Jade Communications chooses Armstrong Consultants for new finance & projects software

Harpenden, UK - 1st May 2007 - Jade Communications, one of the UK's leading system integration companies has chosen Armstrong Consultants to implement a new financial software system across the organisation. Armstrong will be implementing award-winning Access Dimensions alongside Armstrong's own FocalPoint and Service Manager solutions across all five divisions at the Merseyside-based company.

The new system is a result of expansion within the business due to large project wins, and in particular the introduction of a 24-hour support department. Service Manager offers Jade simple management of contracts and the support desk, whilst fully integrating with Dimensions. Another key requirement was to include a project-based solution for Jade's project team. In total the new system will have 34 users.

Mark Brackley, Managing Director at Jade Communications commented: "The business had outgrown its existing system so we wanted the new solution to be able to grow with us. We were looking for a system which would work across all divisions, encompassing finance, project management and service elements.

"Importantly, Armstrong is able to offer all these requirements within one complete solution; which vastly reduces the workload needed by us to change systems. The software itself incorporates the best solutions for each individual requirement, which as a systems integration business ourselves is a real positive."

Jade specialises in the provision of end-to-end network solutions, operating within the areas of LAN, WAN, Structured Cabling, Technical Service, Printing & Media, Enterprise Mobility and Mobility Application Development. With the ability to configure, hot stage, install, test and maintain solutions from its head office the company has a distinguished background, operating across a wide range of industries including retail, government, finance, education, leisure and hospitality. As a result, Jade works with leading companies such as McDonald's, The British Museum, Marks and Spencer, The Body Shop, Homebase and HSBC.

The project will be managed from Armstrong's northern office in Runcorn.

For further information on Jade Communications visit www.jadeonline.co.uk.

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