Property Management Software - Revolutionary Letting-Rental Service for Estate Agents

With the changing pace of technology, the lettings industry has changed hugely from the days of collecting rent door to door to now receiving online transactions. It's now easier for landlords to get their payments on time and similarly further payments are made to contractors etc. with ease. Not only this, the chance of losing cheques is greatly reduced. Handling the day to day work and online transactions for a small or start up business is fine but when it comes to expanding the business manual processing puts you at a great disadvantage. In such cases you will be researching the Property management software available in the market. We have come up with the complete solution specialising in residential lettings, accounts and property management.

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This letting management software delivers some unique and outstanding features giving you complete control of your property portfolio:

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• Residential Property Lettings
• Marketing
• Property Maintenance
• Client Accounting
• Document Management
• Work flow Automation

The enhanced features of residential letting software is that make it the best in the UK include:

• System Structure
• Multiple client account
• Receiving rent/ fees and payments etc
• Access data
• Marketing
• Property
• Landlord's
• Contractor's
• Data Conversion

This property management software letting software has the flexibility to cater for the needs of both multi user and single user letting agents, from large to small. Residential letting software takes care of the entire letting cycle of a tenancy starting right from the applicant matching to the tenant booking to maintenance of the property contractors, if needed with customer satisfaction as the main focus.

Along with the core Property management software offers Web which delivers a robust web presence showcasing the products and services of our clients. When web is integrated with Property management software further features such as Landlord and Tenant Portal, Interactive mapping etc. can be delivered making the product available to applicants easily and grabbing the opportunity to convert them into tenants!

Coming to our Client base, we have a long list of clients throughout the UK. The largest clients that we currently have are Countrywide Residential Lettings who have selected our property management software after a rigorous tender process.

Property Management Software - Revolutionary Letting-Rental Service for Estate Agents

PropCo Enterprise specialises in providing letting software which excels in adding a new dimension to property management software, residential letting and rental software. PropCo Enterprise delivers comprehensive Letting Agent Software support to businesses or letting agents, which is designed to suit any budget for everyone.

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TIBCO Developers Library - What is Enterprise Message Service?

TIBCO Enterprise Message Service

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In developing large and useful business applications, there is really a need for communication between two or more software components so that they may perform their tasks accordingly.

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One way of communication is through direct connection between different systems. However, this kind of approach is not applicable for large number of systems because some software components function differently from others. Also, it will require all the systems to know how to connect to every system in the network. This is one of the reasons why enterprise messaging system was created; so that all these systems can connect to each other through a central messaging server and all they need to know is how to connect to this central messaging server. This enterprise message system is implemented in TIBCO Enterprise Message Service.

1. What is enterprise messaging?

Enterprise messaging allows different systems to communicate with each other using a loosely coupled architecture. A loosely coupled architecture means that we can replace components without affecting the other components running in the server. The reason behind this is that the components are less dependent on each other. This also means that the system can continue to work even though some components are not connected to the network or to the server. Furthermore, some components within the system can still continue to send messages without waiting for reply messages.

2. What are the advantages of enterprise messaging?

Enterprise messaging can provide a single unifying medium of communication between different systems. It is also good for a network setup that is always changing.

For example, we have ten different systems and we want all of these systems to communicate with each other. If we are not using messaging, then we will need to know and configure the connection to every system. Now, just imagine what would happen if we have 100 computers or more. But, if we are using enterprise messaging, then we will just need to know how to connect the systems to a central messaging server.

Another advantage is that there is a movement of real-time data. The messages can be created and received in real-time.

Moreover, enterprise messaging has time independence, which means that the client has the option to still receive messages when he reconnects to the server even if the client was down when the message was sent.

3. What is TIBCO EMS?

TIBCO EMS stands for Enterprise Message Service and it is TIBCO's implementation of Java Message Service. TIBCO EMS is fully compliant with the JMS specification and it has added some enhancements to the JMS specification. It also has added features like load-balancing, routing, and fault tolerant configurations, which help improve performance and minimize failures in the server.

4. What is JMS?

JMS which stands for Java Message Service is an enterprise messaging specification created by Sun Microsystems. It is also what we call the store-and-forward messaging system. Store-and-forward messaging system means that all messages created by clients pass through the server before it is sent or forwarded to the designated consumers. This also applies to the reply messages created by the consumers.

JMS also provides both queue-based and publish-subscribe APIs. Queue-based APIs make use of queue destinations and publish-subscribe APIs make use of topic destinations.

5. What is the JMS Message structure?

The JMS Message structure is composed of the headers, properties, and body. The header is required, while the properties and body are both optional.

The Header of the message contains predefined fields which are used to route and deliver the message. Some of these predefined fields are the following:

o JMSDestination is the destination to which the message is sent.

o JMSDeliveryMode determines if the message is persistent or non-persistent

o JMSExpiration is the length of time that the message will live before expiration.

The Properties (optional) are optional properties that can be added on JMS systems by authorized users such as administrators.

The Body (optional) contains the data you want to send to the consumers. It must be one of these five types:

o TextMessage

o MapMessage

o BytesMessage

o StreamMessage

o ObjectMessage

6. What is message compression?

Message compression ensures that the message will take less memory space when saved on the storage of the server. Nonetheless, we must take note that message compression will only compress the body of a message. The headers and properties can never be compressed.

7. What are the types of queues and topics we can create in EMS?

There are three types of queues or topics that we can create in EMS. They can be static, temporary, or dynamic queues/topics. Static queues/topics are specified explicitly in the configuration files. Temporary queues/topics are used for reply messages in request/reply interactions. Dynamic queues/topics are not specified in the configuration files for these are dynamically created by client programs. Moreover, dynamic queues are TIBCO specific, which means that it is an extension added by TIBCO to the JMS specification.

8. What are the advanced features of TIBCO EMS?

The advanced features of TIBCO EMS include JMS capability to non-Java programs such as C and C# Client API. It also provides an administrative API which is used for managing and monitoring the EMS server and its components. It can be configured for connection to other EMS servers such as fault-tolerance and routing so that multiple EMS servers can participate in the server operations. It can also be connected to other TIBCO components specifically TIBCO Rendezvous and TIBCO SmartSockets. It offers destination bridging which makes it easier to send the same message from one destination to other destinations. It has JNDI and SSL support to provide security over the EMS server and its components. Also, it can be integrated into third party application servers.

9. How do you configure the TIBCO EMS?

There are the three ways to configure TIBCO EMS. The first way is by modifying the configuration files. The main server configuration file is the tibemsd.conf. This is where you can set the names of the other configuration files. It has some basic parameters such as server name and password, listen port and storage location for messages. Its other parameters are for fault-tolerance, and SSL.

Another way to configure TIBCO EMS is through the use of the EMS Administration tool which comes in console mode. This means that you have to type or issue the correct commands to use this tool.

The third way to configure TIBCO EMS is the through the use of Administration API.

10.What is fault tolerance and how does it work?

Fault tolerance is having a pair of EMS servers configured as the primary and backup servers. The primary server accepts client connections, and interacts with clients to deliver messages. When the primary server fails, the backup server resumes the operation in its place. The backup server will be the primary server, and the other server will be the backup server when it goes online.

One important configuration for these fault-tolerant servers is that they should have access to the same shared state which consists of information about client connections and persistent messages.

11.What are destination bridges?

Destination bridging is a server-based solution provided by TIBCO EMS. It is an alternative for creating messages multiple times. For example, if we want to send the same message from one destination to other destinations, we don't need to send the same message a number of times. We just bridge the different destinations so that the same message will be sent to all the bridged destinations.

12.How can you improve Client-side processing while using TIBCO EMS?

We can improve the client side processing by configuring the Server Settings, Destination Settings and Security Settings.

In the server settings, we can use EMS routing between servers within the network so that all servers and systems within the network can communicate with each other. Also, we should use destination bridging so that we don't have to send the same message again and again.

For the destination settings, we should only use durable topics if it is really needed. We can enable pre-fetching for small size messages. We can make use of lower JMS reliability modes. For client-load balancing, we can use non-exclusive queues so that more than one consumer can process the message from the queue in a round-robin fashion.

In setting up the security for TIBCO EMS, we should just use SSL if there is no available Virtual Private Network. Another way is through disabling authentication if possible so that the servers and clients can easily communicate with each other.

These are just some of the important information you need to know about TIBCO EMS and it still has a lot more to offer which you will learn upon using it. This TIBCO component is so easy to use and its functionality is great. So, if you are developing large business applications and you want your software components to communicate with each other, TIBCO EMS is the right software for you.

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As a TIBCO developer, Rique Q. practices his expertise together with other TIBCO programmers of Xmarter, Inc., a TIBCO consulting firm assisting companies in integrating and optimizing business processes. Reach them at info@xmarter.com or know more about the benefits you can get from them at http://www.xmarter.com

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Car Rental Gas Service Option - Is it Wise?

That statement in one form or another has been part of car rentals since the beginning. In the early days, it was a straight out principle issue. You used it, you replace it. At some point between then, and now, someone realized that "there's a lot of money to be made with the gas tank on rentals.

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For those who don't know, lets explain your refuelling options in car rentals. When you rent a car, the car usually comes with a full tank of gas. In some circumstances, it comes with a partially full tank. In either case, the rental company will give you three options. Bring it back at the same level you got it at, (full) prepay for a full tank of gas (GSO) and bring it back empty, or bring it back empty and pay a refuelling charge (FSO) of a more expensive per gallon rate.

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Fuel Service Option (FSO) is almost always the costliest option. Up and down the California Coast, most cities have FSO charges around .99 a gallon (and with recent prices, even higher). Around the country, its not much better. While your mileage may vary on the actual price per gallon, the FSO charges are almost always a good Dollar per gallon more expensive than the prevailing GSO (prepaid) rate or the rate of the local gas stations. It may seem that there is no really good reason to use the FSO, but there is. While most FSO users are people with more money than time or people who forgot to fill up the gas tank, there is one segment where it is cheaper to use this service than any other.

If you have a discount code, it may be because of your employer. Some employers, such as Microsoft and Government Contracts like Lockheed Martin have negotiated rates where the same dollar amount for fuel refueling is charged nationwide. Depending on the market, it may not be that bad. In one circumstance, a friend of mine who worked for one of the above mentioned companies went on a trip to Kona, Hawaii. On that trip, the fuel service option refueling price was less than the per gallon prices of all the local gas stations within 5 miles of the airport. In that case, its always best to just bring the car back as it is.

On the other end of the spectrum, the GSO option is a prepaid full tank of gas at a specific rate. In most car rental agencies, the GSO price is the average of the three closest gas stations. With this average, the multiply the tank capacity by that number and offer it as a flat rate to fill up the tank. But let the buyer beware. If the tank is not totally empty when you return it, you do not get a refund on the gas you use. You have effectively paid for a full tank of gas and if your not "empty" on return, you've just given the car rental agency free gas to use.

So to recap, when should you use FSO (fuel service option)?

Only when you have no other choice Only when your company discount provides you a special rate for the gas refuel For those who have more money than time

And when should you Fuel up with the GSO option?
Trips where you know you will have the car for over a week Trips where you know you will be driving more than 400 miles When you know your going to be strapped for time at return

A few final tips. When your leaving the rental area, take note of the closest gas station. If you have time, its often good to drive right in and gas up the car to ensure it was totally full when you got the car. Many of todays tanks allow for as much as 50-100 miles before the needle drops below full. If the agency stated the tank is full, the nozzle should click practically immediately (3/10 of a gallon). But to be fare, you really need not worry if its less than 3/4 of a gallon unless 85 cents is enough for you to argue and waste 20 minutes. If you put more than that in, take the receipt to the counter when you return the car and get the amount of the gas deducted from the bill.

If you have a GPS unit, lock in the location of the car rental area and the closest gas station to save you time on return. Some of the best made plans are ruined by getting lost trying to get back to the airport. If traveling in a group, assign one person to look for the car rental return signs, the exit off ramp, nearest restaurant among other things that you may need on your way back to the airport.

Under no circumstances are you to buy the most expensive grade of gasoline! Let me repeat that in clearer terms. by the cheap gas. The car rental agencies all buy the cheapest gas the law will allow. Do not feel guilty topping of that car with a more expensive grade of gas. The car will break down and be sold from abuse long before the gas causes issues for the car.

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J.W. Parker

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J.W. spent many years as a manager of several car rental locations on the West Coast. His base knowledge has been applied to many car rental travel sites as an insider helping customers guide their way through the mess known as the Car Rental Industry. Although retired from the Rent-A-Car business, he still continues to monitor changes in the industry and help those who ask.

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Self Hosting of Website Vs Using Professional Web Hosting Service Providers

It is obvious that your website needs to be stored in a public server so that others browsing the Internet are able to view the contents of your website. There are two basic methods to achieve this particular process, which is termed as web hosting. You can host your website on your own. On the other hand, you can seek the assistance of professional web hosting service providers. The merits and disadvantages of each process are listed hereunder.

Web Hosting of Site on your Own

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If you desire that your website must be visible on the World Wide Web on real-time basis, then the following points should be taken into consideration when you plan to host the website on your own.

For the website to run on the WWW in real-time, a low cost computer is not sufficient. You must have powerful hardware installed in your server, along with a permanent, 24x7 basis, high speed, broadband Internet connection. You should also consider the software expenses, because server licenses are costlier than client licenses and majority of such server licenses will invariably limit the number of users. By doing your web hosting, you might think that you will be saving substantially on the labor costs. Still, you need to take into consideration the installation costs of the hardware and software. You should also concentrate on protecting the server from Internet viruses, malware, etc. Further, you should be capable of continuously running the server in environments that are prone to various types of outside attacks, hacking, downtime, etc.
Web Hosting of Site through Internet Service Provider

Most of the website owners rent the server of the Internet Service Provider or ISP for web hosting. The major advantages of this process are:

The Internet connectivity provided by majority of ISPs is fast and at high speeds. The ISPs have highly powerful web servers so that several clients are able to share them simultaneously. They further ensure that the load balancing on the servers are maintained at optimum levels and they usually have adequate backup servers, if there is a failure in one of the main servers. The major advantage offered by the ISPs are their special concentration on web hosting with an up time of more than 99%. The ISPs have their own effective virus protection software facilities and the latest in software patches to ensure 24x7 services.
Precautions to Take when Engaging ISPs

You should ensure that the ISP provides support on a 24-hour basis and have toll-free numbers to call them whenever there is a connectivity problem. Further, the Internet service provider should offer a daily backup service of all the data generated everyday, so that there is no loss of important data. You should also understand the restrictions specified by the ISP on traffic volume. When your website becomes popular and lot of traffic is generated, your payments to the ISP should not be staggeringly high. This might wipe off all your profits or even leave you with a net loss. You should also study the restrictions of the ISP on content and bandwidth. The bandwidth should be adequate to enable you to publish pictures, video, and audio content without any difficulty. A few other factors are also important while selecting an ISP.

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