Major Final Outputs - Preginet

displayed (e.g. specification of an
item for purchase), is inherited in
the ITB Form Generator System
3. Projects Database. The Projects
Database is a repository of previous
projects and projects currently being
undertaken by the agency. The
system allows the user to easily
generate reports requested by the
PES and other organizations in need
of the data. The data captured in
this system is synchronized with
DOST Performers System developed
through the eDOST Infosys Project.
The team also enhanced some
modules to improve the users’
experience in using the ASTI
Information System as well as
for the ease in management
and administration.
The modules that were enhanced are the
following.
1. Leave Application. The Leave
Application underwent modifications
to include an automatic computation
of leave credits. Before the changes,
manual inputing left errors to the
application process. With these
changes, automatic computation
provide users of their leave credits
in real-time. Also, the approval of
leave applications was modified
according to new agency policies
2. Transportation Reservation
System. The Transportation
Reservation System underwent
further enhancements as well.
Bug problems were corrected
and a Trip Ticket Form Generator
module has been added. A Trip
Ticket can now be automatically
generated based on approved
transportation requests made.
The team also started its efforts to
reengineer the whole ASTI Infosys. Since
the start of its development in 2001, ASTI
Infosys has evolved into a complex system
of various processes. Although, the system
used are the same front end and backend
applications, newer technologies and
applications have been emerging triggering
the team to upgrade and reengineer the
system to be at par with other information
systems being developed.
Moreover, the ASTI Infosys Database
needed a shift to a more structured and
flexible system. The upgrading involved
modification of codes and scripts, and the
application of new software development
tools utilizing a standard coding technique.
The system also has been facelifted to
a more user friendly and easy in the eye
environment.
Currently, the team is working on other
major modules in the ASTI Infosys
as such the Personnel Management
Information System. It is expected that the
reengineering will be completed by 2010.
Process Development
The Advanced Science and Technology
Institute, as one of the research and
development Institute of DOST, pursued
ISO 9001:2000 Certification in compliance
with the implementation of the DOST-GIAfunded
project entitled “Establishment and
Implementation of Quality Management
System (QMS) in Accordance with ISO
9001”.
At the start of its implementation, two
certification audits were performed, namely
the Document Review and the Certification
Audit proper which was conducted by the
Certification International Philippines Inc.
(CIPI). Key findings and recommendations
were revealed in the audit, however, in its
effort to comply with the standard, ASTI
completed the necessary modifications in
its processes.
ASTI later was accorded its certification
under ISO 9001:2000 for the “Provision
of innovative solution using information
and communication technology through
research and development, technology
transfer and S&T services” on March 18,
2009.
The first run of Internal Audit was held on
June 15 to 16, 2009 which covered the
areas as follows:
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