http://www.mallontechnology.com/ http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/71/eurogi-imagine-conference This March we will be attending the EUROGI ImaGIne Conference, which will take place from the 7-8!  It is the last of three linked conferences taking place at the Convention Centre in the same week, all of which have jointly received the Irish Presidency Associated Event designation. The conference will kick off with the Eye on Earth User Conference which will last for two days, followed by Envirofi Day Conference and demonstrations.  The main aim of the conference is to identify opportunities arising from the application of both existing and emerging geospatial data, services and technologies. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/71/eurogi-imagine-conference Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:22:57 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/70/technology-at-work-conference On the 19th of this month, Invest NI will put on a ‘Technology at Work’ conference in the Waterfront Hall, Belfast.  The event will showcase the latest innovations and technology solutions developed by Northern Ireland businesses.  The keynote speakers will include: Ian Philips of ARM Ltd on global technology trends; and Scott Berkun, author of Making Things Happen, on creative thinking and managing ideas.  Ciara and David McQuillan are looking forward to attending! hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/70/technology-at-work-conference Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:48:22 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/69/framework-agreement-for-department-of-environment We have recently been shortlisted to provide GIS services to the Department of Environment Ireland on a framework agreement.  By entering this partnership with the Department of Environment, we hope to provide them with better value for money, and foster a long-term relationship with them. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/69/framework-agreement-for-department-of-environment Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:53:49 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/68/agi-geocommunity-2012 Last September, one of our software developers, Brendan, attended AGI GeoCommunity 2012 conference in Nottingham.  AGI GeoCommunity is the largest independent conference in the UK digital mapping and data calendar. The conference provides tangible insight and leadership in current GI issues via a range of keynote addresses and conference papers, a showcase exhibition, as well as by hands-on training and face-to-face delegate networking.  Brendan said there was a strong public sector slant to it, but there were also some items of interest to the private sector including several companies using open source products, e.g.  OpenLayers, GeoServer etc. (similar to our newest product GeoAppBuilder). hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/68/agi-geocommunity-2012 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:47:34 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/67/brendan-is-accepted-onto-the-agini-committee- We're very pleased to announce that one of our software engineers, Brendan, has been appointed onto the AGINI committee.  AGI Northern Ireland regional group was formed in 2001 to raise awareness of geographic information (GI) within Northern Ireland, and to encourage the sharing of knowledge between those with an interest in GI.  This appointment has further strengthened our reputation as a market leader of GIS in Ireland, and proves that we are home of the top GI experts in the country.  Brendan was accepted onto the committee just before Christmas, and attended his first meeting in December 2012. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/67/brendan-is-accepted-onto-the-agini-committee- Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:12:06 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/66/national-ploughing-championships-2012 In September two Mallon Technology staff, Justin Kidd and William McCann, attended this year’s National Ploughing Championships in New Ross.  You can read about William’s experience of the day below. On Wednesday the 26th of September Justin Kidd and I were lucky enough to attend one of Ireland’s largest festivals (without a Heineken stand or plastic cup in sight), the National Ploughing Championships. It is one of Europe’s largest agricultural trade shows with over 1,300 trade stands showcasing not just agricultural products, technology and services, but everything from cookery demonstrations to the latest fashions! Having survived some heavy traffic, we eventually arrived at the site for this year’s event in Heathpark, New Ross. We were two of the 187,000 people who attended this year. We were greeted by an event in which competitors were attempting to break the world record in pole climbing (unfortunately the competitor we watched was unsuccessful). There were similar events held by various companies throughout the day showcasing their new machinery and products while entertaining the spectators. My area of interest being forestry, Ivisited some of the many forestry companies on show and I also visited the Forest Service with whom we have a long-term working relationship. Their stand was located in the Department of Agriculture tent, which was one of the busiest tents Iattended that day. Meanwhile, Justin took the opportunity to check out the latest in GPS guidance and field surveying technology on display. The National Ploughing Championships is an event that continues to go from strength to strength each year, and even the terrible weather didn’t stop spectators attending in their droves. I was delighted to attend this year and I am already looking forward to next year’s event. . .  but hopefully with some sunnier weather! William McCann hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/66/national-ploughing-championships-2012 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:01:50 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/65/mallon-technology-gold-sponsors-of-gis-ireland-2012 We can’t wait to attend IRLOGI’s GIS Ireland 2012 conference at the Chartered Accountants House in Dublin on the 11th October.  This year we’ll be attending as gold corporate sponsors, so come and check out our stand to find out about updates of our products and services, or just to say hello! Key speakers this year will include:  Pat Howlin, Head of ICT at IDA Ireland; Damien McCloud, GIS Lead at Arup (UK); and Jim Irvine, Head of Digital Resources at Harper Collins Geo.  Our very own Software Development Team Leader, Frank, will also be giving a talk entitled ‘Helping Protect Local Communities’. You can visit the IRLOGI website to find out more information, or follow their Twitter feed. We look forward to seeing you there! hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/65/mallon-technology-gold-sponsors-of-gis-ireland-2012 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:12:40 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/64/louth-county-archives-project We are delighted to have won a contract to digitise the Grand Jury book collection for Louth County Archives. The digitisation of the archive collection has been undertaken for the purpose of improving public access to the collection by way of an online facility, as well as to ensure its preservation.  Mallon Technology has been working with Louth County Archives since 2005 providing scanning and reprographic services for their historical documentation. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/64/louth-county-archives-project Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:07:07 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/63/diamond-eac-now-available-on-apple-istore- I’m pleased to announce that our Diamond EAC App is now available to buy on the iTunes App Store! Based on the official NCEC Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code List, this handy app allows you to search Ireland and UK Codes and is invaluable to anyone who might have to deal with hazardous substances in an emergency situation.  With Diamond EAC, the information can be instantly accessed from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and is searchable by UN number, name or EAC. Diamond EAC is now available on iTunes for £2.99.  You can view it in the iTunes Store here.  It is also searchable using the keywords ‘Diamond EAC’ or is listed under the category ‘Reference’.  Version 1.2 is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad; and requires iOS 4.1 or later. If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team! hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/63/diamond-eac-now-available-on-apple-istore- Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:56:46 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/62/mallon-wins-meath-field-names-project Last week we won a tender published by voluntary group, Meath Field Names Group, to undertake the GIS Mapping/ Digitisation of Meath fields using Mapinfo software. The Meath Field Names Group is a voluntary group which was established in May 2008.  This project is to record and publish the field names of County Meath along with their history, folklore and relevant information.  It is guided by an elected Steering Group along with a network of local volunteers, and is strongly supported by Meath IFA, Meath Archaeological and Historical Society and Meath County Council Library Services. The Meath Field Names Project is the first of its kind for an entire county in Ireland and as such, is breaking new ground.  To date there have been some 500+ volunteers helping with this project in some shape or form.  The Steering Group has always focussed on the best quality and the most useful end product possible.  The Meath model developed for this project will be studied and used by other counties hoping to take a similar project. The information gathering stage of the project has thus far been hugely successful, with the database now holding records of approximately 21,000 fields from around 800 townlands all around the county.  The next stages of the project are: 1.       Digitising the fields/ mapping work to link the database to fields on the map 2.       Preparation and publication  of project report book 3.       Development of project website Mallon Technology have been enlisted to undertake the digitisation and mapping stage, where it is hoped that the project will take on a whole new additional visual dimension.  At a glance it will be possible to see features, field names and trends and how they are geographically spread across the county.  The mapping work will be invaluable for further detailed study of different historical aspects of the information gathered. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/62/mallon-wins-meath-field-names-project Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:23:12 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/61/mallon-technology-proud-sponsors-of-the-victorious-st-patrick-s-gfc Huge congratulations to An Charraig Naomh Padraig Ladies minor team who not only won the Championship on Sunday 3 June against Aghyaran, but they also won the league final last Friday against Pomeroy. We’re all so pleased for the girls here at Mallon Technology, and are proud for them to have been carrying our name since we began sponsoring them in July last year.  We hope there are many more victories to come! Well done! hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/61/mallon-technology-proud-sponsors-of-the-victorious-st-patrick-s-gfc Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:21:30 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/60/breakfast-with-irlogi- Three members of our GIS team recently attended an IRLOGI breakfast briefing......here is Eoin's account of the morning: On Thursday 17th of May, myself, Aisling East and William McCann attended an Irlogi breakfast briefing about OpenStreetMap (OSM). It was held in Chartered Accountant’s House, in Dublin. The event was hosted by Richard Cantwell, a committee member of IRLOGI and member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation, and Dermot McNally, a board member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation. OSM, for those of you who haven’t heard of it, is an Open Source worldwide map, which can be both used, and edited by the public at large. On the day we were first given an Overview of the project, its history and development, and how it is used. They then went on to discuss how the data can be used within other GIS environments, how many other organisations are now using the data, and what they are using it for. It was created in 2004 as a student project which has now grown to such an extent that it now has 550,000 registered editors. The Map data is generally created by volunteers using handheld GPS devices, and from other open source datasets. Users now have permission to use Yahoo and Bing maps for example. Some commercial companies have also donated data. OSM has been used for humanitarian reasons, most notably in the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake in 2010, when volunteers mapped the roads, buildings and refugee camps around Port-Au-Prince in just two days. A sign of the growth of the project is that numerous websites are now embedding their maps instead of Google Maps, including Daft.ie. OSM is also used in the creation of many Apps. Even Apple have recently used OSM to create maps for its iPhoto App. It was great to see how good an Open Source project can be, and that it could compete and even flourish against big corporate giants like Google Earth. Overall it was a very interesting briefing, and an eye opener to the capability of Open Source data. Eoin Comerford hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/60/breakfast-with-irlogi- Wed, 30 May 2012 12:17:44 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/59/chief-fire-officers-conference-2012 Chief Fire Officers Conference 2012 At the beginning of May (9th and 10th) Anthony and Declan took to the road again, this time heading for the Ballymascanlon House Hotel in Dundalk where this year’s Chief Fire Officer’s conference was taking place. The theme was ‘New Horizons for the Fire and Rescue Service of the Future’.  This was the perfect theme for showcasing our state of the art range of fire service products including Diamond Fire Engine; Diamond Fire, and Diamond EAC, as well as our hardware products. An impressive array of local, national and international speakers was lined up to talk at the event (including Olli-Pekka Ojanen, CEO of Regional Emergency Services, Tampere, Finland and Dr. Guillermo Rein, University of Edinburgh), with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan TD opening the conference. Anthony Quinn said, ‘As usual this year’s Chief Fire Officer’s Conference was great!  Getting to the conference every year enables us to catch up with the customers face to face and tell them about the updates and improvements to our products.  We also get to play around with the hardware we resell (such as the Panasonic Toughbook) and show them off to potential customers.  All in all it was a really worthwhile couple of days, and getting to spend them with Declan was just the cherry on the cake!’ hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/59/chief-fire-officers-conference-2012 Mon, 28 May 2012 16:47:35 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/57/geoscience-2012-conference Dublin has been declared the City of Science 2012. The Dublin City of Science 2012 festival is a year long celebration of science with over 160 events (see www.dublinscience2012.ie). As part of this, The Geological Survey of Ireland, The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and the Royal Irish Academy hosted the GeoScience 2012 Conference on 18th and 19th April 2012. The general themes of the conference were water (both surface and groundwater) and hazards in the urban environment from the perspective of the public sector and industry. Attended by Niamh O’Keeffe and Marion Murphy over the 2 days, the GeoScience conference was held in the historical setting of Dublin Castle. Day 1 was a one-day conference “A Safe City: The Contribution of Geoscience in the Urban Environment”. Some very interesting talks included 3D and 4D subsurface models by Dr Diarmad Campell, British Geological Survey; The Dublin Surge Project by Ray Scanlon from the Geological Survey of Ireland. Jim Casey from the OPW gave a presentation on Airborne Coastal Surveys and related GIS applications. On Day 2, where the topic was "From Research to Jobs", informative presentations were given by Tellus Border, INFOMAR, Griffith Awards and Geoscience Initiatives. Check out http://www.gsi.ie/Geoscience+Initiatives/Geoscience+2012+Conference.htm for more details. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/57/geoscience-2012-conference Mon, 21 May 2012 14:08:52 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/58/geodata-2012-dublin The annual GeoDATA 2012 event was held on 1st May in Croke Park.  Attended by Mallon Technology’s Marion Murphy and Niamh O’Keeffe, the event brings together leading geospatial professionals to share invaluable advice on how to think smarter and do more with geographic information.  The seminar explored innovative, new ideas to increase business efficiencies and allowed for networking with counterparts in other organisations.  Presentations and case studies illustrated innovative ways to manage, maintain and maximise geospatial investments.  The final presentation of the day by the Central Statistics Office: Census 2011 Geography and Outputs was of particular interest, specifically the small area profiles and the newly available place of school data due for publication in June 2012 providing a great resource for analysis of commuting and day time working populations. For those who missed the opportunity to attend, upcoming GeoData seminar dates include: Glasgow – 6th November 2012 Bristol – 8th November 2012 Belfast – 15th November 2012   For further information, see http://www.geoinformationgroup.co.uk/#web hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/58/geodata-2012-dublin Fri, 11 May 2012 15:01:23 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/56/annual-geodirectory-user-conference Last week Justin Kidd and Niamh O'Keeffe were lucky enough to get to the Annual GeoDirectory User's Conference.  This is Niamh's account of the day:   I attended the Annual GeoDirectory user’s conference in The Gresham Hotel in Dublin on Thursday March 29th along with Justin Kidd. I had been expecting a very technical set of talks regarding the GeoDirectory products but while I gained some insight into forthcoming releases there was a variety of speakers on a range of topics. The event was introduced and mc’d by Dara Keogh, CEO of GeoDirectory. GeoDirectory is a joint venture between An Post and the Ordnance Survey of Ireland (OSi) GeoDirectory is the definitive address database of buildings in the Republic of Ireland. GeoDirectory was established by An Post and Ordnance Survey Ireland to identify the precise address and location of every residential and commercial property in the State.  GeoDirectory assigns each property its own individual fingerprint – a unique, verified address in a standardised format, together with a precise geocode. Tony Murphy of OSi discussed what is forthcoming in the OSi Prime 2 which will be an innovative way for users of OSi data to access updated data. As Mallon Technology GIS Technicians are a large user group of OSi orthoimagery this is an area of huge interest to us. Prime 2 will be scale independent, object based, with a seamless coverage of orthophotography which will no longer be stored in ‘tiles’. Howard Johnson gave a very interesting talk on using geo data (latitude, longitude) to inform the Aer Corps helicopters to air lift a casualty to a specialist hospital. François Salgé who came from France discussed the Inspire Directive and EURLOGI (the European equivalent of IRLOGI). He suggested some interesting websites to check out such as www.vinogeo.fr which shows vineyards geographic locations! He also discussed interesting initiatives such as crowdsourcing (see www.geml.fr) which in France has utilised the public’s spotting of wildlife to map their location. There followed a very interesting presentation by Mark Warren from the Department of Public Reform where they are exploring methods of exchanging data across different government departments such as welfare and revenue using the PPSN and GeoDirectory data as the validation of ‘single customer view’. As there is no definitive repository of such data at a national level, different government department’s have been unable to match records and customers have to go to a variety of organisations if, say, they move and change their address. As there are often spelling variations in addresses, incorporating GeoDirectory gives confidence to such an endeavour as there is one unique code/address on this database. An update of GeoDirectory was given by Dominic Fahey of An Post. As expected with the change in the Irish economy there are a lot less buildings and therefore addresses being added to the database. Some changes include a new category of temporary dwelling (e.g. a mobile home) or temporary shops. There is a new query tool on the website so customers can filter out what data they need to look at and future updates are to be released through the extranet site as opposed to discs. Attendees at the conference received a ‘sneak preview’ of the results of the Census 2011 and how GeoDirectory was utilised from Cormac Halpin of the central statistics office.  His presentation discussed changes in Ireland since the 2006 census such as the reduction in the number of people from other countries moving to Ireland and the change in what is categorised as ‘commuter belt’ and the demise of the bedsit as an accommodation type; obviously student accommodation is now a lot more salubrious than in my day! Check out www.cso.ie/census for more details hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/56/annual-geodirectory-user-conference Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:28:26 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/55/agini-soapbox-event Last Thursday (22nd March) we attended AGINI’s latest event ‘Soapbox’ in South Eastern Regional College (SERC), Lisburn.  Our expectations were high after the success of their last event, GeoBeers back in February- and it didn’t disappoint! The composition of the event was informal five-minute open presentations by people involved or interested in GIS to share their knowledge.  Some topics of interest were Jennifer McKinley of QUB talking about GIS research and teaching within the School of Geography; Anne Campbell of SERC on the operational and strategic use of GIS at SERC; and Michael Aiken talking about how GI is playing a large role in how DARD manage payments. Two of our own staff members also gave short presentations:  Brendan Sheehy talked about the use of E-Inspect to simplify spatial inspections; and Anthony Quinn on using GIS to help create cost neutral systems.  As well as the presentations, AGINI also organised drinks and nibbles afterwards, allowing the organisations present to network.  It was great to hear about and discuss what’s going on in the industry and to be able to share our knowledge. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/55/agini-soapbox-event Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00:33 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/54/mallon-technology-attends-survey-ireland-conference The Survey Ireland conference returned to DIT this year after a brief hiatus and was attended by Mallon Technology staff from the Dublin and Portlaoise offices. Speakers at the conference came from a number of academic and industrial backgrounds including: DIT, OSI, Tullow Oil, DPS Engineering, and Coastway. The conference was kicked off with an engaging talk about the importance of Geomatics in the modern world, while the proceeding speakers focussed on a broad range of topics including GPS infrastructure, laser scanning, project management, and risk analysis. Of particular interest was the talk by Conor Cahalan of NUI Maynooth who demonstrated the capabilities’ of mobile laser scanning which could be used in carrying out inspections, potentially allowing for more accurate mapping of field boundaries on the part of Mallon Technology. Alongside the talks, DIT had also organised an exhibition, allowing the organisations present to market and demonstrate a wide variety of the very latest in surveying equipment technology, including: theodolites; GPS equipment; and of particular interest, UAV’s for capturing aerial imagery, as modelled here by Mallon Technology’s very own Brian McNally. All in all it was a very informative and worthwhile day and hopefully the conference will continue to be scheduled on annual basis. For further information: http://www.dit.ie/geomatics hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/54/mallon-technology-attends-survey-ireland-conference Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:40:55 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/53/mallon-achieves-iso-9001-2008-   Mallon Technology have once again achieved the ISO 9001:2008 quality standard.  The standard which is regarded as one of the foremost in the business sector specifies requirements for a quality management system in an organisation.   Quality is of utmost importance to Mallon Technology as we continuously strive to improve processes and customer satisfaction within the organisation.  By achieving certification for our compliance with  ISO 9001:2008 we demonstrate to our customers and partners that we conform to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.   The standard is closely linked to Mallon Technology’s business processes and effective application of the system aims to enhance our customer satisfaction.  As a Company we are continually improving the quality of service we offer our customers and striving to exceed client expectations.  So if you are a current or previous client of Mallon Technology and have any ideas for improvement within the Company, please be sure to let us know hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/53/mallon-achieves-iso-9001-2008- Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:43:43 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/52/inland-fisheries-framework-agreement   Mallon Technology have been selected for inclusion in the framework agreement for future work with Inland Fisheries Ireland.  IFI wished to establish a multi-operator framework agreement for the development of this enhanced mobile GIS and database storage proposal over a period of three years and following the tender process Mallon Technology was identified as one of the top 3 tenderers.      Over the next 3 years the project intends to fulfil the needs of staff and management in relation to GIS and data, to standardise usage across the organisation, and to address future uses due to the remote working of many staff throughout the country.   Inland Fisheries Ireland recognised the many advantages of utising GIS in their business, including;   Streamline, enhance and spatially enable existing business processes; Increase efficiency and productivity; To mobilise relevant historical and localised datasets; Protect existing data investment in a secure, central, long-term repository; Provide for centralised data management, administration and maintenance of coherent and consistent GIS datasets; Increase data accuracy; Enhance customer service levels, improve effectiveness of communications with stakeholders and further address employee needs; Reduce operational costs and examine value for money and added value; Provide a powerful link between the remote workforce and the office base; Introduce templates that suit staff processes to allow much easier integration of data, enhance consistency, and give scope for better problem solving; Play a vital role in long term goals in analysing and quantifying operational plan performance. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/52/inland-fisheries-framework-agreement Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:26:48 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/51/mallon-implements-staff-training-program   As part of our ongoing commitment staff development, Mallon Technology has recently implemented a comprehensive training program for staff in all departments of the company.   Personnel are an integral part of our company and we know the importance of providing our team with the opportunity to refresh or learn new skills.  Ongoing staff development increases productivity and morale within the team and gives us the competitive advantage that has made the leading supplier of Software, Data capture and Geographical Information services in Ireland.   Sixteen members of our GIS team have taken part in MapInfo training, either an introductory course or refreshing their skills and ten members of the team have attended database training courses which have further enhanced their skills in Microsoft Access.     Ruth McGarvey, Services Team Leader, is currently undertaking Elevate, a Project Management training course.  The program focuses on six key areas; Business Awareness & Commercial Acumen; Project Management; Team Working, Time, Priority and Stress Management; Measuring Success (Personal Development Planning) and Performance Management.   Planned training for 2012 includes courses in Prince2 Project Management, Cloud Development, Quality, Consultative Selling and Presentation Skills.   Apart from the obvious benefits to our customers, this training keeps us up to date with the ever changing industry and better equips our team to deal with challenges in the work place. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/51/mallon-implements-staff-training-program Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:13:29 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/50/welcome-to-our-newcomers   Mallon Technology would like to welcome new staff, Jeremy, Chris and Michael into our software team.   Jeremy Ferry has joined Mallon Technology as IT Support Technician, assisting with hardware and software implementation, testing, maintenance and configuration.  Jeremy will also assist with hardware inventory and consolidation, checking and refurbishment.  In the past Jeremy worked as a Workshop Technician with Mid-Ulster Computers and holds a BSc Hons Degree in Computing Science.   Chris Faulkner has returned to Mallon Technology to undertake a work placement for his Foundation Degree in Computing.  Having previously worked for the company as a Digital Archive Technician, Chris is currently undertaking qualifications in Computing and Accounting.  In his role in Mallon Technology Chris will be responsible for various research & development projects.    Michael Tang joins Mallon Technology from a background in Computer Games Software Development and in the past has worked with HSBC PLC.  At Mallon Technology Michael is currently working on Open Source Geo Mapping solutions using Openlayers, GeoServer and ASP.NET. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/50/welcome-to-our-newcomers Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:09:57 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/49/geobeers   We’re looking forward to attending the next AGINI event, an informal gathering aptly named GeoBeers.  Taking place on Thursday 2nd Feb in a Belfast bar, the social networking event is intended to encourage networking and knowledge transfer across the spatial disciplines.     The focus will be on the use of GIS in new technologies such as smart phone apps, geo-coded 'Tweets', crowed-sourced mapping and easy-to-use web maps which are widely used by all.  This area is of particular interest to us as we’re currently developing smart phone apps, cloud solutions and location-based ‘Software as a Service’ applications.   We’re looking forward to showing off some of our new developments and finding out what else is new in the industry…and the beer should go down well too. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/49/geobeers Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:26:37 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/48/emergency-services-show-2011   Taking place at Stoneleigh Park in Coventry, The Emergency Services Show and Conference 2011 was the key event for anyone involved in emergency planning, response or recovery, both in the UK and abroad. This year the show boasted 400 exhibitors and well over 4000 visitors - it really was the biggest and best yet! Mallon Technology, located in Hall 1, used the opportunity to show off their range of market leading products to Fire and Rescue Services in England, Scotland and Wales.  Anthony Quinn and Naimh Mallon were delighted to demonstrate Mallon Technology’s range of products to the many interested attendees. One of the key products we launched at this year’s ESS was Diamond EAC, an invaluable smart phone app for looking up Emergency Action Codes at the scene of an incident.  Mallon Technology’s app is the only one on the market which caters specifically for Irish and UK EAC codes.  Based on the official NCEC Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code List, Diamond EAC has easy search facilities and comprehensive information for identifying and dealing with hazardous materials.  Other exciting new products in our portfolio include Diamond Fire Engine which makes up-to-date information available to fire fighters en-route to and at the scene of an emergency and Diamond Shift Manager which allows users to assign fire officer shifts and keep a track of which fire officer’s are on or off duty.      Naimh on Mallon Technology's Stand hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/48/emergency-services-show-2011 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:54:10 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/47/check-out-mallon-technology-s-you-tube-channel   Mallon Technology have launched their very own You Tube Channel to showcase product demonstrations and instructional videos. Check it out at www.youtube.com/user/MallonTechnologyLtd to view our latest uploads about e-Inspect, our new field inspections software.e-Inspect is an inspections system built on a spatial database. Designed to be used out on location, it allows users to capture and store spatial data which subsequently can be queried according to the business requirements.  Our You Tube Channel features a detailed introduction to the product as well as a series of videos that showcase the key system features. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/47/check-out-mallon-technology-s-you-tube-channel Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:23:20 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/46/agi-ni-autumn-event   Mallon Technology attended the AGINI Autumn Conference on 25th October, themed “Land and Property Information: More than just Asset Management”. Belfast City Council in partnership with the Northern Ireland Branch of the Association of Geographic Information (AGI) hosted this conference to not only highlight the extensive usage of GIS in land/asset management across the NI Economy, but to illustrate the need for a more structured and joined-up approach. There were a range of fascinating speakers and topics from both the public and private sectors: ·  Who should know what and whom should pay? - Bob Barr, Manchester Geomatics Current Developments in Property Data Collection - Bob Gartley, Land & Property Services · Utilising GIS to Capture and Maintain NIHE Land Ownership Details - Patrick McGarry, NIHE · Alleygate Project: Flare APP/GIS Integration - Gavin Bell, Belfast City Council Managing Land Assets – the business challenges in managing land portfolios and property related investments - Ian Lamont, GeoPii · A5 Western Transport Corridor: Using Land Information Systems in Strategic Infrastructure Planning - Marielle O’Lone, Mouchel · Why land use matters to Northern Ireland Water (NIW) - Sean O’Boyle, NI Water · Electronic Property Information Mapping Service (ePIMS) – Using Mapping/ GIS to Create a Central Asset Register For Government in NI - Paul Kernan, Strategic Investment Board · Mapping Forest Fires - UAV imagery makes Sense - Jim McEwan, DARD Forest Service · Return on Investment in GIS - Paul Synott, ESRI Ireland The day was a great opportunity to hear about the latest innovations and issues in the GIS industry in Northern Ireland. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/46/agi-ni-autumn-event Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:07:24 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/45/gnss-gps-workshop-2011 Mallon Technology recently attended the GNSS 2011 workshop in Gavirate, Italy, organised by the MARS unit of the European Commission Joint Research Centre. The aim of the workshop was to have open and constructive exchanges about the practical use Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) devices in the frame of the of the Common Agriculture Policy (control activities, management of the Land Parcel Identification Systems). Throughout the workshop there were a series of presentations from various GEOCAP representatives and suppliers.  Mallon Technology presented e-Inspect, their latest software, specifically designed for GPS measurements in a field setting.  The presentations can be viewed by clicking here.. A field visit was organised to have the opportunity to concretely observe and discuss aspects of parcel measurements.  Mallon Technology demonstrated the capabilities of e-Inspect during the field visit.  Many of the inspectors liked the simplicity of the functionality and that fact that it could integrate with the back end system.  hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/45/gnss-gps-workshop-2011 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:38:23 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/44/gis-ireland-2011-conference Mallon Technology recently attended Irlogi’s GIS Ireland 2011 conference.  Once again the conference was well organised and was a great opportunity for us to catch up with some old faces as well as new contacts in the GIS industry. Our stand showcased our latest location based software; e-Inspect, Diamond Fire and Geo App Builder.  We had considerable interest in our newest application Geo App Builder which our Software Team Leader, Brendan Sheehy, demonstrated to conference delegates as part of his Open Source presentation, see below.   Sustainable and Efficient GIS? Open Source it. View more presentations from Mallon Technology Ciara on the Mallon Technology stand   Demonstrating our latest location based software applications   Brendan delivering his presentation   hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/44/gis-ireland-2011-conference Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:22:46 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/43/data-capture-case-studies-updated We've updated our case studies with some recently completed GIS & data capture projects;  the scanning, data capture and geo-location of deeds records for Northern Ireland Housing Executive, the scanning and transcription of Fire Certification files for Carlow Fire and Rescue Service and the scanning of premises files for Limerick Fire & Rescue Service. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/43/data-capture-case-studies-updated Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:24:42 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/41/gis-ireland-2011 Look out for us at this year’s IRLOGI GIS Ireland 2011 conference which takes place in Chartered Accountants House, Dublin on 12th October.  Not only are we taking a stand at this annual conference, but our very own Brendan Sheehy has been accepted as a speaker.  His presentation is entitled Sustainable and Efficient GIS? Open Source it. The influence and use of spatial data in all walks of life, coupled with the growing desire for public governance and access to this data is a rapidly growing trend that places additional demands on an already stretched public sector.  The public wants access to our public and private spatial data and increasingly look to be the driving force in not only improving it but also using it in new and innovative ways. Within the context of a weak economy and slashed IT budgets, open source technologies would appear to offer a panacea for many of our GIS needs.  However, as many have discovered, the theory of an Open Source GIS nirvana is a far cry from the minefield of Open Source GIS implementation realities. Brendan’s presentation aims to convince the audience that open source technologies can provide sustainable and efficient GIS IT solutions.  He’ll be detailing our hands on experiences with implementing an open source GIS solution. Outlining the advantages of using open source as well as offering advice on avoiding some of the common pitfalls inherent in the process. The audience will be left with a practical understanding of what it really takes to implement a useable Open Source GIS. We look forward to seeing you there. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/41/gis-ireland-2011 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:16:27 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/40/emergency-services-show We’ve just booked our stand for the upcoming Emergency Services Show which takes place in Coventry on 23rd and 24th November.    We’re really excited to be able to showcase our Diamond range of software for fire authorities. One of the key products we will be launching at this year’s ESS is Diamond EAC, an invaluable smart phone app for looking up Emergency Action Codes at the scene of an incident.  Mallon Technology’s app is the only one on the market which caters specifically for Irish and UK EAC codes.  Based on the official NCEC Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code List, Diamond EAC has easy search facilities and comprehensive information for identifying and dealing with hazardous materials.  Other exciting new products in our portfolio include Diamond Fire Engine which makes up-to-date information available to fire fighters en-route to and at the scene of an emergency, Diamond Shift Manager which allows users to assign fire officer shifts and keep a track of which fire officer’s are on or off duty and Diamond iReport which automates fire incident reporting. So look out for us on stand 249 to find out about these or any of our other products or services. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/40/emergency-services-show Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:05:40 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/39/nihe-contract-award Mallon Technology has been awarded a prestigious tender by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.  NIHE, Northern Ireland’s sole comprehensive housing authority, manages approximately 90,000 publicly owned dwellings. We are currently contracted to process land transaction updates to the NIHE GIS land terrier system, a geographic information system that contains all data relating to their land/buildings holdings.  The project involves the scanning of files, data entry of associated attributes, geo-referencing of scanned maps and the digitisation of site boundaries. Due to the highly confidential nature of the data involved, Mallon Technology has also facilitated regular document collections and deliveries to and from NIHE regional offices using our own company transport and personnel. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/39/nihe-contract-award Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:56:51 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/38/rock-ladies-sponsorship Mallon Technology are delighted to be sponsoring the new strip for Rock Ladies GFC.  Ciara McQuillan, Marketing Manager at Mallon Technology presented the striking new jerseys to the team last Wednesday at the team’s home ground. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/38/rock-ladies-sponsorship Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:44:09 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/37/diamond-shift-manager Diamond Shift Manager is the latest addition to the Diamond Software Suite.  Developed alongside and utilised within Limerick City Fire and Rescue Service, Shift Manager is a fire officer shift pattern management system, which allows users to assign fire officer shifts and generally keep a track of which fire officer’s are on or off duty within a particular shift pattern. Diamond Shift Manager also allows users to manage the roles and specific skills of each fire officer to ensure that the best and most appropriate fire officers are assigned to a shift for any particular fire officer watch. It also has the capacity to manage which fire officer’s have been assigned to use breathing apparatus and the duration of use on any watch. Another key function of the system is a reminder’s section notifying users of the time span and lifecycle of a fire officer’s skills. This involves displaying the duration of a fire officer skill and notifying when that skill may become outdated or notifying users which fire officer’s skills have been unused over a certain period of time thus highlighting the potential requirement for training and refresher courses. Other functionality includes assigning overtime and leave and the system is proving to be a beneficial addition to the existing Diamond Fire suite.  Feel free to contact us for a demonstration! hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/37/diamond-shift-manager Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:20:38 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/36/agi-event It was great to see how some public authorities in NI are using GIS for their Land and Asset management when we attended the recent AGINI ‘Utilising GIS for More Efficient Land and Asset Management’ event in the University of Ulster campus in Belfast last Wednesday.  It was especially interesting to view the demo of the NI Housing Executive’s Land Terrier system in action as we are coming to the end of our updates capture project for this system.  As someone who has been involved in the capture of this data I found it really rewarding and interesting to see how it will be used by the NIHE on a daily basis. As well as the NIHE presentation, representatives from the University of Ulster and LPSNI (formally OSNI) both gave very informative and enjoyable presentations.  All in all a very useful afternoon, I hope the NI group of the AGI continue to organise these events which are so important for the development of the GIS industry in Northern Ireland.   David  hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/36/agi-event Fri, 27 May 2011 14:20:34 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/35/i-love-our-new-in-cell-touch-monitor Having spied this revolutionary piece of technology at CeBIT my colleagues were blown away by the IDTC In-Cell Touch Monitor and soon after they got back we applied to become resellers for this Taiwanese product in Ireland.  Initially we were drawn to the In-cell Touch monitor by its sleek design and 21.5” HD screen which really gave it the wow factor, but we soon saw this wasn’t a case of style over substance.  It was equally impressive once you got into the knitty gritty of performing day to day tasks and we quickly realised the potential it had to change the way you work. For the non-techies like me out there, the In-cell Touch is a monitor which when connected to your computer displays the screen in the same way your current monitor does.  The big difference is that you control it with a stylus rather than a mouse.  You can rest your wrist on the screen and write or draw as if onto paper.  You can use it for all your day to day tasks such as reading e-mails or browsing the internet but the In-cell Touch really comes into its own when using graphical applications.  Autocad and Photoshop are both greatly enhanced by being able to draw directly onto the screen and due to the stylus it is much more accurate than traditional touch screen monitors. Another obvious application for these monitors is in a meeting or presentation situation.  When hooked up to a projector the monitor becomes on interactive whiteboard.  When discussing plans or the like, changes can be made directly onto the screen and can be erased and re-applied as often as required. One of my favourite things about this monitor is that it picks up handwriting, so if like me you’re not the fastest typist in the world you can write by hand and it is converted into text... in-fact I’m using it right now! Ciara (P.s. If you like the sound of it, give us a call and we can arrange a demo for you.) hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/35/i-love-our-new-in-cell-touch-monitor Tue, 24 May 2011 16:29:21 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/34/a-successful-chief-fire-officers-conference We had a very successful stand at the Chief Fire Officers Conference last week.  We showcased some new products including Diamond Fire Engine, Diamond Shift Manager, our iPhone App and new touch screen monitors.  It was a great opportunity for us to touch base with our Diamond Fire customers and everyone was impressed with the range of new products we were showcasing this year.  Our new iPhone App Diamond EAC got a lot of interest, I think a lot of the fire fighters were loving the excuse to ask for an iPhone.  Here are some of my favourite pics from the 2 day event.   Frank and Anthony hard at work.        Frank demos Diamond Fire Engine.          Our new IDTI In-cell Touch Screen Monitor.            The very impressive Diamond Fire Engine dashboard complete with blue and red flashing lights.   Frank gets a makeover.   Anthony ready for the next customer. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/34/a-successful-chief-fire-officers-conference Thu, 19 May 2011 15:27:58 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/33/appointed-resellers-for-innovative-touch-screen-monitors- Cookstown company Mallon Technology have been appointed resellers of In-cell Touch, an innovative new range of touch screen monitors by touch screen technology specialists, IDTI. The in-cell touch panel which incorporates a 21.5 inch HD screen has built in photo sensors on the array substrate of the LCD panel.  This makes extra add-on glass and other components unnecessary and increases screen brightness and image texture.  It also boasts unique palm rejection technology, which eliminates discomfort due to prolonged wrist elevation and allows users to write on screen as they would with a pen and paper.     Whether in the office, conference room or at home, the In-cell touch is sleek, intuitive and will revolutionise the way you work. Engineering drawing can be done by hand with your preferred program giving you more control and saving you time. With a projector Incell Touch becomes as electronic whiteboard.  Notes and marks can be made directly onto documents making presentations and meeting more engaging and interactive. The screen can be used upright or horizontally in coordination with your reading habits, you can adjust the angle any way you want.  The full HD large screen enables you to easily read e-books or browse web pages. Notes can be marked directly and quickly onto documents, you can write directly with the stylus or input with a visual keyboard. Documents can be approved and signed directly onto the screen with handwriting and signatures displayed accurately. Unique palm rejection technology allows the screen to become your working desktop, without the awkwardness of writing with your wrist in the air.  Use for extended periods of time with ease. The In-cell Touch supports Mac, Linux, Windows 7, Vista and XP operating systems, with multi-touch functions supported on Microsoft Windows 7 home premium and above operating systems. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/33/appointed-resellers-for-innovative-touch-screen-monitors- Thu, 19 May 2011 14:44:12 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/32/mallon-technology-become-docsvault-resellers Mallon Technology are delighted to announce that they have become resellers of Docsvault,  a simple, affordable, and feature rich Document Management software with all the tools for a complete conversion to a paperless office. According to Forbes ASAP, the average business person spends 150 hours per year searching for information.  Now, assume that this person’s time is modestly estimated at £15 per hour.  This results in over £2000 of lost overhead due to scavenging for information.   Implementing Docsvault will not only give you immediately realized cost savings, but also is a preventative action to the inevitable chaos that unorganized files and documents will lead to.  It is not as if this unstructured data has no value; in fact, it more than likely forms the very backbone of your business.  But by organizing, managing, and securing this data in a way that suits your needs best, you can increase the value of this data by making it more accessible and more secure.  Mallon Technology Services Manager, David McQuillan explained “Docsvault complements our scanning services perfectly, allowing us to provide a complete and cost-effective document management solution.  Not only can we scan your documents but we can also install and provide training on Docsvault software” Key features of the software include: Multiple-User Collaboration:Everyone in the office can now access and modify documents from one location. Secure Access to Files:Control the file access of individual users and groups. Full-text Indexing and Advanced Searching:Find your files instantly by the text inside documents or by searching with over 10 different parameters. Cabinet-Drawer-File Structure:The familiar organization structure goes modern with a host of organizing and security features. Effortless Data Backups:With one-click burning and automated backups, data backup is now easier and more effective than ever before. Tools to Make Your Office a Paperless Powerhouse: Built-in scanning eliminates clutter in the office by quickly digitizing all paper files. Document Check Out and Check In:Eliminate errors caused by multiple users accessing and modifying the same files. Audit Trail:Track and log changes and access to your files. Version History and Control:Know which document is the latest version and eliminate unnecessary mistakes due to redundancy. Property and Profile Assignment:Users are not limited to the pre-defined file classifications set by Windows, providing endless ways to sort and classify files. MS Office Integration and Outlook Archiving and Organization:Docsvault seamlessly integrates into your most commonly used Microsoft applications and also allows you to archive and organize all of your old emails. Document Routing:Send documents and notes to other users within Docsvault without having to go through an email.  hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/32/mallon-technology-become-docsvault-resellers Thu, 12 May 2011 09:50:12 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/30/chief-fire-officers-conference We’ve just booked our stand for the 2011 Chief Fire Officers Conference in Adare Co. Limerick in May.  It’ll be my first time attending the conference but I’m told it’s not to be missed. The main talking point coming from our stand will be out newest product, Diamond Fire Engine.  We’ve already launched it into a number of fire authorities but this will be our opportunity to showcase it to a wide audience of Chief Fire Officers.  As the name suggests it’s a mobile application for accessing vital information at the scene of an emergency. We’ll also be launching some other applications we’ve been working on since last year’s show; Diamond EAC is an iPhone App for Emergency Action Codes, Diamond iReport is a handy piece of software for emergency incident reporting and Diamond Shift Manager manages all your shifts, leave, overtime and training, making roster planning easy. So come along and have a demo of our new products – stand S52/53. See you there! Ciara hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/30/chief-fire-officers-conference Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:56:01 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/29/launch-of-new-module-diamond-fire-engine We have recently launched Diamond Fire Engine, an innovative new addition to our popular suite of public service software.We all know that at the scene of an emergency, life and death decisions need to be made fast, but vital information on hazards and risks can be inaccessible and patchy.  Diamond Fire Engine consists of software installed on a mobile ruggedised PC in the appliance cabin making up-to-date information available to fire fighters en-route to and at the scene of an emergency. Mallon Technology’s software team leader, Frank Hagenson, explains “Our product and services portfolio has always been driven by customer needs with our priorities firmly fixed on tailoring solutions that meet our customers’ functional and budgetary requirements.  The idea for Diamond Fire Engine was conceived after listening to customers of our market-leading Diamond Fire product.  It became clear that the information was available to them, but back in the office, rather than at the front line where it would be most useful.  Diamond Fire Engine brings this information into the cab of the appliance and into the hands of those who really need it.” The system utilises the latest in mobile technology to track the appliance position and plot the best route using GPS and to retrieve information associated to the location such as risk cards, floor plans, vehicle recovery databases, chemical hazard databases, photographs and hydrant locations on the move.  This information can then be printed at the touch of a button on an in-cab printer or the PC can be removed from the cab and used on the ground. The built-in mapping and GIS capabilities provide easy to use decision support tools at the scene of an incident. The modern fire service is faced with the balancing act of delivering the highest standards of safety to the public and its own staff while working under constant budget pressure. Working with Mallon Technology, Fire and Rescues Services in Ireland have implemented a mobile GIS system to provide front line officers with the latest information on risks at the scene of an incident, and the tools to make informed decisions on the best course of action. By utilising databases and tools already in use by the Fire Service and other organisations, Mallon Technology has delivered this state of the art system at a relatively low cost. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/29/launch-of-new-module-diamond-fire-engine Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:50:32 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/28/diamond-fire-in-donegal I was in Letterkenny yesterday training Glenn and the team on Diamond Fire. I must say I'm pleased to have the system up and running in the northern most county, especially because it's only an hour from my house, so I was home in time to pick the kids up for a change. I recorded the training session on camtasia so I can produce some online training materials for them, but looking back through the footage, it's going to take some serious work in the cutting room. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/28/diamond-fire-in-donegal Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:16:26 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/27/website-launch   3 months in the making and we’ve finally launched our new website.  I wanted to give a mention to Reflex Studios who developed the site for us.   The whole process was particularly painless and we’re delighted with the finished product.  The site is really user friendly and easy to navigate, both for visitors and updates on our end.   Over the years we evolved as a company but the website didn’t evolve to reflect this.   With our new website we’ve updated the structure and included some products and services that were missing from our old site.  Two of the new sections are the reselling pages for Software and Hardware.  We are licensed to resell Colortrac and Panasonic document scanners, Casio rugged devices and various software programmes including MapInfo.   In many cases we are the only licensed reseller in Northern Ireland or even Ireland so it is important for us to get the message out there that we can advise, install and train on this software and hardware.   This new site gives us the flexibility to change the content as we evolve; keeping you abreast of all the latest products and services we have to offer…so watch this space! hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/27/website-launch Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:12:50 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/26/update-from-cebit Had a big day at CeBIT today. Cloud Computing seems to be the big thing this year, as well as the PC manufacturers showing off their new Intel i7 and USB3 models. There will be some goodies in a PC store near you this year. We talked to a lot of ruggedised PC manufacturers and distributors today. Rugged laptops and tablets are thin on the ground this year compared to last time I was here. Wierdest moment was seeing the Egyption trade pavilion. I had to feel sorry for them. You spend a zillion dollars on a great big stand at CeBIT to try and convince europeans to invest in your country, and then events back at home completely out of your control scare everyone away. The Egyptian delegates were a lonely looking bunch, but they put a brave face on it, with a video loop in the background celebrating the wind of change that has just swept through their country. As usual, the PCs get smaller and smaller each year. The ingenuity of the manufacturers just blows me away. One of the highlights was finding "Pleo" - a robotic dinosaur that responds to his environment, learns to know your voice and even "eats". Very, very, cool. Pleo has an SDK and is open for you to write your own programs. Pleo has been around since 2007 apparently, but it's the first time I've seen one, and now I can't wait for Christmas. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/26/update-from-cebit Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:30:25 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/25/movember Big congratulations go out to the “hairy” boys at Mallon Technology, who swapped their peachy-skinned cheeks for a more hirsute look for the Movember battle against male cancers campaign.   Amid raucous ridicule from colleagues and family, the boys took on the challenge and raised a whopping €1,543 for the worthy cause! The Mo, slang for moustache, and November come together each year for Movember.  Movember challenges men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache. The rules are simple, start November 1st clean shaven and then grow a moustache for the entire month.  The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men.  Much like the commitment to run or walk for charity, the men of Movember commit to growing a moustache for 30 days. The Mallon Technology Movember team joined the 627,000 Mo Bros and Mo Sistas who have supported the cause since 2003, when the idea for Movember was sparked over a few beers in Melbourne, Australia. The Movember moustache has grown year on year since then, expanding to the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Spain, South Africa, The Netherlands and Finland. In 2009, global participation of Mo Bros and Mo Sistas climbed to 255,755, with over one million donors raising £26 Million (GBP equivalent) for Movember’s global beneficiary partners. The money raised as a result of Movember is channelled by a men’s health partner into a number of world class and innovative education, support, research and awareness initiatives. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/25/movember Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:12:36 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/24/cebit-here-we-come I just got everything booked to go to CeBIT next week. Unfortunately I left the accommodation booking a little late, but I managed to secure a small garden shed no more than 50km from Hannover. A brisk walk never hurt anyone. But seriously, I am looking forward to this. Anthony and I have got 2 days of navigating the biggest computer industry trade show in Europe. If you’ve never been, the first time you go to CeBIT, the sheer scale of the place bowls you over. Even 2 days will be leaving it tight to get a really good look at anything. We’re going to check out the latest in mobile and rugged computing devices from the big boys and the hundreds of innovative small manufacturers you find at CeBIT. If I get time, I’ll bang a few posts up of highlights from the show while I’m there. Frank. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/24/cebit-here-we-come Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:24:23 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/23/trade-mission-to-romania-bulgaria Stephen Barker, Business Development Manager at Mallon Technology, has recently attended a trade mission to Romania and Bulgaria in November 2010.  Accompanied by Invest NI, eight companies packed their bags to head off on the trade mission.  Invest NI’s trade support consultancy helped set up face-to-face meetings with potential customers and partners, where translation services were provided as required.  Setting out with a few select products and services in mind that, as a company, we wanted to promote in Eastern Europe, we have made numerous valuable contacts and have generated useful leads for potential business through this very successful venture.  Having gained previous experience in the European market, particularly in Finland and Hungary, the trade mission gave us an insight into the potential markets and partnering opportunities available in Romania and Bulgaria and provided direct access to key procurement decision makers.  Invest NI trade director Dr Vicky Kelly said:  “Over the past two years, we’ve also seen many of these newcomers to exporting, as well as established exporters, secure worthwhile business that has encouraged them to look at other opportunities abroad. There are excellent opportunities in global markets for companies of all sizes and sectors provided they really want to grow their business and are prepared to invest the time.” hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/23/trade-mission-to-romania-bulgaria Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:07:35 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/22/please-help-christchurch-it-companies In the aftermath of the Christchurch N.Z. earthquake, a website has been set up to help IT businesses in the city get back on their feet. The city has been destroyed and what people will need most of all is work to pay the bills. If you have any IT work of any size that you could outsource, please consider offering it to a Christchurch business Click on http://business.eq.org.nz to register your details. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/22/please-help-christchurch-it-companies Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:15:16 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/21/testcomplete-tip-1 I’ve been getting an error testing one of our applications written in Delphi 5 using SmartBear/AutomtedQA TestComplete. When working with an existing keyword test, I remapped a TDbGrid control and when I went to save it, I kept getting this error: "Could not convert variant of type (Null) into type (Integer)" Very frustrating, as I the script would not save because of the error, so I couldn’t even send an example of the problem to Tech Support. After hunting around for a while, I traced it down to the Object Map. One of the properties in there was set to Null, and TestComplete was apparently trying to convert the Null into an Integer to save the script. I deleted the object from the Object Map and was able to save and run the test. But because the mapping was now gone, the control could not be identified. When I remapped the control, the error came back. Doh! After messing around with for another hour or two, I worked out the solution: 1)      When recording TestComplete tests for Delphi 5 applications, turn off object mapping:           Go to Tools | Options | Name Mapping, and uncheck the 2 check boxes here 2)      Delete any object map that’s already been created (optional). 3)      Re-identify any controls in your test scripts. Step 3 took me a long time, as we’d already recorded a lot scripts. But it had another nice side-effect. I’d found that tests using mapped objects are unreliable. They’ll work fine time after time, and then, for no reason, just fail to identify objects at run time. When objects are not mapped, TestComplete evaluates them each run using the Delphi 5 control name hierarchy, and it finds the object pretty much every time. It means your test scripts are a bit wordier, but I’ve found it to be much more reliable. Happy testing, Frank. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/21/testcomplete-tip-1 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:01:24 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/20/casio-releases-dt-x8-series Casio Releases Compact, Highly Rugged Handheld Terminal that will Bridge Sectors with Durability and Adaptability - Withstands 3.0-Metre Drops, IP67 Dust/Splash-Proof   Casio Electronics Co. Ltd. has announced that it plans to release the DT-X8 series of industrial handheld terminals from the end of February 2011. Both models in the DT-X8 series have been designed for increased toughness and durability. They can withstand a 3.0 metre drop and are resistant to dust and rain, making them perfect for a host of applications in many different sectors - from demanding in-store environments, to the logistics and transportation industry, including work in high places in warehouses and outdoors.    The DT-X8 models are equipped with elastomer protection around the outer case, including the edges surrounding the LCD and the battery cover that are vulnerable to shock if dropped. With this shock-resistant design, the terminal is tough enough to withstand a drop up to 3.0 metres. The screen of the DT-X8 models has a plastic touch panel over the LCD, improving the device’s durability. The DT-X8 is compliant with IP67 dust/splash-proof standards and can be operated in temperatures as low as -20ºC. Accordingly, the DT-X8 can operate with confidence in harsh conditions including dusty areas, all weather situations and low-temperature warehouses.    Developed using ISO 13407 human-centred design processes, the DT-X8 models are easy to hold and operate. The shape and feel of the keys are improved to facilitate error-free data entry - even when wearing gloves, and key backlights are added to enable use in darker environments or at night. Scanning operation is easy with three scanner trigger keys, one in the centre and another on each side of the terminal.    With a Blanview® LCD, the DT-X8 models feature a clear colour display that is highly visible both indoors and outdoors and boasts low power consumption. The product includes an array of features for application in all industry sectors including IEEE 802.11b/g standard wireless LAN compatible with WPA2 security standards and Bluetooth® Version 2.0 (Class 2). In terms of scanning, the DT-X8-10E can scan 1D symbologies, while the DT-X8-20E can scan both 1D and 2D symbologies, providing users with options that meet their specific requirements.    Main Features of the DT-X8 • Excellent durability: IP67 dust/splash-proof, withstands 3.0-metre drops and operates at subfreezing temperatures down to -20ºC • Designed in accordance with ISO 13407 human-centred design processes to realise easy operation • 5.9-cm (2.7-inch) Blanview® LCD realises both high visibility indoors and outdoors as well as low power consumption • Equipped with IEEE 802.11b/g standard wireless LAN compatible with WPA2 security standards • Equipped with Bluetooth® Version 2.0 (Class 2) to enable connection to mobile printers and mobile phones • Loaded with a file system for protecting the data from being lost when the battery runs out • Fitted with a slot for microSD and microSDHC cards to enable larger storage capacity. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/20/casio-releases-dt-x8-series Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:27:04 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/19/iphone-app-development We’ve been working on our first iPhone app. I can’t say much about it yet, but it’s fair to say that as a Microsoft shop, we’re just dipping our toes in to see what the waters like. We’re not ready to make a big contribution to Steve Jobs retirement fund just yet.   Seems you can’t develop for the iPhone without shelling out on an Intel based Mac. Our resident instant Apple expert has been hacking away on a VM installation of OSX and dealing with recurrent crashes and hang ups. Enough is enough.   Today I zipped over to Portadown and picked up a second hand Mac Mini for about the same price I could have got a brand new PC of higher spec. So now we’re set to go with some real hardware.   I’ll give you an update when we’re closer to release date.   Frank Hagenson Software Team Leader hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/19/iphone-app-development Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:46:59 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/18/mallon-technology-present-at-irlogi Paul Farrell, GIS Consultant with Mallon Technology, was selected to be listed amongst the presenters at the annual IRLOGI GIS Ireland 2010 event.  The presentation, entitled “Mobile Rugged GIS – Agricultural Inspections”, was delivered at the conference recently held in Dublin.  Paul elaborated on the Company’s Field Based GIS system which uses a convergence of technologies including Internet Mapping, GPS and GPRS/WIFI, delivering a fully functional rugged GIS system. There is a greater need today than ever before to deliver business information to the field workforce, improving efficiency and enabling more effective corporate data management. Mallon Technology’s mobile products enable field staff to access corporate GIS data and use managed editing facilities. With the ability to remotely link to central databases, changes can be monitored and updated. This process ensures that both office and field-based staff are always working from high quality, up-to-date information. Traditionally these types of “cutting edge” mobile GIS solutions have been expensive to implement and maintain.  Mallon Technology has significantly reduced this cost without comprising quality or functionality. The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Food have an EU regulatory requirement to undertake ground inspections for a selection of their customers.  In the recent past this has been primarily a paper based exercise with the obvious inefficiencies and excess cost associated with printed maps and forms. Mallon Technology has provided the Department with a field based system for inspectors to collect data in the field, using data from the Department’s corporate databases supplied through a spatial web portal. One of the primary benefits associated with the mobile inspection system is the ability to capture and/or update asset information using simple process-driven red-lining functionality, enabling field staff to identify and correct errors within asset data. Agriculture e inspect View more presentations from michaelmallon. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/18/mallon-technology-present-at-irlogi Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:17:59 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/17/installing-a-new-generation-of-scanners Document scanners have come so far in recent years, with image quality and speed improving fantastically.  I was onsite with the Geological Survey of Ireland recently replacing their 10-year old model with a Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ 42 scanner and providing them with training on it.  The team there were amazed at how much quicker the new scanner was.  It’ll certainly make their job quicker and easier. There is a whole new generation of high-speed scanning technology out there that businesses are missing out on.  I think a barrier for many is the initial outlay but it could quickly pay for itself with increased productivity, image quality and functionality, and decreased downtime.   David McQuillan Services Manager hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/17/installing-a-new-generation-of-scanners Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:14:08 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/16/the-only-constant-is-change Got another lesson today in how business requirements continue to change long after you thought the software that fulfilled those requirements was finished.   I’ve been working on exporting some scanned images from  our digitising department to plug into Diamond Fire for one of our customers. We have an in-house indexing system that the scanners use, and a front end tool to generate an import file in any format we need for the customer to upload.   After having to continually re-write the tool in the early days whenever we got a new export specification, I’d re-architected it to use a different plug-in for each export format. I’d got to the point where I thought we’d built all the plug-ins we were ever going to need.   Yeah right. Export plug-in number 7 just completed. Roll on number 8.   Frank Hagenson Software Team Leader hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/16/the-only-constant-is-change Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:31:20 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/15/new-release-of-diamond-fire We’ve been working hard on the next release of Diamond Fire. It’s a major release which has required work on virtually every form in the application and I’m itching to get it out. Due to the scope of the changes, we decided it was time to get serious about automated testing. We have been doing this on a limited scale up until now in the form of unit testing, but the nature of the application has made it difficult to unit test more than just a few of the newer components. We’ve been developing an automated test harness for the application using Test Complete from SmartBear Software, and I have to say I’m mighty impressed with this tool. I used to be a consultant for Rational Software before IBM bought them and I did my fair share of automated testing using Rational Robot, so I’m no stranger to automated testing tools.   Test Complete is a lot cheaper than its competitors,  but I have to say, you get an awful lot of tool for your money. It’s not a case of TestComplete being cheap because it has less features, it’s more a case of most testing tools being far too over priced in my opinion. Diamond Fire is a fairly large application, but so far TestComplete has handled it with aplomb.   I’ll put out more information as I learn more about TestComplete, but for now I say well done SmartBear.   Frank Hagenson Software Team Leader hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/15/new-release-of-diamond-fire Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:08:13 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/2/mallon-re-awarded-doa-contract- Mallon Technology has recently been re-awarded the LPIS Update project for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Ireland. We currently have a team of 28 working on a split-site operation in Agriculture offices in Dublin and Portlaoise and we are entering our sixteenth year of working with the Department. Approximately 133,000 farmers submitted Single Payment Scheme applications to the Irish Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in 2009 in respect of approximately 1,000,000 land parcels. It is expected that a similar number will apply in 2010. Farmers may submit their application online or by post. Mallon Technology is responsible for the update of the Land Parcel Identification System with new parcels and boundary changes declared by farmers on maps, which they will submit with their 2010 Single Payment Scheme applications. This includes the permanent sub-division and merging of existing parcels, which generates new parcel numbers and the redlining of non-eligible features within parcels. The project also includes the digitisation of control inspections cases, an audit of land parcels against current orthophotography and digitisation of Forestry contracts. It is estimated that 50,000 SPS applicants will submit maps identifying new parcels and/or parcels with non-eligible features for scheme year 2010. Mallon Technology provides the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with a project team that has individual LPIS and other GIS project related experience ranging from 2 years to 15 years. The team is multi-skilled and fully trained in all aspects of the project and the majority hold a third level qualification in GIS or related field. The team have extensive experience in spatial systems, cadastral mapping and orthophotography and have demonstrated a strong ability to follow procedures and processes to high standard of quality. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/2/mallon-re-awarded-doa-contract- Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:54:09 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/4/irlogi-presentation- Mallon Technology’s  Software Development Team Leader, Frank Hagenson was selected as one of the presenters at the recent IRLOGI GIS Ireland conference – Ireland’s premier GIS event.  The presentation, entitled “Saving lives and money with mobile GIS at Kildare Fire Service”, revealed how a low cost solution can allow a Fire Service to make informed, on-the-spot decisions in an emergency situation. Title: “Saving lives and money with mobile GIS at Kildare Fire Service” Abstract: The modern fire service is faced with the balancing act of delivering the highest standards of safety to the public and its own staff while working under constant budget pressure. Working with Mallon Technology, Kildare Fire Service has implemented a mobile GIS system to provide front line officers with the latest information on risks and hazards at the scene of an incident, and the tools to make informed decisions on the best course of action. By utilising databases and tools already in use by the Fire Service and other organisations, we have delivered a state of the art system at a relatively low cost. This presentation describes how Mallon Technology and Kildare Fire Service developed the system, explains the key drivers behind it, and demonstrates how mobile GIS can be used to save lives without breaking the bank. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/4/irlogi-presentation- Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:59:05 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/5/mallon-technology-join-facebook- Mallon Technology have joined the world of Facebook. Become a fan to keep informed of the latest news, product and service developments and general Company news. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/5/mallon-technology-join-facebook- Tue, 18 May 2010 17:01:04 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/7/department-of-social-family-affairs- Mallon Technology has been awarded and undertaken the data capture of up to 1,000,000 tax contribution records for the Department of Social and Family Affairs, Ireland. Based in one of our Dublin offices, the main objectives of the project are to capture and store in electronic format pre-1979 contribution data on the Central Records System (CRS) and to make the data available to scheme systems/sections to support the determination of eligibility for the various contributory schemes administered by the Department. It will also enable provision of online access to data by customers. We have developed bespoke data capture software to allow for the unique tax contribution records to be captured to a quality level of above 99.95%. Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the data, quality levels and data security are predominant requirements of the project. The project will facilitate the final compilation of a single consolidated, electronic record of a customer’s contributions on the CRS - both under the PRSI system which was introduced in 1979 and insurance contributions made prior to 1979. It will also increase productivity within the Department by allowing for the automation of responses to customer requests, both online and paper, for their contribution records. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/7/department-of-social-family-affairs- Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:06:17 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/6/mallon-on-the-map- Mallon Technology has announced the launch of MallonMap – our retail outlet now supplying OSNI (Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland) mapping and data. Having undertaken the OSNI licensed partnership programme, MallonMap is now open to both trade and the public as an OSNI distributor.   Until now, availability of OSNI mapping was largely limited to OSNI headquarters in Belfast. The opening of MallonMap, as the sole supplier in Mid-Ulster, offers increased access for both business and general public alike. MallonMap has launched the service using the same pricing structure as OSNI, affording them the advantages associated with being a local supplier whilst providing the product at no extra cost. Philip Mallon, CEO of Mallon Technology, said, “Partnering with OSNI and becoming a distributor of OSNI mapping is a logical move forward for the ongoing expansion of Mallon Technology, as mapping is at the core of our day-to-day business. It makes sense for us to provide the maps alongside the specialised services we offer that can make the maps useful and applicable to the customer.” Of particular interest to local solicitors, architects and the general public, is that the OSNI product offering includes ACEmaps - a necessary requirement for first time land registration, planning permission and building control applications. ACEmaps can be supplied either as hardcopy or in digital format. Although, MallonMap foresees that the main customer demand will be for ACEmaps, also on offer is a range of OSNI products including historical mapping dating from 1830’s to 1960’s, raster and vector mapping and ortho-photography. MallonMap services include editing and customisation of all types of mapping supplied, ranging from adding labelling or imagery to demarcating sites or overlaying townland boundaries onto aerial photography. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/6/mallon-on-the-map- Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:03:36 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/9/data-capture-project-for-department-of-the-environment- Mallon Technology has been awarded the contract to capture all personnel and subject files for the Department of the Environment in Ireland.    The Department of the Environment, like many other central government organisations has decided to implement an enterprise wide document management system. One of the key challenges in doing this is capturing critical data and making it usable for all stakeholders within the organisation.  Mallon Technology is in a prime position to offer the skills and experience to capture the data for any EDRM (Electronic Document and Records Management) system, to ensure the investment in software is worthwhile whilst giving users business critical information at their fingertips. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/9/data-capture-project-for-department-of-the-environment- Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:12:53 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/8/mallon-undertake-epa-digitising-project- Mallon Technology are undertaking the digitising of river charts for the Environmental Protection Agency, Dublin.  The project involves the capture of 85,000 charts and completion will be phased over a three year period.    Data loggers are used to monitor trends in water levels in rivers throughout Ireland.  The data retrieved varies on a weekly basis and these results are used for the creation of future plans for flood defences for Irish rivers.  Currently the data is analysed using paper based charts.  Mallon Technology are now converting the charts to an electronic repository, which can then be analysed at the touch of a button through a hydrometric application known as Kisters.  The project will result in significant savings for the EPA in respect of both time and resources. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/8/mallon-undertake-epa-digitising-project- Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:10:46 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/10/mallon-win-county-council-planning-projects- Mallon Technology, through the competitive tender process, has been awarded two six figure projects which entail the GIS and the file capture of planning applications. The first of these is for Cavan County Council. The project is expected to take eight months to complete and includes the scanning of over 13,800 planning files. Tara Spain, Senior Planner at Cavan County Council, commented "We have chosen Mallon Technology due to their previous experience in other surrounding counties and their best practice approach. We look forward to working with them on this project." The second project is for Roscommon County Council, comprising of 10,000 planning files and the point and polygon data capture for each planning application and also includes the ongoing scanning and digitising of current client files. For both projects, scanned documents are to be uploaded onto the I-Docs data management system resulting in the eventual open internet access for the general public. Mallon Technology has a wealth of experience in local government project delivery, specifically in the planning sector, which it will bring to these projects. David McQuillan, Scanning Manager commented "The Company is delighted to have won such prestigious scanning and GIS contracts with both Cavan and Roscommon County Councils. The contracts serve to further reinforce our position as one of the leading data capture companies in the UK and Ireland."   As part of our quality service, Mallon Technology organises the collection and return of all documents. As document storage is a main customer concern, we ensure all documents are stored in a secure, fire-proofed, humidity controlled room. In the near future, customers will have a web cam link allowing them to view the storage area at all times.   Mallon Technology has handled over three million files in all of its years in business including area payment calculations, building control, planning, personnel, environmental health and case files. To date, Mallon Technology has never lost or damaged a single file. hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/10/mallon-win-county-council-planning-projects- Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:10:46 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/11/laois-county-council-take-full-diamond-suite- Laois County Council have signed an agreement with Mallon Technology to utilise the Diamond Product set and future modules over the next 5 years.  Under the agreement Laois County Council will benefit from a fully managed application portfolio which will manage a large portion of the councils administrative functions.   Laois County Council have currently implemented the Diamond Park It system, Diamond Litter and Diamond Fire.  Over the next 6 months they will also be implementing ECM and the new environmental enforcement application. Rory Cameron, Business Development Manager for Mallon Technology, commented  "Our partnership approach with Laois County Council is a prime example of how private sector IT companies and local authorities can work together.  Through the agreement Laois County council will significantly reduce administration overheads and in-house development costs, delivering a true return on investment" hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/11/laois-county-council-take-full-diamond-suite- Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:10:46 +0000 http://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/12/mallon-appointed-smartlf-reseller- Allied Images, suppliers of large format scanning solutions, is pleased to announce that Mallon Technology, Cookstown, Northern Ireland, has been appointed as an accredited reseller in an agreement that covers the Colortrac SmartLF range. Allied Images are the exclusive UK distributor for Colortrac’s range of scanners including Series 4e, SmartLF and FB24120 flatbed.  SmartLF is a high performance colour/monochrome large format scanner with innovative contact image sensor technology that delivers fast yet cost-effective large image format capture. The scanners are designed to provide the semi-professional and office scanning market with a future-proofed solution via hardware and software enhancement options.  Whether it is maps or monochrome line drawings, SmartLF delivers accuracy and quality with maximum workflow at an affordable cost.  Steve Morin, Allied Images’ MD said  “The launch of SmartLF is likely to have a considerable impact on the market by creating opportunities for customers who previously were prohibited from owning a scanner due to high prices.  We believe SmartLF will significantly increase the size of the scanner market in the UK and greatly broaden the customer base.” Mallon Technology, GIS consultants and software developers, have recently launched Diamond Digital Data Management. Having invested in a full range of scanning equipment for their Cookstown head office, Mallon Technology can scan documents up to A0 size as well as microfiche slides, making it the only operation of its kind in the area.  The launch of the enterprise is an ideal way for the company to begin their tenth year in business.  Having started out locally as a small family business they now have offices in Dublin and aided by Invest Northern Ireland export their products and services Europe-wide.  They are now part of the strong business base that contributes positively towards the local economy. Within their range of business units, Mallon Technology currently produce the Diamond Software Suite, a range widely used by local councils, as well as providing GIS data capture and conversion services throughout Ireland and Europe.  Managing Director, Philip Mallon explained  “The move into scanning was a natural progression for the company.  We have already been successful in securing data management contracts with several ROI County Councils, but hope to build our client-base in this area to include Northern Ireland businesses.  Digital storage is an inevitable step for anyone with large format documents, large volumes of paperwork or even important historical records. Documents are stored on DVD allowing more security, more office space, easy access and preserved quality." The newly appointed Scanning Manager, David McQuillan commented   “This specialised equipment will provide Mid-Ulster businesses with a quick and, cost-effective means of backing up their important paper documents." For more information contact John Bennett at Allied Images Ltd on +44 (0)1604 670679 or e-mail info@allied-images.com or David McQuillan at Mallon Technology Tel: 028 8676 1800 or david.mcquillan@mallontechnology.com hhttp://http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/mallontechnology/news/item/12/mallon-appointed-smartlf-reseller- Wed, 07 Sep 2005 17:21:02 +0000