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Hi Jon We have been evaluating Arches since it first appeared, as we'd love to be able to offer it as a possible lightweight alternative to HBSMR, for clients who don't need the real deal (full analytical and GIS capabilities etc etc). We've not yet looked at v3, but our earlier experiences were such that we have not been able/willing to use Arches in a production situation. We considered it recently for the new "Church Heritage Record" for C of E, but instead we built a new web-based system built around the core HBSMR data structures then extended to their particular needs. Happy to discuss more off-list if you want, Crispin ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Crispin Flower exeGesIS SDM Ltd. Great House Barn Talgarth Powys LD3 0AH tel: 01874 713072/711145 fax: 01874 711156 email: [log in to unmask] URL: www.esdm.co.uk ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To take advantage of our GIS Training Courses please visit http://www.esdm.co.uk/giscourses This email and any files transmitted with it are private and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, the email and any files have been transmitted to you in error and any copying, distribution or other use of the information contained in them is strictly prohibited. Nothing in this email message amounts to a contractual or other legal commitment on the part of exeGesIS SDM Ltd unless confirmed by a signed communication. exeGesIS SDM Ltd will make every effort to keep its network free of viruses. However, the recipient of this message will need to scan this message, and any attachments, for viruses, as exeGesIS SDM Ltd can take no responsibility for any computer virus that might be transferred by this email. Registered in England and Wales : Great House Barn, New Street, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0AH Company Number : 3743089 VAT number : 73647312 -----Original Message----- From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jon Robinson Sent: 13 March 2015 08:58 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Anyone using ARCHES - Getty/WMF Project Hi all Just wondered if anyone in the UK is using Arches yet (archesproject.org), is testing it, has evaluated it or has even considered it for their HER? That is the web based application, not the "Archaeological Resources in Cultural Heritage a European Standard" as detailed on the ADS website. The about to be available v3.0 looks very interesting and looks as if it would be easier to implement than previous versions as long as we are able to accommodate the technology required. We are currently in a position where we need to decide to spend money on a proprietry solution, redevelop our in-house existing system (possibly using SQL Server/K2/Sharepoint/QGIS/Geoserver) or look at other options, including open source such as Arches. They obviously all have cost implications, some more up front than others! Any information/contacts would be useful. Best regards, Jon Jonathan Robinson Applications Support and Development Engineer ICT Service | Resources | Cumbria County Council t: Kendal 01539713412 | Carlisle 01228223301 f: 01228226596 m: 07786250331 www.cumbria.gov.uk