Published on: Wednesday 2nd April, 2014 Acquisition enhances Advanced's commercial back office product portfolio

Advanced Computer Software Group plc (Advanced), a leading provider of healthcare and business management software and services, today announces that it has acquired Microsoft Dynamics CRM practice, ConsultCRM.

This acquisition means that Microsoft Dynamics CRM will now be available to Advanced's customers as part of the Advanced Business Solutions commercial product suite, which includes: accounting, payroll, HR, document management, supply chain management, and membership and fundraising solutions.

ConsultCRM, based in Camberley, Surrey, provides a range of implementation services to support businesses at all stages of the CRM process, whether using Microsoft Dynamics CRM online, on-premise or via a private cloud. The business is one of the top 5% of all Microsoft partners globally and in 2013 was awarded Microsoft President's Club status for the second year running. 

Vin Murria, CEO, Advanced Computer Software Group says, "Microsoft Dynamics CRM is recognised globally as a leading CRM solution and this acquisition will enhance our CRM offering across all sectors. 

"Significantly, the acquisition complements Advanced's existing back office product portfolio, providing customers with a broader solution set and single point of supply. It strengthens Advanced's CRM expertise and enables the group to provide a complete end-to-end solution in vertical markets such as the not-for-profit sector."

ConsultCRM has clients in a range of sectors including: finance, professional services, construction, technology, manufacturing, defence and membership. Its consultants work with businesses to help them develop more profitable customer relationships, improve operational metrics and streamline the client management cycle.

Advanced is already a Microsoft Gold Partner with considerable expertise in developing and deploying Microsoft solutions in order to generate real, tangible and measurable business value for its clients.

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