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New UI in the Co-operative

Jon Shallcross — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:10:14 +0000

Co-operative adopts the new interface: 'We want everyone to use it, not just super-users' Trace Solutions' new user interface has faced one of its stiffest tests within the property management department of the Co-operative Group's head office in Manchester. Campaign Title: Co-operative adopts the new interface Teaser: The new interface has been warmly received by the Co-operative, where Trace Solutions software is used to control a massive and diverse property portfolio. Financial Controller Rob Moore tells us how the system's ease of use has helped extend the power of his property database to a far wider range of users read more

Automating yourself away from trouble

Adam Mackay — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:55:33 +0000

How do you identify problem debtors? Unfortunately, it's not as simple as finding those that owe the most money. But you do need to identify them. They damage your cashflow by delaying payment and they tie up experienced staff who could be better employed expanding your business. Identifying them is the path to profit. read more

New training approaches emphasise need for automation

Mary Longhurst — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:10:22 +0000

The property industry is being exposed to new training techniques from Trace Solutions. The company has recently adopted webinar training as a means of offering as many of its existing and potential customers improved systems knowledge in the most cost effective way. The focus is on releasing the power of the software and Trace Solutions is offering the property industry a whole range of web-based and face-to-face training, using the most up-to-date techniques, in order to achieve its goals of increasing the use of new system functions including those associated with automation. read more

Measuring your way out of trouble

Adam Mackay — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:44:19 +0000

Do you like American TV cop shows? One of my favourites is “Numb3rs” where each week the characters use mathematical models to predict crimes and catch criminals. read more

Irish Life chooses Trace and Taliance

Mary Longhurst — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:55:00 +0000

Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM), leading investment managers in Ireland with €32bn assets under management, were looking for a highly sophisticated asset and property management system. Taliance and Trace Solutions have pooled software and expertise to provide it. read more

Experienced property IT users are in demand ...

Mary Longhurst — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:44:50 +0000

Opportunities exist within the property sector for experienced personnel with knowledge of the business and software. Two positions within are featured below. For further details please contact Trident International Associates directly on 020 7495 5522 (www.tridentrecruit.com). Commercial Client Accountant - London read more

An IT review can be a profitable New Year’s resolution

Mary Longhurst — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:33:55 +0000

The economic news is unlikely to lift spirits as businesses head into 2012 but some new year’s resolutions can be more useful than others. Internal investment presents challenging decisions for business at the best of times so some self analysis can be a good alternative which can offer profitable rewards. By reviewing systems and processes businesses, whatever their function, can improve the way they work and the level of service they provide, raising standards and making them more competitive. read more

Automation: even more thoughts

Adam Mackay — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:08:08 +0000

We’re big fans of automation. As we’ve said before, it allows your staff to concentrate on important stuff, rather than mundane tasks. And it allows your organisation to add new business without adding overhead. read more

More thoughts on 'Management by Exception'

Adam Mackay — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:40:37 +0000

I first mentioned ‘Management by Exception’ in my recent article on automation. We discussed how our absolute focus on usability had already resulted in significant changes to our user interface - but that it had also led to a great deal more automation, since the less you need to use a system at all, the easier your life became. And as you increase the amount of automation, the more you need Management by Exception. read more

Industry specialists welcome ‘Management by Exception’

Mary Longhurst — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:48:50 +0000

Trace Solutions recently held its annual conference for clients, focusing on the company’s ambitions for improved automation and the very immediate benefits of ‘Management by Exception’ (MBE), with extremely positive feedback from the audience. MBE is now being exploited for the first time in the property industry by Trace Solutions through its software and consultancy, to help improve profitability and increase efficiencies for its clients in property management.& read more