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Niteworks confirms four new members

The innovative MoD-Industry partnership, Niteworks, has confirmed that another four companies have joined as associate members: Allan Webb, Factonomy, Serious Games International and Symbiotics.

Allan Webb Ltd has a track record which spans over 54 years, providing a unique mix of capabilities to many organisations. It is a supplier of technical documentation and translation, parts data capture / management, NATO codification management, spares optimisation, inventory management, integrated logistic support services and document management / scanning to government, industry and commercial clients worldwide.

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Factonomy specialises in the field of enterprise application development and has been providing global solutions since 2003 using its Factonomy XT development platform. Its solutions can be delivered on-premise, hosted or in the cloud. With origins in the financial services and public sector markets for governance, risk and compliance applications, Factonomy also provides solutions in cyber security, civil protection and decision support systems.

Serious Games International (SGIL) is a Coventry based company specialising in games technology. It delivers products and solutions in serious games, games based learning, simulation training, gamification, 3D intelligent avatars, augmented reality, emerging technology and cross platform app development. SGIL's solutions can be utilised within sales and marketing, training, learning and development, human resources and overall organisational efficiency.

Symbiotics Ltd (part of Resource Group) is an independent provider of human performance consultancy and training. It delivers services to defence, aviation, blue-light services and transportation. These include human factors, training, selection and assessment, research projects, performance assessment products and predictive skills modelling. The Symbiotics team of around 18 full-time staff is based near Tewkesbury.

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Samantha Page (right), Head of Commercial / Partnering at Niteworks said: “The Niteworks partnership is thriving and continues to provide real value. Since November 2007, its projects have identified more than £1bn in cost avoidance for the MoD.

“Niteworks is a mature model but relies on the goodwill and trust of its members and proactive management to ensure it continues to meet MoD’s changing requirements.

"I’m delighted to see that another four companies have chosen to come on board and look forward to working with them in support of some of MoD’s most pressing issues.”

 

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