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A collaborative system is one
that works with people and other systems to get jobs done
faster. Each
person and each software program has various strengths and
weaknesses.
Working alone they can only accomplish so much. Working
together, strength
combines with strength to increase the likelihood of success.
The
goal of this site in to promote the development and creation of more
powerful and interactive software. Such software can make our
work easier while increasing quality and eliminating many errors.
I am actively involved in creating this kind of software for
manufacturing industries, although the ideas and techniques can work
for all sectors.
Why
computers are not being effectively used
In
a nutshell: Today's software programs are usually tools that people
operate manually, rather than collaborators that actively help
people get the
work done.
Who are the
Collaborators?
Software
can be designed to work with people, with other software, or it can
help people work with other people. Each case involves
different
software designs.
Where
can computers help?
Virtually
every area of society - if people use computers there,
computers
can collaborate. This page gives many examples.
Collaborative
Design Software
My work involves creating knowledge-based software that can
collaborate with designers to bring products from concept to customer
faster, and with higher quality.
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This site is
just getting started!
There will be brand new and improved content every week, so if you are
interested in the idea or implementation of collaborative systems, be
sure to
come back often!
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