Wasting Time? Time is wasted when:- A group of people must wait for one person.- A Team cannot readily access the same document or data.- A Task must be redone due to insufficient supervision.
'Horizontal' Software may be called a Suite - or a Platform. - It is very flexible & made to Create new information.- Can be used to create Vertical (specific) Applications.- An example would be 'Adobe Creative Suite'or MS Office.Vertical Software is developed for a specific set of Tasks.
The Platform is Broad & flexible by Design.- WYSIWYG Design tools for Novices autogenerates code.- Powerful Editors allow Experts to further customize.- Includes an underlying and thoroughly integrated database.- Robust, multiuser access without onerous fees.
Wasting Talent? Talent is wasted when:- An Expert is assigned a task that is suitable for a Novice.- A Novice is assigned a Task that way over his/her head.- A Novice that is eager to learn new skills is denied access.- Team members are pigeonholed. Latent talent, undeveloped.
There is another 'Great Divide' and that is the one between the Haves and the Have Nots. Younicycle is affordably priced for any business, not just the 'Fortunate 500'. Available as a SaaS (online) or as a Server package.
'Vertical' Software is often called an 'Application'. - It is typically developed for a specific set of tasks.- Is 'powered by' the underlying Horizontal Platform.- An example would be 'Recruiting' or 'Benefit Enrollment'.
Wasting Money? Money is wasted when:- Multiple software packages must be purchased.- Multiple licenses or 'seats' must be purchased for each.- Multiple user interfaces must be learned (extra training).
The Great Divide is Knowledge. If you have the required depth of Knowledge, you can accomplish difficult tasks but without it, you will either 'give up', assign or pay an Expert or purchase yet another limited use software application.
Cost? 1) Server package for $400. No limit on number of users.2) Online vsn (SaaS) = $480 per year (3 users).3) Custom programming from $25 to $75 per hour.
Many spokes. Younicycle's framework will allow you to create many types of Vertical Applications, defined only by your imagination. An Actuary - or a Recruiter, a Benefit Consutant or Insurance Carrier can create compelling, plug-in Solutions.
Need an Edge? Many possibilities:1) Create Customer Solutions & give to them for Productivity.2) Create and sell as a suppemental source of revenue.3) Create, give it away - but charge for added customization.4) Become a Partner. Sell Younicycle + your Solutions.
One wheel. We've designed the IT Vehicle so that:1) Experts can work side-by-side with Novices.2) WYSIWYG Tools auto generate complex code.3) Each 'mini-app' you create can be shared (or sold).
Getting there is the hard part ... but we've made the trip much easier. We have spent many years 'blazing a trail' and building the IT vehicle that can get you there, safely & affordably. Yes, it is easier - but Easy is a relative term.
Start here. Get there. It's a given that you want to provide superior service for your customers and always keep a responsible. technological edge. But how? Younicycle can give you that edge - & be white-labeled for your identity.
It's coming. Like it or not, your competitors are standing outside your customers' front door and can be invited in with a few clicks of a mouse. We have the high tech and you, the relationships. Let's talk while the sun is still out.
Personalizing your Employee Communications is critical whenever personal Knowledege is required. Use Retirement as an example. Why would an employee care about John or Jane Doe's retirement security? Meaningless, inaccurate information is not only irrelevant, it's dangerous. Do it right.
The 3 Steps for effective Employee Communications:1) Inform: Let them know it exists. Where? When?2) Educate Employees: What is it? How does it work?3) Personalize the content. John Doe is not real.
Employers: Collaborate internally, with us or other Vendors 1) We (or other Vendors) can provide Full service2) Do it yourself (DIY). You can always ask for help.3) Initial full service -> then DIY in the future.
Your Employee Benefits may be very Cool - but will be ineffective if they remain Hidden. Employee Benefit Statements help your Group understand & appreciate their Personal, Big Picture. We have more than 20 years of experience and know all the possible pitfalls.
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The GUI andthe Toolswe used
We needed to weigh simplicity vs power. There are times when sacrificing power (for IT Experts) in order to always make it simple for HR Users, would be a bad choice. As a result, certain portions of Younicycle are more complex than others.
Fortuately, you can also collaborate with your IT experts and learn as you watch them work. That's the point.
The online, SaaS Version is ready and used by many.The HR server vsn will be available September 30, 2009 for Linux and Mac.
Fortuately, you can also collaborate with your IT experts and learn as you watch them work. That's the point.
The online, SaaS Version is ready and used by many.The HR server vsn will be available September 30, 2009 for Linux and Mac.
Tables: Create, add columns of different datatypes, import/export data, update, insert, constraints, indexes, save as, Table snapshots
Queries: Right, left, full, inner joins, save as, expressions, update by query, delete by query, where clauses, order by
Views: A 'special type of Query' and is supported
Functions: A wide variety of standard functions are included in the Expression editor. User defined functions can also be created.
Triggers: Supported, with interface.
Templates: Your 'design GUI' for creating Pdfs. Very extensive capabilities, to include data merge & charts.Includes Parts for Title or Group header, Body, etc for use in creating Reports. Also includes a 'soft proof'.
Actions: Includes a choice of a Wizard or Expert mode. As an example:'Tells' your data 'what to do' when a mouse is clicked on an object. Includes CRON scheduling.
Application: Full featured 'Design GUI' for creating applications with form widgets, javascript, events, etc. Links to your datasources and in combination with Actions, transports data to and from users to your Tables.
Queries: Right, left, full, inner joins, save as, expressions, update by query, delete by query, where clauses, order by
Views: A 'special type of Query' and is supported
Functions: A wide variety of standard functions are included in the Expression editor. User defined functions can also be created.
Triggers: Supported, with interface.
Templates: Your 'design GUI' for creating Pdfs. Very extensive capabilities, to include data merge & charts.Includes Parts for Title or Group header, Body, etc for use in creating Reports. Also includes a 'soft proof'.
Actions: Includes a choice of a Wizard or Expert mode. As an example:'Tells' your data 'what to do' when a mouse is clicked on an object. Includes CRON scheduling.
Application: Full featured 'Design GUI' for creating applications with form widgets, javascript, events, etc. Links to your datasources and in combination with Actions, transports data to and from users to your Tables.
Charts: Simple interface for designing: Columns, Bars, Pie, 3D pie, lines, area, scatter, radar, 2d Bars, cumulative bar charts (graphs). Can be bound to data for dynamic charts or single use (static). Can then be used in Templates (Pdfs), applications or websites.
Images: Upload individually or in an archive (zip, etc). Alternative 'large image' for pdfs. Used for including in Pdf's, applications or websites.
Web Sites: Entire websites can be created. Advanced 'design GUI', + additional features such as automatic sitemap.xml creation & update, Google verification code, advanced Theme system, publish to web, IFrames, Access log. Very extensive. This site was 100% created and maintained with this feature.
Files: Upload and store files such as xls, Word docs, Flash files. Can also be 'linked' to Applications, Websites or Templates.
HTML: Create HTML as an alternate output option for a Template. Drawn images are automatically generated as gifs and can be used within pdfs, applications or sites. Zipped HTML folder can be downloaded to your desktop.
Pdfs's: Create them with Template and download - or view - or leave for pickup by another user. A personalized pdf of 1,000 pages is created in ~ 1 minute. You can work on something else as it is spooling.
Datasources: Datasources are a 'floating layer' of data that is used by Templates (for pdfs), Applications or Websites. Created automatically with a Wizard - or - includes IT Expert mode. IT Expert Example: Pull remote data from an xml file, the National Weather Service or .... Yahoo. Then include in Apps, Sites or Pdfs.
GYRE modules: Control the HR Tools that Designers can access within Templates, Applications or Websites. Additional Tools can be developed and added to their respective Palettes.
Composite Types: Create your own custom Datatypes that can be used in your HR Tables and Applications.
Reports: Create Reports with one button click. Can even be scheduled & automatically sent to you via email.
Images: Upload individually or in an archive (zip, etc). Alternative 'large image' for pdfs. Used for including in Pdf's, applications or websites.
Web Sites: Entire websites can be created. Advanced 'design GUI', + additional features such as automatic sitemap.xml creation & update, Google verification code, advanced Theme system, publish to web, IFrames, Access log. Very extensive. This site was 100% created and maintained with this feature.
Files: Upload and store files such as xls, Word docs, Flash files. Can also be 'linked' to Applications, Websites or Templates.
HTML: Create HTML as an alternate output option for a Template. Drawn images are automatically generated as gifs and can be used within pdfs, applications or sites. Zipped HTML folder can be downloaded to your desktop.
Pdfs's: Create them with Template and download - or view - or leave for pickup by another user. A personalized pdf of 1,000 pages is created in ~ 1 minute. You can work on something else as it is spooling.
Datasources: Datasources are a 'floating layer' of data that is used by Templates (for pdfs), Applications or Websites. Created automatically with a Wizard - or - includes IT Expert mode. IT Expert Example: Pull remote data from an xml file, the National Weather Service or .... Yahoo. Then include in Apps, Sites or Pdfs.
GYRE modules: Control the HR Tools that Designers can access within Templates, Applications or Websites. Additional Tools can be developed and added to their respective Palettes.
Composite Types: Create your own custom Datatypes that can be used in your HR Tables and Applications.
Reports: Create Reports with one button click. Can even be scheduled & automatically sent to you via email.
HR Administrative/Navigation & Supplemental Features
- Add & Manage Bookmarks: Globally or by HR User- Manage Account, Manage Users, Monitor HR Users- Create Roles, Manage HR Users' Roles, Manage Roles- YTree, lock down YTree- Internal Chat with Image Upload, Private messaging- HR Project & folder Manager- Application Analyzer- Site Wizard & Publish Site- Internal Shopping cart- CRON (automated scheduling)- EMail- Email Manager- SaaS Manager (package your solution)- Orders & Invoices- Publish Wizard- Internal Notes
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