Group News

EDP's VECTA revs up Suzuki's sales performance

27th January 2012

VECTA is delighted to be working with Suzuki GB PLC as a major new account, which will use VECTA to dramatically improve sales performance across its business.

Being a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Suzuki Motor Corporation, Suzuki GB PLC imports and distributes Suzuki automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs and outboards in the UK. Suzuki will use VECTA within the parts and accessories divisions of Suzuki GB to greatly improve the visibility and fast access of dealer and part sales information.

Jayne Hill, VECTA Product Manager, commenting on the new account, said: “Working with a high-profile customer such as Suzuki, which has exceptional market and industry knowledge and already successful selling strategies, underlines the fact that VECTA is going from strength to strength with its latest WEB solution. VECTA7 (Sales Intelligence on the WEB) provides a simple to use sales and CRM solution via Laptop, PC, Tablet or Mobile as well as a comprehensive Management and Marketing tool which is appealing to businesses of all sizes to help improve sales processes and performance. For an increasing number of distribution companies, VECTA is the system of choice for in-depth sales intelligence and analysis.”

EDP Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 September 2011

13th December 2011

EDP release Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 September 2011.

EDP puts the fizz into the Builders’ Merchant Awards 2011

25th November 2011

The EDP Group, leading suppliers of software solutions to the builders’ merchant industry, was proud to be a sponsor at the recent Builders Merchant Awards for Excellence 2011, held at the Lancaster London Hotel.

To ensure that the celebration party got started with a swing, EDP sponsored the Champagne Reception at the Awards Ceremony.

EDP Group Sales Director, Peter Davey, commented:

“With over 45 years’ experience in delivering specialised computer solutions to merchants, we have had a long association with the industry and no one can come close to offering the depth of service available from EDP.

And with our next generation solution QUANTUM VS due out in 2012, EDP was very pleased to lend its support to the Builders Merchant Awards for Excellence in London.

We first developed systems specifically for builders’ merchants during the 1980’s and EDP software has since supported many of the largest independents in the UK and Ireland. Our years of experience, allied to our own dedicated data centre, enables us to identify and develop the most functional and cost-effective solutions to support builders’ merchants.”

At the event, there were several EDP Group customers that were winners on the day, including:

LBS Builders’ Merchants, for: Trainee of the Year (Andy Nicholas), Best Customer Service by a Builders' Merchant and Independent Builders' Merchant of the Year (6+ branches).

EH Smith for Training Initiative of the Year and Covers for Builders' Merchant Environmental Initiative.

Our congratulations go to all of those who won and we look forward to continuing to support builders’ merchants in 2012 and beyond.

Click here to read more at the Builders Merchants News website.

A Quantum leap for Aldridge Security

28th October 2011

Aldridge Security, the largest security wholesaler in the UK and Ireland recently went live with their implementation of EDP's Quantum VS software solution.

Aldridge has long sought to innovate, using new technology to improve its products and services and to remain ahead of its competition. As a long-term customer of EDP - their specialist MERCHANT software application was first implemented in 1989 - Aldridge reviewed several specialist products and really liked what they saw with Quantum VS.

Pat Cook, Managing Director, stated "We reviewed several specialist products and really liked what we saw with Quantum VS. Our detailed evaluation process ended up short-listing EDP's Quantum VS and Microsoft's "Dynamics NAV" package, each of which offered us certain unique advantages. As you might expect, the Microsoft option offered a vast choice of software modules and consulting partners, whereas Quantum VS was more focused on our specific needs. A major factor in our final decision to implement Quantum VS was our long standing partnership with EDP and their ability to deliver on their commitments to our business."

Pat continues "the decision to implement Quantum VS has proven to be an excellent one. The project was delivered on time and to budget, which I believe is a fantastic achievement. The new software is ideally suited to our business and the people at EDP really understand what we need."

Click here to read the full article.

EDP Group relocate to new Sheffield Head Office

20th June 2011

EDP has relocated its' Sheffield head office to one of the city centre's most prestigious and sought after locations.

The Fountain Precinct, located in the heart of the city, is a multi-storey building and is home to such companies as Knight Frank LLP, insurance brokers Aon Ltd, the Co-operative Bank Plc, Creative Sheffield, BNP Paribas Real Estate and Wrigleys Solicitors. Having undergone an extensive refurbishment programme that was completed in January this year, it now boasts an impressive, ultra-modern reception area with stylishly revamped offices. The landmark building, named after the fountain formerly standing at the top of Fargate, is adjacent to the City Hall and opposite John Lewis's flagship city store.

Julian Wassell, Chief Executive of Electronic Data Processing PLC said "When we decided to move from Beauchief Hall after 19 years, it was an obvious choice for our new head office. It is in a superb location in the heart of the city with extensive on-site parking and it is befitting of a dynamic and forward looking software company. The renovation has been completed to an exceptionally high standard and the facilities and office layout are first class. We are thrilled to join other leading businesses in Fountain Precinct."

From the 20th June, the new Head Office of Electronic Data Processing PLC is:

4th Floor
Fountain Precinct
Balm Green
Sheffield S1 2JA
Tel: 0114 262 2000
Fax: 0114 278 1262

Tom Parker Ltd upgrade to Quantum VS to grow their business

1st November 2010

Long term customer, Tom Parker Limited, one of the country's leading distributors of high quality fluid power products, is currently in the process of upgrading to Quantum VS. Based in Preston, Lancs, Tom Parker Ltd was formed in 1972 specialising in the supply of pneumatic and hydraulic couplings, hoses and related products. Having used BCT's Esprit software for over 30 years, they recently decided to upgrade to Quantum VS in order to support their continued growth.

The implementation is progressing and the Quantum VS Financials & Business Intelligence modules have already been successfully implemented. The Esprit software served the company well over many years and Financial Director, Tim Parker, is looking forward to the additional benefits that Quantum VS can deliver. "We appreciate the investment that EDP has made in supporting its' products and customers since acquiring BCT and we enjoy an excellent relationship with the support and account management teams. We look forward to continuing our long and mutually rewarding partnership through the implementation of Quantum VS and are confident that the new software will help our business remain competitive and continue to grow, in a challenging environment."

Swagelok Manchester improves sales performance with VECTA

19th August 2010

Swagelok Manchester have deployed EDP's VECTA Sales Intelligence Solution to upskill their sales force, improve customer service, improve opportunity identification and provide the Management team with powerful information that is available instantly, to support sales growth.

Established in 1978 as a leading solution provider of fluid system technologies, Swagelok Manchester is an exclusive distributor of Swagelok manufactured products which are recognised in the marketplace as being of the highest quality and integrity, values that are enforced throughout the business. Swagelok are a $1.3billion worldwide organisation with centres around the World.

Swagelok Manchester had been looking for their investment in IT to leverage and improve sales and service processes and VECTA has helped in this evolution. VECTA now provides Swagelok Manchester with real sales insight and they have enjoyed a 50% sales growth in a very competitive and price-sensitive market. VECTA has played a central role in this growth enabling them to upskill their sales team to manage their customers more effectively.

For more information on VECTA visit www.vecta.net.

Peter Clegg replaces Tom Dow as Northern Account Manager

5th July 2010

After a long and successful career with EDP, Tom Dow, Account Manager for the North of England is retiring at the end of September this year. Tom joined the Company in 1988 and has contributed greatly to our transition from a hardware & engineering services focused organisation, into a specialist software solutions developer and services provider. Tom's successor, Peter Clegg, joined the Company in April and is working closely with Tom in order to ensure a smooth transition during this period. Peter is 36 and has worked in technology sales throughout his career, specialising in both software and communication solutions. His experience of working with ERP software solutions, including Sage, SAP & Microsoft Dynamics means that Peter is well placed to understand the requirements of our Group customers .

EDP welcomes new staff to the sales and telemarketing team

21st June 2010

We are pleased to welcome Annie McGeorge & Satinder Dosanjh, who joined the EDP sales team during May. Both Annie & Satinder are based at our Information Technology Solutions Centre in Milton Keynes and will initially work exclusively with the Vecta Sales Intelligence new business team. However, as part of the EDP Group, they will be involved in various sales & marketing initiatives over the coming months.

VECTA helps EJOT UK improve productivity in tough times

10th May 2010

During the last 15 years, EJOT UK has grown to become one of the UK's leading providers of fastening solutions. As long term users of VECTA, this has proven to be an invaluable secret weapon to support growth, efficiencies and profitability. Initially used as a management tool, its use has more recently been expanded to equip and empower the field sales team.

VECTA is the leading sales intelligence solution providing businesses with instant access to comprehensive sales information in a way that is intuitive, easy to use and accessible where and when needed. More importantly it combines sales information with CRM and will automatically monitor sales data to prompt sales teams of issues and opportunities to be addressed.

Howard Jennings, Ejot UK Sales Manager explains: "VECTA is an extremely powerful yet intuitive and easy to use tool that provides us with fast, accurate and relevant information about our sales trends and customer performance.

Looking after our customers and sales team has always been an important part of our strategy and this has become even more essential during recent years of the recession. VECTA ensures that our sales team are fully abreast with up to date information of sales, gaps and trends within their own territory and prompts them of anything requiring attention or investigation - this means that they are able to cover more ground as time can be spent productively on well informed and valuable conversations with our customers.

Most importantly, VECTA has proven to be an invaluable tool for our margin analysis which has helped us to improve profitability even during the recession. Our sales team would now be lost without it".

For more information on VECTA visit www.vecta.net.