Triple award success for Access at the Software Satisfaction Awards

Colchester, UK - 11 October 2010 - Access, the mid-market consulting, software and solutions provider, is celebrating after winning a hat-trick of gongs at the 'SIFT Media - Software Satisfaction Awards 2010', with Access Dimensions, Select HR and Access Group Financial Controller, Mark Salmon all collecting awards.

Chris Bayne, managing director at Access, said, "I'm delighted that we've won three times. To receive awards that are voted for by our users means a lot as it demonstrates that our solutions, in both the financial and HR sectors, are valued by our customers. Congratulations too to Mark Salmon on his ICAEW Faculty Prize win."

Access was the first winner of the night with financial solution Access Dimensions clinching the 'Enterprise Accounting & Finance' award, seeing off competition from Advanced Business Solutions, Hansaworld, Corero Systems and PS Financials. "It's a tough category," continued Chris. "But Access Dimensions continues to deliver for its users, and to win in this category shows that we have a great mid-market solution."

The ceremony also marked a first award for SelectHR, which has previously been shortlisted at the Software Satisfaction Awards. Nominated in both the 'SME' and 'Enterprise' categories, Access' HR offering won the 'SME Human Resources & Human Capital Management' prize. On collecting the award Access Select Sales Director, Dee Caporali, said, 'This is just brilliant; our customers have always given us such positive feedback about SelectHR and now we've been recognised for the difference we make to organisations that invest in HR. I can't wait to get this award back to the office to show the team."

To top off a great evening for Access, Group Financial Controller, Mark Salmon, picked up the 'ICAEW Faculty Prize', which recognises significant contributions towards best practice in the application of IT in business and accountancy.

"The hard work of everyone at Access is reflected in these awards. We continue to invest in the best people, such as Mark, and in innovative solutions that continue to add value to our customers back office functions," concluded Chris Bayne.

For more information on Access, its consultancy and software solutions contact Matt Newman on 0845 345 3300 or visit www.theaccessgroup.com. Alternatively, keep up-to-date by following Access on twitter, @theaccessgroup.

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