Development

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Development

We are experts in a range of application areas, such as real-time safety related systems, legacy system upgrades and integration, modern internet based applications, test simulators and engineering support tools.  We combine the very latest thinking with a practical results driven approach to develop the systems and applications of tomorrow, whilst also extending the life of those in operation today.

Legacy Systems

Upgrading or redeveloping legacy systems, or integrating with modern systems, to take advantage of the latest technologies and techniques to improve efficiency and functionality.

Safety Systems

Working to standards such as BS EN 61508 (a general standard which is the pre-cursor for most other safety related software standards) and BS EN 50128 (a railway industry specific standard), we understand the concept of software safety.  We are also able to carry out the systematic development process, emphasizing requirements traceability, criticality analysis, and validation, that is necessary to ensure required safety levels.

Test Tools & Simulators

Development of complex systems requires the simulation of inputs to ensure that compliant inputs are handled correctly and that non-compliant inputs are trapped, logged and managed. This calls for the development of dedicated test tools and simulators that allow repeatable tests to exercise all functions of the system under test.

Engineering Support Tools

To ensure the efficient set-up and running of today’s complex systems, we provide a range of diagnostic, analysis & reporting tools.

Internet Based Systems

Utilising the latest Internet technologies, Zircon can provide Internet based systems or Internet enable legacy systems.

Related Case Studies

Train Carried Data Logger

Zircon recently worked with Invensys Rail to develop an on-train data logger and decoder for the upgrade of London Underground’s …

VIH Certification Package

Zircon recently helped WSP Intelligent Transport Systems to develop a Video Information Highway Certification Package (VIH CP) that will be …

Reporting Revamp

Zircon recently worked with Hyder Consulting to redesign a crucial spreadsheet for the Highways Agency (HA). Despite a number of …

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From the Blog

Rail Control Centre Update
Author:  July 2009

Rail Control Centre Update Zircon has been awarded a new contract to assist our client in the upgrade of a …

The Switch Statement
Author:  May 2011

I first cut my teeth with OO design and development using C++ and an operating system called QNX. To be …

MOVA Award
Author:  October 2009

Zircon has undertaken the development of a MOVA (Microprocessor Optimised Vehicle Actuation) system for use in our clients Traffic Controller suite of products.

Glossary

  • Waterfall
  • Rapid Application Development
  • Prototyping
  • Incremental
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