Gatesix Deploys Groundbreaking Custom Software Application for First Quartile Consulting

Gatesix, a technology services company, has deployed a complex custom application for First Quartile Consulting that enables the firm to easily import, manipulate, analyze and present the results of thousands of benchmarking questionnaires.

Phoenix, AZ (EMWNews) August 15, 2008 — Gatesix, a technology services company, has deployed a complex custom application for First Quartile Consulting that enables the firm to easily import, manipulate, analyze and present the results of thousands of benchmarking questionnaires.

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First Quartile Consulting is a focused utility benchmarking and consulting firm that conducts large-scale benchmark studies, collecting substantial amounts of data through a questionnaire process, and delivering reports and analytics through a series of data analysis and summary steps. The thousands of survey results, which can contain upwards of 5,000 data points, were analyzed using an inefficient, labor-intensive process.

The company retained Gatesix to develop an automated application that would interface with its existing third-party survey application. This custom, web-based solution needed to automate the importing of survey data and allow for easy data manipulation and detailed reporting. First Quartile’s Debi McLain states “During our very first meeting with Gatesix, we were impressed. When they presented their vision for the project it was spot-on and offered functionality we never dreamed possible.”

The new application is already saving First Quartile a tremendous amount of time; allowing for easier data import, manipulation, analysis and reporting. According to Debi, the new software has dramatically changed productivity and has simplified their entire process. She explains that her clients are looking forward to Phase III of the project, currently scheduled for 2009, which will enable them to use a web interface to query their own custom reports.

For additional information on custom software and application development, contact us at 623.572.7725 or visit www.gatesix.com.

About First Quartile Consulting:

First Quartile Consulting is a focused utility benchmarking and consulting firm that offers a powerful combination of programs and consulting services to help its clients achieve measurable performance improvements. The company conducts large-scale benchmark studies through an extensive questionnaire process; delivering custom analytics, reports and presentations.

For additional information on First Quartile’s benchmarking services contact Debi McLain at 760-272-7277 or visit www.1qconsulting.com.

About Gatesix:

Gatesix is a highly experienced, client-centric Internet Strategy and Technology Services agency. As an internet technology services company, Gatesix specializes in quality, custom solutions designed to take clients to the next level, maximize their performance and achieve key business initiatives.

For more than 12 years the talented Gatesix team has helped hundreds of clients in a wide array of industries with the six gates critical to the success of any business: interactive design, interactive marketing, web development, software development, network support and staff augmentation.

For additional information about custom software and application development, contact us at 623.572.7725 or www.gatesix.com.