Tek-Outlook:                                     Date: 1st Oct 04                        TekPlus Points: +1

iSoft plc                                                     9 Pages

UK based iSoft plc is fully dedicated to the development of healthcare related software solutions. With its current growth focus and sound acquisition strategies, iSoft is constantly expanding its geographical reach and the depth of its product offerings. The company has a very impressive track record and is also creating strong alliances, especially with Microsoft. iSoft is strongly positioned in the UK following its merger with Torex and its recent NHS NPfIT contract wins. However, TekPlus believes iSoft now has to deliver on its promises and achieve impressive customer satisfaction rates as well as a full value stack of solutions before it can attain the crown of a leader in the Healthcare-IT space. The company also needs to focus on its global growth strategies and aggressively position itself as an influencer global vendor of choice. TekPlus understands that the company already has many strategies in place leading in this direction but the management have to continue to execute flawlessly whilst making sure that the many acquisitions integrate around a single vision. 

Note: TekPlus Points state the current opinion of the vendor as viewed by TekPlus. TekPlus experts take a number of parameters into account when analysing a vendor and its position in the competitive landscape going forward. The scale of the points are as follows; +3 : Extremely Solid Position, +2 : Solid Position, +1 : Promising Position, 0 : Weak Position and -1 : Very Weak Position.