2Clix Software is a software developer in based in Australia. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The name comes from the company's philosophy that "Nothing should take more than 2 clicks to open". [1]
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History
2Clix was founded in 1997 in Australia, but they also have offices in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The company's flagship product, 2Clix (also called Platinum One and Total ERP Software) is a business management and accounting suite.
2Clix was awarded a Gold Coast Business award in July 2004. July 2004: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September [2]
On October 22, 2007 it was reported that 2Clix has appointed Worrell's solvency and forensic accountants as an administrator. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Administrative receivership is a procedure in the United Kingdom whereby a creditor can enforce security against a company's assets in an effort to obtain [3] Registered creditors can access details from Worrell's site. [4] Former employees have been made redundant and are registered as creditors to claim their owed entitlements.
Prior to their insolvency and liquidation proceedings, 2Clix management created a new company called Platinum One[5], intending to relaunch the same 2Clix software, rebranding it Platinum One. Insolvency means the inability to pay one's debts This is defined in two different waysCash flow insolvency unable to pay debts as they fall dueBalance sheet insolvency After the worldwide controversy in relation to the Whirlpool forum, which saw the name Platinum One heavily associated with 2Clix, the same management team have subsequently created a new company called Total ERP Solutions[6], again releasing the exact same software package.
Whirlpool controversy
On September 11, 2007, Whirlpool announced that its founder, Simon Wright, was being sued[7] by 2Clix for alleged 'Injurious Falsehood'[8][9], a tort not dissimilar to defamation under Australian law, resulting in "a severe downturn in monthly sales". Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Whirlpool is an Australian broadband user web site started in 1998 by Simon Wright [10] Specifically, 2Clix are claiming[11] that comments on the Whirlpool Forums regarding alleged major issues with the product were 'False and Malicious'. 2Clix "quantifies its loss in income between January 2007 to July 2007 at approximately AU$150,000 per month" and is suing for AU$150,000 plus interest, plus legal costs. [12] The complaint has conflicting claims of damages, asking the court for AU$150,000 total in the summary of relief, but claiming damages of AU$150,000 per month elsewhere. [9]
While legal experts doubted the ability of 2Clix to win the case from the outset, it could have had major ramifications for website operators and their users. A win for 2Clix could have set a precedent and seriously limited the ability of web users to criticise companies' products and services. [13]
Whirlpool users have begun donating money to assist the site in its coming legal battle. Some users claim to have personally donated more than AU$1000 through Paypal[14] and the Managing Director of PIPE Networks has personally pledged AU$10,000 to support Whirlpool's cause. PayPal is an E-commerce business allowing payments and Money transfers to be made through the Internet. Managing director is the term used for the Chief executive of many limited companies in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and some other English Pipe Networks generally refers to a common problem in Hydraulic Design [15]
On September 19, 2007, 2Clix solicitors, Turnbull & Co, stated that it had received instructions to discontinue the case. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [16] On October 30, 2007 the Queensland Ecourts website showed that documents to discontinue the case were received. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [11]
In the wake of the Whirlpool controversy, a website [1] was set up to help disaffected users of accounting software supplied by 2Clix. [17]Although it was only established on September 7, 2007, it contains a number of posts detailing alleged problems with the 2Clix software. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [17]
References
- ^ Platinum One Software
- ^ Gold Coast Business Awards - Winners
- ^ iTWire - EXCLUSIVE: 2Clix appoints an administrator
- ^ Administration Details - 2Clix Australia Pty Ltd
- ^ Platinum One Software
- ^ Total ERP Software - The Complete Solution
- ^ Whirlpool News - 2Clix sues Whirlpool founder
- ^ Defamation Profile: Australia
- ^ a b http://whirlpool.net.au/img/article/2clix/soc.pdf
- ^ Neowin.net - 2Clix sues Australian Site Whirlpool Over Forum Topic
- ^ a b http://www.ecourts.courts.qld.gov.au/esearching/filedetails.asp?FileNumber=7179%2F07&Court=Supreme&Location=BRISB
- ^ Case could smother web chat, says Whirlpool founder | NEWS.com.au
- ^ Lawsuit over forum comments withdrawn - web - Technology - smh.com.au
- ^ Firm sues forum to silence critics - web - Technology - smh.com.au
- ^ 2Clix sues Whirlpool founder (Part 2) - Forum feedback
- ^ Whirlpool News - 2Clix claims case withdrawal
- ^ a b iTWire - 2Clix help site established as EFA condemns Whirlpool suit
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