Seeking NZ Software Systems From Before The 1990s

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MarkV98545

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#317932 28-Nov-2024 10:45

I am writing an article for a NZ national paper celebrating some of New Zealand's longest running computer software systems.

If anyone can point me towards a still-in-use computer system that originated in the 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s, then please let me know.

Big company, small company, mainframe, mini, or micro, all is fine.

Thanks in advance for your help.

concordnz

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#3313808 28-Nov-2024 14:07

Contact MTA(Motor Trade Association) / Auxo Software,
and see if their MIDAS Dealer Management software is still running at any sites.
(I know it was getting phased out, but there could still be some laggards....)

Originally developed by Dave Hendl, under Systime Computer Company Ltd.

concordnz

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#3313812 28-Nov-2024 14:21

If you want to interview David, there's a chance I could put you in touch (if you are Auckland area) - Hit me up if you wish.

boosacnoodle

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#3313845 28-Nov-2024 15:44

Air NZ Carina

jlittle

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#3314049 29-Nov-2024 07:33

See https://seamssystems.com.au/

It's Australian now, and has been redeveloped several times. I imagine only the name is what survives from the 1980s.

Regards, John Little

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#3314051 29-Nov-2024 07:42

The health payments system that was in RNZ this morning is one of those, and you wonder why it is so costly to replace…

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