Address Auto-Fill Pioneer Postcode Anywhere is Dell Award Finalist
Business efficiency specialist joins top ten UK companies vying for prestigious award
Worcester, United Kingdom, August 08, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Online business efficiency software specialist Postcode Anywhere has reached the UK finals of the international Dell Small Business Excellence Award.
As a UK finalist Postcode Anywhere receives a Dell business-class laptop, a one-year membership to the Chamber of Commerce, and goes on to compete for the national award.
A data technology company that pioneered web-based address auto-fill, Postcode Anywhere has a broad portfolio of services including demographic profiling, data cleansing and “route optimisation” – a sophisticated route planner that cuts hauliers’ petrol consumption by up to 30%.
The company employs similarly innovative use of IT in its internal processes, celebrated by the plaudit from Dell.
Managing director Guy Mucklow said: “Being honoured in these awards is a fantastic achievement for all of us at Postcode Anywhere.
“As Dell’s celebration of business excellence comes this year in a time of great economic uncertainty, it’s hugely encouraging to be recognised by the industry leaders in the judging panel.
“IT plays a significant role both in driving cost efficiencies within our business and creating competitive advantage and we are therefore both proud and delighted to be highlighted as a company to emulate.”
Angus Hegarty, vice president and general manager of Dell Small and Medium Business, said: “In today’s economy, these businesses are proof that smart IT investments can not only pay off for the business itself, but for their customers as well.
“As one of this year’s finalists, Postcode Anywhere is applying technology in new, innovative ways to break new ground and raise the bar. They serve as strong examples for all our customers of the positive impact IT can have on business success and customer satisfaction.”
John Dunsmure, Managing Director of British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There’s no doubt that small businesses in the UK can be at the forefront of the economic recovery.
“Their flexibility and willingness to innovate was clearly seen in this year’s award entries. The Top 10 finalists are the cream of the crop and we’re proud to showcase them and emphasise how technology can help our members thrive and grow their business.”
Announced in September, the national winner will receive consulting time with Michael Dell, £15,000 in Dell technology, and a ten-year membership to an Accredited Chamber of Commerce.
Once named, 13 national winners selected from each participating country including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States will be considered for the 2009 global Dell Small Business Excellence Award worth £25,000 in Dell technology and services and benefits from global partners International Council for Small Business and Endeavor. The global winner will be announced in autumn 2009.
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Media contact:
James Williams – PR, Postcode Anywhere
Tel : + 44 (0)1905 888 562
Email: jamesw@postcodeanywhere.co.uk
Interview opportunities
Guy Mucklow – Managing director, Postcode Anywhere
Tel: +44 (0)1905 888 555
Email: guym@postcodeanywhere.co.uk
Notes to Editors:
For Additional Information about the Dell awards see:
www.dell.co.uk/ceaward
About Postcode Anywhere
Postcode Anywhere specialises in making businesses more efficient.
The company’s services use location data to meet a range of needs, from “what your postcode?” address capture, “find your nearest” store locators, data cleansing and demographic profiling to route optimisation technologies which help courier companies solve problems such as “I have 5 vans and 100 deliveries to make, which van does which delivery and in what order?” to provide the most efficient trip.
Its diverse customer base encompasses small-medium enterprises, public sector organisations, charities and multinationals, including the Learning & Skills Council, The Identity & Passport Service, National Savings & Investments, HMRC, Oxfam, The British Heart Foundation, Rolls Royce, Xerox, Disney, Heinz, The Wall Street Journal, Siemens and Citibank.
For more information about Postcode Anywhere, please visit www.postcodeanywhere.com.
About the British Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the authentic voice of British businesses. The BCC sits at the heart of a powerful nationwide network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce serving business across the UK, which employ over five million people.
About Dell
As the visionary outcome of a true entrepreneur, Dell is committed to helping small and medium businesses solve their technology challenges, ease business pain points and draw greater value from IT.
Contact Information
Media Contacts for Dell:
James Gibb
Dell
+44 780 259 4825
James_Gibb@Dell.com
Jonny Ashton
Enfatico
+44 207 543 4806
jonny@enfatico.com
Other Notable Awards and Recognition for Postcode Anywhere
Business of the Year (Regional Finalist) - 2009 National Business Awards
Named in the 2008 Deloitte Technology EMEA Fast 500
Orange Best Use of Technology (Midlands) - 2008 National Business Awards
Best Use of Technology in an Emerging Business - European Retail Solutions Awards 2007
ITC BET Award 2007
Orange Best Use of Technology in Business - National Business Awards 2006
Best Growth Through Use of Technology - Sage Daily Telegraph Business Awards 2005
Most IT-Enabled Small Business (less than 500 employees) - Computing Awards 2005
Best Address Management Software - Smart Awards 2004
As a UK finalist Postcode Anywhere receives a Dell business-class laptop, a one-year membership to the Chamber of Commerce, and goes on to compete for the national award.
A data technology company that pioneered web-based address auto-fill, Postcode Anywhere has a broad portfolio of services including demographic profiling, data cleansing and “route optimisation” – a sophisticated route planner that cuts hauliers’ petrol consumption by up to 30%.
The company employs similarly innovative use of IT in its internal processes, celebrated by the plaudit from Dell.
Managing director Guy Mucklow said: “Being honoured in these awards is a fantastic achievement for all of us at Postcode Anywhere.
“As Dell’s celebration of business excellence comes this year in a time of great economic uncertainty, it’s hugely encouraging to be recognised by the industry leaders in the judging panel.
“IT plays a significant role both in driving cost efficiencies within our business and creating competitive advantage and we are therefore both proud and delighted to be highlighted as a company to emulate.”
Angus Hegarty, vice president and general manager of Dell Small and Medium Business, said: “In today’s economy, these businesses are proof that smart IT investments can not only pay off for the business itself, but for their customers as well.
“As one of this year’s finalists, Postcode Anywhere is applying technology in new, innovative ways to break new ground and raise the bar. They serve as strong examples for all our customers of the positive impact IT can have on business success and customer satisfaction.”
John Dunsmure, Managing Director of British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There’s no doubt that small businesses in the UK can be at the forefront of the economic recovery.
“Their flexibility and willingness to innovate was clearly seen in this year’s award entries. The Top 10 finalists are the cream of the crop and we’re proud to showcase them and emphasise how technology can help our members thrive and grow their business.”
Announced in September, the national winner will receive consulting time with Michael Dell, £15,000 in Dell technology, and a ten-year membership to an Accredited Chamber of Commerce.
Once named, 13 national winners selected from each participating country including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States will be considered for the 2009 global Dell Small Business Excellence Award worth £25,000 in Dell technology and services and benefits from global partners International Council for Small Business and Endeavor. The global winner will be announced in autumn 2009.
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Media contact:
James Williams – PR, Postcode Anywhere
Tel : + 44 (0)1905 888 562
Email: jamesw@postcodeanywhere.co.uk
Interview opportunities
Guy Mucklow – Managing director, Postcode Anywhere
Tel: +44 (0)1905 888 555
Email: guym@postcodeanywhere.co.uk
Notes to Editors:
For Additional Information about the Dell awards see:
www.dell.co.uk/ceaward
About Postcode Anywhere
Postcode Anywhere specialises in making businesses more efficient.
The company’s services use location data to meet a range of needs, from “what your postcode?” address capture, “find your nearest” store locators, data cleansing and demographic profiling to route optimisation technologies which help courier companies solve problems such as “I have 5 vans and 100 deliveries to make, which van does which delivery and in what order?” to provide the most efficient trip.
Its diverse customer base encompasses small-medium enterprises, public sector organisations, charities and multinationals, including the Learning & Skills Council, The Identity & Passport Service, National Savings & Investments, HMRC, Oxfam, The British Heart Foundation, Rolls Royce, Xerox, Disney, Heinz, The Wall Street Journal, Siemens and Citibank.
For more information about Postcode Anywhere, please visit www.postcodeanywhere.com.
About the British Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the authentic voice of British businesses. The BCC sits at the heart of a powerful nationwide network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce serving business across the UK, which employ over five million people.
About Dell
As the visionary outcome of a true entrepreneur, Dell is committed to helping small and medium businesses solve their technology challenges, ease business pain points and draw greater value from IT.
Contact Information
Media Contacts for Dell:
James Gibb
Dell
+44 780 259 4825
James_Gibb@Dell.com
Jonny Ashton
Enfatico
+44 207 543 4806
jonny@enfatico.com
Other Notable Awards and Recognition for Postcode Anywhere
Business of the Year (Regional Finalist) - 2009 National Business Awards
Named in the 2008 Deloitte Technology EMEA Fast 500
Orange Best Use of Technology (Midlands) - 2008 National Business Awards
Best Use of Technology in an Emerging Business - European Retail Solutions Awards 2007
ITC BET Award 2007
Orange Best Use of Technology in Business - National Business Awards 2006
Best Growth Through Use of Technology - Sage Daily Telegraph Business Awards 2005
Most IT-Enabled Small Business (less than 500 employees) - Computing Awards 2005
Best Address Management Software - Smart Awards 2004
Contact
Postcode Anywhere
Jim Williams
+44 (0)1905 888 550
www.postcodeanywhere.co.uk/
Jim Williams
+44 (0)1905 888 550
www.postcodeanywhere.co.uk/
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