10 Lessons from 20 Years of Database Projects

10 Lessons from 20 Years of Database Projects

Lessons from 20 Years of (Mostly) Successful Database Projects After more than twenty years of delivering database projects, business systems, compliance platforms, reporting solutions and integrations, we’ve learned a simple truth: Technology is usually not…

Usability & Access

  • Web access anywhere (mobile-friendly where needed)
  • Streamlined workflows to reduce admin effort
  • Search, filters, and drill-down to records
  • Australian-based support

Visualisation & Reporting

  • Dashboards, graphs, trends, and maps
  • Standard and customised reporting templates
  • Export to common formats (CSV/XLSX/PDF as required)
  • Consistent reporting across sites and programs

Data Integrity & Security

  • Role-based permissions and optional 2FA
  • Encrypted connections (TLS/SSL)
  • Change tracking (who/what/when)
  • Hosted in Australia (AWS Sydney) with backups/DR options

Monitoring & Alerts

  • Warning and exceedance limits per site/parameter
  • SMS and email alerts when thresholds are breached
  • Flag anomalous or missing data for follow-up
  • Audit trail of changes for compliance transparency

Data Collection & Management

  • Automated uploads from telemetry and scheduled file imports
  • Manual uploads and easy field data entry
  • Configurable parameters, units, validation rules, and required fields
  • Manage sites, locations, and monitoring points in one place