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Process Automation System Integrators
As a team of experienced system integrators, we stand out in our field, as we can claim that our engineers all have proficiency in hardware, software/coding and instrumentation. These multi-discipline standards for staff development mean that when you work with Process Group, you receive a more efficient offering. We can support several popular platforms including Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, Emerson, and more, as well as legacy systems. Our capabilities extend to design/implementation, maintenance, re-configuration, shutdowns, and upgrades/obsolescence, as well as delivering the associated training to on-site personnel providing the option for full handover, or ongoing support under an SLA.
Business challenges solved:
System Integration
CoolSpools
CoolSpools for IBM i (AS400) gives you the power to convert spooled files and database files to physical file formats, including PDF, Excel, CSV, and XML. The software helps users move away from paper-based reports. It also saves time and money by automating the distribution of essential information in electronic formats, including via email. CoolSpools also includes a sophiostaced spool file manager that allows you to:
- Convert files into PDF, Excel, XML, Text and HTML formats
- Manage email distribution for easy reporting
CoolSpools is driving data modernisation for hundreds of organisations running IBM i / AS400 servers worldwide.
Download the CoolSpools suite free for 30 days, and get access to support and updates while you evaluate the software. Alternatively, book a one-to-one demonstration of CoolSpools with an IBM i solutions expert.
Business challenges solved:
Data Analysis & Reporting
Agility for Product Development
We provide Agile Training, Coaching and Consulting to improve the efficiency of your New Product Development process and reduce lead time. Agile methodologies at scale enable hardware development teams to accelerate time-to-market through iterative prototyping, improve cross-functional collaboration between engineering disciplines, and enhance risk management by identifying design flaws earlier in the development cycle.
Singlepoint
Singlepoint is a rapidly adaptable no-code QMS and compliance platform that helps manufacturing and engineering businesses continually improve processes, reinforce a culture of compliance and drive quality.
Business challenges solved:
Quality
Redthorn MRP
Redthorn Ltd delivers MRP software and consultancy for aerospace, defence, energy, and advanced manufacturing. With 30+ years' experience, we support thousands of users worldwide through a skilled team with deep industry and supply chain expertise.
Business challenges solved:
Enterprise Management
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Research Consultancy
We use technology to help people work smarter. We don't like to call ourselves an AI company but we are an AI company. We believe that all data holds intrinsic value. we use state of the art methods to help extract that value, starting from the problem. We aim to deliver value quickly and efficiently.
Business challenges solved:
Research & Development
Cloud Hosting, Backup, Disaster Recovery, IT Managed Services, IT Hardware Supply, IT Consultancy, Cyber Security, Network & WIFI solutions, Microsoft O365
VMhosts’ Key Services:
1 - Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS): Our IaaS offering is replicated between three Tier3 UK Data Centres and is cheaper, plus 200x quicker than Azure or AWS.
2 - Disaster Recovery As A Service (DRaaS): Our DRaaS is under pinned by Zerto, offering for both On-Prem, Hybrid or Cloud offerings provide a recovery time of 5 secs before the Disaster.
3 - Backup As A Service (BaaS): Our BaaS offering is powered by Veeam and again we offer On-Prem, Hybrid and Cloud offerings.
O365 Backup: Provided by Datto or Veeam Data Cloud.
4 - Hardware Supply: We are partners with HPE, Dell, Lenovo and Cisco and can provide very competitive prices.
5 - Consultancy & Professional Services: We have highly skilled Microsoft, VMware, Veeam, Zerto, Sophos engineers that deal with these products’ day in day out. They are not limited to these technologies so please keep us in mind for any project as we can help design, install and migrate environments.
6 - Support & Managed Services: VMhosts experienced UK team of technology professionals can manage IT for you – pre-empting issues, optimising performance, and reducing operational costs. VMhosts can provide selective management services or a comprehensive managed IT service that suits your business.
7 - ISO27001 certified
Business challenges solved:
IT Systems & Platforms
Optimisation AI
We develop advanced, scalable solutions and AI-powered decision-making tools to solve complex optimisation challenges across industries. Our optimisation suite tackles the three hardest day-to-day planning problems on a modern shop-floor:
1. Production-line scheduling – it assigns multiple product families across parallel lines, respecting change-over times, batch sizes and delivery windows, and automatically re-optimises in seconds when a machine goes down.
2. Skill-aware staff rostering – it builds fair, regulation-compliant shift plans, matching each task to operators’ certifications and dynamically filling gaps when someone calls in sick.
3. Space-efficient load sequencing (advanced “smart-stow” packing) – it packs mixed SKUs, pallets or kitting trolleys into confined bays or trailers while honouring weight limits and unload order, boosting cubic utilisation and dispatch speed.
Together these modules raise throughput, cut overtime and reduce WIP by double-digit percentages; they integrate via a simple REST API and can run on-prem or in the cloud.
Proven performance: our algorithms won the 2024 Airbus x BMW Optimisation Challenge (production scheduling & transport routing) and were finalists in Renault’s 2023 Cargo-Packing Grand Challenge, demonstrating industry-leading solution quality and runtime at real-world scales.
Web to Print / Online Ordering
An eCommerce solution designed to allow print manufacturers to sell print-on-demand services online, in both public stores and private branded portals, but also suitable for many other types of manufacturer.
Utilise online ordering and integrations to reduce admin overheads and production process touch points.
Business challenges solved:
E-commerce
Infoboss data platform
Do you consider your data to be an asset? Whether in the cloud or on-premise, our innovative search-based data management and processing platform, monthly pricing and partner network empower you to take control of your data assets and maximise their value.
Infoboss is fast, scalable, easy to use and delivers a broad range of innovative data solutions across structured and unstructured data assets.
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