Connect Internet Solutions

Connect Showcase

Author: Ian Walker
Date: March 2007


Project Title: Vinspired

Client: The Russell Commission Implementation Body

URL: http://www.vinspired.com


Background:
An Web 2.0 experience to young people and is aimed at encouraging youth volunteering amongst 16-25 year olds. The content managed portal offers users a personalised view of information on volunteering opportunities, real-life experiences of volunteers including videos, blogs, and articles, online forums, and FAQs and online advice. Other features include automated alerts by email and SMS on volunteering opportunities based on the user’s expressed preferences. With the use of Web 2.0 technology supporting young people to use Web 2.0 services to communicate and build communities of interest amongst themselves.

Services used: Development time: 3 months

Project Title: TALK (transferring across local knowledge)

Client: Tameside MBC / Leeds City Council / Manchester Business School

URL: http://www.talknet.org.uk


Background:
Connect was commissioned by a consortium of local authorities led by Leeds Council to develop the portal using the latest Web 2.0 technologies. The aim of the talk portal is to enable local authorities to share and disseminate knowledge and experience of implementing national ICT projects which address the ODPM’s transformational government agenda.

Services used: Development time: 4 months

Project Title: Ireland.ie

Client: Failte Ireland

URL: http://www.ireland.ie


Background:
Connect has successfully delivered a new visual identity and enhanced functionality for the ireland.ie website, aimed at the Irish domestic holiday market. As a framework supplier to Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority for Ireland, Connect won the commission to redesign the website and to improve usability.
  
Services used: Development time: 2 months

Project Title: Scottish Assessors’ Association

Client: Scottish Assessors’ Association

URL: http://www.saa.gov.uk


Background:
Creation of portal and content management system to collect and disseminate information on council tax bandings, non-domestic property valuations and electoral register data.  Involving assessors from across Scotland, from 14 Joint Boards and Councils.

Services used: Development time: 4 months

Project Title: Credu

Client: Canllaw Online

URL: http://www.credu.co.uk


Background:
Credu Portal – design, development and management of Credu Portal providing services for the young people of Wales. Includes content management system, bilingual delivery, contribution tools for young people, web-based email and forums technology.

Services used: Development time: 5 months

Project Title: FCO Services

Client: Foreign & Commonwealth Office

URL: http://www.fcoservices.gov.uk


Background:
Design and development of a new website to support the business development of FCO.  Includes implementation of content management system, development to WAI AA  standard and conformity with FCO branding guidelines.

Services used: Development time: 2 months

Project Title: Knowsley MBC

Client: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

URL: http://www.knowsley.gov.uk


Background:
Large scale project.  Knowsley’s website receives 6 million page requests per year and contains 11,000 pages of information. The new site contains information on all council services, ranging from Abandoned Vehicles to Zoo Licensing and content is kept up-to-date by council officers, using the easy-to- use web-based content management system. Working closely with the council, Connect has been successful in ensuring that the new website conforms to stringent e-government requirements including eGIF, eGMS and accessibility standards.

Services used: Development time: 8 months