Acorn Rentals article in Filemaker Magazine

Acorn Rentals has been featured in the Filemaker newsletter, covering our decision to implement Filemaker Go on the iPad across the board for our delivery drivers.

Here's the link:

http://staging.filemaker.com.au/newsletter/oct2010/FM_pages/page_03/FM-News_pg-03.html

And here's the article:

Acorn Rentals Reduces Costs and Environmental Impact with FileMaker Go

Acorn Rentals, accident replacement vehicle specialist, has been using FileMaker Pro to manage its data for the last 16 years. To help improve administration efficiency and increase the mobility of its team, the company invested in the recently released FileMaker Go for iPad.

Acorn Rentals was introduced to FileMaker Go by FBA member, Keysoft. At the time Acorn was in the midst of developing a system to access its FileMaker database remotely with a company in the UK, however it was proving to be expensive and complex.

Aaron Martin, National Marketing Manager at Acorn Rentals said, “We trialed FileMaker Go and were instantly amazed with the possibilities, power and ease of use. It’s exactly like using FileMaker Pro in the office, just with a slightly smaller screen! We cancelled our other project almost immediately, and we remain on good terms with the company.”

“Previously rental agreements made out on the road were completed on paper. Now using FileMaker Go on iPad we have full access to our database remotely and can input our client and vehicle details directly into our server in real time, saving us countless sheets of paper and hours in office administration.”

“Furthermore, our drivers now have visibility into vehicle movements via the iPad so additional pick-ups and deliveries can be made without returning to the office. Using satellite tracking on the iPad it also allows us to locate drivers and provide more accurate arrival times for our clients.”

“FileMaker Go on iPad has allowed us to expand at a rate not previously possible while vastly reducing costs and environmental impact,” concluded Martin.

For more information on:

Keysoft please visit www.keysoft.com.au

Acorn Rentals please visit www.acornrentals.com.au