I'm attaching a job offer here for a couple of reasons: - it mentions a new betting system programming job in Hong Kong (shades of the "Internet Casino"? Actually, no, not in this case...but it _could_ be...) - the focus on object-oriented methods to rewrite their transaction-processing system has echoes of the "protocol" problem we're talking about here - expect very similar projects, someday, for projects in the cypherspace --Tim Newsgroups: comp.object From: gu_jc5@uxmail.ust.hk (Steven Wong) Subject: Join our Betting Systems Re-development Project Reengineering team Message-ID: <1994May4.062924.2984@uxmail.ust.hk> Sender: usenet@uxmail.ust.hk (usenet account) Organization: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Date: Wed, 4 May 1994 06:29:24 GMT Technology Architect Join our Betting Systems Re-development Project Re- engineering team The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club is evolving into a sophisticated user of high volume transaction processing technology for one of the largest wagering systems in the world which handles over US$100 million each race meeting. To meet our user demands of tomorrow - for example design for real-time support of horse racing events around the globe - we now face the enormous challenge of re-developing the total technology base and infrastructure of these betting systems which will reach the end of their life by the end of the millennium. We are re-engineering with an objective to implement an up-to- date Open Distributed Systems and Object Orientation approach, in order to create flexible systems capable of supporting the demanding needs of the Hong Kong market place and to position us for absorbing change well into the next century. We are replacing systems at the client, network and senior levels. The re-development of our network includes the metropolitan area branch offices, two racetracks and a 1,600 workstation Telebet Auditorium. As Technology Architect working with the Application Architect and other members of the technical team you will undertake the task of developing benchmarks and supporting the Development and Technical Research and Planning teams to develop strategies for system development. With a penchant for problem solving, you must have strong practical experience in our planned technologies, and still be hands on with regard to coding and debugging. Experience with OO, C++ and Unix is essential. A knowledge of both written and spoken Cantonese would also be a distinct advantage. This Hong Kong based position will be on a fixed 2-3 year contract. To attract outstanding people, the packages will be mainly cash remuneration at a level reflecting experience and Hong Kong relocation/living costs. In the first instance, apply with full career details quoting relevant ref. number, by E-mail: mimi@attmail.com, or by writing to The Senior Personnel Manager, The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club, 2 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong. Fax: (852) 576 1987 or (852) 577 2773.