Members Testimonials
'I am encouraged to see that BASDA is moving forward into strategic areas like the Green agenda, modernisation of the taxation system and other issues that concern CEOs and senior management.'
Mark Thompson, Managing Director, COA Solutions Ltd
'Originally my company joined BASDA on the recommendation of our Chairman. My first exposure of the major benefits associated with BASDA was attendance at a CEO summit and then soon after as a General Council member. The influence over HMRC never ceases to amaze me and having the ability to influence change is hard to quantify in monetary terms but I know this involvement only helps top enhance my bottom line.'Alan Snell, Group CEO, KCS - Total Human Resource Solution Providers
'BASDA has proved to be an invaluable interpreter of legal and regulatory changes and the impact of these requirements on our software. Through the use of collaborative working parties, where Access may appear as a proactive contributor, or a more passive benefactor, we attain industry specific knowledge at a low cost of acquisition. This allows us to focus on what's really important - providing the best software solutions for our clients.'
'As the recognised voice of the software industry, BASDA has been able to successfully communicate our opinions at a level which would be difficult to achieve independently. Acting as a collective voice, BASDA works tirelessly to safeguard the interests of our industry.'
Kevin Misselbrook, Customer Services Director, Access Accounting
'Mamut has been a member of BASDA since 2000 because of BASDA’s unique position in the UK software business landscape, its interaction with UK government and the network opportunity it provides with our peers in the UK. In addition, BASDA’s engagement regarding industry issues and defining standards is unique, even in a European perspective.'
Eilert Hanoa, CEO, Mamut ASA
'I have been a BASDA member for over ten years with a number of UK-based business software companies including SAP and IFS. I have always felt the need to continue membership, primarily to be able to stay in touch with issues affecting the industry and to stay close to what my competitors are doing.'
'The Marketing SIG has been especially useful in working together as an industry to gain the best deals and services from suppliers, such as event and exhibition companies.'
'The weight and standing of BASDA as an industry body has given me and my company access to key Government and EC officials; contacts we could never have dreamed of reaching as a single company.'
'BASDA’s ability to clarify industry issues and set standards has not only informed and educated our customers and prospects, but also initiated many sales opportunities, for example in the areas of EMU and eBusiness.'
Peter Robertshaw – Marketing Director, Strategic Thought Group
'Proteus wants to be in at the start of the BASDA Logistics SIG to work together with other sector solution providers on the key issues affecting the warehousing and logistics industry, ultimately for the benefit of our customers.'
Howard Turvey, Managing Director, Proteus Software Limited
'I am a great believer in not re-inventing the wheel, so I find BASDA meetings an excellent opportunity to meet with other CEOs and share experiences and best practice.'
Geoff Griffiths, Managing Director, Topaz Software
'The benefit to IMPAQ of being a BASDA member is that we value their insight in promoting standards and the connections they facilitate with other BASDA members. We also appreciate the training and networking opportunities provided and recently started a blog as a result of what we learned at a BASDA Marketing event.'
Frank Bennett, Business Development Manager IMPAQ Business Solutions Limited
'Being part of BASDA certainly enhances our credibility in the sales process, being able to cite the Code of Practice and the influence that BASDA can bring as a representative body to resolve end user issues. We also find the software selection guide an invaluable tool for prospects seeking independent guidance.'
Eddie Stanley, Sales Director, Topaz Software