http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/ en-gb Copyright 2009 Framework Media Ltd Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:00 +0100 60 11b7eadfc4d565f8153437580a124840 Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft Corp. whereby Epicor will use Windows Azure to expand on-demand delivery of its next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite worldwide. The Epicor ICE Business Architecture will… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-08/Epicor-to-bring-ondemand-ERP-to-Windows-Azure/ Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:00 +0100 bf261f236bd1e468e3fe0798e25a4225 A survey by document management software company, Version One, reveals that 73 per cent of UK organisations do not have document management functionality integrated into their customer relationship management (CRM) system. Version One surveyed 126 managers from a cross-section of UK private, public and third sector organisations. Of the remaining… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/73-of-UK-organisations-do-not-have-DM-integrated-into-CRM-/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:31:00 +0100 218a388cf15c7114f59ea0a960d61ef7 Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has announced that Xaar plc, a world-leading independent supplier of industrial inkjet printheads, is to implement the Epicor next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to replace its existing ERP system in its UK… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/Xaar-selects-Epicor-for-UKSwedish-manufacturing-operations-/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:29:00 +0100 9abbd9e59fe343758e95a3b6413c1c7e Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced that Norris Cylinder Company, an international leader in the gas containment industry, has implemented Infor10 ERP Business (SyteLine) to promote continuity and communication throughout the enterprise. By providing a more accessible, user-friendly application, ERP Business… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/Infor-helps-Norris-Cylinder-improve-data-continuityaccessibility/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:27:00 +0100 c98039f92d2b67d6fff5b5c03d6dc61f Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced that South Boats, the market leader for crew vessels for the offshore wind power industry, has deployed Infor10 ERP Business (SyteLine). The application will deliver greater visibility into job costing and achieve greater productivity in… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/South-Boats-selects-Infor10-ERP-Business-SyteLine-in-wake-of-rapid-business-growth-/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:27:00 +0100 33011220e67cbd3bc3b93e38d24cefd8 JETCAM International has announced the simultaneous launch of updates to its two flagship products – JETCAM Expert CADCAM and nesting software for sheet metal and composite users, and the Premium version of JETCAM Order Controller (JOC), which provides remote ordering, geometry creation and nesting for JETCAM Expert. Version 16.23.02 of… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/JETCAM-launches-new-versions-of-Expert-CADCAMOrder-Controller-software/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:26:00 +0100 8534e229f017ad36ead3b665b06e7c64 James Bond was the epitome of suave Brit, he had the looks, the drinks, the girls and the cars - but have you ever thought about his expense account? Think of all the receipts he had to keep for all the martinis’ he drank, cars he trashed and casinos’ he… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/Moneypenny-in-your-pocket-with-ExpenseMagic-for-iOS/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:24:00 +0100 d5145767483172eba812aa94dab1e3f1 Thesaurus Software, an Irish company with over 20 years’ experience creating payroll and accounting software for the UK and Ireland, has launched BrightPay. BrightPay is a simple but comprehensive payroll software package that makes managing payroll quick and easy. It's designed for small to medium sized employers and payroll bureau… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/Thesaurus-launches-BrightPay-payroll-software-in-the-UK/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:23:00 +0100 a32d1a2b178126e25c4658218dc0d7ca 60% of businesses are yet to develop an enterprise-wide mobility strategy, according to a recent survey by Software AG, a leading provider of Business Process Excellence solutions. The results gathered at a recent Software AG mobility webinar revealed that 38% of those surveyed are yet to consider their strategy, while… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/Nearly-66-of-businesses-have-yet-to-developmobile-device-strategy/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:12:00 +0100 fb9f84fc78cc5a0539d448e601113c5b C & J Marine Ltd, based in Chichester, West Sussex, manufacture canopies, covers and upholstery for the marine, garden and leisure markets. They previously relied on an in-house developed database, along with separate spreadsheets which became less suitable as the company expanded. Wayne Strickland, Operations Manager explained: "Our database could… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/CJ-Marine-makes-plain-sailing-of-ERP-implementation/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:09:00 +0100 db3987eea3a39d6ce1e08399747c0e52 Worcestershire-based natural pet food company Fish4Dogs has selected Microsoft Gold Partner In2grate Business Solutions to supply a fully integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) and warehouse management system (WMS). In2grate, will bring its specialist manufacturing and warehousing knowledge into play to configure the industry leading Microsoft Dynamics NAV software to provide… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/Fish4Dogs-chooses-In2grate-for-Microsoft-Dynamics-NAVWMS/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:08:00 +0100 a64efd7671b987ac54c5bc93a2033093 Manufacturing complexity has increased in the last five years, and is expected to continue to rise over the next three years, according to a global survey of 378 manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, high-tech electronics, and industrial equipment industries, undertaken by IDC Manufacturing Insights and sponsored by Infor. The white… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/Manufacturers-must-embrace-the-complexity-challenge/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:07:00 +0100 36e941da14c476b344163dca3b32aa21 Document management and imaging company, Version One, today announces that Greg Ford has been appointed as the company’s new managing director. Greg, who succeeds, Julian Buck, will be looking to deliver significant year-on-year growth. Greg has 27 years’ experience in UK software and services. For ten years, he worked at… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/Former-Sage-midmarket-MD-is-new-Version-One-head/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:06:00 +0100 066388853770e3cc8c1500d9bcee0ab7 Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced), a market leading business applications and services provider has won the ‘Environmental Accounting & Management Software of the Year’ category of the Green IT Awards 2012. Document management subsidiary, Version One, also scooped the ‘Environmental Project of the Year’ award in partnership with Virgin Trains. Advanced… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-05-01/Advanced-Business-Solutions-scoops-Green-IT-Award/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:05:00 +0100 32df57e56fa9828883a863a2954de9a5 The Commercial Division of Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced) has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Intuitive Business Intelligence. Advanced’s customers can now access Intuitive Dashboards, which are integrated with a range of Advanced solutions including OpenAccounts finance system, OpenHR human capital management (HCM) system and OpenLogistix supply… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-04-11/Advanced-Business-Solutions-signs-partnership-agreement-with-Intuitive-Business-Intelligence/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:37:00 +0100 8d94366b0c11ae78d8f7ab0237791486 Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, announced today that Czech Republic-based ŠKODA ELECTRIC has been using digital prototyping methods incorporated in Autodesk Inventor software to shorten delivery times and make design processes more effective. SKODA ELECTRIC is a leading supplier of traction electric drives, trolleybuses and… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-04-01/Software-enables-ŠKODA-ELECTRIC-to-shorten-design-delivery-times/ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:20:00 +0100 dffdf6d0785e7012ba2e1e5c8828dee9 UK manufacturers’ expectations for output growth are at their strongest for a year, but firms also expect to have to raise prices significantly, the CBI said (March 2012). Of the 436 manufacturers responding to the CBI’s latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey, 39% believe that output would rise in the next… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-04-01/Manufacturers-predict-strong-rise-in-production-but-inflationary-pressures-pick-up/ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:18:00 +0100 9c9f652d45b6ce517c099c4d67b0ca96 After research revealed 76 per cent of UK businesses fear the cloud due to concerns over its security, INFORM is today warning that an aversion to technology could see UK businesses left trailing behind their European counterparts. This research supports findings that show businesses are slower to adopt the cloud… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-04-01/76-of-UK-businesses-fear-the-cloud/ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:17:00 +0100 676a2af970c7fd6a77267164de56024e Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced delivery of Inforce Everywhere, bringing the power of the back office to the front office. Inforce Everywhere is built natively on Force.com, salesforce.com’s social enterprise platform for employee social apps. Incorporating Infor ERP data with… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-04-01/Infor-delivers-Inforce-Everywhere-to-connect-Salesforce-CRM-with-ERP/ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:16:00 +0100 24640ecf5b032745bd535c88346a1ebb Autodesk, Inc. has introduced a new release of Autodesk Inventor Engineer-to-Order software that can be deployed over the web, providing access to real-time, 3D visualization and pricing information for customized product configurations. Manufacturers can more accurately predict the actual cost of a completed design, generate more precise proposals and reduce… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/Articles/2012-04-01/Autodesk-Inventor-EngineertoOrder-software-offers-new-web-access/ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:16:00 +0100