Distinctive Systems is an independent software vendor specialising in the development of products for coach and bus companies. Established for 25 years we have supplied more than 1,750 systems to operators throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Our range of software is comprehensive and includes systems for managing coach based charters, regular contract work, community transport operations, extended tours, sightseeing trips, express services and vehicle maintenance. All our systems are Windows based and have been developed using Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft SQL Server database engine.

The success we have achieved over the years comes about as a direct result of our unique experience of both the IT and passenger transport industries. Our knowledge of both fields has been combined to create a range of products that gets right to the very heart of what our clients want and uses the very latest computing techniques and tools to do it.

Paradigm Technology Consulting, LLC (PTC) has long provided niche market services by combining mature industry-specific solutions with Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software and PTC-developed enhancements and integrations. Application, business process, integration and industry knowledge are combined by the PTC Team to provide a comprehensive solution to meet the demands of today's business owners, operators and regulatory governing bodies.

PTC selects applications based on the publisher's consistent use of leading edge technology, years in the industry, history of software enhancements, documentation, and number of active installations.

PTC selected Distinctive Systems Ltd and Microsoft Business Solutions as strategic business partners ahead of others in the market. PTC leveraged their offerings to provide complimentary industry solutions and integrations to serve the motorcoach, paratransit and school bus industry. By taking the approach of combining the 'best of breed' with a proven ability to leverage available technology and develop robust integrations, PTC offers your company the benefit of knowing your most critical business processes rely on a proven solution used by many, and supported by established and highly rated publishers and consultants.

Microsoft certifications and association memberships relate to PTC.

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