Our History
One of our greatest strengths lies in our experience. We’ve been trading loads longer than most technology companies – since 1981 in fact! We’re also a family-run business, headed up by MD Alan Exley, and supported by his brothers Malcolm and Adrian.
How can our expertise help your business?
2019 – 2018
Launch of
2019 – 2018
Launch of
2016
Our first Cloud solutions implemented on Microsoft Azure.
2016
Wharncliffe is awarded Sage Regional Business Partner of the Year!
2015
Wharncliffe is awarded Panintelligence Reseller of the year. Delivering vital insight reporting for customers.
2015
2014
Launch of Realitex200 for C
2014
Apple launches the apple watch and its mobile payment and digital wallet service, Apple Pay.
2011
2011
Siri is introduced, “understanding” requests learning user tendencies and preferences.
2009 – 2008
Wharncliffe qualifies and becomes a Sage 200cloud Development Partner.
2009 – 2008
We’re appointed a Sage 200 Strategic Regional Business Partner.
2006 – 2005
2006, We’re appointed a Sage 200 Business Partner.
2006 – 2005
We consolidated our three business sites into one, new, purpose built office in Tankersley, South Yorkshire.
2001
Wharncliffe is appointed a Microsoft Business Partner.
2001
Microsoft launches its
classic operating system, Windows XP.
2000
Wharncliffe installs its first Realitex handheld (RF) warehousing solution.
2000
The USB Flash Drive is invented following the original M-Systems DiskOnKey drive.
1999
Awarded the IBM Beacon Award for delivering remarkable solutions to drive business value for clients.
1999
First Wharncliffe mobile application released delivering realtime stock and order information for Realitex200.
1998
Latest Realitex (now Realitex200) Carpet Manufacturing Shop Floor Data Capture rolls out to customers.
1998
1994
Our first office building,
Joseph Exley House is built in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
1994
1989
The launch of TOPSiX, the Unix version of what’s now our Realitex200 carpet and flooring solution.
1989
Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989. He wrote the first web browser in 1990.
1988 – 1987
Wharncliffe becomes an IBM Accredited Business Centre, one of the first in the country.
1988 – 1987
Wharncliffe install their first networked computed system, this allowed the exchanging data between computers.
1985 – 1984
Wharncliffe Business Systems is appointed a Business Partner of global technology firm IBM.
1985 – 1984
Stylist, our carpet design system wins major export orders in Italy, Africa, North America and Australia.
1983
TOPS DOS launched, today our Realitex200 solution for Carpet, Flooring, Textiles & Artificial Grass companies.
1983
1981
Wharncliffe Business Systems Ltd is founded byJoseph Exley, the father of current Directors Alan, Adrian & Malcolm Exley.
1981
IBM introduces its first personal computer (PC) to the market, revolutionising business computing.
Getting in touch…
Why not try us out for yourself and call us on 01226361100 for a no-obligation chat about our Sage business solutions and services – or if you’re local to Sheffield, call in for a cuppa with one of our Sage consultants. We’d love to meet you and discuss any of your business requirements!
01226 361 100
info@wharncliffe.co.uk
