When one had to send a letter, give it a week for delivery and patiently wait for another 2 weeks before getting a reply. Taking an example of a business setup which has branches in other cities, a network of PCs with web access and other customized programs would guarantee fast communication and timely replies to critical questions.

At my first work place, I implemented an internet payroll system which authorized users to view their pay slips at their convenience, search for old pay slips, submit their time cards and print only the details they required. Earlier on, the same documents needed to be published, manually put into envelopes and dispatched to various branches thru paid courier service. Continue reading →