Global Integration has a distinctively fresh approach to the system integration and custom application development needs of progressive, innovative organisations.

The genesis for Global Integration dates back to mid 2002 when the CEO, Colin Richardson, initiated the process to become Australia’s first Certified Caché Expert, a designation bestowed on less than 200 specialists worldwide. Upon reception of his certification in 2005, Colin set out to expand the team that would complement his technical abilities and claim the position as the most qualified team of developers using InterSystems Caché and Ensemble technologies in Australia.

Whilst a range of technologies are available for any given project, Global Integration utilises the power of InterSystems Caché, the fastest object database, to deliver extreme performance and scalability with its applications. This technology allows us to deliver solutions using either object, relational or both database technology.

InterSystems Zen™ technology enables the rapid creation of Rich Internet Applications. It allows developers to easily build Web applications that have the highly responsive and rich user interfaces usually associated with sophisticated desktop solutions.

InterSystems Ensemble® is a seamless platform for integration and the development of new connected applications.

With Ensemble you can develop HL7 interfaces for Healthcare applications nearly three times faster than with competing products. In addition, Ensemble combines HL7 messaging with support for additional messaging protocols, such as X.12 and SOAP, and advanced integration and development capabilities that enable you to create connected healthcare environments.

Find out why InterSystems Ensemble was rated the #1 interface engine in by the KLAS Healthcare survey three years in a row.

Met up with Chris Waite in the Qantas lounge as he was on his way to Myanmar on another surgical trip. Kept an eye on our Airbus A380 as it was still parked on the other side of the airport. There were several posts on Frequent Flyer sites with  other passengers that has specifically booked a flight in this new aircraft but got bumped off to a 747 when the A380 went u/s. Eventually the A380 was moved to our gate – whew.

Time for the self-loading cargo to get on – then the fun started – the driver announced that due to rain and lightning fuelling and loading would stop. So there we sat in the rain for 90 mins. At that time I figured we would now miss our connecting flight from LHR to EDI. Oh well.

I had heard varous comments about the A380 and they all turned out true. That is one NICE aircraft to fly in. It’s quiet and smooth compared to the 747. As much as I don’t like coputer driven FBW aircraft it was a 9/10 experience. My only gripe is that armrests cant be lifted right up to allow you to lie on the seats. Even the cheap seats have USA power port, usb port for charging, and a RJ11 port for network.

The segment from SYD to SIN was ‘smooth as’ and uneventful other than being 90 mins late. We were meant to catch up with Helle Seenyen but due to the late arrival that didnt happen. During the reloading Kat had her Baileys confiscated – just in case it magically transformed into TriNitroToluene. I’ll bet those security guys all fight over ‘taking out the garbage’ each night.

Reloaded and off to LHR we still had the row of 3 seats to ourselves. Some lucky bastards had a row of 4 seats to lay lown on. As expected we for to LHR about an hour late and didn’t make the connecting flight to EDI. A quick, free train ride to terminal 5. Next time just follow the transit signs as it would have been easier. I thought we had to pick up the bags at LHR but it seems they dont have much in the way of customs inspections.  A nice BA guy managed to get us on a flight to Glasgow, and even arranged to have the car hire changed for us. Otherwise we would have waited until dark to get to EDI on the next flight.

Well it was certainly cooler in Glasgow at 10 degrees. The next malfunction was that o nly one bag turned up. Kat’s bag was still at LHR in limbo. Another helpful BA guy arranged for the bag to be delivered to our hotel in EDI, which happened at 9pm. Time for a coffee at Starbucks then picked up the rental car – a Vauxhall Astra.

The car was a bit dirty – they offered some paltry appology due to carwash being broken. Followed the signs to the M8 and joined the Friday Arvo bumper-to-bumper traffic to EDI. Considering the GPS was in Kat’s bag back in LHR the driving was easy. I had pre-programmed the GPS with all the mail waypoints, but due to my incredibly thorough preparation I could find my way directly to the Best Western at EDI manually. Yep, foreign car and country, my natural navigation was perfect. Its amazing what you can do with Google these days.

Anyway… got to sleep then the awful noise of the phone rang at 9pm when Kat’s bag turned up at reception. I was NOT a pretty sight as I stumbled down the stairs, eyes shut, to get that bag. And WHY was it my job anyway? it wasn’t MY bag! Mmmmm

The best way to contact me will be via email colin[AT]globaldirection[DOT]com[DOT]au – just replace the AT and DOT with you-know-whats.It may take a day or three to reply.

If you have any urgent software support issues please contact peter Hunter on 0418 211707.

The normal office phone number 02 9487 1891 will be unattended, and my mobile will be diverted to voicemail ….

Cheers,

Colin

Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of USA.

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By Ted Thomas