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e-Learning for Ministry of HR

OpenRoad and Karo launched their third e-Learning site for the BC Ministry of Human Resources. Designed to train over 3000 Ministry staff on recent policy changes, the re-engineered e-Learning application was deployed successfully and met with positive feedback amongst Ministry staff.

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Rocky Mountain Bicycles website: Bikes.com launches

A world leader in the production of high-end mountain bikes and owner of one of the coolest domain names around, Rocky Mountain Bicycles recently launched their new website. Utilizing ASP.NET and XML, OpenRoad developed the Rocky site and its language engine technology, providing Rocky’s international customers with an English, French, or German version of the […]

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GoVolunteer Library

Volunteer Vancouver’s unique collection of books, journals, and videos in the field of volunteer and not-for-profit management is now available online. Developed by OpenRoad and Karo Design, the GoVolunteer Library system allows users to search through the Volunteer Vancouver collection, anytime and anywhere.

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GoVolunteer launches

A collaborative effort between Volunteer Vancouver, Volunteer Burnaby, Volunteer Coquitlam, Volunteer Richmond Information Services, and Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services, the GoVolunteer system launched to much fanfare this month. Designed to provide not-for-profits and volunteers of the Lower Mainland with a one-stop location for posting and searching volunteer positions, GoVolunteer was designed and developed by […]

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BCMEA waterfront safety system

OpenRoad (now OXD) has completed development on a waterfront safety application for the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). Designed to capture occupational incident information, generate reports, and submit information to the WCB and HRDC, this application is designed at providing better health reporting for the shipping and stevedoring companies of the Lower Mainland.

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Navigata DNS application

Development is underway for a new OpenRoad client, Navigata Communications. OpenRoad is building a web-based DNS management system for Navigata, to enable their data networking and Internet customers to easily and efficiently manage their DNS needs. The application will be launched in early 2003.

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E-learning for Ministry of HR

OpenRoad and Karo launched their second e-Learning site for the BC Ministry of Human Resources. Designed to train over 3000 Ministry staff on new November legislative and policy changes, the application was deployed successfully and met with positive feedback amongst Ministry staff.

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VanJUG back in action

September marks the start of another year of speakers at the Vancouver Java Users Group (VanJUG). Sponsored by OpenRoad, BCIT, and Sun Microsystems, the VanJUG consists of local Vancouver-area software developers, architects, students, and others interested in discussing and extending their knowledge of Java. Dan Rawsthorne of Net Objectives will be speaking on “Comparing RUP, […]