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Cybersource has worked for a wide variety of clients, ranging from large corporates and government bodies, to small businesses, in all our core disciplines [consulting, application development, and training] and combinations of them. For an online sample of the high quality projects in which Cybersource has been involved, view Cybersource's Web Site Portfolio. For more recent achievements please Contact Us.
Imaging Development for Brighton Beach Software, Melbourne (BBS)
Headed a team that redesigned and redeveloped a large scale Artifact Management System for one of BBS's clients. The image and object archival application has been designed to operate independently using the Microsoft Access JET database engine, or through ODBC to SQL database backbends, as well as presently being modified to operate with TITAN's TextPress SQL. Up to several hundred thousand TIFF, JPEG and FIF Fractal Images are stored as part of the system.
EDI Development for Gas and Fuel (GASCOR), Bentleigh
Designed and developed a transfer system to facilitate the uploading of GASCOR and other suppliers of gas meters' data to the GASCOR Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) mainframe, through the corporation's secure TCP/IP intranet. Required strong verification and database extraction techniques. Included technical and user documentation.
Database Programmer for Computervision Pty. Ltd., St. Kilda Rd
Developed a prototype of a database system for one of Computervision's clients. Most of the code was done Visual Basic and using the OPTIKA Image retrieval system.
In a separate project, developed a prototype of a client/server database system for another Computervision client in the banking sector. Most of the code was done in Visual Basic and using ODBC drivers and Gupta SQL as the backend datasource.
Client/Server DNS Configuration System for Philip Morris Information Systems, Moorabbin (PMIS)
Cybersource developed a Client/Server intranet Domain Name Server application for PMIS. The GUI front end was written in Visual Basic, and used Winsock TCP/IP to communicate with the Unix Server Daemon.
Configuration of Network infrastructure for mission-critical Mainframe cutover for Hitachi Data Systems
Our consultants were given the task of connecting a new mainframe from the same vendor at a geographically different location with a different IP address, and make network access available transparently. This "cut-over" had to be done in such a way that a reversion to the old system could occur with a minimum of effort, as the mainframe provided the core business and operating processes of our client.
Distributed TCP/IP Client/Server Business System for Telecom Australia
Provided development services as part of one of Telecom Australia's biggest national development efforts: the PHOENIX Project. PHOENIX is a vast TCP/IP based client/server distributed information system. It is designed to give over 3500 Telecom customer service representatives across Australia immediate access to corporate data on client histories and accounts, and to perform order and billing updates on behalf of Telecom customers. The project was based on SQL based RDBMS, running HP-UX/9000 and NCR Tower systems.
Distributed Client/Server Document Imaging System for Kodak Australasia
We provided expertise in the development of a ground breaking TCP/UDP/IP based client/server document imaging system for Kodak. Initially developed on Sun workstation and server platforms, the system was successfully ported to the IBM RS/6000 platform running OSF/MOTIF, with near zero impact to the various server and daemon processes. The project involved the design and development of various daemon and image server processes for image capture and collation, the application communication protocol between imaging components and the Sun Xview clients under X Window for document scanning and quality control.
Client/Server Resource Management System, University of Melbourne
Our team was involved in the design and development of a complete TCP/IP based resource and credit management system. The functionality of the system was to provide hardware and installed software inventory for individual machines, configuration of the machines, police software licensing and various reports such as cash flow by resource, resource usage and timed maintenance. We designed and implemented the Unix server, MS Windows and X Window client applications and communication protocol in this 2 year project. Additionally, an X Window client program was developed under Open View to provided management functions to the application system administrator.
Client/Server Network IP Configuration Management System for Mobil Oil Australia Ltd.
Cybersource designed, implemented and managed this project, the purpose being to allow Mobil's national IP address allocation, subnetting strategy and network IP policy to be administered centrally, while delegating the responsibility for the day to day IP maintenance of the many remote Mobil sites to the sites themselves. This project also allowed each site to change/reconfigure IP addresses of PCs, terminal servers, printers and other nodes centrally from within the software, without the inconvenience of physically changing the configuration of individual machines, greatly streamlining support practices. During development the server was successfully ported between Intel, HP and Sun Unix systems with minimal effort and zero impact to the MS Windows client program, before being installed on the Sun Unix platform in production.
Client/Server Fault Management System for Corporate Support Groups
Our team undertook complete design and development of the open architecture FAULT system, presently in use in numerous corporate network support groups in Australia and overseas. FAULT is the system which allows you to better manage corporate Help Desk and Support Group fault tracking, by assigning, prioritising and reporting of computer and network system faults. FAULT is network independent, and can be adapted to work with your current corporate ODBC based data storage systems, thus forming a full Client/Server environment.
Financial Modeling Software for CSIRO
We provided expertise, for over two years, in the area of Windows development to the Division of Building, Construction and Engineering (DBCE) of the CSIRO. Our task was to port the DOS based FINCASH 3, a building industry financial planning and modeling application, to the MS Windows environment. FINCASH, written primarily in Visual Basic 2 and 3, has far surpassed the 100,000 lines of source code milestone.
A further task was the design and development of a Windows based product specific application installation program. The installer was written in C and the Windows SDK.
Business Rule and Validation Module for Imaging and WorkFlow System for RACV Insurance
Our Windows developer re-wrote this application in Visual Basic, for the RACV Insurance. It forms the core implementation of organization's business login, claims validation and client side security. Working as part of a Unisys team, our developer's brief was to produce a robust, efficient and maintainable application, in the minimum of time.
RDBMS based Marketing Application for Gordon & Gotch, Australia Ltd.
One of our clients is Australia's largest magazine distributor, Gordon & Gotch, Australia Ltd. Our team has been working to create an MS Windows based application which will be used by the corporation's major magazine suppliers throughout the world. As part of the system, we have developed Windows based production applications to filter and extract the vast quantities of sales data coming down from the corporation's servers.
Development of Client/Server Network Management Tools
As part of our role in managing corporate networks, we have developed a number of client/server applications that provide capabilities in network IP management and Windows workstation management and configuration. We have also developed client/server fault reporting and management applications designed to streamline support practices.
Please feel free to contact us regarding the adaptation of these applications to your particular network and site requirements.
Project Office Consultation for AT & T
Our consultant dealt directly with the Customer (Telecom ITG) analysing their needs in application development, report preparation and the extensive integration of desktop applications. Many of Microsoft's front-line productivity products, such as Project 4.0, Excel, and PowerPoint where integrated in various combinations using Visual Basic for Applications. Our consultant performed Rapid Application Development in areas such as source code controlling, client/server utilities on Windows/HP-UX machines, data extraction and file handling and project documentation.
Network Based Imaging WorkFlow Solution for Mental Health Research Institute, Parkville.
Implemented a complete Document Flow System for the Mental Health Research Institute in Parkville. Most of the code was done in Visual Basic, and interfaced to the commercial Fax server system, MessageManager, as well as the OPTIKA image storage and retrieval system.
Document Creation and Management System for The Commonwealth Directorate of Public Prosecutions.
Our team undertook the upgrading and functional extension of the large WordBasic macro system for the DPP. This system was being used by the staff for a majority of their automated document creation. Overall 300 macros were developed or upgraded.
Training Software for Rockwell AeroSpace Technologies Australia Pty. Ltd.
The client is a major player in the international aerospace industry. Our consultant designed and developed an application, written in Visual Basic, for AeroSpace Technologies Australia (ASTA.) This application was used for training purposes, and was based on an Access database backend.
Complex Loan Form System for ANZ Bank
In conjunction with bank staff, our developer created a computerised version of a complex bank form using Visual Basic and MS Access. Considerable effort was taken to ensure the utmost ease of use for the software.
Unix System Administration and Support for Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute (AAII)
Our team of Unix and Network Systems Administrators undertook the primary technical and support roles for the AAII systems.
Unix Administrator/C-developer for DMR Group, Ltd., West Melbourne
Our consultant is part of a technical support team which administers IBM RS/6000s and Data General AViiON 9500 computers running AIX 3.2.5 and DG/UX 4.11 respectively. The team also supports and develops messaging software (using Novell's Tuxedo) for large Oracle-based management system on the DMR client site.
Network Support for Ericsson Data Australia, Broadmeadows
Several Cybersource contractors have been involved in the support of more than 1,500 personal computers and UNIX workstations. Tasks to date have included software installation, fault tracking and general problem resolution. Areas covered include TCP/IP networking and configuration, World Wide Web (WWW), printing issues, and general Windows and network configuration.
TCP/IP and Network Consultant for VDO Instruments
Our Consultant undertook a significant network review and sizing report of the organization's network, including Unix and NT servers, CAD workstations, PC s and terminals.
TCP/IP and UNIX Network and Systems Administrator for Australian Information Processing Centre, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney
Several of our consultants performed various roles of Systems and Network administration for AIPC. This has involved solving complex system and WAN problems for the company and its clients, such as the Commonwealth Bank.
TCP/IP and NETWORK Consultant for Composite Buyers, Limited. Melbourne
Cybersource undertook a network review of the organization's network, including Unix and workstations, cabling and security.
Network Support Personnel for the Department of Planning and Development.
Our people were part of the Digital Outsourcing Management Services, a project to support the Department of Planning & Development across multiple sites (regional and metropolitan). Our task was to primarily resolve Network and Desktop problems on TCP/IP related applications, UNIX to Novell NFS, Sun's PC-NFS and Unix NFS, Internet and email related applications (Netscape, cc:mail, Internet SMTP mailability), as well as Unix sendmail issues (HP-UX) and other Unix Systems administration tasks.
Internet Security for a Major National Australian Bank
As part of the Bank's Remote Access System, our consultant was involved in the design and implementation of servers using TCP/IP firewall technology so that users may access facilities provided by the Bank, remotely via PPP, whilst at all times protecting the integrity of the internal network from both insiders and outsiders.
Data Network After-Hours Support for GASCOR
Cybersource was given the task of providing a full after hours support service for the GASCOR state-wide data network. Amongst the mission-critical areas covered by the agreement where emulation and file transfer to the Corporation's mainframes, the Unix LAN, comprising several dozen nodes at head-office and interstate data links to development teams.
Management of TCP/IP Network for Gas & Fuel Corporation, Victoria
Our people were a key component of the core Data Networks Group which operates the corporation's state-wide WAN. The group provides management, troubleshooting, performance monitoring and security policy for a network with several thousand nodes at more than 40 sites. Their role involved configuration, scripting and Unix server management. Among the software and hardware used by our team were SunNet Manager v1.2, SunOS 4.1.2, Solaris 2.1, PCNFS v4.0a, v5.0, Sun SPARC IPC, SPARC 2, Multiplexors (SPX 5, SPX 120, RS2000, TS1000) and Terminal Servers (VCP200, VCP300).
Some of their other tasks included work on Sunlink 3270, writing network performance monitoring and remote machine data collection scripts, drafting the proposal, managing the Internet mail connection for the group, implementing Windows based NFS automount software and evaluating TCP/IP host connection software. Design and Implementation of National Network Management System for Mobil Oil Australia Ltd. Cybersource was asked to develop a strategy for the management of Mobil's national network and nodes. We developed a framework based on the corporation's Unix servers, for the easy configuration of and maintenance of new PCs to the network. As part of this strategy, we developed a suite of tools, Unix daemons and servers and Windows clients as described in the Reference Project section of this profile. We have also been involved in the maintenance and troubleshooting of their TCP/IP WAN, configuration of new Unix machines as well as monitoring and analysing network performance.
Network and PC Workstation Analyst role for GASCOR
Our consultant was fully involved in the Corporation's Technical Services rollout, which included some 120 new Windows-based workstations. His role was in providing on hand technical expertise in the configuration of the new workstations and connectivity to the Corporation's Unix TCP/IP state-wide LAN/WAN through SunSoft's PC-NFS.
Front Line Help Desk Support for Gas and Fuel
Our consultant joined the GASCOR Central Help Desk and provided the team with on-hand expertise in the areas of TCP/IP internetworking and front-line Unix systems administration. His main role was to provide 1st and 2nd level support for approximately 2000 Gas & Fuel employees with general PC software, terminal, hardware and network related problems and queries. He was able to maintain good customer relations by constantly following all faults from active through to confirmed and closed status.