Klipboard welcomed a record number of customers, partners and industry leaders to its flagship customer event, Konnect 2025, held at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon. The two-day conference marked a major turning point in the company’s journey, with the official unveiling of the Klipboard brand, new solutions and AI capabilities, and a bold vision for the future of business management technology.
A New Name, A Unified Future
One of the major updates shared at Konnect 2025 was the official unveiling of Klipboard – the new name for the business formerly known as Kerridge Commercial Systems. The rebrand unifies the group’s previously separate businesses, brands, and products under one clear identity, making it easy for customers to engage with the full suite of solutions that now sit under one roof.
Created with input from over 1,500 employees and shaped by customer feedback, the Klipboard identity is designed to reflect accessibility, progress and long-standing heritage. “The lower case ‘k’ signals the fresh, accessible approach of the business and is a nod to our heritage as Kerridge Commercial Systems,” Ian Bendelow said. “The double diamond symbol represents synergy between technology and business, emphasising problem-solving and partnerships with customers. The clipboard is a familiar tool for many of our customers. With Klipboard, we’re advancing that legacy into the digital age, empowering businesses to thrive in an interconnected world.”
The rebrand will be rolled out globally in phases across 2025, with all solutions aligning under the Klipboard name.
Standing on the Edge of a Revolution
Chief Product Officer DJ Jones took to the stage to share Klipboard’s vision for innovation and the future of business. “We are standing on the edge of a revolution because of the innovation in research and development. Every day, businesses waste time – but the future of business is instant. The biggest risk in business isn’t making the wrong decision, it’s not seeing the right one coming. What if you always knew what is coming next?” DJ Jones went on to introduce Klipboard Copilot, a new natural-language AI assistant designed to provide users with fast, smart answers using simple chat-based interactions and can retrieve and present data on stock levels, order history, pricing and more.
Payments Reimagined: Klipboard Money
Klipboard introduced Klipboard Money, a new addition to its growing ecosystem of solutions, designed to simplify the way customers manage payments and cash flow. It is described as a product that helps Klipboard customers gain flexible payment capability, unlock working capital, reduce admin, and gain real-time visibility over their finances. After its launch at Konnect 2025, Klipboard Money will give customers a faster, more connected way to manage payments as part of a fully integrated business ecosystem.
Built on Trust: Cloud, Security and Resilience
Wayne Fraser, Klipboard’s Chief Information Officer, delivered a keynote titled Modernising and Securing Your Business. He warned of the rising risks in today’s cyber threat landscape, including zero-day attacks, social engineering and outdated systems, and detailed Klipboard’s robust defence strategy – including supplier onboarding, penetration testing, software validation, vulnerability management and colleague education.
Fraser urged customers to adopt Klipboard’s cloud-based ecosystem, referred to as k-cloud, to ensure future flexibility, scalability and security. “This is a scalable technology with reduced physical server hardware, as one machine replaces many,” he said. “There will be reduced energy use through economies of scale, reduced waste from outdated hardware, and a lower carbon footprint by using modern, energy-efficient data centres. k-cloud is safe, secure and will grow as your business grows.” He also noted that cloud adoption among Klipboard customers is growing rapidly, with a 44% year-on-year increase in uptake.
Konnecting with the Future
Konnect 2025 was the largest event in the company’s history, both in terms of turnout and ambition. From bold new branding and cutting-edge AI to deeper investment in innovation and customer service, the event clearly showed Klipboard’s momentum and customer-first mindset. As the event closed, the message was clear: Klipboard is not just transforming software – it is helping its customers transform the way they do business.
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