AKAS Overview The Advanced Knowledge Acquisition System (AKAS) is a suite of software tools which has been created by 4th Wave Technologies for the rapid development and deployment of form driven database applications which work across Intranets, Extranets or the Internet. Unlike "conventional" Internet web applications, AKAS eliminates the need for systems designers and programmers to manually code data capture forms and the underlying database. Both are automatically created by AKAS, needing no testing or preparation. This is a substantial leap forward towards artificial intelligence on the Internet. AKAS also provides a complete security environment with multi-level membership controlled access and update rights, and a complete audit trail system. It is designed to provide proof of origination and change authority down to individual field level. Security measures can include complete SSL encrypted session support and third party authenticated digital signature for individual users. This advanced method of data collection is designed for anyone who needs to rapidly deploy a web application designed to gather information from a geographically dispersed set of users, validate that information and store it in a database. The system is stored on SQL server, which allows results to be manipulated and displayed in any form desired using standard enterprise data management tools. This system is particularly well suited to industry sectors where research is conducted over many locations such as: Pharmaceutical companies running clinical trials of new drugs, Chemical companies testing new compounds, Market Research organisations and Environmental researchers. It can equally be applied to dispersed maintenance operations, remote sales activities, management information systems and many other typical problems in multi-location businesses. 4th Wave Technologies is a leading European Internet solution provider who provides quality Internet and Intranet support, web site design and full e-commerce solutions with database integration for major companies. 4th Wave's dedicated training schools in the UK provide professional training in office and Internet software packages, as well as network management, web design and content creation.