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We are excited to announce the open-source launch of Grid, the Guardian's innovative image management system. This narrative details our collaborative efforts in developing Grid, focusing on strong partnerships with our editorial teams and leveraging a contemporary technology stack. The project has been entirely Open Source, allowing for greater community engagement. Over the past year, a dedicated team has worked tirelessly to create this image management service, employing a practical Agile methodology that emphasizes direct user involvement to ensure the final product meets their requirements and expectations. The outcome is a service that is now seamlessly integrated with our print workflow, currently handling nearly half of all images featured in our digital publications. As the larger Editorial Tools teams advanced in creating a comprehensive suite of editorial solutions—encompassing content creation, workflow management, and the editing of front and section pages—the urgency for a robust media repository became increasingly crucial to our operations. The collaborative nature of this project has not only enhanced our capabilities but also strengthened our commitment to open-source principles.
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Guardian Software Products Inc. serves as both the creator and support entity for the Guardian software suite, which focuses on Asset, Maintenance, and Materials Management. The development of the GUARDIAN software was financed through the initiatives of Western Software, a sibling company founded in 1975 that aimed to deliver and tailor software solutions. Through its journey, Western Software recognized the demand for an all-encompassing Windows-based software solution for Asset, Maintenance, and Materials Management that minimizes keystrokes, ensuring it is user-friendly for maintenance personnel. The directive provided to our Software Development Team was to create a robust Asset, Facilities, Maintenance, and Materials Management software package that meets the needs of today’s budget-conscious managers, with specific key objectives to accomplish. This focus not only emphasizes functionality but also aims to enhance overall efficiency in managing resources effectively.
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$5 per month
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Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
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iPhone App
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Windows
Mac
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
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Live Training (Online)
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Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
The Guardian
Founded
1821
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.theguardian.com/info/developer-blog/2015/aug/12/open-sourcing-grid-image-service
Vendor Details
Company Name
Guardian CMMS
Website
www.guardiancmms.com
Product Features
Product Features
CMMS
Asset Tracking
Calibration Management
Inventory Control
Key & Lock Management
Mobile Access
Preventive Maintenance
Purchasing
Scheduling
Service History Tracking
Technician Management
Work Order Management