Qube Global Software celebrate 30 years of delivering property software at Annual Qube Customer Forum event - 10 September 2008

September 2008

This year's Qube Customer Forum was another in a series of successful events with 160 customers attending the event at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.

The Customer Forum is the premier annual meeting between Qube users providing opportunities for customers to:

• Discuss and provide feedback on the Qube Software and Services.



• Meet key Qube staff.



• Meet like-minded Qube users.



• See the latest developments in the software.



• Enjoy the insight of guest speakers.



• Gain hints and tips on effective usage of the software.



• Engage in presentations looking at how customers can get even more benefit from investments in the software.



• The prime guest speaker was Anthony Hilton, Financial Editor of the London Evening Standard. Anthony presented a professional and entertaining insight on the effect of changing financial markets on the property industry.

This year the event was even more interactive with specialist workshops built into the agenda. The workshop titles included Improving Service Charge Accounting Performance using Qube and Streamlining Business Process using Qube workflow tools.

Qube staff and customers also celebrated the 30 year anniversary of the delivery of property software by the Qube Division. Barbara Gregory, Commercial Director can be seen below cutting the celebratory cake.

Major clients that attended included, Grosvenor, Workspace, Peverel, Goodman Property Investors, Mainstay, Touchstone, Grainger, Warner Estate Management and William Pears.

Customer feedback on the presentations, the venue and the programme has been very positive and we look forward to meeting customers at the event next year and at our 2009 spring roadshows.

The Royal Institute of British Architects choose Qube Global Software's Planet FM solution to manage their facilities

20 August 2008

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has implemented Qube Global Software's Planet facilities management software to manage their facilities. They have selected a number of modules from the Planet portfolio including Planned Maintenance, Help Desk, Condition Surveys and the Intranet.

Planet are pleased to be supporting RIBA’s facilities team and look forward to a long standing relationship with the organisation.

The latest version of Planet hosts a number of new features and benefits. For more information about Planet and Qube Global Software please contact Joanna Merchant on + 44 (0)1932 334700 or email jmerchant@qubeglobal.com.

About the RIBA

The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession. They provide support for their members in the form of training, technical services, publications and events, and set standards for the education of architects, in the UK and overseas. With Government, the RIBA work to improve the design quality of public buildings, new homes and new communities. Their annual regional award schemes recognise outstanding architecture and culminate in the RIBA Stirling Prize.

From their London headquarters, they help the public to learn more about the built environment through exhibitions and talks, information services, and a library that includes an unrivalled collection of books, photographs and manuscripts. At the Victoria and Albert Museum, the RIBA hosts exhibitions, archives, talks and shared study facilities in partnership with the V&A. RIBA Enterprises, the Institute's sister company, is the leading provider of information to the construction professional. Through published and online material, RIBA Enterprises offers a diverse range of products and services at each stage in the specification process from the early creative stages through to product specification.

About Qube Global Software

Qube Global Software is one of the most significant suppliers of property and facilities management software in today’s marketplace.

The company was created from the merger of Fraser Williams Commercial Systems, FDS Advanced Systems and Estate Computer Systems. Their portfolio of products includes the Horizon, Planet and Qube software systems.

Over the last 30 years they’ve helped thousands of clients, from small investors through to global corporations, manage every aspect of their property portfolio. Their solutions can bring increased revenue and efficiency, reduced costs and full access to vital information for each and every sector of the property industry.

Qube Global Software has offices throughout the United Kingdom, United States, Middle East and Australia.
http://www.qubeglobal.com

Get a better view of your business with Horizon Vision

August 2008

Horizon Property Management Software now offers superior Business Intelligence reporting with the introduction of the new, fully interactive, Vision module. Focusing on the three most important elements of business, people, property and profit, Vision provides a unique and all encompassing view of your business.

Investors, Corporate Occupiers, and Outsource Providers can all benefit from using Vision as a means of interpreting and presenting the vast amounts of information produced by their property portfolio. Everyone has a different requirement, which is why individual dashboards are designed to be specific to you and your business.

Vision offers a number of benefits:

• Business Intelligence is available at your fingertips. Analysis of your portfolio is conducted from every conceivable angle.
• Informational and visual support when making business decisions or presenting to clients
• Easy identification of areas of strength and areas where improvement is needed
• Vision provides an edge over your competition and is a resource you can use to delight your internal or external customers
• No more complex spreadsheets, just a clear view of your property portfolio
• Vision allows you to view or present dashboards wherever you are, with our web-developed technology all you need is an internet connection or email
• The ability to study and report on future and historic trends

A sample of available dashboards includes Cost of Occupancy, Vacancy Analysis and Retail Management. The range of available dashboards is expanding all the time, and with the expertise and industry knowledge available at Qube Global Software, your specific requirements can be catered for.

To see Horizon Vision in action join our FREE seminar in London on Thursday 2nd October, click here for details.

Alternatively please contact Horizon on +44 (0) 207 726 3200 or email horizonsales@qubeglobal.com.

Rydon Maintenance upgrade to the latest FM software from Qube Global Software

15 August 2008

Rydon Maintenance, part of the Rydon Group, provides facilities management services to housing associations, Local Authorities and NHS Health Trusts; they have recently upgraded their Core Software System from PlanetCMS to Planet FM Enterprise.

Rydon has been using Planet since 2001 when they invested in the G5 system before moving on in 2003 to a tailored PlanetCMS system. Rydon commented, “After viewing other systems on the market, the best route appeared to be to go with a product users were familiar with”. Rydon were also keen to invest in a system which would integrate with their other core systems, Opti-time and Cognito.

Handling over 2000 jobs per week with approximately 100 operatives using handhelds to receive their work, it was very important that the transfer to the new system went smoothly with minimal disruption to the working day. The Planet team were able to get the new system working very quickly.

Rydon are benefiting from many of the new features incorporated into Planet FM Enterprise. The Internet module is proving very useful allowing clients to log and monitor calls. The Healthcare side of the business is also making use of handhelds for planned and reactive maintenance. Time and location are no longer a restriction as data is accessible at all times.

The upgrade to Planet FM Enterprise has been a valuable exercise, contributing to the smooth running of the company. Rydon commented, “We are always on the lookout for improvements and upgrades ensuring that the 100,000 jobs we complete annually do not become an administrative nightmare. IT solutions are key to ensuring that Rydon Maintenance stay at the forefront of their market sector”.

The latest version of Planet hosts a number of new features and benefits. For more information about Planet and Qube Global Software please the Planet team on + 44 (0)1932 334700 or email planet@qubeglobal.com.

About Rydon Maintenance

Rydon Maintenance is part of the Rydon Group an integrated construction, development, maintenance and investment company based in East Sussex.

Rydon maintains a portfolio of around 25,000 homes for a cross section of leading Housing Associations and Local Authorities and a number of community hospitals and mental health facilities under long-term PFI and LIFT contracts. Follow the menu on the left to learn more about Rydon Maintenance.


About Qube Global Software

Qube Global Software is one of the most significant suppliers of property and facilities management software in today’s marketplace.

The company was created from the merger of Fraser Williams Commercial Systems, FDS Advanced Systems and Estate Computer Systems. Their portfolio of products includes the Horizon, Planet and Qube software systems.

Over the last 30 years they’ve helped thousands of clients, from small investors through to global corporations, manage every aspect of their property portfolio. Their solutions can bring increased revenue and efficiency, reduced costs and full access to vital information for each and every sector of the property industry.

Qube Global Software has offices throughout the United Kingdom, United States, Middle East and Australia.
http://www.qubeglobal.com