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Descon IT24 (Pvt) Ltd, founded in 1996, provides services in Software Development, Document Management (Data Entry) and Medical Transcription to its local and international clients. Through a balanced combination of low and hi-tech services, a dedicated team of professionals, solid institutional backing, and a client-value-centric approach, Descon IT24 has become one of the fastest-growing IT businesses in Pakistan with over 200 professionals. Descon IT24 is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company and is in the process of implementing CMMI Level 3. Our business philosophy revolves around quality – quality people, quality software. We focus on relationships, partnerships and alliances. The Team The Descon IT24 family comprises a team of individuals with diverse professional and personal backgrounds and experiences. They not only differ in professional capacity, but also individually and in personal chemistry. These diversities are a key consideration in the formulation of our teams. This mixture of professional expertise and personal traits plays a significant role in the success of our projects and the advancement of our organizational goals. Services We provide a broad spectrum of software and technological services utilizing state-of-the art technologies, industry standard tools and best practices. Our quality assurance system encompasses the entire software development life cycle. We encourage active client involvement and participation during each key phase, and assure quality from their timely feedback. The following section discusses our main services: Analysis and Design An in-depth analysis of problem is the key to its solution. Our analyses services include business domain analysis and software requirement analysis. During analysis we focus on the business problem independent of technology. Software design is the blueprint of an application. Our software architects use industry standard design tools and techniques to conduct this phase. We stress detailed analyses and design before the commencement of any development activity. Software Development Software development is one of the core services of Descon IT24. We have a team of experienced, highly skilled and creative professionals, equipped with state-of-the art tools and technologies. Our services include but are not limited to the following areas: • Internet and E-Commerce • Web site development • Web portals • Web directory services • Digital libraries • Customer support systems and helpdesk applications • Internet and intranet applications • Custom web solutions • Electronic catalogues and brochures • Multimedia presentations • Desktop and Distributed Applications • Client server and distributed applications • Information systems • Financial systems • Data warehousing and data mining • Utilities, components, add-ins etc. • Office automation • Custom applications and solutions • Knowledge and Workflow Management • Document Management Systems • Digital Library • Digital Nervous Systems • Workflow and Process Automation Systems • Product Development Apart from project-based services, we at Descon IT24 also offer product-centric services. These services may include: • Software development • Product design and development • Business domain analysis for product line design and development • Product customization and enhancement • Development of custom utilities, add-ins and extensions to existing products Descon IT24 has developed its own products, which are extensively used for our tasks and process automation and also in facilitation of other projects. These are mentioned under a separate heading. • Document Management At Descon IT24, we provide a one-window operation to handle the biggest dilemma of the business community – how to handle paper work. A commodity which often becomes useless when stacked in bulk, but when transformed electronically becomes the most important business tool to take timely and informed decisions suitable for the progress of an enterprise. Descon IT24 offers complete solutions for processing documents through OCR tools. OCR is a process of converting hard-copy printed material to electronic text. You can reduce your cost and burden of managing documents in a huge quantity by using this leading technology. We provide the following services in this area: • Indexing/Coding • Text and PDF to XML Conversion • Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR)/Optical Character Recognition (OCR) • Database Generation and Indexing • Internet Content Generation • Conversion to TIFF and PDF • Standard and Rare Format Conversion etc. • Files Splitting and Stitching • Electronic Data Discovery (EDD) • Logical Document Determination (LDD) • Objective and Subjective Coding • Medical Transcription After building a strong image in the field of Document Management services (inside and outside Pakistan) Descon IT24 has expanded its line of business and is now providing complete Medical Transcription services to various hospitals, group of practitioners and clinics. Our professional team translates medical information in an understandable and user friendly format. This information is then proofread before being sent to the client to ensure an error-free record. At Descon IT24, our business objective is to provide our clients with the highest level of quality, data security and streamlined automated processes while keeping a check on increased costs and turnaround time. Our services are fully scalable and customizable, balancing cost and quality for practices of all sizes. Descon IT24 provides turnkey solutions to our valued clients allowing them to concentrate more on their core business. Our solutions enable you to successfully compete in the knowledge economy by making information searchable, flexible, timely, and accurate. Time and again, our medical transcription team has demonstrated the capacity to produce quality work under stiff deadlines and the most challenging environment on time, every time. We work with our clients every step of the way to meet and exceed their expectations. Listed below are some of the benefits our clients experience, while working with us: • Improved administration process • Efficient and secure record management • Outstanding quality • Reduced turnaround time • Increased Productivity • Scalable solution depending on the client’s requirement and cost restraints • Optimized medical process and resource utilization • HIPAA compliance • Online / Offline processing capabilities • Competitive rates. You can benefit from a terrific value in Medical Transcription (MT) services through our business model. Through a balanced combination of quality high and low-tech services, you will find us to be a great solution provider for reducing your MT costs, augment your competencies if needed, and have a perfect method to balance workload. • Technological Expertise Being an IT company, technology plays a key role in all the operations of our organization. We plan ahead to explore, acquire, train and implement technology within our systems and to remain abreast with latest advancements in information technology. Our expertise includes the following: Markup and Stylesheet Technologies • HTML • XHTML • XML • XSL • WML Scripting Languages • JavaScript • VBScript • ASP • JSP Languages • Visual Basic • Java • C Language Databases and Development Tools • Foxpro • Microsoft Access • SQL Server • Oracle Multimedia • Adobe Photoshop • Corel Draw • Macromedia Flash Other Tools and Technologies • Visual Interdev • Macromedia Dreamweaver • Macromedia JRun • UML • Visio Descon IT24 is Authorized IT Vendor of: • American Express • BP Amoco • Stewart Title • DESCON Engineering • JGC Corporation We are also technology partners of the following organizations: • DESCON • [login to view URL] • CTO 24/7 • i.teba Our Projects With our professional expertise, valuable human resource, quality and client centric approach, Descon IT24 has made marked progress in a relatively short span of time. Today, Descon IT24 is one of the leading IT setups in Pakistan. From 1996 to date, we have worked on numerous exciting and challenging projects. Following is a brief list of a few: International Land Registry System The International Land Registry System is a proposed software product, which will be used to modernize and automate the land registry systems in those nations where the legal system is based on Latin Law. Particular emphasis is placed on Latin American and Caribbean nations, but it is expected that the product will be usable in many European nations as well. This proposed product will complement the “Landscan” product currently used in the United States of America. This product is also expected to interface with the “LandFolio” GIS product. Land ownership forms the basis of wealth and economic growth. A secure, reliable, and accurate land registry system ensures that landowners have clear and free title to their land. Economic prosperity cannot exist where land title is not clearly defined. Tools/Technologies: •Microsoft ASP .NET (for front end development of search screens and reporting screens). •Microsoft VB .NET (for front end development of administration and petition processing screens, and for development of back end). •Microsoft SQL Server 2000. •Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (no special effort shall be put forth to accommodate other types of browsers such as Netscape). •Microsoft Word (for creation of certificates). •Pegasus ImagXpress Professional 7.0 (for scanning and image editing). •Acordex TIFF Viewer (for external image viewing). •Adobe Acrobat (for creation of reports). •Windows 2003 Servers. •Windows XP Workstations. •HP LaserJet Printers. •Zebra Ht-146 Thermal Desktop Label Printer (for printing document labels on 3” by 5/8” label stock). •Fujitsu M4097D Scanner (for scanning documents). •Topaz Systems T-S261-PLU SignatureGem 1X5 with SigPlus ActiveX eSignature software (for electronic signature collection). MendSoft The MendSoft system is a web-based solution and is developed using Microsoft .Net technology. It provides an online services and infrastructure to companies for automation of repair operations. Initially it implements working of Endoscopy repair, but its structure has been designed in a way that it can be used for other kind of equipment repair as well. Earlier, MendSoft clients were using a desktop application for repair service management system specific to Endoscopy repair that was keeping track of all kinds of repairs done on equipment. It was based on old technology and did not have some of the features that were needed by the MendSoft Clients. MendSoft wanted to replace the repair service management system with Web Technology system with new enhanced business rules, as well as an expert system that would learn from user and so enhances user productivity and service quality. Tools/Technologies: ASP.NET, XML Web Services, [login to view URL], VB. NET, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, QuickBooks SDK Key Features: •Suggesting suitable repairs automatically •Customizable Checklist •Customizable Business rules definition support •Customizable Workflow definition •Integration with QuickBooks financial applications •Integration with various financial applications (as per requirements) FileControl FileControl is an online corporate wide document management system. This system is designed to store, index, archive and retrieve documents efficiently based on user-friendly search operations. FileControl eliminates the need for managing paper-based manual systems and warehouses and has the capability to be deployed over a wide range of business domains. Tools/Technologies: ASP, VB, MSMQ, VC++, XML, MDAC, MTS (Component Services), Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Full-Text Indexing. Key Features:A product of FileControl Partners. Currently, the clientele belongs to Litigation, Health and Education sectors. A few of the patrons include LIT Group, Exxon Mobil, Methodist Hospital, UPS, Texas Tech University. GREAT GREAT is an automated title and escrow information management system. This system is designed to simplify everyday tasks and improve profitability. GREAT expedites order entry, document preparation, closing, escrow accounting, file tracking, policy registering and reporting. Tools/Technologies: VB.NET, Web Services, SOAP, XML, MDAC, [login to view URL], Assemblies, Visual [login to view URL]. Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Key Features:A solution for Escrow Accounting and Title Insurance Online Seguros Description.A comprehensive insurance portal for the Spanish markets. Full development followed a data-driven approach to enable easy modifications of the page in terms of products, categories, FAQ, price comparisons, etc. Includes a complete e-commerce component with shopping cart and wish list functionality. The administrative side of the site allows for complete content customization of product types, carriers, products, pricing, FAQ’s and policy information. Tools/Technologies :ASP, HTML, MS SQL Key Features :Online administration features, e-commerce component Digital Production Extranet Online system to monitor live production of document imaging/processing jobs. Has complete functionality to update clients as to the exact status of each batch, each document and each page being processed. Also allows for client/processing center collaboration via a Web-based question and answer system. Also includes complete billing, status updates on hot and on-production data batches and allows for automated update to clients via email or wireless enabled devices. Tools/Technologies:ASP, HTML, MS SQL Key Features:Online Q&A enabling direct client/production communication Juritas Software Suite Patent pending. Complete software suite developed for Juritas to facilitate the acquisition, coding and development of a high-volume database of legal documents. Written with a variety of software tools under a prototyping model, it provides all required functionality to tackle all of the business functions required in acquiring, coding and managing such vast amount of information. Tools/Technologies: Visual Basic, MS SQL, Access, Visual FoxPro, Oracle Key Features: Performance, extensibility, data acquisition tools Dupont DB This distributed database system was written for DuPont’s Legal Department to handle a major case that required litigation teams scattered all across the US. DuPontDB was designed with extensive search capabilities, a very easy-to-use interface, definition of roles of key players and their participation in the different documents (bibliographic coding), keywords and also for the management of case schedules and depositions from expert witnesses. The system is written to allow sharing of information among teams operating in various cities across the US. Tools/Technologies:Visual FoxPro, MS SQL Key Features:Search,Interface,Distributed Database Functionality Online University Online education system with full functionality and complete administration facilities including student management, class definitions, posting of lessons. Currently working on adding video capabilities with closed caption as part of the course materials available via web. Tools/Technologies:ASP, JSP, JAVA, HTML, MS SQL Key Features :Online administration features, e-commerce component Prodentist Online HMO (Health Management Organization) system including complete functionality for group and individual members, policies, encounter forms, providers, practice analysis, agents, client service representatives, marketing and administrative staff. Tools/Technologies: ASP, JSP, Java, HTML, MS SQL e-Marketing System web-based marketing system. Easy to use, requires minimum staff training. Functionality includes campaign management, quotas, hit ratios, follow up and groupware functionality to have an efficient and effective marketing tool Tools/Technologies:ASP, HTML, MS SQL Key Features Groupware, design and control features Underwriter’s Indemnity Imaging Software Description Complete, PC-based document imaging solution for the tracking of insurance related materials. With advanced groupware capabilities to cover the client’s workflow requested needs. Tools/Technologies: VB, Wang Imaging, ActiveX Key Features:Imaging, search, performance Stewart Title File Conversion Project custom utilities for real estate data conversion project. Tools/Technologies : VB, MS SQL Key Features: Online administration features, e-commerce component GDMS (Gainful Deployment Management System) GDMS allows capturing of time and material resources spent at remote project sites by an EPC engineering company for preparation of payroll. The information is synchronized with the head office operation for proper supervision of each project. Tools/Technologies: Visual Basic, MS SQL Key Features: Distributed Database FTI Consulting Litigation Support Utilities Variety of software utilities for litigation related tasks including document conversion and presentation tools. Tools/Technologies: VB, VFP, Access Key Features: Online administration features, e-commerce component BBHPS Document Imaging Utilities For Litigation Variety of software utilities for litigation related tasks including document conversion and presentation tools. Tools/Technologies:Access Key Features: Online administration features, e-commerce component Schlumberger FTP Applet Java-based FTP transfer applet that can be used as a plug-in in a variety of in-house applications. Tools/Technologies: Java Key Features: Code quality MEMRA Web Directory (Mechanical Engineering Manufacturer Reps) Web based directory application of manufacturers, products and representatives for the member of the association. Also facilities and reduces the costs of preparing the directory. Tools/Technologies:ASP, HTML, Access Key Features: Performance and ease of maintenance Island Title Corporation File Conversion Complete file conversion project for the migration between two real estate management systems. Required market in-depth knowledge and both applications to ensure a smooth transition to the new system. Tools/Technologies: VB, MS SQL Key Features: In-depth market and application knowledge Clients CambridgeDocs Cambridge, MA USA CTO 24/7 Katy, Texas USA Descon Engineering Limited Ferozepur Road, Lahore Pakistan FileControl,Inc. Houston, Texas USA Greco Title Insurance Company Mount Clemens, Michigan USA i.teba Pride Court, London UK JGC Corporation Nishi-ku, Yokohama Japan JGC-Descon Engineering (Pvt) Limited (Formerly J-Tech (Pvt) Limited) Ferozepur Road, Lahore Pakistan Landata Information Services, Inc. Houston, Texas USA Landata Systems, Inc. Houston, Texas USA Presson-Descon International Limited Model Town, Lahore Pakistan Stewart Information Services Houston, Texas USA Stewart International Houston, Texas USA Foster Wheeler Corporation (USA) KSH-TESSAG (Canada) Snamprogetti (India) International Bechtel Co. Ltd. (Abu Dhabi) Technip (Abu Dhabi) Tecnimont S.p.A (Italy)