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Robin was guest presenter this week with Alpha Software's Dave McCormick on their regular Alpha Anywhere Q&A Webinar.
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| Robin's Alpha Anywhere Q&A Webinar - all about ChatGPT and AI |
Watch on YouTube to see how Robin built an AI-powered Universal Database Generator whilst explaining how ChatGPT and other LLMs (Large Language Models) work along the way!
If you need help with your Alpha Anywhere project - or have an idea for any web or mobile app - get in touch!
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| Click to watch the webinar on YouTube |
The Acorn Asbestos Knowledge Empire podcast is brilliant and unmissable if you work in the asbestos industry (or have an interest in asbestos for any reason).
Acorn directors Ian & Neil asked Robin to join them on the podcast yesterday to talk about the recent Alpha Tracker "Damage" report.
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| Robin recording the podcast with the Acorn asbestos experts, Ian & Neil |
Listen and subscribe here: https://asbestosknowledgeempire.libsyn.com/interview-robin-bennett-damage-report
Read the report (and order a printed copy) here: Damage | Alpha Tracker - software for asbestos, water hygiene, fire risk and more (alpha-tracker.co.uk)
We've just started following Helen Bone's incredible blog about her life with asbestos cancer Mesothelioma. Helen was only 39 when she was diagnosed with the disease and is one of an increasing number of young healthcare professionals who are becoming ill with asbestos-related diseases.
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| Follow Helen's blog here: https://helenbone82.wixsite.com/itiswhatitis |
Stories like Helen's prompted us to start work on our analysis of the state of asbestos in hospitals, schools and domestic houses - read, download or order a printed copy of our "Damage" report here: alpha-tracker.co.uk/damage.
(Helen talks at asbestos events and was a guest speaker at the Mesothelioma UK lunch attended by our Catherine, Kim & Elaine - look out for the next event where Helen is telling her story)
Armstrong Environmental (https://armstrongenvironmental.co.uk/) is the latest asbestos consultancy to switch to asbestos software Alpha Tracker.
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| Visit Armstrong Environmental's website |
Welcome Armstrong! It was a joy to meet the team - young and old (Tim!!).
By the way, I asked ChatGPT to help me write the rest of the blog just to see if I could stop writing content myself... I don't think it is quite ready to write all of our content, yet!!!
We are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to Armstrong Environmental, a distinguished asbestos consultancy, on their successful implementation of Alpha Tracker, the state-of-the-art software solution developed by Start Software. After a productive training session led by our expert, Kim, Armstrong Environmental has taken a significant leap forward in optimising their operations and delivering exceptional services to their clients.
By adopting Alpha Tracker, Armstrong Environmental gains access to a comprehensive platform that revolutionises asbestos management processes. Alpha Tracker's intuitive interface and robust features empower the team to efficiently track and manage critical data, inspections, reports, and compliance records. The training session with Kim further equipped Armstrong Environmental's team with the necessary knowledge and skills to leverage the full potential of Alpha Tracker, ensuring accurate data management, streamlined workflows, and adherence to industry standards.
With Armstrong Environmental's commitment to excellence and the integration of Alpha Tracker, we are confident that they will continue to set new benchmarks in the asbestos consultancy sector. We applaud their dedication to embracing innovative technology and leveraging it to enhance their services. As a trusted partner, Start Software remains committed to supporting Armstrong Environmental and all our clients in their pursuit of success through cutting-edge software solutions. Congratulations once again to Armstrong Environmental on this remarkable achievement!
Join Jack, Dan & Kim on Tuesday at 12:30 for the monthly Alpha Tracker Tips & Tips webinar.
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| Join us for our monthly Tuesday Tips & Tricks webinar |
Best news of all - it's only 20 minutes of your time! See you Tuesday.
PS here is the free registration link if you've not yet registered: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aS6dJ0j5QCycZ65VbHgBow
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| One click = £75! |
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| Thank you Build Facilities Management Awards! |
Exciting news... we've been shortlisted for the UKATA Excellence in Innovation Award 2023!
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| Finalists – UKATA 15 Year Anniverary Awards |
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| Urgent and normal ticket response time was improved in May |
Thanks to everyone who responded to our phone/tablet device survey (see https://blog.start-software.com/2023/05/do-your-site-staff-use-phones-tablets.html). We asked our Alpha Tracker asbestos consultancy clients which devices their staff use for site work (using Tracker Mobile).
The results are in and very clear - for companies using Android devices, Samsung is the clear favourite. Apple devices are also popular (especially where staff are using their personal iPhones or iPads, out of preference).
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| The majority of asbestos consultancies use a mix of phones and tablets on site |
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| Samsung is the clear favourite - with Apple second |
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| Samsung and Apple are universally recommended |
If you would like any help to choose devices for your environmental consultancy to use with our range of asbestos and water hygiene software, do get in touch (UK or Aus/NZ).
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| The Release 39 webinar video is now online |