Using the Group’s collective knowledge for ongoing value
“In many ways, the church is a very important player in society. Our cemeteries must function regardless of what’s going on in the world, and we want to facilitate the church’s social activities involving care for people who are lonely and vulnerable by freeing up time from administration for human contact,” says Henrik Nordlindh, CEO, Vitec Samfundssystem.
Vitec Samfundssystem has extensive experience and knowledge of the church’s needs and challenges. IT security is a high priority, so that sensitive information is protected and the systems can function even in the event of a crisis. This also means that Vitec is developing new functions that correspond with the requirements of a changed IT landscape, and with customers’ requests.
The company conducts joint development with Vitec Agrando in Norway and Vitec Katrina in Finland. Overall, this results in a stronger product offering and relevance over time. The focus of a current project is on cemetery administration in Sweden and Finland. By belonging to the Vitec Software Group, the companies can use the complete knowledge found in the Group and create a common base for their products with local adaptions.
The oldest information dates back as far as the early sixteenth centuryHenrik Nordlindh, CEO, Vitec Samfundssystem
“Around 400 of 600 congregations and parishes in Sweden use our products. Our cemetery administration systems contain information about three million deceased people, including where and when they were buried. The oldest information dates back as far as the early sixteenth century,” says Henrik Nordlindh. He continues:
“Legal requirements now govern what information must be documented, and we also work based on the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency’s recommendations on how to manage burials in the event of a crisis. In collaboration with our Finnish sister company Vitec Katrina, we are developing a cloud based system that improves accessibility, facilitates work processes and strengthens cooperation between the various players in the final journey of the deceased. Customs change, but no matter the form of the burial, the information must be documented and made available for future generations, hundreds of years from now. We always take a long-term approach in what we do.”