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Notes Self Assessment

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11. …………… offers a great interface and almost every feature a writer could ask for.
12. Java-based Think Free is a great ……………..
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14. What sets docly apart is its focus on ……………………… management.
15. ………………….. another no-frills editor.

Case Study Optimized Resource Utilization in Upstream Oil and
Gas Logistics

Client Challenge
The members of the consortium, used to operate independently without an efficient means
of communication and sharing of resources. The consortium felt the need for a system that
would enable the efficient coordination and sharing of helicopter services. They also
needed a system that would provide them transactional as well as reporting functionality
to manage logistic services and apportion costs among consortium members.
IBS Solution
IBS developed a comprehensive logistics solution, which functionally fulfilled all the
requirements of the client. This solution is designed to aid the operational and tactical
business processes that support movement of passengers and cargo from and to oil
rigs/platforms by helicopter.
With it, the consortium has been able to successfully streamline the coordination of
helicopter services as well as optimize resource utilization. The system not only supports
transaction processing, but also management reporting for efficient management of shared
logistic services.
The application is available over the Internet backed by 24/7 support and robust security
systems. The solution currently handles data on more than 1,000 production platforms
and rigs, handling over 200 helicopters, and 50,000 passengers, with over 20,000 passenger
moves per month. When fully deployed, the system can handle up to 500 user interactions
in an hour and up to 6,000 in a day. The client has made the solution available to all
helicopter service providers and users operating in its area of operation.
Approach

Functionally, IBS built the application as a suite of modules, instead of a single monolithic
application, with each module addressing a unique business function. This facilitates easy
addition of new functionality, as the product evolves in response to changing business
needs. The application employs a component-based design and uses state-of-the-art
technology.
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