Abstract:
Fast communication and immediate information dissemination is a prime factor in
today’s modern world. Administration staff/ teachers need to communicate with students and
their parents on regular basis. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) developed software
to meet the above mentioned requirement. Using this software text messages can be sent to any
cell phone device. But this software posed a few problems, just to name a couple; log
maintenance was not available and search criteria were very limited. Immense need was felt to
upgrade the existing software. This syndicate accepted the challenge to remove the shortcoming
and add some new functionality.
New software “Smart Wireless Information Dissemination System” (SWIDS) had to be
developed from scratch as no source code was available for the existing software.. SWIDS has
solved the problems of previous version and some new features have been added which makes it
very easy software to use at all levels. A deliberate effort has been done to make GUI attractive
and user friendly. Selection of recipients can be made on different search criteria. A detailed log
is maintained for every out going message, which can be seen by authorized persons/
administrator. USB SIM Module is installed on only one computer (server). All other clients can
send messages to this server using existing LAN resources and message is delivered to recipients
through the USB SIM Module attached to server. Moreover SWIDS is linked with the mail
server and email alerts are generated to the participants over their respective mobile sets. This
software provides a GUI for database maintenance. Design and architecture standards are
followed at all levels to develop this software. SWIDS is a successful software meeting all the
requirements.
