Halcyon Software, the global leader in systems management software, has announced the immediate availability of Advanced Job Scheduler v11 for the IBM i platform. It enables organisations to schedule and track complex job streams across different IBM i systems to ensure that business processes are running smoothly. Uniquely, this latest version is the first job scheduler that can be run on an independent auxiliary storage pool (iASP) to maintain the availability of IBM i infrastructures and protect against unexpected disruption. It provides an additional layer of continuity assurance enabling organisations to meet all regulatory requirements. Read more
X2 Computing, a leading supplier of mobile computing solutions, has launched Tlantic UniFO™ (Unified Front Office), a new Point of Sale system for the retail and order fulfilment market sectors. This innovative solution will deliver measurable business value through the provision of innovative and advanced functionalities that will optimise the checkout process and enhance the in-store customer experience. Read more
Vigilant Vision, one of the UK’s fastest growing security equipment suppliers, has launched a new range of HD-SDI 16:9 widescreen LED monitors supported by an industry-leading three-year warranty. The monitors feature wide viewing angles, high quality colour reproduction and are designed to meet the needs of organisations requiring critical image evaluation. Read more
Halcyon Software, the global leader in systems management software, has today announced an update to Authority Swapper, the access control tool for the IBM i. Authority Swapper allows IT managers to grant users different levels of authority, for temporary periods, to carry out specific tasks. It provides a visible forensic trace of user activity, which assists organisations in meeting security compliance rules. This latest release, v11, features a newly designed browser-based user interface with intuitive graphics that make it easier for IT and compliance teams to see what users are doing on the system in real-time. Read more
VDT Direct, the leading developer of rapid deployment video security solutions, has announced that WebEye Home™, a new cloud-based alarm system for the residential market sector will be launched on April 1, 2013. Quick and easy to install, it enables alarm notifications to be received and handled from any internet-enabled computer, tablet or smartphone including iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone. Read more
Euromix Concrete, a leading supplier of high quality ready mixed concrete to the construction industry throughout London and the South East, has awarded e-docs UK a major contract to automate the processing of delivery tickets and invoices. It will enable Euromix Concrete to achieve significant efficiency gains and cost savings whilst delivering a higher level of customer service. Read more
Broadening Choices for Older People (BCOP), the charitable provider of nursing homes, housing for independent living and sheltered housing, has awarded a major contract to Hexagon Software to upgrade its property and financial management systems. Hexagon was awarded the contract after an extensive market review and will be supplying and installing its LandMark property management and Dream financial management solutions at BCOP’s Birmingham-based head office. Read more
Kwik-Fit Financial Services (KFFS), one of the UK’s leading insurance intermediaries, is installing a NICE IEX Workforce Management system at its contact centre in Uddingston, Lanarkshire. Supplied and supported by Sinclair Voicenet, in partnership with NICE, the new system will integrate with KFFS’ existing Avaya telecoms infrastructure and initially help manage contact centre staff handling inbound calls. It will improve workforce planning and scheduling to increase efficiency and enable the delivery of a higher level of service to customers. Read more
X2 Computing, a leading supplier of mobile computing solutions, has announced the immediate availability of Workforce Management software for the retail and order fulfilment market sectors. Forming part of the new suite of retail software, it will enable retailers to optimise the deployment of staff and deliver an improved customer service using tablets, smartphones and handheld computer devices. Read more
ESPO, one of the UK’s largest public sector professional buying organisations, has added a new EU-compliant insurance framework to its portfolio of professional procurement solutions. Developed in partnership with Government Procurement Service (GPS), this is the first national agreement for the provision of non-life insurance and is estimated to be worth around £850 million over the next four years. It will deliver significant cost and time savings to the public sector by providing access to brokerage services, insurance underwriting, claims and risk management without having to go through lengthy EU procurement processes. Read more