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Aspire

December 2005 - aspire in Norway

Motion are currently implementing their aspire operations software solution for PI Intervention in Norway. Working as a standalone software package, aspire was selected as a perfect fit to PI's business as it offered at least 90% off the shelf functionality with the balance being customised to fit their terminology and process.

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Aspire

November 2005 - aspire hits the Middle East

Motion have recently completed their first sale in the Middle East. Working with Welltonic llc, aspire, motion's operational software solution has been deployed in Dubai to handle the entire equipment and sales management process. As a multi currency/lingual system aspire was implemented in a 14 day period integrating with an existing Sage Line 50 accountancy solution.

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Dick Fleming Communications

November 2005 - Dick Fleming Communications...

Motion Software have recently developed and deployed a new application for Aberdeen based company Dick Fleming Communications. The software now supports all aspects of their business including:

  • Point of sale transactions
  • Stock management and inventory
  • Purchase Orders and invoicing
  • Sales commission
  • After sales marketing and support
  • Contract administration
  • Financial and market reporting
  • To ensure the accurate moving of and mobile phone/contract tracing we have also implemented a bar code scanning system.

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November 2005 - Web site sparkles for Sandy Menzies

In partnership with The Mix Motion has deployed an fully integrated e-commerce site for Sandy Menzies jewellers. Allowing full user friendly stock and sales management by the Sandy Menzies team, the site also processes secure credit card payments and has proven a hit in the lead up to Christmas!

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UK Seating

October 2005 - Take a seat - UK Seating ecommerce site goes live

In order to take advantage of the growing market for online purchasing of Office Equipment, this site was designed to manage the entire sales process from initial order through to dispatch incorporating a secure credit card processing module.

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Roemex

September 2005 - New corporate web presence for Roemex

Roemex a privately owned, independent Oilfield Chemical Service Company appointed Motion to create a new corporate web presence to reflect the growth in their business.

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Qatar International Safety Centre (QISC)

September 2005 - Motion Web goes Global

Motion software has been asked to create a website for Qatar International Safety Centre (QISC) based in Doha Qatar. Commissioned by Atlas Interactive, the website will reflect the company's corporate identity and promote their ever expanding facilities in commercial and industrial training.

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James Milne

September 2005 - James Milne - Live - Mix Collaboration

Collaboration with The Mix to produce a HTML site.

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Mobile Marine Technology

August 2005 - Growth and Expansion for MMT

Mobile Marine Technology supply technical guidance and training for the leisure and commercial marine industries. Due to their current growth have appointed Motion to redesign and implement their marketing website with full content management functionality.

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Claremont Office Interiors

August 2005 - Claremont are furnished with a new website

To reflect the growing nature of their business Claremont Office Interiors have recently launched their website.

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James Dun's House

July 2005 - Eighto becomes JDH

As part of their move to James Dun House, Motion were commissioned to put together the technical aspects of the JDHLifestyle web site in conjunction with their advertising agency Bremner Design of Edinburgh. View new site

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Caledus

April 2005 - New Website for Caledus JPE

As an existing client of Motion, when Caledus acquired JPE, they approached Motion to standardise the branding and develop a web presence for the newly formed company. Full content management is carried out by Motion.

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Plexus Ocean Systems

February 2005 - New Website for Plexus Ocean Systems

Plexus Ocean Systems have launched their new web presence which Motion designed, built, reviewed, populated with content and launched within a 2 week timescale. We are delighted to be managing the web site changes on behalf of Plexus as part of a support agreement.

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Redback Drillling Tools

Janaury 2005 - Redback go global with aspire

Redback Drilling Tools have rolled out the aspire operations software on a global basis allowing users all around the globe to login and manage their business and assets irrespective of location. Redback were one of the early adopters of the aspire software and have recently upgraded to V2.0 as part of the rollout.

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Buchan Technical Services

December 2004 - Buchan Technical recruit aspire Logistics module

The latest module to be added to the aspire suite is the logistics/agency module. Built with technical recruiters in mind, aspire logistics deals with the handling of initial cv's through the entire process of selection and mobilisation through to integration with payroll and invoicing functions. Written in c#.net and utilising SQL Databases aspire logistics is a robust easy to integrate solution for technical recruiters and agencies.

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November 2004 - aspire gives a Positive grip on POSGRIP assets

Plexus Ocean Systems are the latest user to purchase aspire, the fully integrated operations management solution from Motion. In addition to providing Asset tracking and management, the manufacturing module has been incorporated to give Plexus full control over the entire process of purchasing, material receipt and manufacturing.

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Buchan Technical Services

October 2004 - Buchan Technical Services go with aspire

Buchan Technical Services (BTS) of Inverurie have purchased aspire, the equipment rental management solution from Motion. aspire will help BTS manage their growing fleet of assets increasing utilisation and revenue through effective rotation and planned maintenance.

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Norco

September 2004 - Norco charge ahead with aspire

Norco Energy have purchased aspire to manage their fleet of batteries and associated equipment. Aspire has been integrated with Access Accounts Dimensions Lite in order to provide Norco with a truly integrated solution that offer quantifiable cost and time savings.

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Aspire

September 2004 - Aspire seminar with Access Accounts

Aspire seminar with Access Accounts
The latest roadshow is taking place at Pittodrie on Tuesday 26th October 2004.

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Global Lifting

September 2004 - Global Lifting Solution Delivered

Motion Software have developed and deployed software to enable clients of Global Lifting Services to access their Asset certification and documentation resources remotely. Project requirements called for a custom solution and we combined Microsoft .NET (C#) programming with Enterprise JavaTM technology to produce a secure web based application which interfaced with a legacy DataEase system.

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Welltonic

June 2004 - Welltonic Purchase Aspire

Welltonic have become the latest company to purchase Aspire, Motion’s asset and operations software solution. Aspire will manage the entire process of their business from initial quotation, mobilisation, document production through to sales invoicing, planned and reactive maintenance.

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Rubberatkins

June 2004 - Rubberatkins moulds an improved customer process

Motion have recently carried out a system review of the Aberdeen based Rubberatkins Goldmine sales and marketing database with a view to automating and enhancing the deployment and functionality.

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Ythan Environmental

June 2004 - Ythan Environmental

Fellow finalists at the Grampian Awards Ythan Environmental Services have appointed Motion to develop their first web site. Aimed at providing product information the site is due to be live August 2004

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Claremont Office Interiors

May 2004 - Claremont online !

Claremont Office Interiors (A & H) have appointed Motion to design and create their interactive website which will feature secure online ordering and give Claremont the facility to manage their own web site content

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Global Lifting

May 2004 - Motion give Global website a Lift

Global Lifting have appointed Motion to redesign and implement their marketing website with full content management functionality.

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PSL Energy Services

May 2004 -aspire to manage PSL Assets

PSL Energy Services have purchased aspire as their Asset Management and Planned Maintenance solution. This is one of Motion's largest contracts to date and will see PSL utilise aspire’s full secure web functionality across their worldwide bases.

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Cansco

April 2004 -Motion Software shortlisted for the 'Young Business Award'

Motion Software would like to thank all their clients, suppliers and associates for their support which has culminated in Motion Software being shortlisted for the 'Young Business Award' in the Grampian Awards for Business Enterprise 2004 which relates to companies who are less than 3 years old as of the 1st June 2004. This is tremendous recognition for ourselves and we are looking forward to the Awards Ceremony on the 10th June.

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Cansco

April 2004 -Student Placements

Over the summer period Motion have 2 students working with them - Callum Magee is on a 4 week marketing placement with a particular focus on aspire and Phill Carbis is working on a 4 month technical project starting in May.

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Aspire

April 2004 -aspire launches with SAP Business One

In order to launch aspire as Motion Operational software solution, Motion are hosting a seminar in conjunction with SAP Business One on the 22nd April at Pittodrie Stadium.

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Aberdeen Cladding and Windows

March 2004 - New look for Aberdeen Cladding and Windows

Aberdeen Cladding and Windows have appointed Motion to revamp their current website and enhance the interactive elements of the site.

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Artech

March 2004 - Web Based Document Delivery 

In conjunction with Artech Visual Communications, Motion have delivered an interactive document delivery system, to give website users the ability to select and receive pdf product sheets. The project was for one of Artech's clients and Motion provided the technical input to complement Artech visual and design input.

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Aberdeen Electrical Services

March 2004 - QuoteManager with AES

Aberdeen Electrical Services have purchased a licence of QuoteManager, a tool specifically created for creation of quotation and purchase order management. AES have also purchased a job costing and contract pricing module in order to manage their business and reduce the previous duplication that occured during both the pricing and purchasing functions.

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Ideas in Partnership 

February 2004 - Ideas in Partnership

Motion have been appointed to design and build an marketing website for innovative consultancy IIP.

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Anderson, Anderson and Brown

February 2004 - In the Mix

In conjunction with The Mix, Motion have completed (to be live in April 04) the new website for Anderson, Anderson and Brown (A2+B).

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Cansco

January 2004 - Motion appoint Non-Executive Director

In order to facilitate future growth Stephen Burt is delighted to announce the appointment of Denis Taylor as Non-Exec Director. The appointment enables Motion to take advantage of Denis's experience in licencing and strategic development.

Denis Taylor was appointed Director, Trade and International Business Development for Scottish Enterprise in February this year. He joined SE in August 2002 from Solectron Europe, where he was Vice President of Global Services, based in Amsterdam. Prior to that Denis was Vice President of Solectron Scotland.

Denis has spent 8 years in the USA, where he held various senior management posts, including Vice President of World Wide Procurement for DELL and executive roles with MSL, AT&T and NCR. In his present role, Denis is responsible for leading Scottish Enterprise’s network efforts to help more Scottish companies grasp the opportunities of the world market and become substantial international players.

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Ross and Bonnyman

January 2004 - Enquiry solution a lift for Ross and Bonnyman

As part of an ongoing relationship, Motion have been appointed to integrate the Sales Order processing function into the existing Motion Works Order Tracking System. Following a process review and functional specification the work is expected to be completed within around 16 weeks.

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Winning Golf

December 2003 - New website in full swing

Winning Golf, the UK’s number one provider of the complete range of professional golf improvement services have appointed Motion to create a new corporate web presence to reflect the growth in their business.

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Chandlers International

December 2003 - Software an asset for CIA

Chandlers International have purchased a copy of Motion's operational software aspire to manage their sales and rental business. The solution was chosen by CIA to fit their complex business because of the flexibility it offered and the fact it was implemented within a 10 week time frame. The system integrates with CIA's Sage Line 50 financial package.

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FabTrack

November 2003 - On track with FabTrack

A & B Welding have purchased a licence for FabTrack, Motion's process based solution for the fabrication and welding industries. Developed as a best practice solution FabTrack gives A & B an integrated approach to the tracking of all projects and creates efficiencies in document production and stock control.

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JDH Lifestyle

November 2003 - Motion's web solution a cut above

Aveda Lifestyle Salon JDH Lifestyle have appointed Motion to work in conjunction with their designer to develop an interactive web presence. The launch of the site will complement the rebranding from EightO, one of Motion's first clients over 2 years ago.

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October 2003 - iiCorr on track with IT

iiCorr have purchased a IT service tracking module as the latest addition to their Intranet, created initially by Motion's Intranet Manager product. This will route calls and assign priorities to internal and external IT specialists tracking the status and costs accordingly.

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Mach-Ten Offshore Limited

October 2003 - Mach-Ten put their assets in Motion

Mach-Ten Offshore Limited have purchased aspire (formally known as Aspire) as their Asset tracking and management solution. Mach-Ten add to a growing list of clients who see the benefits of Motion's off the shelf solution and will be integrating a depreciation module into the core system. 

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Jimmy Chungs

September 2003 - Jimmy Chung's Expansion

Jimmy Chungs has asked Motion Software to develop the existing website to accommodate for their expansion into Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness. The revised site now includes menus, maps, booking forms and prices for each location.  

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Fersina North

September 2003 - Fersina CD's

Motion Software are creating a CD for Fersina North based on the recently completed website. Fersina North requires a marketing tool that provides their customers with one piece of literature that reflected all the business streams of the company. This includes Windows and Doors, Furniture and Conservatories. 

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Nu-style Products

September 2003 - Nu-Style CD's

Nu-style Products has approached Motion Software to make a CD presentation for decorative laminate fabrication and their own roofing product 'System J'. The CD is based around the website recently completed by Motion Software and features a more in-depth animation of the 'System J' product which is shown on the website.

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J & E Shepherd

August 2003 - J & E Shepherd Choose Motion Software

Motion Software have won a contract from J & E Shepherd for the design and implementation of their website. J & E Shepherd will be utilising the Motion Software Content Management functionality to update their website internally - requiring no further input from Motion. The website features a fully dynamic property viewing area which will be available to all subscribed users. The project is due to start at the beginning of September.

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Churchill Homes

August 2003 - Churchill Find New Home for Website

Churchill Homes have also opted for Motion Software to complete a website similar to that of J & E Shepherd although on a smaller scale. The website will allow Churchill staff to update the website and add new properties as and when its required.

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Norson Services

August 2003 - New Contract for Motion

Motion Software has won another web contract for Norson Services. Motion Software did the old website 2 years ago and Norson have decided that its time for a change as they have changed their corporate identity. The site is due to go live mid September.

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Thomas Gunn

August 2003 - Thomas Gunn Navigate to Motion Software

Thomas Gunn have decided that the time is right to move along with technological advances and create an online ordering system for their clients. Motion Software won the tender to help Thomas Gunn create a new e-commerce site and the functionality to allow customers to log into the system to view all the items they have already purchased.  

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iicorr

August 2003 - iicorr Rebrand

Motion Software provided iicorr with a template for them to create a website with. Motion Software worked on the outline design, navigation and site structure and iicorr (previously corrocean) completed all the content and updated the design.  

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Fersina

July 2003 - Fersina Appoint Motion

High quality, made to measure conservatories, windows and door specialists, Fersina, have commissioned Motion Software to complete a new revised website for their evolving business. Fersina are looking to refresh the image of the company and require a website that will show the complete range of furniture products as well as conservatories, windows and doors.    

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Poseidon's

July 2003 - New Contract for Motion

Maritime Consultants Poseidon have placed an order for an extranet in order that customers can log into a secure area to retrieve information and reports. The system is fully managed by Poseidon's internal admin staff.    

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Cansco

June 2003 - Cansco Pressure Controls (CPC)

CPC have implemented a newly developed process based software solution to manage their sales orders. The system developed by Motion Software handles all aspects of proposal and quotation management, route sheets (for tracking and project management), creates all documents and centralises timesheet input and purchase order processing.    

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Winning Golf

June 2003 - Golf Scorecards are a Winner

Winning Golf has commissioned Motion Software to develop an automated web based scorecard. Winning Golf required an easy way of updating 'scorecards' for their client golf outings. The software produces all 'behind the scenes' documentation and produces an eye catching leader board on line.  

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Fowler McKenzie

June 2003 - Motion win Fowler McKenzie Contract

Aberdeen's leading cladding specialists and consultants, Fowler McKenzie have decided to update their web presence. Motion Software have been awarded the contract to create a website which reflects the company's corporate identity and reputation.  

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Tawse and Partners

June 2003 - New Contract

Motion Software has been awarded a contract from Tawse and Partners, one of Aberdeen's principal accountants, to create a web presence. Motion Software will have the website up and running within its usual 6 week turn around time.

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Cansco

May 2003 - Cansco want More

Cansco have decided to purchase a depreciation module to integrate with their successful aspire system. The depreciation module developed internally at Motion Software, automatically handles the depreciation of all their fixed assets.

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Caledus

May 2003 - Caledus Contract

New formed innovative oil and gas service company, Caledus, have commissioned Motion Software to create a web presence. The newly established Aberdeen based company wanted to start promoting their products and services on a worldwide basis. Caledus has been in existence for 4 months and their website will be launched during July.

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Motion Software

May 2003 - Early Mornings for Motion

Motion Software has decided to join BNI Alpha chapter. The sole purpose of every BNI chapter is to generate more business for its members. BNI is the most successful business referral organisation in the world; there are currently over 2,700 chapters in operation with more than 55,000 members.

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Motion Software

May 2003 - Team in Motion

Motion Software would like to take this opportunity to welcome Bobby Aitken to our team. He has been taken on as a software developer with the main purpose of completing the various e-commerce projects.

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Aspire

May 2003 - aspire Is a Winner

Specialist Oilfield Rental Services Companies Redback Drilling Tools is all set to go with its new Rental and Asset Management Solutions Software Package from Motion Software.

The company's decision to invest in the popular aspire product is the latest in a line of customers to select the newly completed package. Redback have launched aspire to agent networks all over the world. The system is intranet based with secure web access to allow authorised agents and distributors to log into the system irrespective of time or location. The system also automatically generates multi currency sales invoices and integrates with Sage Line 50.

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Kafka

April 2003 - Kafka Online

Motion Software has won another contract from prestigious retail store Kafka to create an interactive e-commerce website. Motion have been tasked to design a website which features the ability to purchase goods online, instantly presenting Kafka with a national and international customer focus. Kafka were looking for a website which would enhance their current local reputation and collaborates clothes and accessories supplied by Kafka. This includes brands such as Gucci, Paul Smith, Armani, Duffer, Prada, Diesel and Juicy Couture

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Motion Software

April 2003 - Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce

Motion Software Ltd has decided that the time is now right to join Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce. The team at Motion Software are looking forward to the benefits of the membership services and networking events that lie ahead.

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S & D Fabrications

April 2003 - S & D Fabricators Appoint Motion

Specialist welding and fabrication firm, S & D Fabrications have appointed Motion Software to develop a business system to manage their internal process. This includes managing all stages of processing a sales order including the automatic generation of works orders, 3rd party purchase orders and materials management, and all documentation including delivery and transfer notes. This is a significant contract for Motion Software, and S & D Fabricators are the latest company to take advantage of Motion Software's in-depth knowledge of process based business solutions.

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Euroline

March 2003 - Euroline Award Web Contract

Reputable shipping agency, Euroline has approached Motion Software to redesign and update their existing website. Euroline's main goal was to make the website more interactive ensuring visitors keep returning to the site. The website will feature vital information regarding port restrictions and weather updates, as well as a specific section designated to oil and gas.

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Tricker PR

February 2003 - PR Company Release Website

Aberdeen based agency, offering business to business and product PR, Beverley Tricker PR have given Motion Software Ltd the go ahead to design a new website. The website will concentrate mainly on case studies showing visitors the results which can be achieved through PR. Beverley Tricker PR, specialists in media relations, tourism and charity, wanted the website to reach out to journalists so they are able to request information on any of the company's clients or particular industries. The website is to go live mid April 2003.

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Ross and Bonnyman

January 2003 - New Contract

Motion Software Limited have won yet another contract from Ross and Bonnyman. As part of their ongoing awareness and marketing strategy, Ross and Bonnyman have appointed Motion Software's web development skills to enhance their website. The new site will reflect the dynamic nature of Ross and Bonnyman business allowing users to retrieve information such as technical specifications. The goal Motion Software Limited has is to develop a user-friendly site, which provides a simple way of updating web content in house while ensuring the site is flexible for future developments. The website is on schedule to be completed within 6 weeks.

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iicorr

January 2003 - Another aspire Win

Another order has been won for Motion Software's popular aspire product, this time in conjunction with Motion's partnership with Escape Technology. iicorr have decided to invest in the Rental and Asset Management Solutions Software, which will be deployed via their existing Intranet platform. The system will track all asset movements and manage documentation including the integration of sales invoicing into Sage Line 50.

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Ross and Bonnyman

December 2002 - Ross and Bonnyman Choose Motion Software;

Motion Software has won a contract to undertake a bespoke warranty and contract maintenance database for Ross and Bonnyman. Benefits of this particular software package includes the centralisation of data and the ability to produce accurate management information 'at the press of a button' while allowing Ross and Bonnyman to increase efficiency in the management of Warranty and Contract Maintenance work.

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Malcolm Allan

November 2002 - Malcolm Allan Interact with Motion Software

Malcolm Allan House Builders require another interactive site map on their existing website to be developed by Motion Software Ltd. The map allows individuals to select a plot, the house style and view the individual room sizes all on line.

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Nu-style Products

October 2002 - New Contract from Nu-Style Products Ltd

Motion Software Ltd won a contract from Nu-style Products to design a new website, taking into account their current corporate style. The website will feature a sector specific navigation and information on Nu-style's extensive range of products.  

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Chess Group PLC

September 2002 -Corporate Intranet Development

Chess Group PLC have appointed Motion Software Limited to develop a corporate Intranet using their Intranet Manager software product. In addition Motion are creating three custom modules to manage timesheets, purchase ordering and document management. 

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Chess Group PLC

July 2002 -Corporate Intranet Development

Drilltech Services installed Aspire, a software package that will help them to manage their extensive portfolio of Oilfield rental equipment. Motion Software customised aspire to manage the Drilltech depreciation model and to produce all documentation including Sales Invoicing and a full audit trail for all stock and asset transactions.  

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June 2002 -Fully Integrated Business Solution

Cansco Equipment and Rentals Ltd were looking for a solution for a complex rental and asset management system. Motion Software was awarded a contract to commission a fully integrated business solution. The web based system incorporated a Sales Order processing including Sales Invoicing, Purchase Order processing, Stock Control/Reporting and a Document Management and Production module. 

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April 2002 -Intranet Manager

AC Yule has launched their new Intranet, which was delivered within 4 weeks after receiving their Purchase Order. The system was developed using Intranet Manager, Motion's modular off the shelf Intranet package. In addition a reporting module was added which integrated AC Yule multiple databases including SQL, Access and Dos based data. The solution used middleware to bring together the data and utilise their existing Crystal Reports to provide management with a 'one click' live reporting facility.

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