engagement, said open source software would be on a level playing field with proprietary software such as Windows.
Open source software will be adopted "when it delivers best value for money", the government said.
It added that public services should where possible avoid being "locked into proprietary software".
Licenses for the use of open source software are generally free of charge and embrace open standards, and the code that powers the programs can be modified without fear of trampling on intellectual property or copyright."
New item from the BBC.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7910110.stm
We at PowerShock are dedicated to help drive the Open Source movement and can offer Open Source solutions.
Marcliffe Hotel (Robert Gordon University) - Case study
Posted December 30th, 2008 by PowerShock30% Year on Year growth in on-line booking (07 – 08)
I have just completed a 24 month project with the Robert Gordon University working on a collaborative project with the Marcliffe Hotel in Aberdeen. My objective was to improve the bottom line performance for their specific market sector. Through implementing a number of infrastructure and website improvements we managed to achieve a 15% growth on on-line booking 2006 to 2007 and a 30% year on year growth for 2007 to 2008.
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