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13th May 2013New client - Downing Property Services joins the Kinetic family.
As one of the North West’s leading property groups, and operating 3 successful divisions of mixed-use development, property management and construction, we are pleased to be able to welcome them to the Kinetic family as new users of KxStudent, KxInspections and KxInductions.
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14th May 2013KxCRM well received by Kinetic clients
KxCRM had a fantastic response at the User Forum from our clients that could see how it could be used to benefit their business. Whether out on the road or office based, KxCRM can be accessed through multiple types of mobile devices and ensures you are up to date with key information on your accounts, prospects, actions and activity wherever and whenever you want.
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14th May 2013CUBO 2013 - 6 weeks and counting.
The University of Essex is this year’s host of the CUBO 2013 Conference. With the theme of 'Challenging Convention' running throughout the programme, why not stop by stand 10 and see how Kinetic’s new products and services are doing just that.
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13th May 2013Kinetic's newest international client. Karstens Conference & Training Centre.
As we continue to grow our international customer base, Kinetic welcome Karstens Conference & Training Centres as our newest Australian client. With a number of venues throughout Australia they will be using KxConferencing throughout their organisation which provides conference and training services and corporate hospitality across their diverse range of sites.
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13th May 2013Kinetic staff kept busy at ASRA's Annual Conference & Exhibition on the 14th - 17th April
The team were kept busy once again, with the packed agenda for this year’s conference. Chris Mansell’s presentation ‘Technology, Opportunities and Pitfalls’ that formed part of the events training and development programme was well received by the 40+ delegates that attended and there was a lot of interest and a buzz on the stand from the work the design team have been doing with our clients and many of our new products including KxInspections.
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31st January 2013'Big Student Data'
How has the decrease in student numbers affected you and have you made any changes as a result? Reporting and analysis is an ever crucial requirement to allow business decisions to be made and the right changes to be put in place.
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30th January 2013Bowled Over - Lord's Commercial User Forum a Success!
Kinetic Solutions first Commercial User Forum held on the 15th Jan at the Media Centre, Lord's Cricket Ground - deemed a success.
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30th January 2013A new addition to the Kinetic Solutions Suite - KxCRM
We have listened to our clients and developed KxCRM, a brand new product resulting from a customer focus group specifically set up to understand requirements and agree features for an intuitive CRM tool.
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29th January 2013A key member of the Kinetic Sales Team is shortlisted for MIA- List 2013
We are delighted that Julie Brown nee Somers has been shortlisted for the MIA-List 2013. The MIA-List recognises those hard working and inspiring individuals that make a contribution to the industry.
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29th January 2013Snow Problem!
It takes more than a downfall of snow and icy roads to stop Kinetic's dedicated team! Client Services Manager, Rob Johnstone continued to answer emails while waiting for his car to be towed from a ditch and Senior Trainer Sharon Johnson overcame a snow bound car, cancelled taxi's and trains to still make it to the client site as planned.
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11th December 2012Support Opening Hours over the Christmas Period
We would just like to update you on our working hours over the festive period.
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11th December 2012Kinetic customer recognised as industry leader
In the recent National Student Housing Survey accolades were also received by Lancaster University for ‘Best Learning Environment’ and ‘Best Individual Accommodation’ for the Fylde College Residences, ‘Best Moving-In Experience’ and ‘Best Booking Experience’.
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11th December 2012Who's Watching Who?
Last month Kinetic Solutions hosted a drinks reception at the Grand Cafe for Oxford's College Bursars, IT and Conference managers. Kinetic Solutions managing director Chris Wildsmith gave an informative presentation, focused on how fast technology is moving and as we all use the internet what data is being collected and how it is used.
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10th December 2012Kinetic looks ahead at student accommodation in the UK
The Kinetic team recently attended Property Week's annual Student Accommodation Conference in London last month. The conference provides the latest knowledge and advice on the changing dynamics of student accommodation and is attended primarily by private property developers, valuers and asset managers.
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10th December 20122013 Dates for your diaries
Accept your complimentary invitation to the Kinetic Venues User Forum, on 15th January 2013, The Media Centre Lords Cricket Ground.
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2nd December 2012KxTraining & Networking at Girton College Cambridge
Kinetic continued to add value to clients last month by hosting a training and networking event at Girton College Cambridge.
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7th November 2012How responsive is your website?
Our highly creative and technically proficient Kx design team is extending both service and product offering to help you optimise your website.
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7th November 2012Kinetic Solutions is pleased to welcome Universal Student Living as a new client
“We were impressed with the track record and experience that Kinetic Solutions has and their clear support to the product” said Chris McVitty director of Universal Student Living.
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5th November 2012November IACC Conference
Members of the Kinetic team attended the IACC Europe Annual General Meeting and Conference, which took place 4 - 5 November 2012 at the Lensbury Hotel and Conference Centre at Teddington Lock.
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4th November 2012Movember, Kinetic's own MoBro
Kinetic’s support manager, Rob Johnstone, is our very own MoBro supporting Movember for the third year running. He will be growing his moustache to support the charity that aims to change the face of men's health, specifically prostate and testicular cancer.
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4th November 2012Sharing ideas at our Fawsley Hall event
Creative thinking in challenging times was the theme of our October event at Fawsley Hall. Hospitality professionals came together to discuss ideas and share examples around how to develop new approaches to their business strategy and marketing model. Inspirational speakers including Laurence McCarthy from the Russell Partnership and the historic surroundings of Fawsley Hall contributed to a successful event that proved to be of value to the attendees
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4th November 2012Kinetic Solutions welcome The Calvert Trust as a new client
The Calvert Trust enables people with disabilities, together with their families and friends, to achieve their potential through the challenge of outdoor adventure in the countryside.
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1st November 2012Cambridge City Hockey Club Sponsorship
Kinetic Solutions is proud to support our own sporting talent by announcing the sponsorship of Rob Turner, our student online services manager. Rob plays in number 29 shirt for Cambridge City’s First XI hockey team (CCHC).
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6th September 2012The Kinetic family grows - welcome Zoe Evans
We are delighted to welcome Zoe Evans as the latest member of the Kinetic Solutions family. Zoe joins the sales team as the BDM specialising in the conference products.
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6th September 2012Kinetic are on the move!
Success means expansion in both the UK and the USA!
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6th September 2012Kinetic welcomes Askham Bryan College as its latest KxStudent client
With a residential campus near York and various centres throughout North Yorkshire, Askam Bryan is one of the fastest growing land based colleges in the country.
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6th September 2012Updates within the Kx family!
Rob Turner new Student Online Services Manager
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6th September 2012University of Hertfordhshire takes the latest solution KxRequests
Fantastic news from one of our earliest commercial clients, the University of Hertfordshire has recently taken KxStudent and went live with online applications this year and the recently introduced KxRequests.
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4th September 2012Kinetic continues to fly the Union flag with new clients in Scotland & Northern Ireland
Kinetic is delighted to announce that the Stranmillis University College, Northern Ireland and Glasgow Caledonian University are our latest KxConferencing clients.
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3rd September 2012Charity News
Hearty congratulations to our very own Andy Hill from our support help desk team. He may not have won an Olympic medal, but I am sure you will agree that he is a true champion having climbed Snowdon to raise money for the Sands charity supporting the research of still births and neonatal deaths.
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31st July 2012Kx welcome one of the most historic and learned society's to its client list.
Founded in 1660, The Royal Society has a long and established commitment to recognise, promote and support excellence in science.
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21st May 2012JCB Digs for Gold and finds KxConferencing Software
JCB global producers of innovative and high performance construction products purchases KxConferencing software to manage the booking of space at their head office in Staffordshire. We look forward to rolling this one out!
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17th May 2012Kx Goes Regal
Kinetic Solutions are delighted to welcome Spencer House, one of London's finest and most exclusive venues, as a new client.
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16th May 2012The British Racing School Races to Choose Kx
Established in 1983, the British Racing School aim is to provide a range of training of the highest standard to meet the needs of the racing industry, and to meet the needs of its learners. We are delighted to be able to add them to the Kx family.
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22nd December 2011Team Kinetic raise £3,250 for Mercy in Action
Team Kinetic were proud to present Mercy in Action with a cheque for £3,250 following fundraising activities throughout 2011.
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16th October 2011Christ Church: the 16th Oxford College to select KxConferencing!
As one of the largest of the constituent colleges in the University of Oxford, we are pleased to confirm Christ Church as the 16th Oxford College we can now add to our Kx family.
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16th October 2011Towcester Racecourse chooses Kinetic Solutions!
Towcester Racecourse, one of the country’s most picturesque racing venues, have chosen Kinetic Solutions’ KxPress conference software to manage their bookings, events and associated financial administration at their sporting venue.
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19th July 2011Kinetic Runners raise over £1000 for Mercy in Action
A team of runners from Kinetic Solutions put in a sterling performance on Sunday running the MK Half Marathon to raise money for Mercy in Action.
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22nd June 2011Kx Software manages over 250,000 beds in the UK
Our software is used to manage over 250,000 beds by clients using our conference management software and student accommodation management software!
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20th June 2011Awards success and accreditation for Kinetic client Well Met Conferencing
Fantastic news to share from our client who uses our conference management software Well Met Conferencing at Leeds Metropolitan University. They have become the first University in the UK to achieve GOLD Accredited in Meetings (AIM) certification from the Meetings Industry Association (MIA). They also swept the board at Leeds Hotels & Venues Association Awards last week winning 3 out of the five categories in which they were nominated.
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2nd June 2011Team Kinetic Running for Mercy in Action
A ten strong team from Kinetic Solutions Ltd will be running in the Milton Keynes Half Marathon on 17th July to raise money for Mercy in Action. Various fundraising activities have already been undertaken by Kinetic Solutions including bake sales, book sales, wristband sales, and more events are planned for the very near future including sponsored swim and cycle challenges.
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27th May 2011University of Leicester plans £14m conference facility
The University of Leicester has announced a £14m project to transform a Grade II Listed building into a residential conference venue. They use Kx conference management software to manage their already successful conference business.
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4th April 2011University of Nebraska wins award
Kinetic Solutions worked with University of Nebraska-Lincoln on their software requirements for hosting the 2010 Special Olympics National Games. They were recognised for their efforts at the ACCED-I (Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors – International) conference by being awarded the “Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award” for their efforts with the games.
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31st March 2011Demise of the 24hr delegate rate
In an article recently by Chief Executive of Imago, Kay England, current trends indicate that more and more delegates are being given the responsibility for booking their own accommodation for conferences and events, as opposed to fully inclusive conference packages being offered by organisers. For our clients this could mean increased opportunities to upsell accommodation or pick up transient business from delegates attending conferences at other venues in the area.
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30th March 2011Kinetic Solutions will be attending ASRA 2011 at the University of Edinburgh
Come and visit us on stand 33 to see first-hand why Kinetic Solutions is the preferred student accommodation software supplier for many universities and colleges worldwide. 1 in 3 of the “Times” top 100 Universities use Kinetics’ software. Senior members of the team on hand for advice and guidance.
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24th March 2011Kx User Forum 2011!
Last week saw over 120 delegates from 50 of our UK clients come together at the Kx Annual User Forum in Manchester. Over two days it was wonderful to see so many of our clients face to face, participating in sessions, giving us feedback and making new contacts across the Kx network. We also had some visitors from Sweden join our event and network with other Kx clients from Conference Centres, Venues, Universities (Student and Commercial users) and Commercial Property Providers of Student Accommodation.
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28th January 2011100 HE Universities and Colleges are now using Kx!
With recent additions, the number of HE Universities and Colleges in the UK using Kx software rises to one hundred.
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Details of Kinetic User Forum 2011 are announced!
We are delighted to announce that the 2011 Kinetic User Forum will take place in Manchester on the 8th and 9th February.
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2010 Meetings Tech Adoption - Are We There Yet?
Has technology become pervasive enough and easy enough to use, that society has made it over this adoption hurdle? Are we there yet? Corbin Ball, CMP, CSPI
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9th August 2010CUBO 2010 Competition Winner Announcement
Kinetic Solutions reveal who has won a state of the art - iPad for entering their 'Business Challenge' in our recent competition at CUBO 2010
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28th June 2010Kx helps UNL manage 2010 Special Olympics accommodation
The University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL) will be housing approximately 4,000 participating in the 2010 Special Olympics National Games
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21st June 2010Presenting to you... our new Smartphone Application at CUBO 2011
Fresh from a recent Bright Sparc Technology Innovation Award win, Kinetic Solutions will be exhibiting range of Kx software solutions
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25th May 2010Landex Colleges
Harper Adams University College is the third Landex College to choose Kx as the software to manage their student accommodation and conference business.
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18th May 2010Winners!!!
Kinetic Solutions have won yet another award……… we were winners of the Best Collaboration between Education and Business category at the 2010 Bright Sparc awards.
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14th April 2010ASRA 2010
A big ‘Thank You’ to the ASRA organisers for another successful conference. It was lovely to see so many familiar faces and some new ones too!
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12th April 2010Kinetic Solutions goes down under
Kinetic Solutions lands its first Australian client - Queensland Department of Communities.
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14th March 2010Kinetic Staff Presenting at International Conference
North American Operations Director, Laura Aikey, and Business Development Manager, Mark Williams, will present on 2 different topics during the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors International Conference in Louisville, Kentucky March 21 – 24, 2010.
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4th November 2009Cranfield University Chooses Kinetic Solutions!
Cranfield has chosen Kx to facilitate the management of their accommodation and conference facilities.
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8th October 2009Kinetic Solutions Wins Top Award
‘Most Innovative Company’
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1st October 2009Universities Go Live With KxInductions
The University of Edinburgh was one of three Kinetic clients to go live last week with the online KxInductions module. Over a period of just four days 588 students have completed their induction questionnaire without a piece of paper in sight!
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14th April 2009Kinetic’s Clients take top awards at the 2009 Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards
Over 660 people attended the awards ceremony held on 23rd February at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London hosted by Jeremy Vine.
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