Archive for March, 2010

Backups, Backups, Backups!

March 31st, 2010

We are continuously amazed by the number of clients not taking regular backups of their data. If you should be unlucky enough to encounter system failure or data corruption, the consequences of having no reliable backup to fall back on can be quite horrific, in terms of downtime, re-input of data and the potential for errors. If by any chance you fall into this category, please make a resolution to conduct regular backups.

Those clients of ours with networks probably already have a backup system in place. » Read more: Backups, Backups, Backups!

Ada Lovelace Day

March 24th, 2010

Professor Jane Grimson

Today, March 24th, is Ada Lovelace Day,  an international day of blogging to celebrate the achievements of women inada_lovelace technology and science. Ada Lovelace is regarded as one of the world’s first computer programmers having  written the world’s first computer programmes for the Analytical Engine, a general-purpose machine that Charles Babbage had invented. I first came across the great lady while studying the programming language “Ada” in my second year of Computer Science at Trinity College Dublin. You can find out more about Ada at the official Ada Lovelace Day website.

My contribution to the day is to write about Professor Jane Grimson. She was the first female engineering graduate of Trinity College Dublin in 1970. I had the privilege of joining her research group KDEG,  in 1991 and acquiring my MSc. in computer science a few years later. As well as inspiring me, she has also inspired my sister, also an engineering graduate and now a lecturer at TCD.

Currently Director of the Centre of Health Informatics, Trinity College Dublin and Acting Director of Health Information, HIQA , she was recently awarded the O’Moore Medal by the Health Informatics Society of Ireland (HISI)  in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the development of healthcare informatics in Ireland and throughout the world.

Exchequer – Driving Efficiency and Cutting Costs

March 15th, 2010

This week we bring you an article from Exchequer Ireland on their flagship product, Exchequer Accounting Software…

5 Ways Exchequer Accounting Software
will help DRIVE EFFICIENCY and CUT COSTS

In a difficult economic climate, businesses must have instant access to financial and management information, they need a system that will work for them and deliver a real return on investment. Exchequer software can do just that, if you’re considering upgrading your accounting system to one that can deliver the detailed information that you need, instantly, improve productivity and help to reduce costs, we recommend you consider Exchequer Software.

1. Cut costs by going paperless! - Save paper, go green and cut costs by sending orders, invoices, statements and payment reminders electronically, securely and swiftly with Exchequer’s Paperless module.

2. Track costs accurately and effortlessly - Exchequer will give you a clear picture of what is happening in your organisation so you know what is being spent and where, providing powerful budget control.  On screen views enable you to compare actual figures against future balances and committed costs at the click of a button.

3. Accurately forecast your stock requirements – Don’t let your organisation fall into the trap of carrying too much stock and incurring unnecessary storage costs or carrying too little stock to meet demand with Exchequer’s money-saving Stock Control and Reporting modules. » Read more: Exchequer – Driving Efficiency and Cutting Costs

Seachtain na Gaeilge

March 8th, 2010

It has come to our attention that Seachtain na Gaeilge is being celebrated from 5th to 17th of March. We at Synergy Network would like to provide you with a  couple of phrases “as Gaeilge” that you might like to use during the working day. I apologise in advance for any spelling or grammar mistakes – my Irish is just not as excellent as it used to be. Please feel free to add your comments below…

Supplier Soláthraí Tá airgead agat orm I owe you money.
Customer Custaméir Cé mhéad airgead atá amuigh agam? How much money is owed to me?
Invoice Sonrasc Tá dearmad cló agamsa I have a printing error
Upgrade Ba mhaith liom an bogearraí a ardú I would like to upgrade the software.