Cybertill breaks through retail doldrums

Looking at the state of the high street you would not have high hopes for retail-specific software providers - but performance is why Merseyside-based Cybertill stands out. This profitable vendor is racking up new business on a month by month basis, adding to a customer list that already contains a host of well-known names in the commercial and not-for profit (NFP) sectors.

Success stems from its scalable SaaS-based multi-channel EPoS (electronic point of sale), online and telephone retail solution that provides a live view of stock and customers across all sites/channels, and is topped off by an ecommerce facility. The company is doing particularly well in the NFP sector - founder and chief executive Ian Tomlinson says it has already captured a sizable chunk of the market and is set to secure more. Cybertill is neatly positioned – it can battle it out with providers like Micros Torex and K3 in the commercial sector - and scoop up NFP sector customers.

There are some hurdles looming. Its proposed move into the US market will be challenging and it needs to decide when to move from its current licence model to a subscription basis without overly damaging its profitability. But its strong base and growing reputation will help this Little British Battler on its way.

Posted by Angela Eager at '08:51' - Tagged: software   lbb