4. History of D2i Systems 2009/10: Farnborough agree sole supply contract including: systems, smartRegister, Process unit, and trade ticketing, and also agree terms to provide our services for the Bahrain Airshow. In January 2010 planning begins on the delivery and roll out of FC Pro to Clarion on a global basis for 500 + users 2008/09: Win contracts for Clarion Events, Niche Events, Forum Events, Halldale Media and Global transport forum, providing systems and registration services to a number of high profile exhibitions 2007/08: Farnborough International Airshow buy into FCPro and request the system be fully installed and integrated for the show in July 2008 including CRM database management, access management, ticketing, registration and exhibitor management 2007: The 5 th consecutive show for DSEI & offshore Europe run, this time operated under the new owners. 2006: Reed Exhibitions Ltd buy the Spearhead portfolio and choose to keep FC Pro in place. In the same year D2i Systems develop systems for Intelligent Exhibitions to run 5 events globally. 2005: For the third cycle DSEi & Offshore Europe used the systems with unrivalled success. 2004: Integration of multi-languages such as Cyrillic, and the ability to interface with any accountancy package including SAGE, Protx, Great Plains. 2003: The Wellcome Trust build an onsite conference centre at their research centre in Hinxton and FCPro is installed to run their conference management. 2003: DSEi & Offshore Europe ran again with a resounding success, now integrating into web applications that interacted with exhibitors, visitors, contractors and partners. 2001/2002: DSEi & Offshore Europe was launched for the first time via FCPro, and further application developments were made to increase scope for Exhibitor Network (E-Net, online survey management & visitor registration) 1999/00 : Spearhead commissioned D2i Systems Ltd to develop an in-house CRM for exhibitions such as DSEi, Offshore Europe, Oceanology International, Caspian Oil & Gas. Further areas of development were company financials, lead management, administration reports & an online exhibitor handbook.
10. Clients & Testimonials “ Farnborough International Limited has worked with D2i Systems for the 3 year with a view to enhancing the B2B offering for the 2010 Air show. They provide us with a multi-faceted and comprehensive CRM tool that has been invaluable and endlessly adaptable to meet the needs of a global exhibition. The CRM platform has been revelatory in delivering a cost-effective marketing solution, facilitating networking opportunities for blue-chips and SMEs, and collating data to enable new business development. The systems are as efficient and easy to use by exhibitors and visitors and have made life considerably easier for the Farnborough International exhibitions team. We look forward to continuing and evolving our relationship with D2i long into the future. ” “ DSEi has operated under D2i Systems since the show started in 1999, with the company offering us everything we need to deliver the show – from a strong sales and marketing database through registration, exhibitor network and financials. They offer an excellent and continually evolving CRM tool and a complete package for exhibitions. The systems are as efficient and easy to use by exhibitors and visitors as they are by the DSEi team, and we hope to continue our relationship with D2i long into the future.” “ D2i provided a smooth running operation for one of FIVE's major events. The database and badging system used was flawless and combined with the team's experience and dedication contributed to an extremely successful event. FIVE are looking at alternative ways in which the system can be incorporated in other areas of the business.“ “ D2i provides an all round package with a system that is both easy to use and efficient for organizers and their clients. We enjoy working with a fully integrated solution to exhibitor sales, administration, marketing, financials and registration. Their attention to detail and willingness to adapt and improve their system following feedback not only shows great vision but excellent client communication as well.” Tracey Bernholt, Exhibition Manager, Farnborough International Airshow. James Grant, Head of Sales, DSEi – Clarion Events Michelle Clover, Project & Events Manager, FIVE Venue. Versha Carter, Director, Intelligent Exhibitions Ltd
11. Summary D2i System's strength is in understanding the needs of clients, and proactively advising them in order to arrive at a tailored and cost effective solution. This consultative approach, ensures that D2i Systems remain close to customers, and understand their widely differing requirements.