The database is synchronized daily with the databases in the USA and UK providing additional synchronized backup copies in addition to the standard backup procedures operating at Hornsby. Data acquisition is largely automated with a number of the larger vendors providing either direct feeds of product or pricing information, or access to online pricing profiles. Focus on the most up to date tactical information to allow informed decisions regarding IT sales or purchases. Reach everyone involved in the IT decision making process. New accounts are being saught with innovative product and pricing strategies in the IT purchasing areas of both small and large corporations.
Some large corporations elect to house the service behind their firewall as a closed intranet.
Where Microsoft Windows is used, the database can be downloaded to a PC and used offline. The Directors believe that significant opportunities exist in Asia and South America. All subscriptions are payable in advance, with annual subscriptions payable annually or quarterly. These two products have potentially wide appeal within the current client base and also to new clients. The new products will address the IT areas of Networking and Imaging .