inspHire: rental software experts

Another successful Executive Hire Show for inspHire Rental Software

16th Feb 2009

"inspHire has taken a good quantity of high quality leads at this years Executive Hire Show” said Graham Dobbs, Director of inspHire rental management solutions. “We have been very pleased with the early results. Well done to the Executive Hire Show team yet again for a well run and organised show, especially given the current climate".

Graham went on to say, “Many of inspHire’s existing customers also came to see us at the show to see the new features available within inspHire – and there was lots of buzz around our WebPortal and Mobile Working solutions, especially the ‘signature capture’ feature, which allows delivery drivers to capture signatures electronically.

The show also provided a great opportunity for inspHire to hold its independent user forum at the show where our customers commented on ‘how refreshing it was to see lots of new features being demonstrated in inspHire’s presentation as well as being shown how these features could help them run their businesses more efficiently’. Many of the forum members also commented on how useful it was to network with other hire professionals and share experiences and ideas in the current climate”.

inspHire’s independent User Forums are held periodically throughout the year and provide inspHire customers with the opportunity to discuss with each other about the software’s usage and contribute to the future development of inspHire.

inspHire attains Microsoft Gold Partner Status

1st Aug 2008

inspHire today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme with a competency in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV/Software Solutions, recognising inspHire Ltd’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, inspHire has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

inspHire have the knowledge, skills and commitment to help companies implement technology solutions that match their exact business needs. inspHire help turn powerful technology into a competitive advantage, giving you superior results. With commitments to the Microsoft Windows and .NET platforms, inspHire has clearly demonstrated that its software products are robust and credible.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers. The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”  Graham Dobbs, inspHire Director.

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies.  As a Microsoft Gold partner, inspHire Ltd can offer its customers the reassurance of a truly professional organisation with the backing of Microsoft's resources.” Clare Barclay, Director, Partner Strategy and Programmes, Microsoft UK

The Microsoft Partner Programme was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The programme offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognises partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.  

inspHire Director joins HAE Board

1st Apr 2008

A businessman with more than 20 years’ experience in the hire industry has been co-opted onto the board of Hire Association Europe.

Graham Dobbs, of inspHire Limited in Nottingham, took up his post at Hire Association Europe in January 2008. He will serve as a co-opted member of the HAE Board, until the AGM in May, as one of three supplier board members.  

Graham became a member of the board after being encouraged by other members to nominate himself when one of its directors stood down.

Graham said: “I could see a change within the HAE and I wanted to become part of it. After attending the Hire Association’s last few annual events, I witnessed the true effort and dedication that goes into running HAE and maintaining its high standards. It was like a breath of fresh air compared to other companies I had come into contact with, and I wanted to play a greater part in continuing its reputable organisation.”

HAE is the leading trade association for hire and rental companies in the UK. It was formed in 1974 and represents 1,000 member companies with more than 3,000 hire and rental depots and branches across the UK.

That membership also brings together some diverse sectors of the hire industry including tool and equipment, plant, audio visual, catering, leisure and portable sanitation – as well as suppliers and manufacturers to the industry.

Graham has a wealth of knowledge of hire.  He has worked in the hire industry for more than 20 years and has been a member of HAE all this time.  

Graham is currently sales director for inspHire Ltd, responsible for UK and overseas sales for new and existing clients. 

InspHire provides hire and rental software solutions to the entire rental industry, offering applications to suit all sizes of hire business in every sector.

inspHire has been a member of HAE since 1994 and it provide software to many HAE members.

"Graham Dobbs is an enthusiastic supporter of the association and will provide additional energy to the board.  Software solutions for hire companies are a very important part of the hire industry today and having a representative from this supplier sector on the board will enable us to continue to improve our proactivity in the industry.  I am sure that Graham's knowledge of the hire industry as a software supplier to both the tool and equipment and the events sectors will prove invaluable to HAE and its member companies in the future." Graham Arundell, Managing Director of Hire Association Europe.

inspHire debuts new technology at EHS 2008

2nd Jan 2008

At the Executive Hire Show, inspHire will be launching its newly developed CRM package which has been created specifically for the rental industry. Integrating   seamlessly with the inspHire range of hire management software products, the inspHire CRM package is credited with being logical and intuitively simple to use with recognisable icons and minimal clicks required to navigate around the system. In addition inspHire will be demonstrating its Mobile Working technologies as well as the inspHire WebPortal. The Mobile Working technology gives clients access to real time information from GPRS enabled hand held devices, whilst the inspHire WebPortal gives hire customers up to the minute information, 24/7, about their own rental activities.  inspHire invite visitors to stand C30 to see the latest in rental technology.

Caterpillar down under implement inspHire

15th Oct 2007

Caterpillar dealers ‘Down Under’ implement inspHire 
                                                                                            

Caterpillar dealers in Australia and New Zealand have recently implemented inspHire rental management software system into their CatRent Stores.

Together with Elev8, its Australian resellers, inspHire is rolling out its Corporate Edition package; providing a comprehensive, multi-currency, multi-lingual, large-scale system for these specialist dealers.

After the successful inaugural install and “go live” for Goughs Cat Rental in Auckland New Zealand, both Cavpower in Adelaide and Hastings Deerings in Brisbane have begun implementation.

Caterpillar Inc. was aware of the flexibility of inspHire’s Windows based rental solution and requested inspHire to demonstrate it to the dealers in Australia. Caterpillar Inc required a system that was easy for their dealers to use, but at the same time contain the rich functionality that could deal with some of the complexities of the CATRent business; inspHire not only met these requirements but in many areas exceeded expectations.

inspHire was one of the few systems investigated that was powerful enough to handle both long and short term hire as well as operated and non operated plant and tool. Integration into many different accounting and third party solutions, in addition to transferring easily from country to country were also key factors in the selection process.

Graham Dobbs, inspHire Sales Director commented “We are very pleased to be supplying Gough’s, Cavpower and Hasting Deering with our inspHire Corporate Edition. With inspHire used by more than 600 companies in 13 countries, it was apparent that we had the vast experience of implementation that the Caterpillar dealers were looking for as well as local expertise from our Australian partners Elev8.”

Elev8 Director, John MarshalI said “inspHire is growing in popularity and is proving to be the reliable, feature rich and powerful business analysis tool companies are looking for.   The growing user base in Australia is gathering momentum with the advent of newer technology released in 2008 including mobile working and web based products, insphire is set to become the industry leader in this region.”