1. Computer Technology where it began ...

Computing Technology has been around a long time, however, this story begins with the advancement that can be traced back to the work of a man named Allan Turing. He is considered to be the visionary architect of the digital age.

In 1936, Turing introduced the Turing Machine, a mathematical model that proved a single machine could perform any task if it were given the right set of instructions (software). During WWII Allan led the team at Bletchley Park that cracked the German "Enigma" code. He designed an electromechanical device he called Bombe that accelerated the decrption process, potentially shortening the war by years.

Ian's exposure to computer technology and software began in the early 1970's soon after he started his career as a permanent employee.

Open Pdf: Ian's Career Pathway.

Ian pionered the the use of UNIX in England's National Health Service (NHS).

Open Pdf: What is UNIX ?.

Ian also learned about relational databases and developed budgetary control systems using DataEase, Healthcare Related Grouping Costing using Omnis7. Later gained an advanced skill-set utilising Microsoft Accees, SQL Server and Cognos Impromptu. For over 10 years Ian travelled to many locations as a Chartered Management Accountant registered Member in Practice.

Open Pdf: Ian's Member in Practice Experience.

Open Pdf: What is Omnis 7 ?

Open Pdf: What is DataEase ?

Ian learned a great deal during this period and was motivated to achieve more when he listened to speakers and interacted with other Members in Practice at Member in Practice Conferences. Ian was elected a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in 2010.

Ian passed his final examinations and became an Associate Management Accountant in 1980 studying at night school and correspondance courses. Ian was motivated to qualify because his employers agreed to fund his studies, as he passed each year of the examinations.

 

Our - 12 Value Statements ...

We are committed to:

(i). Endeavour to work as team to achieve goals & objectives.

(ii). Maintain healthy bodies and healthy mind sets.

(iii). Learn rapidly and eagerly.

(iv). Build trust by responsible actions and relationships.

(v). Pioneer the future by turning imagination into reality.

(vi). Create software & systems that prove useful to people.

(vii). Build software solutions that are designed to minimise labour, that will enable users to focus more on leisure activities, thier hobbies and enjoying their lives.

(viii).To admit to mistakes freely and openly.

(ix). To be responsive and to endeavour to correct errors.

(x) ... Inspire the users of our products.

(xi) ... Listen to and understand our customers and advisors.

(xii) ... Develop systems that are sustainable and ongoing.

2. Imagination ...

Ian developed a good imagination in early childhood. There weren't many toys around in the 1950's; food was still on ration and there were no supermarkets in the Yorkshire village where Ian lived. Television was 405 line VHF very high frquency and there were only two channels only one of the two the BBC the British Broadcasting Corporation had good reception.

Ian and his friends had pen knives, they used them to cut the pithy stems from Elderberry bushes and imagined they were people they had learned about in history lessons at school. They imagined they were "The Romans", "Cavaliers" or "Roundheads" and more ... and they marched to places often miles away on adventures. When it rained they imagined the design of new cars and sheltered in outdoor dens.

Ian became partially disabled by Perthes disease in childhood and had a major operation in 1958 that resulted in him missing a full year at school, it took him many years to recover from being one year behind other children at school of a simailar age.

Ian believes that imagination is often a pre-curser to reality.

Carl Sagan wrote: "imagination takes us to places that never were but without it we go nowhere"...

Open Pdf: Who was Carl Sagan?

Open Pdf: About Imagination.

 

Software is what we do ...

We are System Architects; Specialists in Software System Design and Development, who work at the forefront of Science and Technology.

We have a great deal of experience and knowledge, gained working accross a wide range of industries.

We take the time to understand problems and help businesses and governments to achieve objectives.

We have help people and businesses to succeed in both the private and public sectors.

The team at MRCX are innovative, strategic and have excellent communication skills.

We create products and bespoke solutions that will improve operating efficiency and effectivenes, we add value ... we achieve strategic goals.

Our programming solutions have helped organisations to un-lock valuable information from data silos. These solutions remain in place are future proof and ongoing.

Insights gained from combining a wide range of Management Accountancy experience with a many years of practical experience gained in Software Architecture, Systems Design and Product Development.

With the formation of the Australian Space Agency, we believe a message was sent to the world. "Australia has joined the initiative and has taken a bold step into a New Frontier".

... We support this initiative.