Latest news from across the Group:
May 2008
Macdonald Hotels' Ecommerce Strategy Gets Motive-ATED
The £250m leisure group Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has re-appointed online specialist Motive Technology to further develop the Group's website and support the in-house team as they drive forward their e-commerce strategy.
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E-Servant for Elderly People
Motive Technology joins €1.3mil European research and development project, as software integration partner for Siemens, to help elderly stay in their own homes longer.
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April 2008
Stock-on-Trent People Finder launched
Stoke-on-Trent have implemented our unique People Finder solution. This internet based solution allows anyone with network access to quickly and easily search for a member of staff based upon their name, occupation or keywords specific to their responsibilities.
Norwood Hall Hotel site goes live
Classic design launched with a stylish look and feel along with a fully integrated online booking system.
March 2008
Video Portals Launch For Hotels
No Ordinary Hotels, Lumley Castle & Coombe Abbey launch fresh new websites promoting their unique hotel offering through new visual aspects of their sites; including video tours of their core business areas plus 'roll over' image galleries.
Motive awarded Microsoft Gold Partner Status
As defined by Microsoft, Gold Certified Partners represent the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies and have the closest working relationship with Microsoft.
We're pleased to be recognised for our hardwork to consistently provide market leading software development solutions.
February 2008
Ten Pound Boutique ecommerce fashion site goes live
Utilising our Engineus ecommerce platform to manage and display 1000's of products online, with offers and bundle calculation mechanisms.
Comparison Plus website launches
An extensive, multi-skinned affiliate web site, with the unique feature of not only comparing prices, but once registered purchasers log in they can view cashback rewards for specific items.
January 2008
3D Secure Technology Integrated into Ecommerce Clients Websites
Toner Expert & Red Express webstores are reaping the benefits of boosting online consumer confidence by utilising 3D Secure Payments, with Jessops.com due to launch the technology soon.
Aviemore Highland Resort Site Re-Launches....
...including new microsites for each Macdonald Hotel within the resort, a new photo gallery to show off it's facilities, and a more user friendly booking process.
The new look and navigation will be rolling out across all other Macdonald Resorts in the coming weeks.
December 2007
Motive Awarded ISO 9001
We are very proud to announce that we are recent recipients of this Quality Management accreditation, recognising our hard work in providing products that consistently meet our customer requirements.
Wordsworth Trust - all new visitor attraction site launches
Aimed at attracting new audiences together with keeping existing supporters up to date on the latest, the newly launched site is fully integrated to MODES collections management software.
Click here to see the new site
November 2007
Kawasaki uses our forms for PDA's Technology
Exhibiting at the National Motorbike Show, Kawasaki are utilising our forms for PDA's to collect and securely store contact details of visitors to their stand.
Online Bookings for Windermere Hotel
The Burnside Hotel, Windermere - site goes live with a fresh, new, modern look and our easy to use online booking engine.
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October 2007
Egerton House Hotel launches with Online Bookings
"We have received some fantastic feedback from our website, our guests are finding it easy to use and have all commented on how lovely the hotel looks. The online booking is working well and the bookings are coming in."
Click here to view the new site
September 2007
Rocklands Lodges, Luxury Self Catering site goes live
A fresh new look with online bookings are providing a good user experience for online visitors
"So far the website is working very well for us, especially the late offers."
To view their site, click here
August 2007
TonerExpert site launches.....
..utilising our ecommerce platform, Engineus, to manage 1000's of products online
To view their site, click here
July 2007
Best Western The Sea Hotel site goes live
New look and new functionality including an integrated online reservations system.
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New functionality launches for Jessops.com
Newly released features include an order online and collect in store feature.
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June 2007
New website for Grange Manor Hotel goes live and receives first online booking within the hour!
New features for the site include their own commission free booking engine using mutiple tariffs, plus up-selling options such as champagne, flowers and canapés on arrival also bookable online.
May 2007
JPi wins TravelMole's Best Hotel & Resort Website award 2007 for Macdonald Hotels!
bgb Communications Site Launched
bgb are one of the leading Travel PR and Communication experts in the UK, looking after many large destinations. Their new site has been created to communicate their brand and vast service range to their market.
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Finalists for the TravelMole Web Awards.
Our client Macdonald Hotels & Resorts website has been shortlisted for the Best Hotel/Resort site, as voted for by the Travel & Tourism Trade community.
Click here to see the shortlisted nominees
April 2007
New Manchester Office Opens!
Due to our growing customer base we have opened our 3rd office, in the Manchester area, to better serve our North West clients. We have recruited an enthusiastic new Development Team and are therefore reaping the benefits from an influx of fresh skills, capabilities and ideas; plus an increase in resource that enables us to take on even larger and more complex projects.
March 2007
Kawasaki Moto GP site launches, in 5 different languages!
"Many thanks to you all for your hard work - I know turning this around in such a short space of time has not been easy, but the job is fantastic. So, once again, many thanks." Kawasaki Racing Team
Click here to view the site
February 2007
Integration of the Tiscover Destination Management System into the Farmstay web site has completed.
January 2007
1.4M contract won, working with Siemens in Germany to develop web-based systems to control domestic appliances in the home.
The project will be at the forefront of technology but techniques developed will filter down into other projects and provide extra value to future clients offering world-leading solutions.
Cashback-Rewards Affiliate Site Goes Live
An extensive, multi-skinned affiliate web site, with the unique feature of supporting charities has just been launched.
Visit the site here
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October 2006
ADSS meet the requirements to earn the designation of Cisco SMB Select Partner in the UK.
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August 2006
JPi, ADSS and Net1 amalgamate to create Motive Technology.
The strategic advantage for the new Group is to pull together resource, widen our respective management skills and create new opportunities across our joint client base with the advent of new products and fresh ideas.
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July 2006
New look design for Macdonald Hotels goes live....
....with a more modern feel and simplified booking process, this design is now being rolled out across all 60+ Hotels & Resorts.
April 2006
