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History
People
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4S Information Systems
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4S was founded in 1984 and has been involved in
medical applications since start-up. Currently, we
have 16 staff members, and over 300 clients in 15
countries worldwide. An estimated 500,000 patients
are managed using our software.
We are based in a rural setting in the NW
corner of England about one hour drive from
Manchester to the South and 1 hour drive to
Scotland to the North. We are very close to the
beautiful Lake District fells and lakes.
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| 1984 -Founded by Syd and
Sheena Stewart in September 1984 - a
partnership. Became 4S Information Systems Ltd
in 1996. |
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| 1984 - 1993 Consultancy work
on Strategic Data Planning with companies such
as ICI Plc (Astra Zeneca), Unilever, British
Nuclear Fuels Ltd, and Royal Mail
International. |
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| 1985 - Created first PC based
database for Plasmapheresis patients in the
Blood Transfusion Service. |
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| 1986 Creation of the trade
mark DAWN to represent a new era in software
where users, with minimum professional help
can create reports and modify the system to
fit their particular requirements. |
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| 1987 Created Anticoagulation
Management software |
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1984 - 1995 Developed several database
applications for EMI Music, KPMG, Blood
Transfusion Banks, Nuclear Power Station
Chemistry Laboratories and Antenatal
Screening and Special Serology Laboratories. |
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1997 Developed Rheumatology Patient tracking
Software |
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| 1997 First achieved ISO 9000
and TickIT quality management certification |
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2002 Created Clinical Haematology Patient
tracking software |
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2005 Developed Multi-disciplinary Team
Software |
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1992 to Current - Specialised in
Anticoagulation Management software. Now in
7th version. |
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| Over 80% of 4S staff have a
degree or equivalent or a professional
qualification. |
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| Staff are chosen for their
enthusiasm, flexibility, drive and ability to
work with our customers. The staff as well as
the management are involved in recruitment. |
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| There is great team spirit and
great commitment to work our quality
management system. |
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| Several staff have been with
the company for many years and have
become experts in logistics and management of
anticoagulation services |
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