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Company Profile (Since 1988)
Siteware (previously HourGlassC) is a renowned Web and database development company based in Ottawa. With our dedicated team of specialists we can make your Web site live up to all your expectations. We provide user-friendly and efficient solutions for your most daring projects.
Flexibility and hi-tech solutions are the real added values of our company. The use of the latest technologies such as Microsoft .NET guarantees a solid foundation and a long life span for your Internet project.
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History
Siteware has been doing business since 1988.
In the beginning the core of the business was mainframe, mini and PC programming with a focus on mainframe. In 1989, we ventured into PC LANS and PC hardware. In 1992, we added Training and Desktop Support. In 1993 we started Web development. By 1995, we had pioneered on-line Web communities and had produced the first content management systems. In 1998 we introduced our current content management system, which has evolved to the present SiteSimplify.
We have developed an enormously talented team of in-house software engineers and Web developers. Together, they've developed some of the most highly acclaimed software solutions in the industry. Siteware maintains one important advantage over other interactive agencies by doing all our custom work in-house or at your site. We never send projects out to other developer groups.
Because we do much of our Web application development on-site, we're able to provide clients with one-stop, one-shop service. We take the time to learn all about the issues your organization faces - firsthand. And we create solutions from the ground up - developing and testing from the beginning of a project all the way through to the very end. |
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Philosophy
At Siteware, we've been providing high-tech solutions for over 14 years. We've grown up with technology and we live with it every day. We read the technical journals. We attend the trade shows. We're active in industry associations. We invest in it.
Technology is in our blood. We understand the importance of a powerful message. We know how a Web site can help market that brand. And we know that rapid time to market is everything.
We're embedded in the 24/7 world of high tech. We speak your language. We're high up on the learning curve.
We get it.
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Government Clearances
Secret Cleared Personnel available |
Web and Database Consulting
Ready for a Web content management system for your enterprise? With SiteSimplify you can dramatically reduce time, cost and complexity associated with maintaining your mission-critical Web site.
With SiteSimplify Web content management solution you can now shift the burden of Web content production from the technical team charged with building, maintaining and deploying the site, to the business owners of the content.
The result is content driven by business processes and a technical team focused on applications, 100% uptime, site security and content deployment.
SiteSimplify has centralized administration.
Have full control of your Web content with "Out-of-the-box" ease.
SiteSimplify is a Web solution that integrates hosting; interactive features required by businesses on the Web, and content management.
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Edit your own Web content. Have a content-rich and up-to-date Web site. | | No fees for updating. | | No technical experience necessary. | | Elaborate functionality without programmers | Look good on the web
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Contact us for a demonstration.
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A demonstration can be done by telephone and takes just a few minutes. | | If you wish to see SiteSimplify in action, please contact us for the URL and password to our demo site. | | Darcy@Siteware.com | | 800.894.1399 | OTTAWA 613.563.3634
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What will your site look like?
The choice is yours.
If you have a site layout that you are happy with, SiteSimplify can incorporate your layout.
We can create a custom look for your site.
You can hire another party to create the look for your site.
We have a gallery of ready-made site “looks” to get you started immediately. |
Be a Hero to your Association Members
Now, you can offer your members a truly powerful benefit: Their own Web site that’s part of a sophisticated, state-of-the-art Web site powered BY SiteSimplify.
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Marc Angers
"In summary, we thank him for a job well done." -- Marc Angers, Senior Project Officer, Automotive & Transportation Branch, Industry Canada |
Lauri Lanin
"Yesterday was the first time that we used the new Lyris Listserv to send the weekly Travel Bulletin to our approx. 1170 subscribers. I just wanted to let everyone know that we didn't experience ANY technical difficulties." -- Lauri Lanin, Travel Information Program Officer, Department of Foreign Affairs, August, 1999 |
Richard Kawli
"We enjoyed working with Darcy, he helped us get over many problems that we encountered with Visual FoxPro 6.0. Hopefully we will be having more sessions with him in the Future. " -- Richard Kawli, Trans-Ontario Express, Vice President |
Gary J. Megill
"The staff at ctc computer training centres would like to take this opportunity to thank Darcy Whyte for his expertise in the delivery of Access Programming at our centre. In the past, he has help satisfy the needs of many of our high end training requirements and through his ability to change gears in mid stream we have been successful in satisfying their demands. Thanks again…" -- Gary J Megill, Account Manager-ctc |
Kathie Wells
". . .able to modify a very detailed and complicated data base which was very user-unfriendly into an easily understandable, simple to use system without losing any of the detail of the data or the searching capability. The data base was used at a recent trade show out of the country and proved to be quick, reliable and efficient". Kathie Wells, System user at Industry Canada |
Lyle Tallon
". . .has transformed AMI into a useful business tool, that will provide valuable sourcing information for the many inquiries received by the branch".
"As one of the users, the transformation was a welcome change. Congratulations on a job well done".
-- Lyle Tallon, Automotive and Transportation Industries Branch user |
Erech Morrison
"I have been impressed by the consultations provided by Darcy Whyte [of HourGlass Consulting/Siteware] on modifications to our Automotive Manufacturing Index program. Throughout the review and changes, I have found Darcy's approach to be professional, thorough, and effective. In consultations with me throughout the process, he developed a complete understanding of what was needed, and delivered a quality product on time."
"We would utilize his company again when the need arises".
Erech Morrison, ATB |
Kim Ling
"I wanted to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the excellent training you have been providing our clients. I have received exceptional reviews. Our clients have been impressed by your extensive knowledge and expertise. I would highly recommend your services". -- Kim Ling, CTC |
Peter Brear Oct 4th, 2002
Thank you! Getting our Web site up and running utilizing SiteSimplify was straightforward, immediate, and economical. When first looking at creating a Web site for CHT Aerospace, it seemed a rather daunting task - I didn't know where to start. Having created and maintained Web sites in the past, I know first hand what a time consuming, costly and problematic task it can be.
With SiteSimplify t was a breeze. Creating our Web site took a matter of hours rather than the weeks and months it would have taken me utilizing traditional methods. All I had to do was choose one of your site design templates, add the content, and it was done. And now, from any computer connected to the web, I can modify and update the Web site in a fraction of the time it would have taken before. In addition, the valuable features that are packaged with the Web site, such as the calendar, the scrolling menu, the rotating quotes, and the newsletter broadcast function, simply add to the power of the Web site as a marketing tool for CHT Aerospace.
Thanks again. I love the look of the site, and the ease and functionality of the program. SiteManager saved me a lot of time and money.
Peter Brear
Contracts Manager
http://www.chtAerospace.com |
Mike Gough Nov 4th, 2002
It has been four years since Hourglass Consulting's SiteManager made a huge impact on my business's growth. Before using HourGlass's SiteManager, my Web site was rarely updated because I paid a "Web designer" to make edits on their schedule. Because of the dynamic nature of my business, it is important that I have a solution that enables regular updates to my Web site. With Hourglass Consulting's on-line SiteManager, I am able to edit my Web site content myself, whenever I feel like it.
Now I am the Web designer adding up-to-date content, graphics, video, newsletters, forums and offering much more to my on-line visitors. I must admit in the beginning I was hesitant to use Site Manager and wondered how it could be different from my original solution. Now I know the difference and the success of my business shows! I highly recommend Hourglass Consulting's SiteManager. I truly believe that they are the leading innovators in making on-line solutions simple and effective for businesses!
Mike Gough BSc, CSCS, CFC
http://www.optperformance.com |
Bernd Zechel
" ... knowledge, versatility, outstanding level of creativity, consistent high quality of output, ability to solve a variety of complex problems ... have resulted in superior database applications". -- Bernd Zechel, IPC |
Dr. Michael Wendt
"... was able to produce large amounts of code in a short time period and was willing to work under extremely tight time constraints." -- Dr. Michael Wendt, Statistics Canada |
Donna Davidson
"Having contracted the training and consulting services of HourGlass Consulting on numerous occasions in the past seven years I can say without hesitation that I have always had positive results. I know I can depend upon the required work being done professionally and usually with an added-value aspect to it, in terms of knowledge transfer". -- Donna Davidson Director - I.T. Learning-Link Corp. |
Nancy Barrett
"It has been a pleasure working with Darcy. He is very knowledgeable and as a result applies very creative solutions to our business requirements. He has always been very professional in his dealings with us, particularly in his responsiveness". -- Nancy Barrett, Executive Director, Association of Professional Computer Consultants
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Jean Dowser
"...expertise and one day of time, we were able to devise a computerization plan customized to our present and future technological needs". -- Jean Dowser, David McManus Engineering Consultants Ltd. |
Marie Brazeau
Darcy Whyte has acted as a catalyst for my OAC students at St Pius X this year (2000). First by training the trainer in a very proficient manner, with a wonderful course outline and also as a resource in providing Active Server Page, Web access, to our group. Darcy's efficient methodology has permitted us as a group to create dynamic web pages using vbscript and ASP. This kind of experience would not have been available otherwise to my students, as we had not yet made server side programming an option for our students in the board. His attention to detail, his positive responses and his ability to find and propose solutions to individualized problems has resulted in a positive experience for many students heading to universities and colleges next year. For this experience I am grateful, and wish to express our greatest thanks. -- Marie Brazeau, Computer Teacher and Site Administrator St. Pius X H.S. |
Bill Arnold, August, 1998
"Darcy has demonstrated technical competence and a high level of commitment and responsibility in his multi-year management of an Internet based "mailing list" in which a group of people throughout the world participate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in discussions on topics of mutual interest."
"As importantly as the technical and personal commitment sides, Darcy has also demonstrated considerable maturity and managerial competence in his handling of discussions that have taken place that could be considered sensitive and/or provocative. Technically, Darcy has demonstrated DBMS and Internet skills, as evidenced by the long term success of the Internet list; his web site and his personal contributions to discussions."
Bill Arnold
President
W J Arnold Software Company
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