Edinburgh University Switches to Kx Conference Software to Manage Conference Facilities
Edinburgh University Switches to Kx Conference Software to Manage Conference Facilities
(PRWEB) August 19, 2005
Edinburgh not only manages a massive student accommodation portfolio  2,700+ self-catering rooms, more than 120 self-contained flats, and 1,940 rooms in halls of residence  it also operates an accommodation, conference, dining and function network called Edinburgh First. The conferencing activities include 38 en-suite bedrooms and 21 meeting spaces accommodating 10 to 400 people for year round letting, together with dining for events, and letting out student accommodation and university meeting spaces out of term time. An operation this complex needs flexible and powerful software, and Edinburgh wanted to be able to manage, view and control all of its activities from one source. Kinetic Solutions Kx software provided that opportunity.
ÂWe wanted software that would provide us with a full picture of what was happening across the UniversityÂs student accommodation, conference and event activities. Kx will allow us to produce a very detailed view of our business, which means we can manage our assets far more effectively and profitably, says Director of Accommodation Services Richard Kington. ÂThis, together with a comprehensive Sales and Marketing module, reporting tools and the attitude of Kinetic, convinced us that they had the ability assist us in developing our business, not just now, but moving into the future. Flexibility, powerful software and a willingness by Kinetic develop that software provided us with more than enough evidence that such an important strategic change right for Edinburgh.Â
For further information please visit the Kinetic website at: http://www.kineticsolutions.co.uk.
About Kinetic Solutions
Kinetic Solutions is a leader in student accommodation and conference management software for the university sector and conferencing markets. Kx software is used in more than 160 venues in the UK and US, ranging from conference centers to universities, sporting venues, training centers and hotels. KineticÂs Kx Conference and Hospitality software modules are used by organizations to manage revenue from £500,000 to in excess of £43 million.
Since it started developing conference and residential software for the University sector, Kinetic Solutions has seen rapid growth with over 60 Universities and Colleges, managing 180,000 beds, now using Kx conferencing software. Kinetic more recently developed a suite of Kx modules specifically for the management of student accommodation. These modules include online student applications, online issuing of student contracts and online on/off campus property management.
Kinetic has ten years experience developing leading edge event management software technologies that deliver significant business improvements for organizations in the conferencing and accommodation sectors. Kinetic has a fundamentally different approach to software that involves its clients in development forums which help shape the future functionality of its solutions. Kinetic offers first class support, including a manned helpdesk to ensure the timely delivery of event, venue and accommodation management services. Kinetic is based at the Innovation Centre, Cranfield, Bedfordshire.
For further information please contact sales@kinetic-solutions.co.uk.
Kinetic Solutions Limited
Cranfield Innovation Centre
University Way
Cranfield, MK43 0BT
United Kingdom
Tel: 08712 881055
Intl: +44 (0)1234 436121
Email: sales@kinetic-solutions.co.uk
Web: http://www.kineticsolutions.co.uk/00000087.html
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