In March 2020, when we counted the collective data management experience in the team at AFD, it was just over 450 years. Over half the team has been with the organisation for over 10 years and we have 9 team members who have been a part of AFD for over 20 years!

This collective experience and the people that make up those 450 years is what stands AFD apart as not just a supplier of Postcode Software, rather a trusted partner to all our customers, continuing to serve them now through difficult times and well into the future.

As a team, all staff at AFD go the second mile in helping colleagues, customers and suppliers. We are constantly on the lookout for ways to ease the burden of those who are carrying additional workloads at times of crisis. Our teams are available to serve all our customers as we always have done and our commitment in continuing to do so remains steadfast and as strong as ever. AFD will continue to support you through the difficult times and we will rejoice together on the other side.

Aside from being part of a great team, serving wonderful customers and constantly innovating our range of solutions, our place of work itself, Mountain View Innovation Centre (MVIC) is an inspiring place to work from each day. Set in beautiful surroundings, especially this time of year with the countryside “Springing” into life, it brings thoughts of hope and reassurance. (you will find some pictures of our stunning surroundings at www.mvic.im – do take a look!)

Our investment in this resilient infrastructure is paying huge dividends as we have the space and capacity to keep our team safely spaced out – or, rather, “Socially Distanced”, and by introducing rigorous additional hygiene procedures, help them to keep working productively in a safe environment.

There is much encouragement to take from the example of the seasons. Yes, the winter was bleak, but days are now longer than night, the sun is shining, gardens and countryside are filling with new growth and colour. Winter will not last forever.

We are here for you, and hope you, and yours, remain safe and well in these troubling times.