Informed Solutions’ Secure and Flexible Consultation & Collaboration Service

Informed’s Consultation & Collaboration Service is now available through the new Government Procurement Service G-Cloud Services Framework.

The Service modernises and transforms public consultation and engagement.  It fully supports the Government’s ‘digital by default’ and transparency agendas and satisfies rigorous security and audit standards.  By intelligently integrating location and mapping information with social media, the service is proven to achieve far greater community engagement and produce higher quality feedback.  Powerful configuration tools allow individual workflows to be modelled quickly and effectively, making area based consultations accessible and affordable.

Justin Hassall, Informed’s Director of Programmes, said “We are delighted that our Consultation & Collaboration Service is now available to a broader Government audience through the CloudStore. Our existing clients have already seen significant improvements to their own consultations - including reduced costs, improved citizen engagement and a lower administrative burden on staff.”

Please see an example of how our Consultation & Collaboration Service is being used.

Informed’s Consultation & Collaboration Service is easy to work with and you only pay for the service level you require, when you require it.  It is available through the new Government CloudStore and for further details, please contact Informed using the details below.

Informed

Informed is a truly independent professional services and specialist systems integration practice.  We deliver exceptional value by providing clients with simple, elegant solutions to complex business problems, particularly where place, location or geography is important (www.Informed.com).

Informed is listed on Lot 3 (Software as a Service) and Lot 4 (Specialist Cloud Services) of the GPS G-Cloud Framework.  For more information about our cloud services, please contact David Chapman (David.Chapman@Informed.com) on 0161 942 2000.

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Informed Solutions - ‘End to End’ Cloud Migration Services Saving Cost and the Environment

Informed Solutions now offers an ‘end to end’ cloud migration service via the new Government
Procurement Service G-Cloud Services Framework.

The service provides clients with complete lifecycle solutions for transitioning applications and
information onto a highly cost-effective and resource efficient Cloud-based platform. The service
combines Informed’s proven ability to launch business critical, national systems on the Cloud, with
Recycle Recycle’s exceptional track record for securely and responsibly repurposing and recycling
redundant IT assets.

Justin Hassall, Informed’s Director of Programmes, said “We are delighted to have been included
on the framework, and to now be able to offer this service to the public sector working with a
valued key supplier, Recycle Recycle. Cloud services are increasingly finding favour with public
sector clients because they deliver security, reliability and flexibility at substantially reduced costs.
Informed launched one of the first Central Government Cloud services for DCLG last year, and we
have subsequently delivered numerous highly successful cloud-based solutions, including those
for DECC and the Boundary Commission for Scotland. Teaming with Recycle Recycle means we
offer clients a means of both moving their services forwards onto the Cloud and responsibly,
securely and cost effectively decommissioning their redundant equipment. This realises maximum
value and benefits for our clients and the environment”.

Kas Ali, Director of Recycle Recycle and Remarketing IT, said “Migrating services onto the Cloud
inevitably leads to redundant IT hardware. Managing this surplus equipment can be a compliance
and commercial nightmare. We work with Informed to remove the stress by helping organisations
dispose of and recycle their assets in a way which is financially attractive, responsible,
environmentally friendly, and complies with all legal and security requirements. If the client‟s
equipment can be repurposed or has resale value, we work with our sister company, Remarketing
IT, to find this equipment a new lease of life and offer the client a rebate. It is great to be working
with Informed to now offer this „end to end‟ service directly to Government and the public sector.”

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Informed Committed to Building High Performing, Fair and Enduring Alliances

Talking with clients across both the public and private sectors, it is clear that there is a need for companies to find new ways of working that deliver greater innovation, better value and support economic growth.  Informed works with other high performing, ethical businesses to more effectively deliver innovation, business transformation and improved cost/performance into clients in Industry and directly into Government.

We are committed to challenging the current status quo and the common assumptions made about the capabilities of and suitable roles for small, medium and large suppliers.  This is especially true about businesses which provide specialist services and solutions, for example delivering innovation and technology-enabled business transformation.  Mid-tier businesses have delivered many of the most successful, ground breaking exemplars of our time and are a positive and powerful force for economic growth and regeneration.

As a result, we are pleased to openly publish our Charter for Ethical Systems Integration, which represents our commitment and investment in creating high performing and collaborative alliances.  Our Charter describes an honest, fair, transparent and sustainable way of working which collectively enables us to compete for business - offering clients reliable, cost effective and risk managed services and solution delivery.

The Charter outlines the principles on which we engage as a Prime Contractor and Specialist Systems Integrator.  Our aim is to provide clients with best value solutions and a service they can trust; alliance partners with a fair and respectful sub-contractor engagement; and all parties with an open and transparent business relationship.

Great alliances have been a key element of our professional and commercial success for 20 years and we wish to continue sharing our outstanding business achievements with great partners.

If you would like further information about our Charter please click here.  If you would like to explore how we might work together, please e-mail ProfessionalCharter@Informed.com or phone our London office on 0203 042 2000 or Manchester office on 0161 942 2000.

Informed

Informed is a truly independent professional services and specialist systems integration practice.  We deliver exceptional value by providing clients with simple, elegant solutions to complex business problems, particularly where place, location or geography is important (www.Informed.com).

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Informed and DECC Collaborate an Innovative Planning Service for Energy Investment

Informed and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have co-authored an article on the highly regarded UK Energy Infrastructure Portal (EIP), which was delivered by Informed for DECC.  The EIP is an innovative hub of internet-based regulatory services that has modernised energy infrastructure planning and development; streamlined the process for delivering vital new investment in clean and green UK energy infrastructure (reducing application time for consents by up to 50%); and ensured effective, transparent communication between all key stakeholders and consultees in the UK energy industry.  The full article titled “The Power of Innovative Planning” can be seen by clicking here and was also published under the headline “Going to Plan”  in the UK’s leading industry journal “Utility Week” (20^th January 2012 edition). 

Informed

Informed is Europe’s foremost independent consultancy in geographic and location based decision support systems and a leading Specialist Systems Integrator (www.informed.com)

For more information please contact us on:

Tel: 0161 942 2000 or email David.Chapman@informed.com

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Mike Cooper Joins Informed Solutions as Client Relationship Manager

Informed Solutions is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Mike Cooper as Client Relationship Manager.  In addition to contributing to the business’s ongoing strategy, Mike will also take responsibility for the development of new commercial models to support Informed Solutions’ on-line services and key client engagements.

Speaking about his new role, Mike commented “Recent technology advances in areas such as the Cloud and location aware devices opens up new opportunities for innovative organisations and Informed are well ahead of the curve.  They provide expertly engineered solutions that are highly valued by clients and meet the demanding levels of performance improvement that Business and Government are looking for in today’s economy.  I am looking forward to the role and becoming part of a winning team at this exciting time in the organisation’s growth.”

Dr John Alderson, Informed Solutions’ Chairman said “We are delighted that Mike is joining our team.  The GI industry is going through some fundamental shifts and changes.  Emerging technologies, such as the Cloud, offer new opportunities for agile and innovative organisations such as ourselves.  Mike’s in depth understanding of the GI industry, clear strategic thinking, and commercial experience will help ensure that our service and commercial models continue to provide enduring value to clients.”

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