Redkite Equipment Management System speaks your kind of language.

Developing computer software for an international market is challenging but UK based specialist software supplier Redkite Systems have risen to that challenge with their latest multi-lingual version of their equipment management system.

Established in 1989, Redkite Systems is the trading name for Performance Monitoring Systems Ltd, a UK government approved software supplier certificated to BS EN ISO 9001 : 2000. As the leading supplier to the Airport RFFS and Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services in the UK, Redkite Systems have a wealth of experience in the management of equipment within this sector. The Redkite EMSMobile barcode reader in action Flexibility The Redkite Equipment Management System has been designed specifically to meet the needs of the fire and rescue sector but is equally at home in other areas. This flexibility, together with the resounding success of the system in the UK ARFFS, coupled with the back-up supplied by Redkite Systems has led to the extension of the use of the system in airports where departments other than the ARFFS have adopted the system. The Redkite Equipment Management System is a multi-level system containing an equipment asset register with an excellent level of information on each item of equipment. It also contains detailed information on the checking, testing and examination requirements relating to each piece of equipment.  The ability to enter the outcomes of checks, tests and examinations through a very user friendly screen is also available alongside a diarised schedule that prompts those with responsibilities to carry them out. The schedule continues to prompt for checks, tests and examinations even when overdue and until the appropriate action is taken thus making it almost impossible to overlook a scheduled activity. The Redkite Equipment Management System can be interrogated by those with operational management responsibilities and those with HQ functions to monitor whether the appropriate systems are being maintained.  The system also recognises the mobile nature of equipment within the fire service and contains the necessary flexibility for the transfer of equipment between stations and other locations such as repair workshops. The Redkite Equipment Management System is tried and tested providing total asset control, helping organisations comply with both legal and health and safety requirements by providing a clear audit trail showing when tests and inspections have been carried out, who carried them out, the outcome of a test together with any other relevant information. Equipment failures can be reported and workshops notified to aid the repair service. International Market The latest system version of the Redkite EMS has been designed specifically for the international market. Capable of utilising up to three different languages, the Redkite International EMS is ideal for those organisations that need personnel to be able to view equipment inventory and test schedules as well as record the outcomes of tests in a multi-lingual environment as the system allows users to switch between languages at any time. The ability to move between languages means that staff at all levels can input outcomes into the user friendly screens (whether directly on to a PC or through the hand held readers) using their native language. Other staff, (auditors, health and safety inspectors or accident investigators) can then view the information in a different language. A good example of this can be found in some Middle Eastern scenarios where some personnel carrying out tests and inspections on equipment speak Arabic whilst others speak Punjabi. English is also spoken and this is the preferred language for the auditors. Using the International EMS users can swap to the language of their choice at any. This is not only true when users are sitting at a main computer console. The multi-lingual capabilities of the International EMS extend to its mobile counterpart. Based upon the latest Psion Workabout Pro the Redkite International EMS Mobile has proved to be very robust and capable of withstanding the rigours of the fire service and it can be used in almost any environment whether wet, dirty, hot or cold. David Arber, Managing Director, Redkite Systems Ltd Web based Utilising the latest in web based technology with wireless or/and GPRS connectivity the system is capable of reading barcodes or/and the latest RFID tags. Because it is web based the Redkite IEMS Mobile can be used at any location and records are updated in real time. Coupled with the multi-lingual capabilities the system is not only ideal where several languages are used within a single site but also for organisations with sites in different countries as personnel can update records held centrally in the language of their choice. The real time update of records makes the system ideal for keeping track of the movement of equipment as its arrival at a location can be recorded the instant it takes place. Records of where equipment has moved during its lifetime are also kept on the system. Testimonials Over the years Redkite Systems have developed a close working relationship with their customers and this is what a few of them have to say about our products and services. Many more testimonials can be found on our web site http://www.redkitesystems.com. “The art of good software design is simplicity.  Redkite Systems has managed to deliver a highly complex requirement in a very simple, user friendly front end web based solution.” Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service. “The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has been using the Redkite Equipment Management System for the past six years and have been very satisfied with the quality of service provided by Redkite Systems.  The system has enabled the Service to manage the testing, maintenance, monitoring and auditing of its operational equipment.”  South Wales Fire & Rescue Service “The support we receive from Redkite Systems is always of the highest standard.  We are happy with the system; it does what we want it to do.” South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.   This article has been published in the Fire Times Magazine February/March 2010 issue