Version One Ltd
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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
initiative to reduce and offset the company's carbon emissions. In early 2007, Version One (with a turnover of £5 million) was acquired by COA Solutions now Advanced Business Solutions for an undisclosed sum but Version One continues to operate as a separate entity.
in Cheshire
with re-sellers worldwide. 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 Managing Director is Julian Buck whilst in the USA, it is Lynne Munns who has been with Version One over five years. Prior to joining Version One, Lynne was the MD of Datel Computing Ltd.
, The British Library
, Aer Lingus
, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
, H+H UK Ltd and Johnston Publishing
In July 2009 Version One's American operation was rebranded "V1 Document Management".
This was primarily to differentiate the organization from another software company in the United States called VersionOne who sell project management
tools. V1 Document Management was rebranded to blue away from Version One's original burgundy colors. The new logo continues to contain the Version One tick from its parent company. It continues to be led by Lynne Munns at the present time and sells the same product line. American Clients include Dean Healthcare and US Airways
. V1 Document Management are headquartered in St Petersburg, Florida
Version One is a member of BASDA and is signed up to BASDA's Green Charter (Launched 2008) and the European Software Association
Paperless office
A paperless office is a work environment in which the use of paper is eliminated or greatly reduced. This is done by converting documents and other papers into digital form. Proponents claim that "going paperless" can save money, boost productivity, save space, make documentation and information...
' technology is integrated into all major ERP
Enterprise resource planning
Enterprise resource planning systems integrate internal and external management information across an entire organization, embracing finance/accounting, manufacturing, sales and service, customer relationship management, etc. ERP systems automate this activity with an integrated software application...
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 neutralCarbon neutral
Carbon neutrality, or having a net zero carbon footprint, refers to achieving net zero carbon emissions by balancing a measured amount of carbon released with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset, or buying enough carbon credits to make up the difference...
initiative to reduce and offset the company's carbon emissions. In early 2007, Version One (with a turnover of £5 million) was acquired by COA Solutions now Advanced Business Solutions for an undisclosed sum but Version One continues to operate as a separate entity.
Operation
Version One Ltd is based in WilmslowWilmslow
-Economy:Wilmslow is well known, like Alderley Edge, for having many famous residents, notably footballers, stars of Coronation Street and rich North West businessmen. The town is part of the so-called Golden Triangle in the north west together with Alderley Edge and Prestbury...
in Cheshire
Cheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
with re-sellers worldwide. 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 Managing Director is Julian Buck whilst in the USA, it is Lynne Munns who has been with Version One over five 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 TrainsVirgin Trains
Virgin Trains is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates long-distance passenger services on the West Coast Main Line between London, the West Midlands, North West England, North Wales and Scotland...
, The British Library
British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom, and is the world's largest library in terms of total number of items. The library is a major research library, holding over 150 million items from every country in the world, in virtually all known languages and in many formats,...
, Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus Group Plc is the flag carrier of Ireland. It operates a fleet of Airbus aircraft serving Europe and North America. It is Ireland's oldest extant airline, and its second largest after low-cost rival Ryanair...
, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS hospital trust in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.The Trust was formed in April 1998 after the merger of two previous smaller NHS trusts to form one city-wide organisation...
, 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.V1 Document Management
This was primarily to differentiate the organization from another software company in the United States called VersionOne who sell project management
Project management
Project management is the discipline of planning, organizing, securing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals. A project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end , undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives, typically to bring about beneficial change or added value...
tools. V1 Document Management was rebranded to blue away from Version One's original burgundy colors. The new logo continues to contain the Version One tick from its parent company. It continues to be led by Lynne Munns at the present time and sells the same product line. American Clients include Dean Healthcare and US Airways
US Airways
US Airways, Inc. is a major airline based in the U.S. city of Tempe, Arizona. The airline is an operating unit of US Airways Group and is the sixth largest airline by traffic and eighth largest by market value in the country....
. V1 Document Management are headquartered in St Petersburg, Florida
Awards & Accreditations
Version One's Awards include:- Software Satisfaction Awards Winner 2011 Winner - Paperless Office & Document Management
- Green IT Awards 2011 Winner
- Business Software Satisfaction Awards 2010 Winner - Enterprise Paperless Office & BASDA Green Software Provider of the Year
- 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