Version 1 Announces Multi-Million Deal with Almac Group
Financial and Clinical Systems Support Contract with Global Leader in Pharmaceutical Drug Development Services

Under the Managed Services contract with Almac’s Clinical Services Business Unit, Version 1 will support and enhance the company’s global Financial and Clinical systems running on Oracle E-Business Suite® Release 12. Utilising a blend of remote and onsite service delivery, combined with excellent technical skills and best-practice processes, Version 1 was able to offer UK headquartered Almac Group a compelling and 'as-cost effective' alternative to off-shore support.
Andrew Hillis, Group Head of Information Services at Almac explains, "Almac Group has built a reputation for innovation, quality and customer service and these were the key attributes we looked for in selecting a Managed Services partner to entrust our core business systems. Version 1 has proven to be an innovative on-shore Managed Service provider, with a focus on operational improvement and delivering business value which has enabled the delivery of new services and competitive market advantage for our global organisation."
Commenting on the deal, Version 1 Director Tom O'Connor said, "Version 1 is delighted to announce this new deal which reflects our continued strong growth in the Life Sciences sector and the UK market. We look forward to building a strong partnership with Almac Group, delivering value-driven technology solutions and services to enable strategic growth in this highly competitive market and to continue to expand our Oracle Competency Centre in Belfast to service more international customers."