16 Dec 2009
IRIS the UK’s largest private software business, today
announced its support
for Microsoft Windows 7.
IRIS, which has around 60,000 UK business customers of all
sizes, intends to have certified support for Microsoft Windows 7 in
all its Windows based products by the 2nd half of 2010. The company
already supports Windows 7 within several of its flagship legal and
accountancy practice solutions. New versions of its accounting,
payroll, charity, project management, membership and other
solutions will adopt the new Microsoft operating system as part of
the next two rounds of enhancements and updates.
Martin Leuw, CEO of IRIS, said "Microsoft Windows 7 offers some
significant advantages for users over previous versions,
particularly in the areas of ease of use, ergonomics, performance
and efficiency. With 60,000 businesses using our software every
day, we want to ensure that our users are able to gain the maximum
benefit from this new technology."
IRIS focuses its products on the specialist requirements of
organisations, and is the UK’s leading provider of products for law
firms, accountancy practices and not-for-profit organisations.
Additionally, its payroll solutions is currently used by 15% of UK
businesses*, 60% of Premier League Football Clubs use its ticketing
solutions, and 70% of medical General Practices use IRIS payroll or
accounting software. IRIS also produces award-winning solutions for
accounting, project management, service management and systems
transformation.
"Our ISV community is alive with innovation, and we’re committed
to helping our partners drive the next generation of software
experiences," said Gordon Frazer, General Manager and Vice
President for Microsoft International. "Adding compatibility for
the latest Microsoft operating systems helps ISVs to stay ahead of
the competition and give their customers access to cutting-edge
technologies."
*IRIS software is used by many accountants,
payroll bureaux and other businesses to run payrolls for multiple
companies.