We’re #excited to share the latest edition of our #Market #Software News – featuring how our partnership with @GoCardless is delivering smarter, more secure payments for markets and events! As part of our AdvantEDGE Markets & Events module, the integration with GoCardless gives #councils and #event organisers access to: ✔ Lower-cost bank-to-bank payments ✔ Faster, more reliable transactions ✔ Reduced admin and reconciliation time ✔ Greater financial visibility and control ✔ Improved cash flow with secure, automated collections Designed for councils, market managers and event teams, AdvantEDGE brings #bookings, trader management, #payments and reporting into one connected system – accessible anytime, anywhere. In this issue, we explore how modernising your payment infrastructure has helped organisations to reduce delays, minimise risk and improve efficiency, while supporting a more #resilient #financial #future for markets and events. Take a look at the article and discover how connected payment technology can transform your operations. For more information or to see the module in action visit: edgeitsystems.com/advantedge… #MarketManagement #EventManagement #LocalGovernment #DigitalTransformation #OnlinePayments #GoCardless #AdvantEDGE @NABMA_Markets @HarbMarket

Last week, we were proud to attend and sponsor the @NABMA_Markets One Day Conference 2026 - a #fantastic event celebrating the strength, innovation and #future of the markets sector. Chris, & Louise had a great day connecting with existing #clients and speaking with prospective #partners about how we can support their #market #operations through our Markets & Events software module, enabling fully #paperless market #administration, online payments, and a self-service Trader Portal - helping markets run more #efficiently and #sustainably. Thank you to NABMA for hosting such a valuable and forward-looking event. We’re proud to support the sector. 😊 Check out: edgeitsystems.com/advantedge… for more information! #NABMA #Markets #Events #MarketManagement #DigitalTransformation

📬 #AdvantEDGE #Finance customers - you’ve got mail! We're excited to announce that our finance year-end #support is officially underway! 👏 Year end can often feel quite daunting, which is why we are #proud to provide comprehensive support options for our finance #customers. Yesterday we shared the first part of our #FREE written guidance and instructional videos 💻 to support our #councils through Stages 1- 3 of their financial year end and it's been great to see so many customers also signing up for our discounted 1-2-1 support packages, and FREE group Q & A sessions. Our resources and sessions are designed by industry professionals to help councils work #confidently through the process, using our system to its full capability - no accountants required, just clear steps and practical guidance for #Clerks and finance teams. Check your inbox to get started - and as always, we’re here to support you every step of the way ✅ #councilfinance #AdvantEDGEFinance #YearEnd #Accounting #parishcouncil #towncouncil #ITSoftware #Support

As we kick off the year ahead, we wanted to share a few moments from how our #team wrapped up the last one ✨ Before the break, our team came together for our end-of-year #companymeeting - a valuable mix of #training, shared updates, and #planning, but most importantly, a chance to #reconnect in person after working remotely throughout the year. There were Christmas jumpers🎄, secret santa gifts 🎁, and plenty of great conversations followed by an evening meal and social drinks, with partners invited to join us. 😍 A big #thankyou to our General Manager, Shane, for organising the day, it was a great way to reflect, reconnect, and reset before heading into a new year together!🥂 Here’s to another year of collaboration, growth, and great teamwork. #TeamCulture #CompanyLife #RemoteWork #EndOfYear #NewYearMomentum #WorkingTogether #BehindTheScenes

Wishing all our #valued customers, suppliers, and partners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄✨🎉 #Thankyou for your continued support throughout the year - we truly appreciate working with you! ❤️ Please note that we’ll be closed from midday on Wednesday 24th December 2025, reopening at 9am on Monday 5th January 2026.📅 Our emergency contact number for customers has been emailed directly.📞 Wishing you a #safe, #relaxing, and #joyful festive season. ❄️🎁🥂 We look forward to working with you again in the New Year! #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #FestiveSeason #ThankYou #HolidayHours #SeeYouIn2026 🎄✨

#Thankyou to Alice from Budleigh Salterton Town Council, for taking the time to share such #thoughtful words, the team really appreciate it!😍 Feedback like this means a great deal to us and of course a huge thank you to our #fantastic team, who consistently go the extra mile with #patience, care, and clear advice to support our #council and #SME clients every day. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season 🎄✨

🎉 Team Treat Courtesy of @KaseyaCorp! 🍕 A huge #thankyou to the Kaseya & @datto Global Partner Program for selecting us as the winners of last week’s Gold #Partner Prize Draw! The #team absolutely loved the #pizza lunch during our company meeting last week - a perfect mid-day boost and a great way to celebrate our #partnership. 🙌 Big shout out to Ellie Chadwick and Greg Jones for organising such a fun initiative and keeping the partner community engaged and appreciated. Thanks again, Kaseya - we’re already looking forward to the next draw! 🍕💙 #TeamEDGE #GoldPartner #Kaseya #ITSecurity #StaffTreat

🌍 Proud to Be Carbon Negative For Another Year! 🌿 Back in 2021, we made a #commitment to reduce our impact on the planet, and that promise wasn’t a one-off. It changed how we operate as a business. By carefully measuring and #offsetting our emissions (and then some), and continuing to ensure that our work not only avoids adding to our customers’ carbon footprint but actively helps to reduce it. We’re #proud to share that for another year, we’ve remained #carbonnegative. #Sustainability is now part of everything we do, from how we run our #systems to how we develop and deliver our #software. It's not a box-ticking exercise, it’s a long-term #commitment to doing better for people, councils, and the planet. 🌎 Check out the attached image to see some of the #amazing projects we are #supporting over the next year! 👏 Here’s to another year of #smarter, #cleaner, #greener progress. 💚 #CarbonNegative #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenerTech #LocalGovTech ➡️ edgeitsystems.com/carbon-neu…

Chris and Shane had a fantastic 2 days at the Society of Local Council Clerks National Conference last week, connecting with #councils and sharing how our #administration software and #IT support can make a real difference! 💻 ✅ A big thank you to the @SLCCnews for hosting such a valuable event! 👏 👉 Find out more about how we can support your council: edgeitsystems.com We provide software / support in the following: 🪙 Finance 🪦 Epitaph - with Digital Mapping 🥕 Allotments 🛝 Playgrounds 🛍️ Markets & Events 🏫 Facilities 🌳 Asset Manager 📅 Service Manager 💻 Admin 📋 Planning 🔍 InspectEDGE App - for Epitaph, Allotments, Playgrounds & Asset 💻 IT Security, Modernisation & Support for councils and SMEs #LocalCouncils #ITSupport #AdminSoftware #PublicSector #TownCoucils #ParishCouncils

We’re well into #conference season now, but with a short breather before next week’s @SLCCnews National Conference, we wanted to take a moment to #celebrate and show #gratitude for our staff social and wellbeing day back in July. As a remote and hybrid team, these in-person days are so #important. We stepped away from our usual projects and support desks to enjoy some downtime together, swapping keyboards for paintbrushes, before enjoying a delicious lunch together. 🙌 It was a great way to #unwind, #connect, and #recharge. A big thank you to Shane , our General Manager, who organised the day, and to Kirsty for leading a #brilliant painting session. 🎨 We’re lucky to have such a #committed team behind everything we do for our councils, #thankyou to everyone who joined us - especially those who travelled from afar to be there. #TeamWellbeing #StaffSocial #BrushParty #HybridWork #CouncilTech #ITSupport #ThankYouTeam #TeamEDGE

It was a pleasure to attend the @InstituteCCM -Learning Conference & Exhibition this week! 😊 Chris, Tracey and Peter enjoyed showcasing #Epitaph, our complete #crematorium and #cemetery management solution - including #HeritEDGE our digital grave mapping software and #InspectEDGE our powerful memorial inspections app. The team had a busy and positive few days, and it was great to catch up with our clients in person as well as chatting with so many professionals looking to future-proof their bereavement services. 👏 Want to learn more about how Epitaph can support your team? 👉 edgeitsystems.com/epitaph/ #ICCM2025 #CemeteryManagement #CrematoriumSoftware #DigitalMapping #MemorialInspections #BereavementServices #EdgeITSystems #Epitaph

Always a pleasure to be part of #NABMA2025 - we loved the new venue this year! 👏 Big thanks to @NABMA_Markets for hosting such a valuable and inspiring event. We always look forward to your conferences and really value the opportunity to support and work alongside the NABMA community. Looking forward to what’s ahead! #ProudSponsor #PublicSectorInnovation #MarketsFirst #MarketsSoftware

We've had a #brilliant 2 days at the @NABMA_Markets AGM & Conference 2025 in Stratford - always a great event and one we’re proud to support as #sponsors 🙌 Our CEO, Chris and General Manager, Shane were there representing us and showcasing our #Markets&Events software module 💻 - designed to help #councils #modernise and #streamline their market operations It was great to catch up with clients, connect with new faces, and talk about how we can #support local authorities in running #vibrant, #efficient markets. ✅ We really enjoyed the talks, and were especially proud to see our client Nick Kasic @rbkc take home the outstanding achievement award 🏆 — well deserved! Thanks again to @NABMA for another fantastic event 👏 👉 Learn more about our Markets & Events module here: 🔗 edgeitsystems.com/advantedge… #NABMA2025 #MarketsSoftware #AdvantEDGE #EdgeITSystems #LocalMarkets #PublicSectorInnovation #StreamlingProcesses

It was great to be part of the Innovative Practice Conference yesterday, hosted by One Voice Wales! 🙌 Our General Manager, Shane had a fantastic time connecting with #councils and showcasing how @EdgeITsystems supports local authorities with our #administration software and #IT support. Thanks to the organisers for a well-run and inspiring event - we’re proud to be helping councils work smarter every day. 💻🏛️ #EdgeITSystems #OneVoiceWales #InnovativePracticeConference #ITforCouncils #LocalGovernment

🌞 Summer is here – and so is prime #planting season for #allotments! 🌿 From runner beans 🫘 and beetroot 🥬 to fast-growing salads 🥗, now’s the #perfect time for #plotholders to make the most of the sunshine. 📥 We’ve put together a FREE #Summer #Planting #Guide – perfect for sharing with your allotment community. Be sure to let us know what you are growing currently or share your top growing tips with others in the comments below! 🥕 🧑‍🌾 And if you’re a #council managing growing demand, be sure to check out our AdvantEDGE Allotments & Rentals #software which will simplify your day with: ✅ Cloud-based plot allocations, details & waiting lists ✅ Built-in email communications 📧 ✅ Plot inspection photographs & notes 📸 ✅ Paperless invoices, agreements & renewals 🧾 👉 Find out how we #support councils like yours: lnkd.in/eP__8Ddi #Allotments #CouncilServices #UrbanGrowing #SummerPlanting #AllotmentLife #CommunityGardening #GrowYourOwn

Capture the #perfect image! 📸 We are #proud to once again be sponsoring the @InstituteCCM #Photographic Competition – a truly inspiring initiative that celebrates the beauty and significance of #cemeteries, #crematoria, #churchyards, and natural #burial grounds. We are particularly #honoured to be supporting this initiative due the 'Best Environmental Photo' category, created in #memory of our late colleague and friend, Ian Quance, a #passionate advocate for all things #environmental and #bereavement services and a key figure in the development of our management software, #Epitaph and #InspectEDGE. 🌱 Through this competition, we hope to continue Ian’s mission of elevating the standards, beauty, and understanding of the spaces that mean so much to so many. 🖼️ The top 18 photos will be featured in The Journal, exhibited at the ICCM Learning Conference this September and auctioned for charity. 🏆 Category winners will receive a £150 gift voucher 👉 FREE to enter but open to ICCM members only via: form.asana.com/?k=8L0ZXxYQac… 🗓️Closing Date: 30th July 2025 Enter now and help us celebrate the places and people that matter. 🌍 #ICCM2025 #EpitaphEDGE #PhotographyCompetition #BereavementServices #LegacyOfIanQuance #NaturalBurial #CemeteryPhotography #InMemory

"Councils don’t need to worry about cyber security." Unfortunately this is a Myth! #Councils manage large volumes of #sensitive data and #essential public services making them a common target for #cyber threats. Recent figures show that #UK councils face over 10,000 attempted cyber attacks every day. These range from #phishing emails to more complex #ransomware attempts. 🌐 We’re #proud to support councils across the UK in #strengthening their #defences - whether that’s helping put preventative measures in place or offering expert support when incidents do happen. Many councils reach out to us for #advice, #training, and #rapid response, and we’re always ready to help. 👍 🛡️ Cybersecurity isn’t just about #protection - it’s about staying one step ahead, and knowing you’ve got the right people to turn to when it matters most. For more information on how we could support your council or business contact us on info@edgeITsystems.com or visit edgeitsystems.com/it-support… #MythBusting #CouncilCybersecurity #ITSecurity #ITSupport #LocalCouncilIT

🐝🌱 Happy World Bee Day! 🌍🌸 Today, we’re #buzzing with appreciation - not just for the bees 🐝, but for the #councils and #communities using our allotment software to create #thriving green spaces across the UK. Every #allotment plot managed through our system is more than just soil and seedlings - it’s a small #haven for pollinators. 🏡💚 We hope that by making allotments more #accessible and #efficient to manage, we're helping people to grow their own food, support biodiversity, and give bees the flowers they love. 🌼 To all the local councils and communities making this possible - #thankyou. You’re not just managing land. You’re nurturing #ecosystems. 🌍🌿 👉 For more information on how we can support you with managing your community’s allotments, visit:🔗 edgeitsystems.com/advantedge… #WorldBeeDay #SupportThePollinators #AllotmentsForBees #TechForNature #CommunityGrowing #BeeTheChange

🌿 Modern Cemetery Management, Made Simple 🌿 Managing #cemeteries and #crematoria comes with responsibility - and A LOT of #admin but that’s where #Epitaph steps in! Cloud-based and designed to streamline your day-to-day, Epitaph connects seamlessly with our #mapping system #HeritEDGE and #memorial #inspection app #InspectEDGE, giving you a complete digital toolkit to manage sites with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re a #council or working in the private #bereavement sector, our @InstituteCCM qualified team offers expert support and tailored training - because the right technology is only part of the story. Let us help you move forward, stay compliant, and work smarter - not harder! 🖥️ Discover how Epitaph can bring peace of mind to your management process: edgeitsystems.com/epitaph/ #CemeteryManagement #CrematoriaSoftware #Epitaph #DigitalTransformation #HeritEDGE #InspectEDGE #ICCM #LocalGovernment #BereavementServices #Modernisation