Business Details
40 Years
experience
Expert Bespoke Software Development in Slough
Avco Systems has been delivering high-quality software solutions since 1986, combining three decades of industry experience with cutting-edge technologies. Our ISO-certified development practices ensure robust, secure software tailored to client needs, serving FTSE 100 companies, government agencies and local authorities. We maintain direct client engagement throughout projects, employing automated testing to guarantee long-term reliability while offering end-to-end support from concept to deployment.Our agile methodology adapts to evolving requirements without hidden costs, evidenced by successful legacy system modernisations for organisations like Experian Automotive and Hertfordshire County Council.
Services
Analysis
App Development
Data Processing
Managed Hosting
Authinity
A2C Services
SFX
Payroll
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- 30+ years' experience in software development with ISO-certified quality assurance
- Direct client access to development teams throughout project lifecycles
- Automated testing frameworks ensuring long-term software reliability
- End-to-end project support from requirements analysis to deployment
- Proven track record with FTSE 100 companies and government organisations
Associations and certifications
- ISO/IEC 27001
What people say
Delivery focused
Cheerful and professional
Absolute satisfaction
Universally well received
Growth opportunities
Services
Bespoke Software Development
We create tailored software solutions combining three decades of experience with modern technologies. Our ISO-certified development processes ensure robust, future-proof applications that adapt to evolving business needs while maintaining stringent security standards. Clients benefit from direct team engagement throughout the development lifecycle.
Data Processing Systems
Specialising in high-volume data analysis and processing pipelines, we build systems handling sensitive information for government agencies and FTSE 100 companies. Our solutions incorporate automated validation, transformation and reporting tools while maintaining compliance with strict security requirements through embedded best practices.
Managed Hosting Services
Our ISO27K-certified data centre provides flexible hosting options with hybrid cloud capabilities. Clients receive 24/7 support from development teams who built their systems, with infrastructure choices including AWS, Azure and on-premise solutions while maintaining PCI compliance for payment data handling.
Secure File Transfer
SFX and AnyComms+ platforms enable secure B2B data exchange with local authorities and government bodies. These ISO-certified solutions feature automated encryption, audit trails and customisable workflows while supporting high-volume transfers through scalable infrastructure architecture.
Legacy System Modernisation
We specialise in replacing outdated platforms with modern architectures, as demonstrated by Experian Automotive's system decommissioning project. Our approach reduces maintenance costs by up to 60% while improving scalability through containerised microservices and cloud-native technologies.
People
Pete Lambert
Director
With over 25 years in software leadership, Pete guides Avco's strategic direction while maintaining technical excellence across all client projects.
Mark Rance
Head of Advanced Projects
Leading complex system integrations, Mark applies his 15+ years' experience in architecting scalable solutions for government and enterprise clients.
Ben Johnston
Head of Engineering
Overseeing infrastructure development, Ben ensures Avco's ISO-certified data centre maintains 99.9% uptime while supporting hybrid cloud deployments.
William Benn
Lead Software Engineer
Specialising in full-stack development, William leads teams delivering custom applications that combine intuitive UX with robust backend architectures.
Tobias Onoufriou
Software Engineer
Focusing on automated testing frameworks, Tobias ensures software reliability through continuous integration pipelines that reduce regression risks by 75%.
Questions
What industries does Avco Systems specialise in?
We work across sectors including automotive, education, government, finance and healthcare, delivering tailored software solutions since 1986.
Are your software solutions ISO certified?
Yes, our development processes and data centre operations maintain ISO/IEC 27001 certification for information security management.
Can you handle large-scale legacy system replacements?
Our successful Experian Automotive project demonstrates our capability to modernise complex legacy platforms with minimal business disruption.
Do you provide ongoing system support?
Yes, our clients receive continuous support from the original development teams with guaranteed SLAs for hosted solutions.
How do you ensure software quality?
We implement automated testing suites and follow ISO-certified development practices to maintain 99.9% system reliability.
What development methodologies do you use?
We employ agile practices with two-week sprints while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements.
