Name: Tony Flynn

Position: IT Project Manager

Firm: Prosperity Advisers

Location: Newcastle, NSW

How long has your firm been using APS software?

Since 1999

Why do you continue to attend the APS conferences?

I go to review the new products in development, to spend time networking with other firms and share ideas, meet the APS staff in person (put a face to the voice) and have a good time!

What has been your main take home messages from the conference?

For me, reviewing the development roadmap shows us the future direction of the software.

It also shows APS’s commitment to the technology and to continuous improvement of their products.

What are the benefits for your firm by you attending the conference?

While it’s great that I review the new products/upgrades and so on, it’s also a very good chance to meet people from other firms in similar situations as ourselves and be able to discuss common issues, solutions, etc.

We also get to speak to the APS consultants and pick up a lot of information as well. I get to pass that on to others in my firm, first hand.

What are the benefits for you attending the conference in your everyday work?

It helps with our IT planning cycle – we can review the new products and upgrades and work out whether they will fit in with our current and future plans.

What should firms who have not attended before expect from an APS conference?

A lot of information, opportunities to meet a lot of new people from other firms, and plenty of socialising!

Are you coming along to the conference this year?

We usually review the conference content before making a decision. The conferences I have attended so far have definitely been worth it.