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Version 1 was chosen for our proven track record in implementing Oracle E-Business Suite in NHS organizations, understanding of the Trust\u2019s requirements, expert proactive consultants, and competitive price.<\/p>\n<h2>Outcomes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The following benefits were delivered to the Customer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Benefited from improved graphical interface and simplified display in Oracle iProcurement 11.5.10 to cut purchasing process from four steps to two for 1,000 users and streamline invoicing and receipting<\/li>\n<li>Increased system availability from 70% to 100%, reduced operating overhead, raised user confidence, boosted security, and created an unbreakable IT infrastructure fully supported by Oracle<\/li>\n<li>Capitalized on web based reporting of data generated by Financial Statement Generator in Oracle Financials 11.5.10 to improve real-time sharing of budgetary and forecasting data across the Trust<\/li>\n<li>Leveraged enhanced daily business intelligence dashboards in 11.5.10 to deliver regular updates on performance against financial and purchasing targets to decision-makers at the desktop<\/li>\n<li>Benefited from Version 1\u2019s managed service, tailored to each client\u2019s needs, to gain functional, technical and DBA support as needed and leverage highest value at least cost from the Trust\u2019s technology investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how Version 1 supported NHS Trust with tailored IT solutions, enhancing their digital infrastructure and healthcare services. 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