recent work and clients

This page highlights some recent projects and clients. 

     projects

Recent projects have included -

• a detailed study of domain registration pricing, policy and regulation in all national and territorial domains

• co-authoring a 556 page report for Australia's national Environment Department regarding climate change and World Heritage Properties

• detailed advising for a corporate client regarding legal, technical and implementation aspects of electronic signatures in the "e-health space"

• detailed project evaluation for the APEC Education Foundation, including formal benchmarking, consultation with overseas government representatives and advice about future directions
  
• technical analysis and forecasting for biometrics and e-identification startups

• technical evaluation regarding e-business document management and imaging systems

• a feasibility study regarding an online music service

• reports for the Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade on electronic publishing models, performance benchmarks and technologies 

• a report on local and international privacy developments affecting online services

• assessment for the Commonwealth Department of Transport & Regional Services of its metadata framework

• development of a marketing strategy for an internet service provider aimed at professionals, retailers and other businesses down the east coast of Australia

• assessment and strategy development for a proposed online consumer magazine

• advising on industry costings and technical considerations

• development of strategies for two specialist electronic publications

• research and submission development for high-technology R&D organisations seeking federal government financial support

• management of an initial site and a subsequent strategic assessment for a leading business

• site assessment and provision of guidelines for ongoing enhancement and associated marketing of a major cultural site

• market analysis and business planning for EntreNet, the national technology entrepreneurs peak body

• research on supply chain analysis and technology futures for Invest Australia, an Australian federal government agency

     clients

An emphasis on results, insight and value for money means we have been used by government agencies, SMEs, corporations and even a few individuals.

Some of those clients are -

• the Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT)

• Commonwealth Department of Transport & Regional Services (DOTARS)

• other government cultural and research institutions

• Electronic Data Services (EDS) Australia

• industry bodies such as the Australian Environment Industry Development Network (EIDN)

• Australian Technology Promotions (ATP)

• telecommunications policy specialists Conrad Group (CG)

• a range of virtual and bricks-&-mortar retailers in Canberra and interstate

• the Queensland Museum

• specialist and academic publishers such as Energy Publications Network (EPN) and Homeentertainment.com.au

• cultural sites such as the innovative architectural guide CanberraHouse 

• multimedia experts Attendonline

• Commonwealth Bank group

• Scope Communications, public relations consultants

Caslon was instrumental in development of a successful bid for funding of a showcase project under the Commonwealth's Information Technology Online (ITOL) Program.

We provided market analyses, usability testing, promotional strategies and advice on technical issues such as intellectual property licensing and compliance with UDDI and other standards.

Caslon also provided a leading 'new economy' company, based overseas, with assessments and ongoing corporate intelligence about Australian/regional regulatory issues and market developments.

The work included provision of reports on specific issues, interpretation of statistics, forecasting of commercial opportunities and advice on regulatory changes.

Other past projects included a feasibility study and marketing plan for a client interested in development of a cultural website for those younger than 15 and work with the Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) on a major project to place a series of scholarly publications online for an international audience.

The latter project included advice about usability, reports on overseas models and emerging standards such as TEI, and consultation with a range of stakeholders.

     online and offline training

Caslon personnel also lecture to overseas government and industry delegations on an ongoing basis. We have also provided in-depth analysis and training offshore for overseas clients.

As part of that activity we have advised a local client on the development and maintenance of an online training package for markets in Asia, Eastern Europe and other locales.

The project included acquisition and management of specialist electronic publishing contractors, with establishment of a 'secure' website and creation of a CD-ROM product for users with poor connectivity.




 
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