Services Overview

Ascari offer a wide range of services including:

 

  • Software Development

 

  • Systems Integration

 

  • Salesforce.com Implementation and Integration

 

  • Intranet Based Web Portals

 

  • Product and Process Track-and-Trace including Barcode and RFID Tag identification

 

One of our key strengths is taking your product idea and from nothing working with you to create the operating software for that product or service.  Most of this work is confidential and can only be summarised however, the following list shows some of the areas we have delivered working prototypes or finished systems:

 

  • We have written the control software for an intelligent spare parts and consumables vending machine.  This is a touch screen device running Windows 7 and using IIS.  Communication with the hardware to operate and control the machine mechanically is via a PLC.  The machine is part of a suite of devices that drive down costs within an organisation.  Our client is a leading MRO supplier in the North East planning to grow and expand throughout Europe.

 

  • Working with a North-East based business that received innovation funding to drive the project, Ascari worked with the client to develop a Proof of Concept tablet PC application that will allow the older generation to be more engaged with technology.

 

  • Another client using innovation funding have developed some very innovative technology for the biosciences sector.  From a very basic brief Ascari have developed software running on a Windows 7 device to control the setup and operation of this very unique device.  The proof of concept software has become the "Version 1" of the release to customers.

 

Ascari software developers typically have an electronic engineering background.  That means we understand way more than just software.  We are uniquely positioned to understand where you are trying to get but more importantly; we can get you there.

SalesForce.com

Today, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) is shifting toward cloud computing.  Instead of buying and maintaining expensive servers and software to manage customer conversations and information, companies can use Web-based (“cloud”) applications to run their CRM - and get a high return on their investment.  Salesforce.com is a leader in cloud computing, offering a complete set of CRM cloud applications, a cloud platform, and a cloud infrastructure.

 

Ascari can help you implement CRM applications like Salesforce.com.  We will listen to how you need to run CRM for your business and then help you implement cloud applications like Salesforce in the most effective way possible.  We can also integrate into other systems you may have using the SalesForce API.

 

Do you like the idea of not having to worry about servers and software installation?  If so, talk to Ascari to hear how we can get you up and running quickly with cloud based applications.

Systems Integration

Our systems integration expertise covers a number of areas:

 

  • Connection of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to Manufacturing Execution (MES) including SAP, Oracle, PROMIS, Workstream and Eyelit 

  • Development of Shop-floor track and trace capability integrated into ERP systems like SAP

  • Connection of external systems or data providers like PLC's into Microsoft Technologies

  • Development of software solutions that integrate with RFID, barcode and GPRS location tehnologies

  • Enterprise Service Bus Architectures (ESB)

  • Connection of customer facing websites to back-end transactional based systems

 

With our wide ranging capabilities we are sure we can connect your new or existing infrastructure together.  Please call us on +44 (0)203 070 2465 to discuss your requirements in more detail.

Reporting and Analysis

Ascari provide a powerful analytical portal product based on a Microsoft SharePoint foundation.

 

The portal provides high performance data analysis especially suited for massive data volumes including parametric test or to collect data from anywhere in your organisation to calculate OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) or report on other Key Performance Indicators. 

 

Ascari's analytical portal based on Predisys technology includes:

  • Easy to use yet powerful Engineering analytics in a web-based environment
  • Collaborative tools for Advanced Online SPC
  • Ability to collect data for and calculate OEE
  • Improved yields and quality through real time performance measurement
  • Increased effectiveness of Automated Test Systems
  • Less problems with measurement variability though automated Gage R&R and Measurement Systems Analysis
  • High performance data aggregation module (ETL) for MES and Test databases
  • Reduced load caused by report generation on operational databases like MES
  • Multi-location visibility to R&D, Material Sourcing, Customers etc.
  • Connecting and organizing multiple data stores into one Operational Data Store (ODS) enabling effective correlation analysis
  • Capability to handle and consolidate tens of thousands of process and test parameters in an fully automated data mart with a very low level of administration work required

 

Analytics

 

If you are running a 6 Sigma, Process Analytical Testing or Part Average Testing improvement programme then Ascari have the capability to provide a powerful, open and fully integrated solution that will meet your needs.

If you require help with the statistical techniques that can help your organisation reduce the cost of test, Ascari can offer statistical specialists capable of delivering training and improvement programmes into your organisation.

Please contact us on +44 (0)203 070 2465 to discuss our capabilities. 

Software Development

Aside from our Enterprise Integration capabilities we have a small team of software developers capable of developing standalone applications, enhancements to other systems or web parts for use within the Microsoft SharePoint environment.

Skills available include:

ABAP, ASP, C, C++, C#, DHTML, HTML, Java, JavaScript, PERL, TCL/TK, SQL, UNIX Shell Script, VB and VB.Net

Operating System Experience includes:

DOS, HP-UX, Linux, Mac OSX, SUN-Solaris, VMS, Windows, Windows Server

It's a Simple Process

We take you through the whole development process from initial discussion which is free of charge through to the delivery and ongoing support of any development.  The typical steps are:

 

  1. Initial Discussion and Scope (free of charge)
  2. Functional Requirements Specification and Initial Design Review
  3. Development in Test Environment
  4. Unit Testing Phase
  5. Integration Testing Phase (if appropriate)
  6. Installation in Production Environment
  7. Production testing and Acceptance
  8. Training
  9. Warranty Period
  10. Ongoing Support (optional)

Our software development services can be tailored to your individual needs.  Simply contact us to discuss your possible requirements.


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