Directors Update from Matt Garman

As we come towards to the end of 2008 I think its fair to say that nobody has a crystal ball and really knows what the New Year holds for the business world. That said with all the current doom and gloom I feel that it is always important to recognise what we have all achieved in our businesses within the past 12 months.

At dhc a few main points stand out, namely:

  < > An increase in turnover from £ 2.4m to £ 3.1m
  < > With your help we were nominated and then shortlisted for an annual award - Accounting and Finance Reseller of the Year 2008 at the Software Satisfaction Awards.
  < > Extended the functionality and modules of iConnekt, including the new Resource Management module, culminating in achieving Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status.
  < > Since the last newsletter we have continued to recruit and have welcomed Matthew Simmons to our team here in Godalming to develop a new and exciting area of our business - more to come about this soon!!!!
  < > We won the top award again at the Annual Access Accounting Conference - 'Reseller of the Year', for the second time in three years

dhc will be closing for Christmas at 2:30pm on Wednesday 24th December and will be re-opening again at 9am on Friday 2nd January. There will be a skeleton crew on the 29th, 30th and 31st of December for emergency support issues only (No data investigations will be carried out during this period.) to contact this team please call 01483 413 380.

From everyone here at dhc we would like to offer a sincere thank you for your continued business during 2008 and we would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status

We are delighted to announce dhc Ltd has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions, recognising dhc’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. The innovative iConnekt Web range from dhc is the reason behind the Gold Certified Partner Status.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program,” said James Rowell, Development Director, dhc Ltd. "This is a clear indicator to our customers of the level of knowledge, skill and commitment we have at delivering technology solutions. We have been focusing on our iConnekt product range which allows us to meet business needs through understanding and utilising cutting edge technology around the Microsoft platforms. We have met a high level of requirements set by Microsoft which demonstrate that our products are robust and credible, and we will continue to work closely with them to maintain this.”

Access Accounting – 4 Wins in 4 Weeks

Access Accounting continues to embrace its programme of customer-focused development, achieving four high-profile award wins in four weeks

< > Mid-Range Accounting Software
Access received the highest customer satisfaction rating overall at the customer-voted SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Awards for the second year running. 
< > Mid-tier Software Package
At the Accountancy Age Awards Access Accounting was the "clear winner" – and was praised for its commitment to R&D and high retention rates but it was innovation - in the form of the Accounting for Carbon Emissions functionality - that really caught the eye.
< > Best New Product for Accounting for Carbon Emissions
Access Accounting received 'highly commended' in the 'Best New Product' category for Access Dimensions with Accounting for Carbon Emissions.
< > Construction Computing Awards
The readers of Construction Computing Magazine enabled Access Accounting to celebrate its third consecutive year of achievement at the awards.

John Beech, Managing Director of Access Accounting, commented: "We are really excited to be awarded these respected accolades in such a short space of time. Our products are constantly evolving and the awards are testament to our ongoing development and commitment to delivering innovative solutions. We focus on delivering real competitive advantage to our customers and these awards, which are very customer focused, are testament to our success."
 

What, How, Why - iConnekt Resource Management

WHAT - Web-enabled workflow module which provides full management control over project resources and effective diary management.

HOW - With an easy to use interface and direct integration with Microsoft Outlook, the module provides full visibility of a firm’s biggest asset – its people. The system allows you to allocate specific people to projects, including a ‘skills and qualifications matrix’ to ensure that your business completes its contracts with the maximum possible efficiency.

WHY
< > Increases visibility to ensure high levels of people utilisation
< > Seamless integration with Microsoft Outlook and Access Dimensions
< > Resource allocations can be viewed, added & amended simply
< > Entire Resource Management process can be done online from the start of a project through to completion
< > Rate and Skills Matrix enables organisations to allocate the most appropriate and experienced resource for each project

For more information on iConnekt Resource Management please contact sales@dhcltd.com
 

Dealer of the Year 2008/2009

dhc Ltd is pleased to be celebrating another award win. At the recent Access Accounting Annual Conference dhc were again awarded with the top prize, Access Accounting ‘Dealer of the Year 2008’.

Matt Garman, Director at dhc attributes these successes to a number of factors. “We have worked hard this year to consolidate our position as the leading independent Access Reseller; we have also put a real emphasis on improving our customer service throughout all levels of the business. Another factor is our focus on product development and the enhancements we have made to our business and workflow solution, iConnekt, which complements the Access Dimensions product. We are thrilled to be recognised by Access and look forward to a successful 2009.”

Stopps Ltd Case Study

Established in 1954 Stopps Ltd is one of the most experienced and well respected interior fit out contractors in the UK, specialising in high quality refurbishment and physical security installation in the commercial, retail, residential and public sectors. dhc recently upgraded Stopps from Horizons to Dimensions Lite.

Extract from the Case Study

“The Sub Contractors ledger is absolutely fantastic, we used to do it all manually – putting sub-contractors through individually as normal suppliers, calculating and tracking the tax. All this is now automated by Dimensions Lite, all we have to do is set them up to begin and then it is easy to report from it and send to HMRC if required. This has saved us a lot of time, on average 4 hours a week. Duplication of work and re-keying data has reduced significantly and accuracy has increased so we are really happy with the results we are getting” commented Denise Hazelwood, Accountant at Stopps.

For the full case study email info@dhcltd.com or visit http://www.dhcltd.com/case-studies/ 

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