Access Supports Control Aer's Windows 7 Upgrade

Access Dimensions is now Windows 7 ready

Colchester, UK - 5 January 2010 - Access, the mid-market consulting, software and solutions provider, has supported Control Aer's upgrade to Windows 7 by seamlessly transitioning Access Dimensions to the new operating system. Access Dimensions is fully compatible with Windows 7.

"In this current economic environment, every business needs to maintain its sales and cashflow to survive and prosper and it's important not to waste time on an accounting system that doesn't support the business," said Michael Renaghan, Financial Director, Control Aer. "We chose Access Dimension several years ago to support our needs and it has always stood up to the tests we put it through. We wouldn't have migrated unless Access was able to support Windows 7. The support team didn't hesitate at all when we asked to upgrade."

Access Dimensions is a business-wide solution, offering over 40 seamlessly integrated modules to cover the core range of business finance tools from cashflow analysis through to key operational functionality including stock, project management and manufacturing software. It was also the first solution to offer carbon emissions measurement and reporting as part of the core accounts package.

According to Forrester Research, two-thirds of companies in the UK will eventually upgrade their operating system to Windows 7. The research showed that Windows 7 will become the new standard for most commercial PCs in the next 12 months.

Alex Reeves, Director of Access, said, "Increasingly Windows 7 will be the operating system of choice. Having tried and tested business and accounting software will make the upgrade to Windows 7 a straightforward move for all of these businesses. Control Aer chose to work with us over four years ago because we had a consultative approach and a straightforward solution, with the tools to streamline data collection and provide visibility of processes and costs across an entire organisation."

Renaghan continued, "Access Dimensions does what it was purchased to do and without derailing any of our energies away from selling and competing in our markets. The support is available from Access, but it's almost never required. We're able to get on with what we do as a business because our investment in Access is delivering a return across the business."

For more information on Access, its consultancy and software solutions contact Gareth Evans on 01582 465 100 or visit www.theaccessgroup.com . Alternatively, keep up-to-date by following Access on twitter, http://www.twitter.com/theaccessgroup  

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About Access

• Access is a consulting, software and solutions provider, serving the mid-market.
• The consulting services are backed by more than 65 accredited consultants, providing business software expertise. They operate nationally out of nine offices in the UK and Ireland.
• The software portfolio provides solutions to meet the needs of the whole organisation, helping to reduce complexity and increase efficiencies at every level. In addition to accounting and finance, Access also offers manufacturing software, professional services automation, and accounting for carbon emissions reporting. Other software solutions include distribution and warehousing, HR and payroll, document management, service and contract management and CRM and sales automation.

 Accreditations and memberships:

• Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Business Application Software Developers Association (BASDA)
• HM Revenue & Customs: Payroll Standards Scheme

Awards 2008 and 2009:

• Accountancy Age Award 2008 and 2009 for the best 'Mid-tier Software Package'
• SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Award 2008, for the second year running, in the category of best 'Mid-Range Software'
• SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Awards 2009, Green Software Provider of the Year Award
• Construction Computing Awards 2009, 'Construction Accounting Software of the Year' and shortlisted for 'Environmental Product of the Year'
• Manufacturer of the Year Awards 2009 'IT in Manufacturing' accolade won by customer, Renthal, for its use of the Access Supply Chain solution

About Control Aer

Control Aer are a Ventilation equipment supplier and manufacturer based in Dublin, Ireland.  The company has operations in Galway and Cork, together with operations in Glasgow and Leeds in the UK.  The company provides a range including fans, ducting, energy recovery products, air conditioning, and all ancillary products.  Of note, Control Aer has developed Irelands only Fire Rated Ducting system, that complies with BS and EN standards of safety.  Control Aer are Europe's only manufacturer who have successfully passed EN fire safety tests.  The company employs c. 90 staff, and has been in business for 11 years.  Control Aer specialises in providing the end users with complete, integrated designed ventilation solutions, to deliver comfortable living space.

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