The Record - Issue 18: Autumn 2020

29 McLaren Packaging is working with CompanyNet on a Microsoft Power Apps-based solution to transform its sales enquiry process. The company specialises in the design and manufacture of packaging, primarily for the UK drinks sector. Having adopted Office 365 for email, McLaren was interested in how the platform could transform their sales enquiry process. As such, it approached Microsoft partner CompanyNet to explore its options. CompanyNet delivered an intuitive new solution – a platform-independent app, built using Microsoft Power Apps – which lets salespeople securely input enquiries into their system, wherever they are and on any device. The guided process improves information capture and results in quicker and more accurate responses to leads. Automation software developer ICONICS has launched new virtual machine (VM) offers on the Azure Marketplace that contain the complete installation of GENESIS64, Hyper Historian, IoTWorX, and AnalytiX Suite, currently available for the recently released version 10.96.1 and previous version 10.96. Leveraging these VM offers on Azure accelerates the onboarding of new projects and enables users to quickly test new functionalities, without lengthy installation times or having to procure new hardware or equipment. Visit iconics.com/ azureoffers for more info. Read ICONICS’ feature article on page 150 McLaren Packaging chooses CompanyNet to transform sales ICONICS launches new offer on Azure Marketplace Formpipe acquires EFS Technology to support growth strategy Microsoft partner Formpipe has acquired EFS Technology, a document management software supplier to the banking and manufacturing sectors, to support Formpipe’s growth strategy. Formpipe says EFS’s security and commercial expertise will enhance its services. As an ISO27001 certified business, EFS’s dedication to information security and industry best practices align with Formpipe’s own operating principles, ensuring a united vision for the future. EFS’s technical and commercial expertise, combined with their ability to introduce and support new partners in the global sale and delivery of Lasernet, will enable a swift and seamless integration into Formpipe’s private sector business area.