Posted by leepeng on August 25, 2010
Received this picture couple of months ago. Suppose to be something for us to feel funny and laugh at.
However, the similar picture was actually printed on my university software engineering text book.
It makes me ponder on communications.
A solution can only considered good if it meet client’s objective and solve their problem. In order to do this, understanding and passing of correct information is very important.
In industry practice, we have tools like functional specs, flow charts, screen prototypes and different kind of diagrams.
So do we come out with these documents just to fulfill the software engineering lifecycle or because we quoted documentation or just for the sake of coming out some documents so that both client and us feels good?
I felt documents is useless if it is not a tool for communication. When we draft a functional specs, we have to think in clients’ perspective to come out with something that they can understand so that we can discuss and confirm various business concepts and requirements using the document. At the same time, if we need client to visualise, we have to come out with screens so that we can discuss further or to trigger more views from them so we can have deeper understanding of their needs.
We are learning and doing our best to improve our communications so that we can have more happy customers.
Posted by leepeng on
Why SSL?
SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer.
SSL pages/sites are start with HTTPS (e.g. https://www.ctc.com.sg/paygate/payment.php)
You will see a lock icon in browser if it is SSL
It provide 2 main function: Encryption and Authentication.
Encryption
When we fill in a form in browser and submit, in default setting, the information in the form is transmit to the server as plain text.
This become not secure if the form ask us for sensitive information like NRIC, credit card info etc.
SSL can encrypt the transmission of info to ensure security.
Authentication
When a visitor come to a website, especially those require payment, he will always want to be sure that the identity of the website is what it claim to be.
Consider the website www.sony-asia.com. How we know this website really belongs to Sony. I can always register a domain call www.sony-southafrica.com and impersonalized as Sony.
SSL contains Digital Certificate to certified the website as who it claimed to be.
SSL Selection
There are many SSL provider and price can be very different depends on function and brands.
In general, there are 2 groups
SSL Cert with Domain name Authentication Only
This will certified that the domain A is really belongs to domain A.
We will recommend this if the website is just a pure online store and the business is not of big brand.
Another reason is the website only need SSL to utilise the encryption feature and authentication is not a big concern.
** Notice the Common Name (CN) and Organization (O) are the domain name.
Here are some package options
https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/ssl/ssl.asp (Standard SSL)
https://www.thawte.com/ssl-digital-certificates/ssl123/index.html
http://www.geotrust.com/ssl/quick-ssl-certificates/
SSL Cert with Business Identity Authentication
This will certified that the website belongs to a certain business.
The approval might require more email authentication or event submit a fax or telephone call.
** Notice the Organization (O) is stated as TakeMeToAsia Pte Ltd
Here are some package options
https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/ssl/ssl.asp (Deluxe SSL)
https://www.thawte.com/ssl-digital-certificates/ssl/index.html
http://www.geotrust.com/ssl/ssl-certificates/
http://www.verisign.com.sg/ssl/buy-ssl-certificates/secure-site-ssl-certificates/
Posted by jessette on May 7, 2010
Last year, Forecepts launched Orchard Central Mall’s website in time with the mall’s soft opening.
This year, we are happy to announce that we have worked with Orchard Central to update the look of their site. We came up with a simpler and sleeker design set against a very dark gray colour with the photo of the mall in the background.
If you ever passed along Orchard Road during night time, Orchard Central’s psychedelic lights illuminate the skyline. Our new design echoes the dynamism and playful interplay of their colour and lights. The rollover effect at the main navigation and the orange and pink small squares on the homepage and inner pages is a direct interpretation of the mall’s night lights.
The site is fully equipped with CMS (Content Management System) which allows the client full access to the database system.
Below is the new and old design for Orchard Central website.
Orchard Central's New Web Design
Orchard Central's Old Web Design
Posted by leepeng on January 14, 2009
We developed a website and tested it on Firefox, IE7, Safari, Opera and Chrome. After delivery, the client said that some functions were not working on their browser. We checked and found out that the entire organisation is still using IE6. So we advised them to upgrade their browser.
Shortly afterwards, the IT executive called and gave us a comment: “Your should make sure your website is BACKWARD COMPATIBLE! No way we gonna to upgrade our browser!” WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by John on November 7, 2008
We’ve been in the web design & development industry for some time now and have had a fair share of clients with the wrong expectations of us. We’re not talking about you now darling, we’re talking about another client. Most of the examples here are actually over exaggerated and the prose a tad direct, be warned. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by John on November 6, 2008
Forecepts was recently featured under the Success Stories column on the Infocomm Singapore Portal. The highlight of the story was on our implementation of an instant hotel & flight booking confirmation system for CTC Holidays. Full story here.
Find out more about Forecepts’ booking solutions and reservation systems.
Posted by John on November 5, 2008
HOT http://www.mcdelivery.com.sg/
5 out of 5 stars
Finally, a website that makes ordering fast food for home delivery as easy as 1, 2, 3. I was glad to find a “First Time Here” link easily on the home page when I was trying to make my first order with McDonald’s online, it detailed a clear step-by-step set of instructions for me. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »