At PTG Global, we
make technology work by getting the design right the first time.
Hi!
Welcome
to the June edition of Intuitive. I’m filling in for James this
month, as he’s gone off globe-trotting on his honeymoon with
Kylie. He's on a whirlwind trip toHong Kong, Northern Thailand,
Vietnam and Europe – and he’s having a great time. We’ll see James
back around mid July.
Last
month we talked about the importance of psychology in IT, and
we’ve put up a new
page in our Method section describing in more detail how
Psychology is fundamental to getting the UI design right.
Also,
there are a few new Papers up on the site. We’re hearing around
town a strong preference for a ‘buy not build’ approach to
developing IT systems. Our White Papers outline some problems with
this approach.
In our second
Paper, we introduce a new technology called Alloy from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, featured recently in June’s edition
of Scientific American. I
strongly urge you to read our article, and then the visit the Alloy
website for more information.
The employee of the month
for June is Ulla. She'll give you an intro to herself a bit later
in this edition.
Finally, we’re still
looking for a name for our Blog. We’ve got the software installed
(if you’re interested, we chose WordPress)
and will be launching it soon. The subscription to Australian
Anthill is still up for grabs!!
We trust you’ve
all had a good financial year. With a buoyant economy, things are
certainly looking very good for the next one.
Have
a great month, and we'll see you next in July!
Cheers,
Craig
Errey
Managing
Director and Psychologist
craige@ptg-global.com
or 02 9251 4200
PTG
Global is hiring consultants!
We're
looking for people with a passion for making technology easy to
use. You’ll have a Psych (Hons) or better qualification, and 1 — 2
years experience in general HR / OD / Psych consulting. Psych
registration is important but not essential. UI design and
usability experience is not essential. If this is
you, contact Craig Errey
at craige@ptg-global.com
or on 0416 266 216.
White
Paper: Buy not Build - A fallacy in IT procurement
Author:
Craig Errey
Despite the
claims of how well applications work out-of-the-box, our
experience has shown that this kind of solution is not
delivering on the promise. This White Paper discusses how
the real solution to the 'buy not build' mantra involves the
strategic outline of business requirements.
Read
more about Buy not Build - A fallacy in IT procurement
White
Paper: Designing and building reliable software
Author:
Craig Errey
'Designing and
building reliable software' introduces the software design tool,
Alloy, and the need to rigorously test and modell software even
before code is written. This approach, coupled with PTG Global's
XPDesign methodology, should result in reliable and easy to use
software.
Read
more about Designing and building reliable software
Conferences
and Workshops
AFR
Banktech.06
Date:
27-28/07/06
Location:
Dockside,
Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney
Presented by the Australian
Financial Review, the 7th Annual Banktech Summit will be a
critical meeting place for the banking and financial services
sector and for all those involved in the banking, finance and
technology industry. With a format of plenary and specialist
streamed sessions, the agenda ensures you can take part in the
discussions most relevant to your needs.
Read
more about the AFR Banktech Summit
Writing
for the web workshop
Date
& Time: 27/07/06, 9am - 5pm
Location:
Rockford
Adelaide, 164 Hindley Street (Cnr Morphett Street), Adelaide
This practical
workshop run by Vision
Australia focuses on enhancing the usability and accessibility
of your web content and will teach you how to communicate
effectively with your readers.
Read
more about the Writing for the web workshop
Meet
Ulla Yip
Which
three words best describe you and why?
Sleep,
Eat, and Play - The three passions of my life =)
In my freetime, I like
to...
Snuggle under my
blanket with a good book
I most admire...
My grandmother
because of her generosity, humour and patience. She has an amazing
ability to make us feel special, even with all 12 of us fighting
for her attention.
I hope to
be/do/achieve...
I hope to see the
Great Pyramid of Giza, the Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal,
Serengeti Migration, Galapagos and Machu Picchu – the Seven Modern
Wonders.
What is the best thing
about working at PTG Global?
Being around a
team of inspiring, fun-loving and intelligent people.
What is the most
treasured item on your desk?
My African violet –
the only plant that survived more than a year under my care.
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Details
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head office in Sydney is located in the
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Level
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