When developing any system, we apply the principle of ‘first entry equals final entry”. Our motto is Enter once. Add to. Utilise and maximise. Never repeat any input.

This means that the same data does not have to be entered into the system repeatedly. Once captured on the system, it is retained and can be added to.  It is also available for manipulation, as well as for export to “partner” products.

Where possible, we create import / export modules to facilitate data exchange between our systems and any other systems used by our clients.

The most common example is data import and export from and to Sage Pastel Accounting® (a South African accounting package marketed world-wide).

To facilitate data inquiry and follow-up, we design applications with a large number of browse screens, as well as management reports.

We provide password-protected log-in screens for data-sensitive and multi-user applications.

User access is restricted according to assigned access level.

Our design philosophy is to ensure every system is uncomplicated and easy to use. Visual cues such as icons and colour allow users to identify specific data conditions.

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Example of the ioClock Calendar file page

A variety of desktops allow instant access to key data, as in this example, where staff-clock-in-times are tracked, including whether or not they clocked in at all:

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Example of the ioClock Staff Clock record page

Depending on your needs, data can be fully customizable, as in this example of a ‘Time Control and Defaults Setup’:

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Example of the ioClock Time Control and Defaults setup page

A downside of using AI to create copy for use on social media, websites, and other forms of communication is that everyone ends up looking and sounding the same.

We offer a Non-Slop service, which includes proofreading, fact checking, image editing, and personalization to help you assure your customers that you’re human and you care about personal service.

If you’re using WordPress for your website, we can do your content editing (includes proofreading, rewriting, image editing, and fact-checking). If your site is looking a bit stale, we offer a simple refresh, or even a complete redesign.