Version One Ltd
Version One Ltd is an author of electronic document management and imaging systems. These systems enable the electronic storage, retrieval, management, delivery and authorisation of business documents such as invoices, purchase orders and statements. This 'paperless office' technology is integrated into all major ERP and accounting systems
History
Version One Ltd was established in 1989 by Derek McGain. A few years later Tony Bray joined Derek as a fellow director. In October 2006 Version One launched its carbon neutral initiative to reduce and offset the company's carbon emissions. In early 2007, Version One (with a turnover of £4 million) was acquired by COA Solutions for an undisclosed sum but Version One continues to operate as a separate entity.
Operation
Version One Ltd is based in Poynton in Cheshire with re-sellers worldwide and offices in Boston, MA. Over 90% of Version One’s sales are via its channel of software authors and re-sellers, the remaining sales are direct. In the UK, the company's General Manager is Julian Buck whilst in the USA, it is Lynne Munns who has been with Version One over four years. Prior to joining Version One, Lynne was the MD of Datel Computing Ltd.
Clients
Version One's software is widely used in the public, private and not for profit sectors. Clients include Virgin Trains, The British Library, Aer Lingus, Specsavers Opticians, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, H+H UK Ltd and Johnston Publishing
Products
Version One's product suite consists of 8 core products, DbArchive, DbAuthorise, DbCapture, DbMail, DbFax, DbChequeprint, DbBACS-IP and DbForm. These products provide purchase invoice automation, purchase order approval, document imaging, automated document delivery, electronic form design and automated payments.
Awards & Accreditations
Version One's Awards include:
- Green Apple Awards 2008 - Green Champion Winner
- Document Manager (DM) Awards 2008 Winner
- Accountancy Age Award 2008 Finalist
- Business Software Satisfaction Awards 2008 Shortlisted
- Green Hero Award 2008 Winner
- National Business Awards Regional Finalist 2008
- Business Software Satisfaction Awards 2007 Winner
- Document Manager Awards 2007 Winner
Version One is a member of BASDA and is signed up to BASDA's Green Charter (Launched 2008) and the European Software Association
See also
- Document Management
- Electronic Document Management
- Document Imaging