Year 2000 Compliance

The problems that are facing the computer world in the year 2000 are so vast that the large companies are investing thousands of hours into making sure on that fatal day they are not plunged into the abyss. Can you afford to let one of your staff do it "because he/she knows a bit about computers !"

It is critical to recognise the importance and the magnitude of this problem. Perhaps we can put this into perspective for you by revealing that the Federal Government has set aside $17 Billion to fix the problems in the Federal arena alone.

It is likely to be an expensive exercise and that is why you need to have your system assessed as early as possible so that your equipment which cannot be made 2000 compliant can be retired and you can set about budgeting for the replacement of these machines.

Another reason you should be trying to address this problem as early as possible is that there is only a limited number of technicians with the qualifications to perform these tasks and limited resources to furnish the changes that have to be made.

Assessment is Urgent

The Web-men offer a service that is rapid and low cost survey of an organisation to determine the potential disruption for a Year 2000 problem and to guage the extent of corrective actions required. It covers not only the central computing systems, but the PC network, documentation, telecommunications equipment, PABX, building controls, lifts, security systems, manufacturing plan controls, digital instrumentation, robotics and SCADA systems.

In addition we check with the company's key suppliers and customers as to whether they are implementing Year 2000 strategies. The report is usually completed within 2 weeks of audit and gives a broad overview of potential Year 2000 issues not only for the clients themselves, but also of the up-stream and down-stream operations. The clients directors can then make an informed assessment of the priority that a Year 2000 compliance strategy should be given.

The Millennium Bug

Few people involved in business, (less than 6%) and even fewer in the private homes have directed their attention to the phenomenon known as the Millennium Bug. In fact, if you mention the year 2000 most of our people think of the Olympic games. It is vitally important that business houses and Government bodies turn their full attention to this problem right now.

If you own a computer or a computer controlled device the Millennium Bug will affect you. Don't believe that if you leave it and wait unitl the Year 2000 that some software company will invent a program to save you because it just will not happen. The to act is NOW!!!

Making your computer system 2000 compliant should be your number one priority as soon as you finish browsing the web. There will be many pitfalls in the time that intervenes between now and the Year 2000. One of these pitfalls that everyone should guard against is the likelihood of many small operators springing up out of the ground and offering the service at a cut rate. If you make the mistake of employing these people you could be confronted with the prospect where you think your systems are 2000 compliant, only to find on that fateful day, your machines will crash with no chance of retrieving either your data or your money.

You can avoid all these scams purely and simply by dealing with qualified companies such as The Web-Men Pty Ltd.

Last Updated:6/8/99

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