ConveyanceLink conversion software completed

In December 2011, DC Kaye Solicitors Ltd asked Ocelot Solutions to assist them with exporting ConveyanceLink data to a more user-friendly format for everyday maintenance.

The application was required as DC Kaye were no longer intending to use ConveyanceLink for their everyday conveyancing tasks within the office.

We duly tested and delivered the application and it was successfully run live for the first time on 15th January 2012.

Application design and testing: Approx. 3 days.

Feng Shui Store's Monthly Updates software completed

Ocelot Solutions have completed work on a brand new Feng Shui Store commissioned tool that allows elements of theTong Shu Almanac application to be uploaded to their own website(s), Facebook and other social networking websites in just a couple of clicks.

The software is designed to build on the marketing strategy being developed by the Feng Shui Store and build visiting traffic figures to the company's Facebook and web pages.

The new software went live on 8th April 2011.

Application design and testing: Approx. 2 days.

Feng Shui Store's Facebook Daily software completed

Ocelot Solutions have completed work on a brand new Feng Shui Store commissioned tool that allows elements of the Academy of Feng Shui and Tong Shu Almanac applications to be uploaded to Facebook and other social networking websites in just a couple of clicks.

The software is designed to build on the marketing strategy being developed by the Feng Shui Store and build visiting traffic figures to the company's Facebook and web pages.

The new software went live on 31st March 2011.

Application design and testing: Approx. 2 days.

Dadbrook Gallery Database Manager software update completed
Ocelot Solutions have completed work on a brand new version of the Dadbrook Gallery Database Manager software originally developed for the Dadbrook Gallery in Cuddington, Buckinghamshire.

The update contains bug fixes, lots of new sections, enhanced news feed functionality and the removal of redundant code.

The new version allows the Dadbrook Gallery to build and utilise a powerful database of customers, artists, artwork, exhibitions, materials, customers who have attended exhibitions and when, as well as artwork purchased by customers. This new functionality will allow for targetted marketing campaigns, better customer service and ultimately a powerful sales ordering and stock management toolkit.

The new software was available from 23rd March 2011.

Application design, updating and testing: Approx. 11 days.

Tong Shu Almanac 2

The Feng Shui Store required a major update of the Tong Shu Almanac software, to incorporate new functionality implemented in the Academy of Feng Shui 3 software, as well as bug fixes and general performance-related improvements.

The Tong Shu Almanac 2 builds on the firmly established Tong Shu Almanac software, which is complemented by the industry-leading Academy of Feng Shui 3 software.

The new software was delivered to the Feng Shui Store on 28th February 2011.

Application design, updating and testing: Approx. 7 months.

OptiMate Professional software update completed

Ocelot Solutions have completed work on a brand new version of the OptiMate Professional software originally developed for Primary Designs Ltd in Thame, Oxfordshire.

The update contains bug fixes, enhanced news feed functionality and the removal of redundant code.

The new software was available from 25th February 2011.

Application design, updating and testing: Approx. 3 days.

Newsfeed Manager

Ocelot Solutions required an application that would allow newsfeeds to be delivered to targetted applications that have been written for and distributed to our customers over the last few years.

Newsfeeds consist of news about product updates, important announcements and other relevant information.

As well as providing the above functionality, the application also allows tailored delivery mechanisms, such as specific applications and specific delivery dates. This makes it easy to plan product update releases, product announcements, etc.

Application design and testing: Approx. 4 days.

Feng Shui Harmonics

The Feng Shui Store required an application based on the design first implemented in the Tong Shu Almanac, which would complement their new range of audio CDs.

As well as providing the end user with a database facility for friends and family members, the application also provides the Feng Shui Store with an additional tool for delivering news, software updates and other important information direct to end-users.

Application design and testing: Approx. 7 days.

Feng Shui Aromatics

The Feng Shui Store required an application based on the design first implemented in the Tong Shu Almanac, which would complement their new range of aromatic oils.

As well as providing the end user with a database facility for friends and family members, the application also provides the Feng Shui Store with an additional tool for delivering news, software updates and other important information direct to end-users.

Application design and testing: Approx. 7 days.

Academy of Feng Shui 3

The Feng Shui Store required a big improvement on the previous version of the Academy, based on the design first implemented in the Tong Shu Almanac.

Version 3 was technically challenging, as much of the functionality had to be redesigned from the ground up. It is crammed with new functionality, along with a much-improved live news feed section, online activation facility and overhauled backup and restore feature.

The Academy of Feng Shui is Ocelot Solutions' flagship product and its popularity is such that it is widely accepted as the benchmark software in the Feng Shui community and has sold in more than 55 countries worldwide.

Visit the Academy of Feng Shui 3 Support section for more infornation.

Application design and testing: Approx. 6 months.

Feng Shui Product Manager

With four applications due to be available for purchase in early 2010, the Feng Shui Store required a controlling application to create and distribute license keys, distribute news feeds to one or more of the applications and record the contact details of all customers purchasing software.

The Product Manager actually incorporates much more functionality, with a built in stock control and invoicing module.

The application streamlines the productivity of the Feng Shui Store as well as providing a solid administrative platform for their growing suite of software.

Application design and testing: Approx. 2 months.

BCSOBA Member Database

Geoff Spurrier required an application that allowed him to maintain a complex database of information for the Buckingham College School Old Boys' Association.

The application allows simple access to large amounts of data, incorporating powerful search facilities, as well as the ability to print out custom label lists and designs.

Application design and testing: Approx. 6 days.

OptiMate Professional

Primary Designs required a simple solution to a complex problem. When fabricating exhausts and other metalwork, they needed a tool that could optimise the raw sheet metal, thus generating as little waste as possible.

OptiMate was designed with a very simple interface, but had a powerful engine underneath its bonnet. In post-delivery tests, OptiMate out-performed several more established tools that performed the same task.

OptiMate is still used in the shop to this day.

Application design and testing: Approx. 2 weeks.

Tong Shu Almanac

The Feng Shui Store commissioned their second major software development project in 2007, to follow on the success of the Academy of Feng Shui.

The Tong Shu Almanac triggered a complete redesign of the Academys' visual environment, whilst introducing many new utilities and functions, including a superb live newsfeed section, as well as online updating functionality and an exclusive members forum all built into the software as standard.

The Tong Shu Almanac laid the foundations for the stunning Academy of Feng Shui 3.

Application design and testing: Approx. 8 months.

DC Kaye Diary Creator

DC Kaye Solicitors in Prestwood, Buckinghamshire, required a simple application that could create a formatted Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with three months of diary space for the secretaries to fill in practising solicitors appointments.

The requirement was for the whole process to be complete in just a couple of mouse-clicks. Ocelot Solutions duly obliged and DC Kaye continue to use the application.

Application design and testing: Approx. 1 day.

B-Note Professional

Judy Walsh required a custom application to create and maintain a database of bibliography entries for an Open University course.

Whilst not a complex project, B-Note Professional demanded a custom design and construction, utilising a Microsoft Access database.

Judy was successful in passing her course and we like to think that we helped here along the way with B-Note Professional!

Application design and testing: Approx. 4 days.

Academy of Feng Shui 2

The second version of the World-famous Academy of Feng Shui provided some new functionaliy, but was mainly targeted at fixing various bugs and providing a backup and restore utility to preserve precious end-user data.

Visit the Academy of Feng Shui 3 Support section for more infornation and a 30-day trial version download link of the latest Academy.

Application design and testing: Approx. 2 months.

ProofLab Professional (incorporating FrameLab)

GS Photos required a redistributable application that would automatically imprint the filename of a digital image onto the visual area. The application also required a watermarking facility that would allow custom text to be added to the image either individually or en-masse.

The application was a complete success and is now available as a FREE download!

Visit the ProofLab Professional 2 Support section for more infornation and a version 2.0 download link.

Application design and testing: Approx. 2 weeks.

RMS Professional

A South-East London property rental company commissioned a huge project to computerise their rental management processes in 2006. The project was complex with many design iterations required to resolve the many issues with an initially flawed business process model.

RMS Professional remains one of Ocelot's largest software projects to date.

Application design and testing: Approx. 7 weeks.

CID Sys

Back in 2003, a very small mortgage company in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire commissioned an application that would provide database functionality for their client list. The application needed to access and maintain a secure database over a local network, whilst performing quickly and with much simplicity.

The application was used with much success and indeed followed the company when they relocated to Brighton in 2005.

Application design and testing: Approx. 6 days.

Academy of Feng Shui

A chance conversation with Michael Hanna of the Feng Shui Store in 2003 led to the development of the first version of what is now widely regarded as the world leading Feng Shui software. This was Ocelot's first commercial software development project and has undoubtedly provided the springboard for much of the success enjoyed by Ocelot in the mid-2000's.

The Academy of Feng Shui laid bare many secrets and little known methods in an easy-to-use, friendly application. It is fitting that early 2010 sees the release of the latest version.

The Academy required license control, preventing unauthorised distribution between end-users. To this day, the Academy incorporates a robust license activation system that has proved extremely difficult to break.

Visit the Academy of Feng Shui 3 Support section for more infornation and a 30-day trial version download link of the latest Academy.

Application design and testing: Approx. 9 months.