History
Affable
Technology Services (ATS) is a boutique systems consultancy practice created to help
retailers get value out of investments in technology.
The
ATS consulting practice has been formed within Melhawk Computer Solutions Pty
Ltd.
Melhawk
began operations in 1986 as a software house, developing computer software for
various Australian businesses.
As
a software developer, it has always been up to the company’s principal, Mr Julian
Josem, to analyse business requirements, develop system design specifications,
and oversee the development and implementation of solutions within its clients.
Often,
a turnkey approach was taken; Melhawk supplied the hardware and software, and
took responsibility to implement the resulting solution.
The
company became a market leader with its POSitive Point of Sale software, having
sold,
installed, and delivered the solutions into approximately 5,000 registers within
more than 200 Australian retailers. The company was very successful and worked in partnership
with the major hardware vendors to jointly satisfy small, medium, and large retailers.
In
September
2001, the company sold its Intellectual Property to another firm, and changed focus to deliver services rather than product.
It became more focused on aligning itself with client needs, and is now driven by client objectives rather than
by motivation to achieve sales of its own products. As the saying goes,
when all you have to sell is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
Instead of trying to use one hammer to solve every problem, ATS researches the
entire market to find the best solution for its clients.
Having been involved in the selection of systems for a long period, and continually researching technology for its clients (including some of Australia's premier retailers), the ATS consulting practice offers unparalleled value - expert knowledge and advice priced to suit Australian retailers. Services include:
ATS understands retailing very deeply. We are as passionate about retailing as our clients!
Our expertise covers many aspects, including:
Clothing and footwear
Jewellery
and gifts
Duty
free
Liquor
Food service
Sporting
goods
Department
and discount stores
Book
stores
Automotive
accessories
Homewares
Manchester and fabrics
Cosmetics,
and
Shopping centres
The
ATS business provides professional services - we help clients get value out of their technology
investments rather than on supplying the technology itself.
Principal
Consultant, Julian
Josem has 29 years of knowledge and experience servicing the technology needs of
Australian businesses. Julian lectures at Monash University on Retail
Technology, and contributes to retail industry bodies. Now, businesses themselves can have this experience
and knowledge as part of their management team.
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