A pioneering aid to Google Chromebook adoption launches today. Business Change Management specialists, Simplify Change, and Mobinergy, the leading European consulting company for Unified Endpoint and Identity Management, have announced a partnership to launch From Home to Chrome to enterprises who wish to adopt Google Chrome OS.

Based on best practices in business change management detailed in the BEE Methodology© it has been designed and developed by Simplify Change’s team of experts in business change, communication, and training in collaboration with Mobinergy, an EMEA specialist helping companies adopting and managing their fleet of Google Chrome OS devices. The launch marks the continuing relationship between the two companies to bring innovative, fun, useful products to market to aid their clients and partners.

Working with various UK and international companies, Simplify Change have leaned on their change management expertise, by developing personalised gamified experiences, across several high impact products, including Microsoft Teams, for their customers to use. Based on the BEE Methodology© (a simplified change methodology for all to follow) these experiences form part of the BEE: Interact arm of the company, which focuses on scalable solutions that engage people to deliver change effectively.

Seeing an opportunity in the market to help companies adopt Chromebooks, Simplify Change and Mobinergy have customised a gamified learning experience: From Home to Chrome.

They have created this application that motivates people to learn about Google Chrome OS by solving this problem from a business change viewpoint, rather than a learning and development viewpoint. This unique approach means that people are motivated to learn in a fun, informative way, that meets their needs through bite-sized persona-based learning all the while focusing on what’s in it for individuals, to motivate people to want to learn about this new technology and understand how it will benefit them. 

Today, business change managers, CIOs, project managers, and people-focused companies globally can benefit from solutions focused on smoothing the adoption journey. Simplify Change and Mobinergy are proud to join this group, encouraging
people and companies to focus on change adoption to ensure ROI (return on investment) is delivered for Chromebook migrations and getting the most out of Google Chrome OS.

Managing Director, Nicola Graham, of Simplify Change commented:
“Following on from our successes last year in gamification and adoption which saw us successfully develop remote strategies for engaging and exciting People in new technologies we’ve developed From Home to Chrome to excite and inform people in a fun way about the benefits and key features of Google Chrome OS.
Now into its second version, we are excited to bring this tried and tested application to market to aid in awareness of Google Chrome OS and showing the world how it can make people’s everyday experience using computers more efficient and straightforward.”

Charles Hirel, CEO of Mobinergy says:
“Chrome OS fast adoption in the Enterprise space requires a new focus on customer experience. Delivering a great IT project isn’t enough, companies choosing to move to Chrome OS must support their team and help them adopting new devices and tools. Home to Chrome was born to ease the adoption of Chrome OS in an easy to deploy, scalable and truly engaging manner.”

Some of the features of From Home to Chrome, include:
– A fun, informative learning experience that covers the core functionality in 45 minutes. Alignment to Google’s key messages about Google Chrome OS.
– Persona-based, bite-sized learning for all to digest.
– Quizes and analytics to both reinforce and provide additional learning support.
– Gamified reward & recognition to create excitement.
– Ongoing updates to changes as Google Chrome OS evolves.
– Straightforward cost-effective deployment for delivery at scale.

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Simplify Change and Mobinergy invite you to a free trial of From Home to Chrome, to see its benefits and show how it can benefit your company. Interested people can sign up at https://www.simplifychange.co.uk/.

Simplify Change – Established in 2019 and based in Central London, England, Simplify Change is a business change management consultancy who are specialists in business change and project management. Helping companies and their people adopt change successfully, using their BEE Methodology© by providing consultancy services and products that are focused on enabling companies to foster change adoption at scale. Investors, resellers, and prospective enterprises can find additional information about Simplify Change at https://www.simplifychange.co.uk.

Mobinergy – Founded in 2016, by former Apple and VMWare managers, Mobinergy is a Digital Workplace specialist delivering Modern Device Management solutions. Based in Paris, London, Munich and Montreal Canada, Mobinergy has helped hundreds and companies across EMEA and Northern America to deliver secure access to any application on any device using VMWare, Microsoft, Apple, Lookout, OKTA and Google technologies. Find additional information about Mobinergy at http://www.mobinergy.com

What makes a winning business?

When it comes to awards and entering them, a question we regularly get asked is – what makes a winning business, what do the judges look for?

MSDUK’s Innovation Challenge competition is challenging, with nearly 100 entries across four categories received overall. So, what do the prestigious panel of judges look for?

Mayank Shah, CEO and founder at MSDUK, says, “We have a high volume of entries, which is brilliant and shows the entrepreneurial spirit that the UK is known for worldwide.  I loved the judging process because of the exceptionally high standard and the innovation of the entries this year.

To reach the finals, entries were not only a robust application but also the entrepreneurs showed an absolute determination to change the world through innovation, the judges and I had a tough job this year.” 

From LatchAid, a device created to help mothers with breastfeeding, to Factmata, which easily helps companies identify harmful content such as racism and sexism earlier than a human can, both much-needed products across the globe.  Then looking at another area needing urgent action, The Environment, first we have Unitrove, whose mission is to create a virtuous world powered entirely by clean, reliable, and affordable energy. We also have CAMBOND® who have invented a low carbon, plant-based bio adhesive to replace oil-based formaldehyde resin in the wood panel industry.  The entries really were mind-blowing this year.

Karolina Jagodzinska, Interim Innovation Challenge Manager added “We are also pleased to report that 16 semi-finalists have raised an investment of over £15M. It is fantastic to see that 12 finalists are made up of multiple award winners from Forbes 30 under 30, Web Summit Finalists to Top 100 Asian Stars in UK tech.  They are the UK’s finest.”

MSDUK would like to thank the headline sponsor Accenture and category sponsors Cummins, Digital Catapult, EY and GSK for supporting this year’s competition. The growth and popularity of the MSDUK Innovation Challenge would not have been possible without your continuous support.

In this year’s Innovation Challenge, ‘Better Ideas for a Better World’ (aligned to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ethnic minority owned start-ups and entrepreneurs competed for prizes worth over £150K.  The Innovation Challenge aims to spotlight the best innovators across various sectors and technologies, including AI & Machine Learning, Sustainable Cities and Consumer Health.  If you would like to know more, please get in touch with us at Karolina@MSDUK.org.uk

A summary of our finalists is below, but you can also find out more about their innovations by clicking the link below.

https://www.msduk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MSDUK-Innovation-Challenge-Finalists-Profiles.pdf

 

Introducing our Innovation Challenge 2021 Finalists 

Advanced Digital Solutions 

·         10BE5 – John Kwan, Co-founder 10BE5 builds tech products that reduce to a few clicks the costly and lengthy manual drafting and review processes in capital markets transactions and periodic reporting. ·         BreatheHappy – Shiti Rastogi, CEOBreathe Happy uses Computer Vision and Machine Learning to quantify human movement for personalized at-home fitness and longevity solutions.·         Factmata – Dhruv Ghulati, Founder, Chairman & President Factmata helps companies identify harmful content such as racism and sexism earlier than a human can, enabling faster, smarter responses before toxic narratives become mainstream.

Healthcare & Wellbeing 

·         Fertifa – Tony Chen, Founder & CEOFertifa is the UK’s leading fertility and reproductive healthcare benefits provider for employers, offering solutions designed to improve employee wellbeing and inclusivity whilst breaking the fertility taboo.·         LatchAid – Dr Chen Mao, Founder & CEOLatchAid is an award-winning Femtech start-up using cutting-edge 3D technology & Artificial Intelligence to help mothers learn breastfeeding skills intuitively and access credible, personalised motherhood support 24/7.·         TechSixtyFOur – Colleen Wong, Founder & CEO Techsixtyfour specialises in communications wearables for the children and older market. 

Smart Buildings, Energy & Net Zero Carbon

·         Amphibio – Jun Kamei, CEO & Founder Amphibio is developing Amphitex™, a sustainable, 100% recyclable and PFC-free alternative to traditional Waterproof Breathable Textile.·         Cambond – Xiaobin Zhao, Founder & CEOCAMBOND® has invented a low carbon, plant based bioadhesive to replace oil-based formaldehyde resin in wood panel industry.·         Unitrove – Steven Lua, CEOUnitrove provides nano-scale, transportable, self-contained zero-emission fuelling infrastructure as-a-service that can be rapidly-deployed or relocated within minutes. The company is currently working to build the world’s first liquid hydrogen bunkering facility.

Social Innovation 
 
 

·         Matchable- Foong Wai Ng, Founder Matchable is a B2B platform matching companies and their employees with innovative skilled volunteering projects at non-profits (charities & social enterprises) and impact start-ups.·         Tuck. – Neel Thakrar and Dhruv Ranpura, Co-Founder & CEO tuck. is a mobile app that allows people to find local businesses in their area and earn cashback when they shop with them.·         Znotes – Zubair Junjunia, Founder ZNotes is a community-led online learning platform allowing students to maximise their potential by having free access to high-quality educational resources; revision notes, live videos, podcasts, and a peer-to-peer learning space – all built for students, by students.

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Cash flow refers to how cash ‘moves’ into and out of your enterprise, and it’s not the same as turnover or profit. Turnover is the overall revenue amount you produce, whilst profit is the revenue of your business minus your total costs. On the other hand, cash flow is about how much money or funds you have on-hand and available for spending. Your cash flow will include the money from various sources, be it sales, investments, and even loans. But whilst you may already know what cash flow is, the bigger question is: are you managing it well? It may be a surprise to many how cash flow proves vital for a business’s success. Still, if you are not financially prepared for unexpected expenses or emergencies or just the simple running of your business operations, your business could be seriously affected. So how can you handle it properly, and what are the common errors you should avoid? Here’s a look at some of the most common issues with cash flow – and how you can prevent them.

A tight profit margin

 When you profit from your services or products, these may not be enough to cover the total expenses of delivering your products or services. It is one of the most common errors made by business startups, especially since they haven’t fully figured out their key business plan and model. Once you price a service or product, make sure you factor in all the related expenses of getting your product or service into the market. If your margin is too tight, you may want to drop a particular service or product.

Having a high overhead

Any business will have overhead expenses, but this can hurt your cash flow if your overhead costs are too high. Your overhead expenses can include everything from the rental fee of your office space to your IT equipment, electricity and heating bills, maintenance staff, and the like. These are all expenses that are not directly related to your business. However, it is often possible for businesses to find some savings in their overheads, and a good accountant such as from the central London accountants of GSM & Co can help you find the savings you need.

Having too much inventory or stock

If you regularly buy raw materials or stock for your business, it will not do to have too much for what you require. You may have too much in your stockpile within a specific period, and unless you are waiting for a big order, it’s best to keep just as much stock as you may likely require prior to the next batch of deliveries. This is precisely what is explained in the principle of JIT or just in time manufacturing, so try not to tie up your money in stock that you don’t use or need.

Dealing with late payments or non-payments

Another problem that can affect your cash flow is late payments or even non-payment from clients. Bear in mind that most clients tend to delay their payments, but it can strain your cash flow. You can try avoiding this issue by negotiating an early payment and providing a discount. You can also prevent the problem of non-payment by checking the credit records of potential clients. 

Excellent business opportunities for area management now available in Ireland

The UK’s leading home services provider and award-winning franchisor with over 530 franchisees across three continents, Fantastic Services,  has recently set foot in Ireland with the appointment of a new Master Franchisee.  

After entering over 30 new markets in the UK since the beginning of 2020, the franchisor proved that it has everything needed to support thriving businesses in various niches, including cleaning, gardening, handyman, pest control and removals.  

“We have been successful in implementing a strong business model and providing industry know-how to our franchise partners, and we strongly believe that our Master Franchisee in Ireland will quickly grow a sustainable business with the formula we have in place. Our new partner is exactly the type of learning-based, growth-oriented leader, who has the ability to conquer the property-maintenance market in Ireland,” said Anton Skarlatov, Co-founder and CEO of Fantastic Services.  

The Master Franchisee is responsible for developing and growing the Fantastic Services brand within Ireland by recruiting Area Franchisees for the different regions.  After tremendous success in the UK and Australia, Fantastic Services is now ready to conquer the Irish market.

There are currently high-demand Irish territories available for sale, and the company is looking for qualified prospects who are eager to join a thriving, crisis-proof industry by bringing the brand to various areas in Ireland. “

The Area Franchisees will exclusively represent Fantastic Services in a specific territory in Ireland and grow a profitable business by recruiting and managing several franchise units. Fantastic Services will provide them with 12+ years of know-how, a successful business model, a bespoke and sophisticated CRM system, and advanced training,” added Skarlatov.  

While the sheer size of Fantastic Services and its franchising model are feats on their own, these are not even the most exciting aspects of the brand. What truly stands out is its focus on technology and innovation. Established more than a decade ago, the technology-driven company continuously develops new services, implements new technologies and attracts new partners.

Their uniquely designed CRM system and custom-built apps establish seamless communication between franchisees and technicians. 

 “We are confident in the success of our future franchisees in Ireland because we have had an excellent understanding of Fantastic Services’ capabilities over the past years. Our franchisees performed extremely well, with several of our Area Developers exceeding a yearly revenue of one million pounds,” explains Anton Skarlatov.  

Anyone interested in owning an Area Franchise in Ireland can visit www.fantasticfranchise.ie to learn more about their franchise opportunities. 

Muffle Limited, a global acoustic and soundproofing solutions provider, is set to expand further into international markets, growing at an average rate of 153% YoY. 

Since 2019, Muffle Limited has provided acoustic and soundproofing solutions globally for both the commercial and domestic markets. With a comprehensive range including acoustic wall panels, acoustic ceiling tiles, insulation and flooring, Muffle Limited is very much the one-stop shop for all acoustic products. Seeing an increase of international demand, Muffle Limited realigned their strategy to service and supply internationally by launching country specific online stores for commercial and domestic customers. In 2020, Muffle Limited officially opened their European online stores across Germany, France, Spain and also South Africa. The business saw a growth of 155% YoY and continued their mission of being the leading experts in the acoustics industry. 

“We are extremely proud of the level of growth we have had in such a short space of time and can’t wait to continue growing. Bringing new acoustic products to countries all across the world is our passion and with the help of great advisors, we are massively achieving our goals” – Andy Holler, Director

Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, customer demand continued earlier this year which saw Muffle Limited successfully launch their American, Canadian and Finnish online stores. Their most recent launch into the USA has certainly propelled the brand across the globe as businesses and customers search for unique and inspiring acoustic and soundproofing solutions.

Unlike their competitors, Muffle Limited source and supply only the very best acoustic and soundproofing products from leading manufacturers such as Fluffo, 14six8 and Abstracta. The Muffle Limited team continue to explore the latest trends and innovative solutions and are in current discussion with a selection of up-and-coming brands, which are due to be announced imminently. Before supplying to their national and international customers, products are rigorously tested by their in-house experts to ensure they meet the Muffle Limited specifications and standards. In August 2020, seeing a gap in the market, Muffle Limited launched their own brand of products which has seen positive results to date. From MuffleMoss to MuffleTimber, MuffleTiles to even MuffleArt – the extensive range of Muffle products is predicted to extend before the end of 2022.

“Acoustics can be fiercely competitive, by offering such a large range of brands, we are able to provide the best possible solutions to our customers and keep one foot above our competitors. We are constantly adding new products and ranges to makes sure there is a solution for everyone” – Andy Holler, Director

Website visitors will find a comprehensive selection of products in a variety of colours, designs and applications for both residential spaces such as home cinemas and living rooms, to classrooms, offices, retail spaces and more. Muffle Limited ensures customer satisfaction is at the core of their business by supplying sound solutions which focus on aesthetics, simplicity and wellbeing.

Visit www.muffle.co.uk for more information.

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A walk-in retail store is an excellent opportunity for you to create an identity for your business and connect with customers. As a business owner, you can serve as a brand ambassador by working at your store so that it is easy for people to engage you about the products or services that you offer.

Below are things to consider when starting an in-person retail business:

Think of an idea and make a business plan

It starts with an idea. The right idea at the right time. Then comes the business plan, which is your bright idea dressed up with details that will impress lenders and will persuade customers to take a chance on you.

A business plan can help you define your goals, assess your professional and personal resources, evaluate potential risks, find potential funding sources, estimate start-up costs, develop marketing and sales strategies, determine a pricing structure for your product or service and identify the strengths and weaknesses of your business.

Choose a name for your retail store

When starting a business, naming your company is a crucial first step that can help define your brand. Your business’ name is the first communication to the public about what you do and what sets you apart from others. It’s the single most important decision you will make for your business identity.

It helps set you apart from your competitors, gives people an idea of what you’re all about and is the first step toward building trust with both customers and potential investors.

Understand your legal obligations

Often, entrepreneurs are so focused on starting their business that they forget about the legal aspects of what it means to be in business and what their obligations are to employees and customers.

The main difference between selling products through a retail store and an online business is the need for a physical location, which may increase the requirements for legal obligations and certain types of insurance so as to protect your business against certain claims from the public when the need arises.

Find the right location

Where you decide to open your retail store is the biggest decision you’ll make in starting a business. A good location for a retail store is at the nexus of these factors:  optimal distance from residential neighbourhoods, access to the major roads with high volumes of traffic, easy access to a large population of potential customers (those who live close enough to walk, drive or take public transport to the store).

Establish customer relationships

A satisfied customer is a customer that will keep coming back. More often than not, if the customers feel like they are well taken care of, they will be willing to spend more money because they get the quality they want and need.

These are the people who will stand by your business and spend time telling others how wonderful they have been treated.

Final thoughts

If you’re planning to open a retail store, you should first define your target audience. Once you have determined who you’re going to sell to and what you’re going to sell to them, check off legal requirements and start looking for a location.

Make the most of different marketing channels, and you will have a successful in-store business in no time.

CSA Research recognises ALM Translations as a growth leader in the multi-billion-dollar market for language services and technology, with an average three-year sustained growth rate of 20%

Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire – ALM Translations announced today its official ranking as one of the fastest-growing language service providers (LSPs) in the multi-billion-dollar global market for outsourced language services and technology. ALM’s CAGR of 20% over the last three years greatly surpasses the one-year growth rate of the market, making it the 16th fastest-growing LSP in the world and the 28th largest translation and localisation provider in Northern Europe.

Since 2002, ALM Translations has proven to be a progressive multilingual service provider with a reputation for excellence. 

ALM continues to prosper and retain and gain clients due to its breadth of services backed by its customer-led strategy, the latest technological innovations and continuous improvements driven by data, investment and a wealth of experience across many different verticals.

ALM is also a preferred language partner to some of the largest global LSPs, as well as an impressive portfolio of direct clients that rely on ALM to provide solutions to enable their international expansion.

CO-CEO Rachel Coleman has commented: “The recent global pandemic and the initial impact of BREXIT have led to opportunities in our sector. Companies increasingly understand the importance of language and associated services as part of their growth strategy and how it helps them expand into new markets with a greater understanding.

More companies than ever are looking at global reach via digital channels. Other verticals, such as the life sciences sector, have also seen an increase in multilingual requirements. ALM has embraced the changes and has added a suite of new services to ensure clients get the maximum benefit from their investment in multilingual services.” As organisations both large and small address more languages, CSA Research predicts that the demand for language services will continue to grow. 

“Despite their size, all of the largest LSPs manifest one or more of the themes of consolidation, the importance of data leverage, global content rather than just localization, more services, geographic expansion, and vertical focus,” comments Dr. Donald A. DePalma, CSA Research’s Chief Research Officer. “The recipe for success doesn’t change much year after year. Fastest-growing companies credit their performance to being sales-driven organizations, developing their existing client base, and investing in the future,” he adds.The rankings of the fastest-growing LSPs in the world are a result of the language industry’s most comprehensive, large-scale market survey and are based on verified 2020 revenues.   

About ALM TranslationsALM Translations is an established and successful language service provider offering its clients the benefit of translation, localization, multilingual digital marketing and SEO and creative content writing services in 90+ languages. ALM has grown year-on-year since its foundation in 2002 and continuously adds new services to its range to keep up with a changing world. ALM is the go-to partner for some of the world’s largest language service providers as well as direct clients in many different industries and for some of the world’s largest translation companies. ALM is both ISO and ISAE accredited, demonstrating the robust quality and process management that back our full suite of services, which enables us to work with some of the world’s leading brands. 

About CSA ResearchCSA Research, formerly Common Sense Advisory, is the premier market research firm specializing in the language services and technology industry. It provides primary data and insight to assist companies with planning, brand strategy, innovation, competitive positioning, and a better understanding of global markets. An independent market research company, its trusted and verified data helps companies profitably grow their international businesses and gain access to new markets and new customers. For more information, visit csa-research.com or twitter.com/CSA_Research. CSA Research media contact: media@csa-research.com

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HelpfulCrowd has recently launched an integration with Lightspeed eCom in the app store that will drive the collection and real estate of customer product reviews across Lightspeed eCom storefronts. 

Building on the Lightspeed eCom customer product review platform, HelpfulCrowd is an add-on that automatically collects reviews after purchase which can then be displayed on Lightspeed eCom’s storefront and through additional HelpfulCrowd’s display assets. The power of the HelpfulCrowd solution allows retailers to build trust faster and reduce purchase barriers by automatically collecting a greater number of verified customer reviews, expanding the number of customer review touchpoints and providing a number of powerful tools to expand reach and build trust by remarketing through social channels including Facebook and Twitter.

With each Lightspeed eCom store sale, a configurable request is automatically sent to the customer asking for their feedback on their product experience. This feedback is then automatically displayed on the Lightspeed eCom storefront. HelpfulCrowd augments the Lightspeed eCom review assets with a range of engaging additional display widgets, such as a sticky sidebar widget and full review journal page. Customer collected video and photo review media can be displayed in these widgets to create even more engaging trust building content with visitors. When combined with the unique suite of HelpfulCrowd’s powerful marketing tools, such as social sharing, companies can increase reach and drive more organic traffic. Companies can also utilise the loyalty building and cross-marketing features in HelpfulCrowd to build lasting, mutually beneficial customer relationships and to increase basket size and purchase velocity.

All too often, the collection and management of customer feedback and reviews is a manual, time-intensive process that lacks personalisation. The HelpfulCrowd and Lightspeed eCom integration alleviates these challenges by providing a fully automated and customisable solution to collect more content automatically which can then be leveraged for both onsite and offsite marketing to have the greatest positive impact on customer purcahse decision-making.

Zuzana Stewart, CEO at HelpfulCrowd, shared how critical this integration will be for Lightspeed eCom businesses and how it will help take their businesses to a new level. 

“The combined solution of the Lightspeed eCom review feature and HelpfulCrowd is the first of its kind,” she said. “Companies will now for the first time be able to automatically collect reviews after purchase and have the tools to share more engaging review content using the HelpfulCrowd display assets with real video and photos from customers using the products in action. 

“HelpfulCrowd essentially turbo-charges the Lightspeed eCom review feature to make it even more powerful, the first integration of it’s kind on the App marketplace.”

The HelpfulCrowd platform provides Lightspeed eCom users with a simple one-click integration to immediately start collecting reviews using the ‘Kickstart’ feature to send requests for historic orders. This maximizes the ability to collect reviews from customers who may not have otherwise provided feedback, and then to share this content across multiple channels. Starting today, companies can easily access the HelpfulCrowd integration in the Lightspeed eComm app store. 

About HelpfulCrowd:
HelpfulCrowd is a leading cloud based technology marketing platform for companies that market and sell goods and services for both B2B and B2C segments. Founded in 2017, HelpfulCrowd helps both eCommerce and brick-and-mortar businesses build their credibility and trust through the collection of rich, engaging User Generated Content (UGC), which in turn can then be used to expand reach and drive more organic traffic to grow faster. HelpfulCrowd supports a number of leading eCommerce platforms and businesses and seamlessly integrates into any web site. Clients rely on our library of proven, automated marketing campaigns to reach masses to drive clicks and conversions at scale.

About Lightspeed:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed’s one-stop eCommerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. The cloud solution transforms and unifies online operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financing, and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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Affine Consulting has teamed up with IAMTech to provide a unique software solution that could save industrial companies millions of dollars.

IAMTech, whose products address critical gaps in the world’s leading oil, gas, chemical, mining and energy companies, has launched its industrial software in America, after experiencing major success in the UK and across the world. The company’s products are used across 23 countries by leading firms including ALTRAD, CF Industries, DIAB Engineering, INEOS and Kaefer.

iPlan, one of IAMTech’s core products, provides critical information in real time, and has been developed to help industrial organizations with their routine maintenance on equipment as well as react swiftly in the event of a shutdown or outage. 

The software, which includes a mobile app, improves safety, saves time, avoids costly mistakes and heightens compliance as well as productivity rates. Available in three versions, the software can notify companies immediately when a shutdown is urgently needed, meaning that workers and third party contractors can access the information and task list they need urgently, without direct access to the core system, which is great for optimum security. 
An industrial asset owner had an annual routine maintenance budget of $37m and by using the new software, he saved $3.6m in the first year, amongst other things, by eradicating the need for outsourcing work pack generation to expensive third parties.

Now Affine Consulting, an asset management consulting firm, has signed an agreement to bring the advanced software solutions IAMTech offer into a range of markets abroad.

Owner Doug Kibler, said: “The ability to improve planning operations with direct support of safety and environmental applications without impacting the core management systems is critical to improved operations at asset-intensive industries.”

“Working with a company that has the confidence to publish its software prices for industrial solutions is unheard of in this market.”

Ross Coulman, CEO of IAM Tech, added: “Affine will be supporting the market availability of these solutions in North America including Canada, mainland United States, Mexico, Brazil, and Chile. We are excited about the prospect of expanding our global footprint with our partnership with Affine Consulting.” 

IAMTech, the world’s largest independent industrial software provider, also offers companies a chance to check out its return on investment calculator, to show them how much they could save by implementing the software.
To learn more visit https://launch.iamtech-solutions.com or watch this video.

Affine ConsultingAffine Consulting was founded out of the market disruption driven by COVID19. The company, based in the Greater New Orleans Louisiana area, works with large asset-intensive industries across multiple market segments to include oil and gas, petrochemical, public sector, and power generation and transmission to achieve improved asset management capability. 

IAMTechIAMTech was founded in 1973 and remains one of the last independent industrial software vendors. Located in North East England, Stockton On Tees, UK, the company celebrates over 50 years in the industry with customers in over 23 countries world-wide including ALTRAD, CF Industries, DIAB Engineering, INEOS, Kaefer, SABIC, Sadara Chemicals, SBM Offshore, UPM, VALEO & VENATOR. 

IAM Tech also offers six other software products: Health, Safety, and Environmental management including Safety Permits and Isolations (IAMPermit), Asbestos Management (IAMAsbestos), Thermal Radiation Modeling (IAMThermal), and Atmospheric Gas Dispersion Modeling (IAMDispersion). 

For more information:

To find out about the product launch visit www.launch.iamtech-solutions.com 

For photos or additional information, contact Andrej Dethlefsen: andrej@iamtech.com