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Site last updated Aug 2011



Some of our clients

Arena Group (www.arenagroup.net) Arena Group was established in 1991 and is recognised as one of the North's leading businesses in photocopiers, IT and electronic document management. Arena Group use SODA to backup some of their clients' data.

A.S.E (www.asecomputers.co.uk) A.S.E Computer Services are a Yorkshire based IT support company offering you a dedicated team of professionals. A.S.E use SODA to backup their business data.

COE Group plc (www.coe.co.uk) Headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire, COE Group plc has since 1990 been providing advanced Video Surveillance (CCTV) transmission and control systems. We act as an interim IT department, providing application development and support. COE Group use SODA to backup their data.

Dine-Services (www.dine-services.com) Dine-Services use SODA to backup their data from all four of their office locations. In Aug 2011 Dine signed up to have a business performance dashboad application developed.

DSC (www.dscca.com) are one of Harrogate’s leading independent firm of chartered accountants, registered auditors and professional advisors, providing financial and commercial services to owner managed businesses, corporates, private clients and professional practices. DSC use SODA to backup their business data.

Eternity Bridal (www.eternitybridal.co.uk) Headquartered in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Eternity Bridal are one of Europe's premier bridal collections. Lester & Ford Solutions developed a complete life-cycle hanging garment stock management system complete with a link into Sage Line 50 accounts. The system has revolutionised the administrational efficiency of the company. Amanda Bradwell, director at Eternity said: "Our efficiency has been improved, the speed of data access and our ability to process orders and use information is second to none." Eternity Bridal use SODA to backup their data.

Forensic Science Society (www.forensic-sciencesociety.org.uk) We have designed and implemented a back-office membership and CPD application which interfaces with their web-site. This went live in 2010, we support the application and it is being developed on a continuous basis.

Haztec (www.haztec.biz) Haztec International specialises in the manufacture of Lightbars and other audible and visual warning systems for vehicles. Haztec use SODA to backup their business data.

Horticap (www.horticap.org) Horticap use SODA to backup their data. Lester and Ford Solutions provide this service free of charge.

Hunter Human Capital (www.hhcuk.com) Hunter Human Capital is the market-leading provider of professional headhunting services in the UK health sector. Hunter Human Capital use SODA to backup their business data.

Javelin Recruitment (www.javelinsupplychain.co.uk) are a recruitment agency based in Leeds. Javelin use SODA to backup their business data.

Jupiter Events (www.jupiterevents.co.uk) Jupiter provide Event Staff for Exhibitions - Conferences - Promotions - PR Campaigns and more. Jupiter Events use SODA to backup their business data.

Media Generation Group (www.mediageneration.co.uk) organises international trade exhibitions and conferences. Media Generation Group use SODA to backup their business data.

North of England Enterprises Limited (www.flowershow.org.uk) From their Harrogate office, North of England Enterprises Limited organise the annual Spring and Autumn Flower Shows at the Yorkshire showground in Harrogate. Lester & Ford Solutions wrote and implemented bespoke software to enter the exhibitors and visitors bookings for each show (more than 30000 entries for each show). The software saved an estimated 1/2 person from the payroll. Mary Bond, the then press officer for the North of England Horticultural Society noted the following:"Our custom-built database has greatly improved the speed and accuracy of data input and has enabled us to respond to queries much more efficiently."

Oakminster Conservatories (www.oakminster.com) From their Darlington office, Oakminster supply high quality conservatories. Oakminster use SODA to backup their data.

Par 4 (Irrigation) Limited (www.par4.co.uk) Par 4, based in Ripon, provide professional installation and service of all types of irrigation watering systems country wide. Lester & Ford Solutions upgraded an ageing Microsoft Access 97 database application to the latest release and in Q3 of 2008 replaced it with a brand new application for the control of stock, billing and integration to Sage Accounts.
Par4 use SODA to backup their data.

Peartree Heybridge (www.peartreeheybridge.co.uk) Peartree Heybridge are publishers and distributors of greetings cards and gifts. Lester & Ford Solutions have developed an and-to-end stock control, billing and analysis system which went live on 1st December 2008. The existing Sage Line 50 system was struggling to cope with the volume of data which such a business generates; now the Sage system looks after the finances of the business and the new application looks after the day to day administration. There have been may time-saving enhancements to the original system. Peartree Heybridge use SODA to backup their data.

Pigment Productions (www.pigmentproductions.com) Pigment Productions is a leading publisher of greeting cards, specialising in photographic humour. Lester & Ford Solutions developed an and-to-end stock control, billing and analysis system which went live on 1st July 2008. Pigment were delighted not only with the initial system but the way in which it has developed since the implementation. Pigment's General Manager had this to say: "Many thanks for your wonderful, friendly, and professional service. We are finding the new system so much better to work with, making short work of things that used to be so difficult. It’s great to know your staff are always there with advice and support should we have any problems, and you always have a quick solution. I cannot thank you enough." Pigment use SODA to backup their data. Since the original system was installed in 2008, Pigment have enhanced their IT infrastructure with many time-saving improvements.

Pilotwise International (www.pilotwise.co.uk) Pilotwise International Ltd is an aviation consultancy based in the UK. Since the company was formed in 1987, it has become recognised internationally for its work with many training systems and training cultures. Pilotwise use SODA to backup their data.

Premier Financial Solutions (www.premierfsltd.com) use SODA to backup their business data.

Richard Eves Architects (www.rearchitects.co.uk) use SODA to backup their business data.

Ripley Castle Estate (www.ripleycastle.co.uk) use SODA to backup their business data.

S & B Utilities (www.sb-utilities.com) is a UK based civil engineering and construction business with a reputation for excellence and over 20 years experience within the industry. S & B use SODA to backup their business data.

Signet Planning Ltd (www.signetplanning.com) Signet Planning are a Planning Consultancy based in Harrogate and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lester & Ford Solutions wrote and implemented a system to track planning application projects, to cater for billed hours and disbursements. The system prevents chargeable work from not being billed and allows the senior management to keep track of the status of major projects. Rosalyn Chadwick of Signet Planning had this to say: "Lester & Ford Solutions provided us with a tailored database program to combine both our time/cost recording and marketing needs in a simple user friendly format. We were consulted throughout the process to ensure that the package suited our exact requirements, with any problems resolved quickly. We would highly recommend Lester & Ford Solutions"

SMB Bearings (www.smbbearings.com) are one of the UK and Europe's leading suppliers of miniature ball bearings for industrial, manufacturing and design applications. SMB use SODA to backup their business data.

Spear Travels (www.speartravels.net) is a UK wide Travel Agent. We support and enhance Spear’s web based booking application.

Tax-Assist (Thirsk) (www.taxassist.co.uk/accountants/thirsk) TaxAssist Accountants Thirsk provide a wide range of accountancy services including tax returns, payroll and bookkeeping. Tax Assist Thirsk use SODA to backup their business data.

The Buzzz (www.buzzzland.com) are a market research consultancy. The Buzzz use SODA to backup their business data.

Wilson Kennett Partnership (www.wkpartnership.co.uk) use SODA to backup their business data.

York Housing Association (www.yorkha.org.uk) York Housing Association is an independent social business working with local people and partner organisations to benefit local communities. YHA use SODA to backup their business data from multiple servers.

Zenith Clothing Limited, Zenith Clothing Limited work on behalf of major UK garment organisations to assist in garment origination, manufacture and import from the far east. Lester & Ford Solutions have written and implemented a bespoke system to enable Zenith to substantially reduce the manual effort required to manage this complex information flow. Zenith use SODA to ensure that their data is never lost.