CIGMA

Cigma.app is a comprehensive, integrated general management application (often referred to as an "Anti-Procrastination Programme") designed to transform a user's scattered digital footprint into a unified and fortified headquarters.

CIGMA is an achronym for:

• Creativity

• Inspiration

• Generation

• Motivation

• Appreciation

These are the 5 stages of development for any successful project or enterprise.

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iSHARE

An integrated framework for doing the right things, for the right reasons, in the right place, in the right way and at the right time, again and again.

iSHARE is an achronym for:

⚪️ Integrity

🔵 Safety and security

🟢 Health (fitness for purpose)

🟡 Access

🟠 Resilience

🔴 Enrichment

These are the key ingredients of any suuceesful enterprise.

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CIGMA, associated websites and digital footprints are curated and/or supported by:

John Parsons of Bognor Regis, UK

John is a retired public servant, with over 30 years NHS experience, 10 years teaching experience and 40 years IT practice.

John is supported by a management team and an advisory board.

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CIGMA was established in 1985 as a management information system at the City General Hospital, Stoke on Trent, by a small group of clinical service managers, in conjunction with the Health Management Faculty at the University of Keele, using Amstrad PCW9512 computers.  CIGMA was an acronym for City General Management Advice system.

Since then it has been adopted by numerous individuals and enterprises for persoanl and business use.

Yes, CIGMA uses Google Sites is safe and secure for hosting an intranet, especially in tandem with Google Workspace. It offers enterprise-grade security, including SSL encryption, restricted access controls, and it operates within the secure Google ecosystem, keeping data safe at rest and in transit. It is a reliable, low-cost solution, though it is limited in advanced functionality.

Security features include: 

🔒 Automatic Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption 

🔒 Protection against  Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks 

🔒 Two-factor authentication

Because it is a fully managed service, it eliminates the risks associated with manual software updates or third-party plugins, while offering granular access controls that allow management of visitor permissions.

🔵 Safety and security

🟢 Health (fitness for purpose)

🟡 Access

🟠 Resilience

🔴 Enrichment

Yes, the concept and templates are free to use.

iSHARE by CIGMA  is a not for profit enterprise with the aim of sharing good practice and advice on how to achieve success without spending money.

The only cost to consider is the custom domain registration if you choose  (about £20 per year from a range of online suppliers) and any additional commercial software that may be needed.