Poole-based bespoke software development specialist Dorset Software, celebrated its 20th Anniversary in style with an open day for clients and staff.
Jonathan Gerson, Managing Director and Founder of Dorset Software, welcomed guests to the Salterns Hotel where, following a brief history of company, guest speaker Colonel Chris Keeble DSO delivered a though-provoking speech on the Ethics of Leadership, drawing upon his military experiences in command of the Second Battalion, The Parachute Regiment during the Falklands Conflict.
MP for Poole, Robert Syms joined the celebrations which culminated in champagne cruises aboard luxury Sunseekers, rewarding guests from around the country with spectacular views of Studland, Sandbanks and Poole Harbour.
From its beginnings in 1987 with IBM as its main client, Dorset Software has grown into a £2.5 million company providing unique software development and consultancy services to a range of blue-chip and public sector clients including Barclays Bank, the NHS, Clarks, RM and Waitrose.
Well-trained staff, technical expertise, proven software development methodologies and close working relationships with clients have all ensured that, despite the sometimes turbulent climate in the IT industry over the last 20 years, Dorset Software has grown consistently and carefully and has continued to provide unequalled services to its valued clients.
