Cost effective

Code Blue solutions are extremely cost effective. Very competitive initial costs, rapid development time and easy maintenance are the key.

Confidence

The error rate for spreadsheet modelling is now a major concern for corporations around the world. Code Blue provides a model building environment which makes it easy to write error free models.

Auditability

Auditable models are the hallmark of Code Blue. It is difficult to build models which are not readable. The models are built in a natural language which can be understood by anyone.

Speed

Comparative tests have shown Code Blue models significantly faster than equivalent Excel models.

Fast Development Time

Development times have been shown to be considerably reduced. By dividing the system development into manageable areas, the modelling tasks can be allocated according to expertise. Team modelling can be the key.

Manageable Set of Models

If your models are developed within a consistent methodology they will be understandable and therefore maintainable by anyone. Systems become part of the intellectual property of the organisation rather than being tied to the individual modeller.

Control to the End User

The end user of a system can be given control over its operation. For example, the List mechanisms enable systems to be developed which operate according to lists. The user can make changes to the lists thereby directing the operation of the system without making any changes to the model.

End User Systems

Systems of models can be developed for end-users with no knowledge of DSS. A multi-levelled menu might interface to a system of hundreds of models and thousands of reports.

These systems can include graphics, images, audio, video, ad hoc reporting features, customised option lines, drill down on reports and graphs and hotspots on images imported from other systems.

Wide Ranging Applications

Code Blue can be used to develop an amazing range of applications. There is no need to look for specialist software for each application. You can build your own tailor made solution more easily than it would be to customise an off the shelf package.

Small

Code Blue is extremely compact for such a powerful system. It can even operate on machines down to a 486 if necessary. It installs very unobtrusively, incorporating no DLL's to upset your current setup.

Large Systems

A flexible naming convention rather than cell addresses is used for linking information between models. This means that changing the structure of one model normally requires no change in any dependent models.

Large, complex, multi-model systems, which would be extremely difficult to develop and control using the spreadsheet approach, can easily be implemented.

Integration

DSS easily integrates with any database which incorporates ODBC facilities. Databases can also be used as a repository for DSS worksheets. Data can be shared between systems, integrating DSS into other systems of an organisation.

System Distribution

Whole systems can be distributed in a small, packed file. The recipient of the only a copy of the free Code Blue Reader to operate the system. They can view reports, carry out analyses, check out scenarios - in fact whatever you want.

This is makes selling your applications on the Web or sharing data with others very easy.

Long lifetime Models

Code Blue models often have very long lifetimes. They adapt to structural and organisational changes and can be passed on from one developer to the next.

Team Modelling

The features of the development environment mean that teams of modellers can work together. Our Methodology document supports this approach for large projects.