| Industry | Electronic Document Management |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 [1] |
| Founder(s) | Derek McGain |
| Headquarters | Cheshire, UK, St Petersburg, FL, |
| Key people | Julian Buck (Managing Director UK)Lynne Munns (General Manager USA) |
| Products | DbArchive, DbAuthorise, DbCapture, DbMail, DbFax, DbChequeprint, DbBACS-IP, DbForm[2] |
| Parent | Advanced Computer Software group plc (April 2007-Present) |
| Website | www.versionone.co.uk www.v1documentmanagement.com |
Version One Ltd is an author of electronic document management and imaging systems. These systems enable the electronic storage, retrieval, management, delivery and authorisation of business documents such as invoices, purchase orders and statements. This 'paperless office' technology is integrated into all major ERP and accounting systems
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Version One Ltd was established in 1989 by Derek McGain. A few years later Tony Bray joined Derek as a fellow director. In October 2006 Version One launched its carbon neutral initiative to reduce and offset the company's carbon emissions. In early 2007, Version One (with a turnover of £5 million) was acquired by COA Solutions now Advanced Business Solutions[3] for an undisclosed sum but Version One continues to operate as a separate entity.[4]
Version One Ltd is based in Wilmslow in Cheshire with re-sellers worldwide. Over 90% of Version One’s sales are via its channel of software authors and re-sellers, the remaining sales are direct. In the UK, the company's Managing Director is Julian Buck whilst in the USA, it is Lynne Munns[5] who has been with Version One over five years. Prior to joining Version One, Lynne was the MD of Datel Computing Ltd.
Version One's software is widely used in the public, private and not for profit sectors. Clients include Virgin Trains, The British Library, Aer Lingus, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, H+H UK Ltd and Johnston Publishing
Version One's product suite consists of eight core products, DbArchive, DbAuthorise, DbCapture, DbMail, DbFax, DbChequeprint, DbBACS-IP and DbForm. These products provide purchase invoice automation, purchase order approval, document imaging, automated document delivery, electronic form design and automated payments.
In July 2009 Version One's American operation was rebranded "V1 Document Management".[6] This was primarily to differentiate the organization from another software company in the United States called VersionOne who sell project management tools. V1 Document Management was rebranded to blue away from Version One's original burgundy colors. The new logo continues to contain the Version One tick from its parent company. It continues to be led by Lynne Munns at the present time and sells the same product line. American Clients include Dean Healthcare and US Airways. V1 Document Management are headquartered in St Petersburg, Florida
Version One's Awards include:
Version One is a member of BASDA[16] and is signed up to BASDA's Green Charter (Launched 2008) and the European Software Association