About Us

Formed in 1981, Intersoft Systems provide Loan & Deposit Management software which is used by over 400 customers worldwide.

We also provide custom solutions based on our finPOWER Connect and finPOWER Connect Cloud products.

History

Intersoft Systems was formed in 1981 to bring quality Commercial Applications to the Personal Computer Business Systems Market in New Zealand.

Since then Intersoft Systems has become a leader in vertical market software solutions for the Finance and Funeral industries as well as the general accounting markets in New Zealand, Australia and around the world.

  • 1981

    Intersoft Systems Formed

    Intersoft Systems Limited was formed and development of the first systems commenced in late 1981.

  • 1983

    Move to IBM Computers

    In early 1983, Intersoft Systems transferred its business applications to IBM computers.

  • 1990

    Legacy Series

    Code-named "Version 7.0", the resultant suite of systems was released in July 1990 as the Legacy Series.

    Dealer Network Formed

    Since 1990, Intersoft Systems has invested in the development and education of a professional Dealer Network which can provide clients with the professionalism, skill and expertise required by today's progressive business.

    This level of service capability heralds a new era in Computer Solutions Dealerships throughout Australasia. Intersoft's "whole product" philosophy implies that dealers offer advisory, training, implementation and ongoing support facilities to clients in addition to the supply of relevant software applications.

  • 1991

    IBM Ready /2 Prosper

    In 1991, Intersoft reached agreement with IBM NZ Ltd to market Intersoft products under the IBM Ready /2 Prosper brand name, a unique opportunity. Intersoft worked closely in New Zealand with IBM to ensure that dealers provided quality products with complete hardware/ software solutions to the marketplace.

  • 1995

    Performer Series

    1995 heralded the release of the first modules of the Performer Series, of which a full range of software products were released during 1996 and 1997. The Performer Series took advantage of new technology to provide improved performance, network capabilities and increased features and facilities.

  • 1998

    POWER Series

    1998 saw the release of the first of the Intersoft Windows products, the POWER Series. These products paved the way for the new millennium, and ensured clients were kept at the fore of technology and functionality.

  • 1999

    POWER Series Extended

    1999 and 2000 saw the release of the three key components of the POWER Series: finPOWER, fdPOWER and emPOWER.

  • 2003

    fdPOWERSE for Australia

    2003 saw the release of fdPOWERSE for the Australian market which allows Users to interface with the NSW and VIC BDM Offices electronically for the registration of Deaths.

  • 2010

    finPOWER Connect

    2010 saw the release of finPOWER Connect. Developed using the Microsoft .NET framework, finPOWER Connect incorporates the best of the finPOWER system, feedback and enhancements requested by the large User base and the latest development technologies.

  • 2013

    Brisbane Office Opened

    September 2013 saw the opening of the finPOWER Australia office in Brisbane.

  • 2016

    finPOWER Connect Cloud

    finPOWER Connect Cloud was released, bringing a mobile-optimised Web-based user-interface to finPOWER Connect.

  • 2022

    Full Circle Division

    In 2022 Intersoft purchased our long-time reseller Full Circle Business Solutions Ltd and their NZ and Pacific Island business. Full Circle staff joined our business and Mike Johnson continues to head up the Full Circle Division.

  • 2024

    emPOWER Acquired by Exodesk

    On 1st May 2024, emPOWER was acquired by Exodesk, New Zealand.

  • NOW

    Moving Forward

    finPOWER Connect and finPOWER Connect Cloud are continuously being developed as the market-leading Loan & Deposit management software packages.

Staff

The team at Intersoft Systems is:

Chief Executive Officer

  • Paul Thompson BBS, Dip Bus Stud

Software Development Manager

  • John Rickard BBS

Software Development Team

  • Paul Hammond
  • Gavin Huet
  • Alex McAndrew
  • Matthew Bowers

Business Analyst

  • Linda Rickard

Support Manager

  • Scott Hansen BBS

Account Management Team

  • Rochelle Chadwick
  • Caroline Churchill
  • Andrew Jackson
  • Aaron Killick
  • Stephen Rowe

Application Support Team

  • Casey Heard
  • Anita Matthews
  • Rebecca Opie

Software Testing Team

  • Alyn Duncan
  • Flynn Knowles-Barley
  • Chris Rybinski
  • Adam Senior

Code Support Team

  • Martin Elsworth
  • Brad Knight
  • Dave Mooney
  • Samantha Scott BCS
  • Jodi Taylor BCom

Directors

The Directors of Intersoft Systems are:

  • Bruce Hutchison
  • John Rickard BBS
  • Linda Rickard
  • Sue Rogers
  • Paul Thompson BBS, Dip Bus Stud

Strategic Partners

The following is a list of some of our strategic partners, service providers, integration partners and other useful web sites.

Memberships

Small Loans Big Need   

Government Agencies


The following are useful Government Agency web sites.

ABN LookupCommerce CommissionNZBN
NZ Companies OfficeAustralian PPSRNZ PPSR

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