September 2006
1. News
2. Free stuff!
3. Product Updates
4. Griff's Corner - Safety Tips
Interactive gained a firm footing in the South West with the acquisition of Quebec Systems Limited, the Bristol Sage and IT partner on September 1st 2006. Quebec, formed in 1982, specialises in Sage software, including MMS, MME, Sages major ERP and CRM solutions, as well as various vertical applications for the retail and construction industry.
Managing Director of Quebec Bob Rischmiller and his team will very much be a part of the new South West office, with further expansion planned, with continued support from the other Interactive offices.
Mark Roberts, Sales Director for Interactive said: ‘Quebec has grown to be one of the South West’s leading suppliers of IT business solutions. The Interactive team feels that the addition of Quebec Systems is a fantastic opportunity and both strengthen our Southwest and UK offering. With a larger infrastructure, product and service offering we believe that we can offer our customers and prospects an even better support and service.’
For more information on Interactive South West or Quebec Systems, phone 0845 900 3322 or email enquiries@InteractiveIT.com
Interactive Feature in Connect midlands Newsletter
Investors Snippet
“Interactive Control Limited, an IT services company based in the West Midlands, is currently undergoing a brand change as a result of receiving assistance for from the DTI’s Diversity Fund."
The re-branding has coincided with the growth of activities at Interactive, who have doubles in size and turnover in the last year.
Currently adding one new member of staff a month, Interactive are gearing up to put the infrastructure in place for the second phase of their planned growth, where they intend to offer a unique turnkey solution for IT services to business around the country.
To compliment this funding, who presented at the Connect Midlands Springboard event in March, are in discussion with AEGF and a number of private investors, to provide additional funds to acquire or set up new business offices in four targeted areas of Bristol, Nottingham, Leeds and Manchester over time in the next two years.
The directors attribute much of this growth to be a focused approach helped by joining the mentoring programme provided by Connect Midlands”.
For article please click here 
Interactive make donation to the Stroke Society
Mark Roberts, Sales and Marketing Director for Interactive chose the Stroke Society to make a donation to. Mark says ‘I feel that this charity deserves recognition for the work that they do and I am happy we could help’.
For more information see http://www.iss.php
CIS Reminder
Changes for the construction Industry – HAPPENING SOON!
‘It has been delayed but it hasn’t gone away…
If you are in the construction industry chances are you may have breathed a sigh of relief when you heard that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has delayed the changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). April 2007 may seem a long way off, but the clock is still ticking. Implementing a new software system isn't a decision any business undertakes lightly. Ensuring that the solution suits your business, purchasing, installing and getting comfortable with new software will inevitably take time.
For any construction company, it is critical to adhere to the rules of the Construction Industry Scheme; getting it wrong can be costly in terms of deductions and surcharges. This is even more important with the increased scrutiny from HMRC as part of their efforts to recoup the £130m they believe should be collected in extra taxes from the construction industry.’
See link for more information www.pegasus.co.uk
2. Free stuff! Yes it really is free
ActiveScratch
Its give-away time again! Interactive are sending out the last batch of scratch cards to any of you that want one… All you have to do is email sales@interactiveIT.com ! Good Luck!
3. Product Updates
Latest Release: Pegasus Opera II Version 5.00
Major user interface refit, we have transformed the entire Opera II user experience with a contemporary and fresh new look and feel, including brand new navigation controls. The end result is stunning and pushes Pegasus ahead of the field.
50 significant elements of brand new user functionality
Advanced Purchase Order Processing, Payroll History, user definable views in Costing and Payroll, Online Filing Manager In-Year form submissions, major Import improvements and more than 40 more functional improvements across the system.
Over 1,000 framework and architectural additions, changes and improvements
Spanning the GUI uplift, a brand new installation routine that cuts installation times to a fraction, a move to the latest development environment, support for Microsoft SQL Server 2005, several performance, sociability and usability improvements; Opera II Version 5.00 contains more under-the-bonnet enhancements and improvements than any prior release of Opera II.
SQL Server 2005 Support
Opera II can now run on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 as well as 2000, and can take full advantage of SQL Server’s Data Transformation and Server Replication services, automation of administrative tasks such as backup, and better integration with other third party SQL Server based applications.
Download Opera II Version 5.00 Guide to Enhancements (PDF)
Download more information here www.pegasus.co.uk/downloads/enhancements-guide.pdf
Events:
After yet another successful seminar, we have a another ‘Secrets of the Web’ session coming up – Look out for details soon!
4. Griff's Corner
When browsing the internet, be aware of hoax messages or misleading advertisements. If you do come across a window that pops up or an advertisement that appears over the top of the page you are viewing, try not to click on the content and instead close them using the small red cross in the top right hand corner of the window.
Some messages can appear telling you that your system is infected and to click on a link to disinfect. These are hoax advertisements which divert you to a different webpage and could lead to inadvertently downloading virus infected content.
