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 The world of technology is a very fast moving one with new innovations announced in the media on an almost daily basis. In our field of software development, we continually strive to improve what we do for our clients whether enhancing and upgrading our processes, or creating new modules, tools and features. Our software never stands still.
In our news section, you will find details of our latest software announcements, company news, and any mentions in media despatches. We are proud of what we have achieved and hope to keep visitors to our web site informed of our progress.
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Techno-Dream v. Human Touch?
4th March 2010 - London
Special Report: Entrepreneurs Forum Proudly sponsored by IndiCater.
If there been one subject other than politics and the economy which has been a popular debate in the past year, then technology and new media would be it. The rise of online media and social networks has altered business’ attitudes and has resulted in a number of interesting case studies where organisations have been able to demonstrate increased profile and return on investment.
IndiCater was pleased to sponsor this forum to discuss these ideas.
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IndiCater at Hostec-Europe
1-4 March 2010, London Excel
IndiCater was very happy to have taken part in Hostec Europe recently.
We met with lots of very interesting people and organisations, all of whom were committed to using technology to help drive forward their businesses. We were particularly pleased to stand out from other software providers at the exhibition, focusing entirely on helping customers manage their day to day back of house management processes. We were the only company doing that!
The Dashboard was a hot topic of discussion for our visitors. This new application allows clients to bring together key performance data from our extensive range of modules as well as from other software partners. The end result is a bespoke operating Dashboard, designed by the client and filled with essential trading information to help manage their operations. Want to know what the cost of stock holding is in real time?; Want to know what the total company annual sales are to date?; Want to know what the staff turnover percentage is? The Dashboard can do this and much much more!
We were also delighted to have the opportunity to talk about our ground breaking work with Great Ormond Street Hospital in the Hostec-Europe Seminar Theatre. Hosted by Laurence McCarthy from Russell Partnership, Robert Wilkins from GOSH discussed his software journey at the hospital with Mike, covering Roberts initial objectives to the future aspirations for the system. A terrific story to tell, especially with the NHS currently looking to manage costs in a very strategic manner!
So that’s it for another 2 years until Hotelympia rolls into London in 2012! Once again thank you for taking the time to see us, and don’t forget our doors are always open in Henley. |
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A Silver Lining for Argent Catering
17 February 2010, Henley on Thames
Lisa Fyfe, Director of Chapeltown-based business caterer Argent, is celebrating her win this week of a laptop computer courtesy of IndiCater.
The prize win came about as a result of a recent series of hospitality technology articles featured in catering trade magazines, and having completed the survey linked to the articles, Lisa’s entry was picked at random to win the laptop prize.
Although IndiCater are based in Oxfordshire, their Chairman, Charles Mobbs, is a Sheffield man and he presented Lisa with her prize. Lisa said, “It was a great surprise to get the phone call telling me I’d won. The articles were interesting and I completed the survey but I never really thought I’d win. I needed a new laptop so this is going to come in very handy at work and home.” |
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Special Report Entrepreneurs Forum Breakfast - Clear Blue Sky?
27th November 2009
- Kings Cross, London.
An Entrepreneurs Forum for hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism was launched this week, hosted by EP magazine and sponsored by IndiCater.
It has been widely argued that economic recovery depends on innovation and entrepreneurship within the private sector. But what has been the experience of UK entrepreneurs in the current climate? Is the market being stimulated to support the evolution of new concepts and start-up businesses? Or is the scope for creativity being limited to established organisations, which are being driven to review their business model?
Held at Kings Place in Kings Cross, North London, a group of leaders from all sectors of the industry met to discuss the question: Is the recession encouraging or stifling entrepreneurs? Chaired by Forbes Mutch, the former Editor of Caterer & Hotelkeeper, the group debated a range of topics including the appetite for investment and political support for developing businesses.
Sergey Brin, Google’s co-founder, recently said that “Scarcity breeds clarity: it focuses minds, forcing people to think creatively and rise to the challenge.” Whilst the group agreed that the recession has forced a review of procedures, perhaps the definition of ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ is not as traditional as it used to be, as the overall conclusion was that the recession appears to be sparking entrepreneurship within existing companies rather than encouraging new ones.
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