The dream of a secure, paperless office could become a reality, thanks to young entrepreneur Jonathan Hulme.

The 21-year-old owner of Digipigeon, who set up his first business at the age of 14, has devised a new software package which will perform a variety of time-consuming functions for businesses, like invoicing, advanced order processing, and mailshots.

All processing is done remotely using Digipigeon's servers in London and Manchester . This means the two servers can support each other, which makes the system more stable.

And because all data is stored remotely, it can be easily recovered in the event of a disaster on the customer's premises, for instance a fire.

Jonathan said: “This system is unique, because most software programs can't perform functions like invoicing or advanced order processing with the same level of automation.

“It's perfect for SMEs who want to use the time usually spent on admin to bring in more customers. They start with a foundation package, and then we can add other functions depending on the customer's needs.

“It also means, because customer data is stored safely and remotely, none of it would be lost in the event of a fire, for instance.”

The recent Keele University graduate is hoping to incorporate more services, such as integrated web design, to provide a complete solution to small businesses.

He said: “People have been aiming for the paperless office for years, without ever getting there.

“This is the closest we can get to it at the moment, and could eventually mean the end of envelopes, stamps and paper.”

For more information, contact Jonathan Hulme on 08456 860699, or via email at jon@bitsnpcz.com . Further details can also be found on the company website: www.digipigeon.com .

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