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IRIS and Amazon Business Collaborate to Help Simplify School Purchasing
Integration helps streamline and automate the school purchasing process for 5,254 IRIS Financial customers
LONDON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IRIS Software Group (IRIS) today announced the availability of Amazon Business e-Procurement for IRIS Financials. This integration will enable more than 5,000 UK schools to purchase supplies directly from Amazon Business through their IRIS Financials system, cutting out a number of time-consuming manual steps.
Schools regularly purchase bulk items from Amazon Business, such as textbooks, stationery, computers, whiteboards, safety equipment, sports, music, art and science equipment, furniture, cleaning and catering supplies and Special Educational Needs (SEN) resources.
Available now, this collaboration allows purchasing teams to launch Amazon Business’s digital catalogue within their IRIS Financials purchasing system. Offering full integration with an existing Amazon Business account, purchasing teams benefit from a familiar Amazon check-out process, prefilled purchase order lines, automatic generation of purchase orders and approvals, and purchase reconciliation.
“This is a fantastic collaboration, underlining IRIS Education’s commitment to the education sector, and showing how we continue to innovate to help schools and trusts,” said Simon Freeman, Managing Director for Education at IRIS. “Being able to handle Amazon e-procurement within IRIS Financials transforms the time intensive manual processes that are performed daily. It removes the need to re-key information from Amazon into a purchase order, alleviates the usual juggling between applications to copy over information from Amazon to a purchasing system and dramatically reduces the steps needed in gaining approval for purchases.”
“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with IRIS to bring streamlined procurement for thousands of schools around the UK,” said Fabricio Pedroza, Country Manager, UK&I at Amazon Business. “This collaboration means we’re able to offer UK schools and multi-academy trusts a wide range of products through their existing IRIS Financials purchasing systems, providing easy access to Amazon Business’s digital catalogue. Through automating admin tasks, and offering increased visibility and an easier and improved purchase reconciliation, this partnership will enable schools to focus on what’s important: the education and success of its students.”
IRIS is focused on developing software solutions that consolidate data across multiple systems, automate processes and alleviate the unnecessary time-drain educational staff currently face. With 30 years’ experience in education management solutions and a presence in 90 countries, IRIS has the broadest education software suite in the UK, with 75% of MATs and 12,000 UK schools and academies — including half of the schools in England — now using its solutions.
About IRIS Software Group
IRIS Software Group is a global provider of mission critical software and one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. IRIS provides software solutions and services for finance, HR and payroll teams, education organisations and accountancy firms that takes the pain out of processes and lets professionals focus on the work they value. Through simplifying, automating and providing insights on everyday mission critical tasks for organisations of all shapes and sizes, IRIS ensures customers can look forward with certainty and confidence.
IRIS is the largest third-party online filer with the UK Government. Ninety-one of the top 100 UK accountancy firms use IRIS software. One in six of the UK’s workforce is paid by IRIS payroll offerings, and globally, six million employees receive their payslip via IRIS software every month. More than 850,000 UK employees are managed by IRIS HR solutions.
Over 12,000 UK schools and academies use IRIS, with four million parents and guardians using IRIS apps to connect with their children’s school; 300 million messages are delivered between schools and parents each year and over £15 million transactional payments are processed every month.
IRIS is certified as a Great Place to Work® and recognised as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, one of the Best Workplaces in Tech and one of the Best Workplaces for Women.
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About Lydia
Since its inception, Lydia has been at the forefront of fintech innovation in France, providing users with seamless and user-friendly payment solutions. The company has built a strong reputation for its mobile payment app, which allows users to send and receive money, pay for goods and services, and manage their finances with ease. With millions of users and a robust platform, Lydia is well-positioned to venture into the digital banking space.
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Sumeria is Lydia’s latest offering, designed to cater to the growing demand for comprehensive digital banking solutions. The app aims to provide users with a full suite of banking services, all accessible from their smartphones. Key features of Sumeria include:
- Personal and Business Accounts: Sumeria offers both personal and business accounts, enabling users to manage their finances efficiently. The app supports a range of functionalities tailored to meet the needs of individual users and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Intuitive Interface: True to Lydia’s commitment to user experience, Sumeria boasts an intuitive and easy-to-navigate interface. Users can quickly access account information, transaction history, and various banking services with just a few taps.
- Comprehensive Financial Tools: Sumeria provides a range of financial tools designed to help users better manage their money. Features such as budgeting, expense tracking, and personalized financial insights empower users to make informed financial decisions.
- Security and Privacy: Lydia places a high priority on security, and Sumeria is no exception. The app incorporates advanced security measures, including biometric authentication and end-to-end encryption, to ensure that users’ financial data is protected.
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The launch of Sumeria represents a strategic move for Lydia, positioning the company as a formidable player in the digital banking arena. By expanding its product offering, Lydia aims to capture a larger share of the market and meet the evolving needs of its users. This initiative also reflects a broader trend in the fintech industry, where traditional payment service providers are evolving into comprehensive financial service platforms.
Market Impact
Sumeria’s entry into the market is poised to have a significant impact. With its user-centric design and robust feature set, the app is likely to attract a diverse user base, from tech-savvy millennials to SMEs seeking efficient banking solutions. Moreover, Sumeria’s integration with Lydia’s existing payment infrastructure provides a seamless transition for current Lydia users, further boosting its adoption.
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Looking ahead, Lydia plans to continually enhance Sumeria by adding new features and expanding its services. The company’s focus on innovation and customer satisfaction will be key drivers of Sumeria’s growth. Additionally, Lydia’s potential to scale Sumeria across other European markets presents a substantial opportunity for further expansion.
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