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<P><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>Dear platform group,</FONT></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2>There are a number of shortcomings with the
current platform code assignment process, some of these are technical in nature
and some are related to workflow processes and traceability of actions. The ICES
Data Centre has been investigating ways in which we can improve the situation,
both for you as users of the platform code process and for us as administrators
of the platform codes.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=2> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2><SPAN class=490054111-15122008>We intend to
build and implement a </SPAN>new web application and database <SPAN
class=490054111-15122008>at </SPAN>the beginning of 2009. The purpose of
the new system is:<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>Place the whole workflow process (from request,
to acceptance, to assigment) on the web<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
size=2><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>Allow management and administration to take place
in one application<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
size=2><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>Allow all ship requests/amendments to be handled
in a standard way, in one place<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
size=2><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>Give users an online report of status on requests
as well as views of all the history behind a specific platform code or
request<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
size=2><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>Give users more power to update requests with
additional information<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
size=2><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>Capture all communication and amendments in an
automated audit trail through the application<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>Expolit web services etc. to automate request
updates<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The ICES Data Centre would ask that you take a look at the
document<SPAN class=490054111-15122008><FONT color=#0000ff size=2><FONT
color=#000000> at</FONT> <A
href="http://www.ices.dk/Datacentre/temp/Requests%20Database%20Utility%20-%20Requirements%20Specification%20(Phase%201%20only)%20Final.doc"><FONT
size=2>http://www.ices.dk/Datacentre/temp/Requests%20Database%20Utility%20-%20Requirements%20Specification%20(Phase%201%20only)%20Final.doc</FONT></A><FONT
color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></FONT></SPAN> and return with comments to <A
href="mailto:lmartin@ices.dk">Lee Martin</A> by <B>Friday 19<SUP>th</SUP>
December</B>. After this point we will be building and testing this application
with a view to launching it in early 2009. It is important that you are aware of
this development as it will mean in the future we only accept platform requests
through this process and according to the minumum criteria as described in the
document. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>We hope this initiative will lead to a better management of
platform codes and a clear management process for all involved. Thank you and we
look forward to hearing from you.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Neil.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
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