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Australian Electronic Board Communications Solution, iqBoard, Achieves First International Implementation at Interconnector (UK)

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Australian Electronic Board Communications Solution, iqBoard, Achieves First International Implementation at Interconnector (UK)

Melbourne, 2 April 2014 - IQ Group announces the first international implementation of its meeting management and Board pack distribution solution for mobile devices, iqBoard, with gas transport service provider, Interconnector (UK) Ltd. (Interconnector). Interconnector will rely on iqBoard's electronic Board capabilities to entirely replace paper documentation and streamline communications for its fifteen Board meeting attendees located in the United Kingdom, Canada, Belgium, Italy, and Russia, as well as two additional Audit and Shareholder sub-committees.

Interconnector is a joint venture company dedicated to the safe, efficient and flexible transportation of gas. It owns and operates the only physically bi-directional gas pipeline between Bacton in the UK and Zeebrugge in Belgium, continental Europe.

Directly responding to the Board's 2013 priority to convert from paper-based meeting packs, Interconnector conducted a global search for a meeting solution provider. It shortlisted and then successfully selected iqBoard due to its SharePoint-based collaborative infrastructure and compliance with strict information security requirements and ability to meet impending information sharing restrictions when it becomes a fully regulated entity in 2015.

Primary business benefits for iqBoard have also generated a welcome benefit for Interconnector. Terry Stephens, Information Technology and Business Systems Director said: "Board information preparation and delivery is now a much more streamlined process. We have moved from an estimated four day preparation process and laborious delivery routine to a half day preparation time and instantaneous delivery of meeting documentation. That is an 80 per cent time saving and a significant reduction in consumables and courier charges."

"Additionally with the mobile app for iPad offering, the take up rate by the Board produced a highly compelling and useful end user experience. We have had 100 per cent engagement with our Board and Sub-committee members on the new electronic platform. Information is now at their finger tips, with an immeasurable reduction in time for data queries and return comments. Board packs and follow up minutes are now distributed with a completely new time frame."

Interconnector hosts the iqBoard solution internally to maintain compliance with national security standards. iqBoard's security standards are an additional benefit, displaying data in a secure environment, with multiple layers of authentication, encryption, and enforced password management. Interconnector will also be able to securely manage any iPads that may be lost or stolen with their IT team remotely disabling access when required.

Panos Alexandratos, Head of Solutions, IQ Group Australia said: "We are absolutely thrilled to have successfully implemented iqBoard with our first international client. It is a testimony to our Solutions development team who have produced such a robust solution that meets international demands."

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About iqBoard - www.iqgroup.com.au/services/solutions/iqboard-solution/

iqBoard is a solution that takes organisational meetings from the board table to the cloud. Designed for iPad and most other tablets, iqBoard is suitable for board meetings, committees and collaborative groups. Built around Microsoft SharePoint, iqBoard is an excellent add-on for SharePoint users.

About IQ Group - www.iqgroup.com.au

IQ Group has helped Superannuation and Wealth Management clients through unprecedented change for more than 10 years in Australia.  From our offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, over 80 specialist consultants are helping clients improve their operations and use of technology.  Our clients benefit from IQ Group’s domain experience and commitment to project delivery.  IQ Group is part of a global company with other offices in South Africa and USA.

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