Judges of the 2008 National Business Awards have placed MAPS into the finals for a regional entry in ‘The Best Use of Technology in Business Award’.

Sponsored by Orange, the award is for organisations that can best demonstrate how business technology has created a competitive and operational advantage.

James Tattersall, Managing Director, says, “Technology is core to our organisation and we have always invested in its development. To operate successfully in our industry, technology is essential. We customarily go one step further when creating our systems, not only to stay leaders but because we enjoy working on these projects.”

MAPS used the Online System, which allows clients to report and track claims, and their Customer Management System, a behind-the-scenes system that guarantees efficient service by controlling complex daily processes, as a basis for the award entry.

James adds, “We have received really positive feedback from our clients on our Online System especially, and it is fantastic to receive additional recognition from the judges. It comes at a time where we are making exciting developments to the Online System as part of our 2008 programme.”

MAPS join three other finalists to present their case to judges in person. The winner is to be announced in July.