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Web launch April 2000 |
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Over 500 subscribers |
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BCIS information |
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Accessible |
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Searchable |
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Up to date |
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Machine readable |
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First BCIS Online service: April 1984 |
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Typical client |
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Z80 processor (8 bit) |
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CP/M |
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twin 0.3Mb floppy discs |
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less than 0.05Mb RAM |
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1.2Kb modem |
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Host PDP 11/44 |
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New versions produced every year |
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Core technology remained the same |
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Powerful and easy for regular users |
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Difficult for casual users |
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Modem link restrictive |
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Windows version delayed |
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Review pointed directly to Internet |
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Further delayed until end of 1997 |
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Scope - leave out AEP |
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Phased transition |
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Documented requirements |
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Needed advice on technology |
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Tender to determine technology |
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6 tenders issued - 3 received |
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All based on Microsoft NT & SQL 7 |
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Big bang solutions |
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Selected firm |
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Detailed specification |
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Web interface |
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Calculations |
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Database |
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Cost estimates spiraled |
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Pressure to reduce scope |
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Stopped once specification complete |
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Pause for thought |
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Experimental dayworks service |
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Tentative migration of data to SQL database |
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Increasing pressure to ‘do something’ |
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Modcomp and Viewmax |
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Interface between web and ‘green screen’ |
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Quick solution |
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Interim solution |
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Performance concerns |
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Technology for the future |
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SQL database |
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ColdFusion |
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Last DOS program retired May 2001 |
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Free to move forwards |
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Login and site layout |
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Analyses |
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Average prices |
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Indices |
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Briefing, Studies, News, Dayworks |
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Search |
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Visible changes |
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Running costs |
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Packages (BMI Online, QR Online) |
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Publications digests |
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Refinements |
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Subscribers’ own analyses |
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Data entry and calculations |
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Positive feedback |
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Available |
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Evolve to meet changing needs |
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Build on achievements |
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Notes