MANAGEMENT + SYSTEMS Chatsworth’s IT seminar a huge success
Chatsworth Computers, authors of Merlin Business Software, has reported that its IT Seminar at the Casa Hotel Chesterfield on Wednesday 12th
October was a tremendous success.
run more efficiently and profitably during the current economic climate, with the investment in modern IT solutions. A number of guest speakers addressed the seminar; the
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first was Chris Bones of Fujitsu UK who spoke on the subject of ‘Cloud Computing’ and explored the various different services available to businesses looking to benefit from this technology. Following on, Chatsworth’s own senior networking specialist, John Barber gave a compelling presentation regarding the benefits of the use of virtualisation technologies to help companies reduce their business IT cost and provide affordable “high-availability” computing solutions where down time cannot be considered.
Bright Masih, sales director of Sales-i gave an overview of how
his company’s sales intelligence software solutions can highlight and unlock sales opportunities within ERP software data, with tremendous results. The benefits of a complete business software solution over
a bolt-together “off the shelf” packages were outlined by Chatsworth’s sales and marketing director, Ashley Jones, whilst a presentation of the company’s wide range of hosted business
he event offered local businesses and existing customers the opportunity to meet with Chatsworth and its vendor partners to explore the latest hot topics in IT. The theme of the seminar was how to help businesses
services was given by Chatsworth’s engineering department manager, Martin Williams. The final presentation was given by Steve Holdstock, managing director of LeaseMaster Limited, on the benefits of financing capital IT purchases allowing a business to take the benefit of the technology from day one whilst spreading the cost over a manageable period and avoiding the use of existing lines of credit.
The seminar also proved to be an excellent networking event
for Chatsworth, their customers and the contributing vendor partners with many follow-up meetings scheduled on the day. The seminar’s prize draw of a new Fujitsu Notebook Computer
was won by Richard Tennant of The Tennant Group,
Nottingham. The prize was co-sponsored by Chatsworth Computers and Fujitsu UK. The draw was made by Chatsworth Computer’s executive chairman, Andrew Wilson.
Kerridge announces acquisition of TIS Software
Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd (KCS) has announced the acquisition of TIS Software Ltd. KCS, based in Berkshire, supports an extensive customer-base across the UK, Ireland, Holland, Africa and beyond. TIS Software, based in Buckinghamshire, supports an extensive customer-base in the UK and also boasts customers in Australia and New Zealand managed through a local distribution partnership.
the blended skills, resources and capacity that the organisations offer together will further strengthen our solutions and services. He added: “In other markets we add to each other’s
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capabilities and solutions. In those areas, we look forward to extending our reach and growing business together. The combination will bring our joint customers a much more comprehensive solution and deliver even greater value to customers who are constantly innovating and building their own service. It’s our role to support customers. This acquisition helps us continue to bring our customers the tools, resource and expertise that they need from a focused software solution company driven of continuous investment.” Mike Johns, CEO of TIS Software, commented: “We feel the
an Bendelow, CEO of KCS Ltd, commented: “Kerridge Commercial Systems and TIS Software already share some customers and in some areas operate in similar markets. We complement each other very well. I am confident that
two businesses are a great fit together, with very similar history, culture and values. TIS Software has grown through the hard work of its people and constant support of its many customers. As a part of the larger Kerridge Group I am confident that our customers and staff will benefit from broader opportunities and further enhanced longer term options”. Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd specialise in business management solutions to the distribution industry. Its core solution, called K8, includes; advanced sales order processing, purchasing, rebates, e-commerce, finance, transport management, customer relationship management and warehouse management systems. TIS Software, trading as Strategix OneOffice and Global
Business Systems, provides ERP solutions specifically designed for the wholesale and retail distribution, logistics and service sectors, and SmartPoint.
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