The Society of Information Technology Management (Socitm) has agreed a partnership with web content management vendor Jadu and Esteiro Business Solutions, who provide the Gold-Vision CRM system.
This partnership will deliver an integrated solution for the management of Socitm's front and back office, significantly improving the Society's efficiency and its service to members and customers.
The agreement with Jadu and Gold-Vision follows a lengthy search by Socitm for the right combination of solutions to deliver its core needs for excellence in web content management and member services. The selection process initially involved Socitm's Systems Development Board and more recently the Socitm Board.
The outcome means that Jadu and Gold-Vision will now be recognised as 'premium partners' by Socitm, and will work in collaboration with Socitm to support member services
Socitm selected Jadu, through a formal bidding exercise, and interviews to evaluate partnership strategies and approach. Jadu's selection as preferred web content management partner underlines Jadu's undisputed position as market leader in the local government market.
Suraj Kika, CEO of Jadu said "For any membership organisation moving to more modern methods of publishing and engaging with their members and customers - it's essential that smart choices are made on technology as well as people. There is a lot of positive change at Socitm and to be picked as their first choice provider is a milestone for Jadu as the leading CMS vendor in the Public Sector space."
According to Socitm's Managing Director, Adrian Hancock, the deal is timely:
Socitm has completed its review of operations and management and is ready to invest in systems that will help us develop our services and run our business more efficiently. As a membership organisation, the possibilities around push technologies and web 2.0 are very exciting, and this deal will enable us to take advantage of them. Members and others should start to see the benefits of our partnership coming through from early in 2009.
Adrian Hancock - Managing Director - Socitm
"Jadu's core ideology centres around our customers. Our mission is to provide the tools to organise information across the enterprise. The opportunity to partner with Socitm and to provide Jadu tools to help the Society publish its valuable content - is not only a milestone for us, but a substantial benefit to our local authority customers, who will immediately benefit from this partnership." says Suraj Kika.
"With Jadu CMS, Socitm will publish like never before and engage with members like never before with Jadu XForms Professional. We couldn't be more delighted or excited."
Further information
Socitm Press Office
Tel: 07726 601 139 e-mail: vicky.sargent@socitm.gov.uk
Jadu Marketing and Communications
Tel: 0116 253 3423 Email: pr@jadu.net
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About Socitm
The Society of Information Technology Management (Socitm) is the professional association for ICT managers working in and for the public sector.
Members are drawn primarily from local authorities but also from the police and fire services, housing authorities and other locally delivered public service. Managers or consultants from organisations supplying ICT products and services to the public sector, or which support public services in other ways, may also join the Society.
With over 1900 members from 550 different organisations including 98% of all UK local authorities, Socitm provides a widely respected forum for the promotion, use and development of ICT best practice. The Society is a significant provider of advice and guidance on ICT and e-government to local authorities and also plays a leading role in the implementation of local e-government in the UK. Socitm offers a growing range of services including publications, conferences, events, training, research and consultancy.
Further information on Socitm can be found at: www.socitm.gov.uk
About Jadu
Jadu helps businesses and public sector organisations to create and manage their online channel quickly, simply and cost effectively. Jadu was formed in 2001 to provide Content Management Systems (CMS) for government organisations. Since its first major implementation for BERR in 2002, Jadu has evolved further and been implemented for hundreds of private and public sector organisations across the UK. Providing a refreshing approach to Enterprise Content Management, Jadu offers ground-breaking functionality including integrated Online forms, Google searches, user intelligence and full statistical reporting, full standards compliance, product and catalogue management with a host of other web productivity tools and unparalleled support service.
