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ADA Celebrates 35 consecutive years in Software Development 

More than 1000 Clients and over 2000 Companies in Cyprus and Abroad entrusted ADA Software for their computerization since 1985. ADA has released in 2019 the NEW VERSION OF SOFTWARE ADA SOFTWARE 8   with extra facilities and even easier to use.   

     

ADA COMPUTER SOFTWARE celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Founded in 1985 as a limited liability company under the name ADA Computer Education Ltd, it was the first Computer Training Institute in Limassol, registered with the Ministry of Education, with subsidized courses from the Cyprus Industrial Training Authority.


ADA provides a complete range of computer software services, including design, development, supply, installation and training. After-sales service, maintenance and upgrading of software are important services for the smooth and uninterrupted operation of any business. ADA also provides consulting services for software and hardware, and various other related services, such as data recovery.

The founder and Managing Director, Athos D. Tillyris, who graduated with honours from the University of Essex, UK, in 1980, is one of the pioneers in Computer Science in Cyprus. He was the founder and first president of the Cyprus Information Technology Companies Association (a member of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry) and a Board member of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He has represented Cyprus at many International Conferences and  IT exhibitions abroad.

The company developed its own software, initially by specializing in the tourism and shipping sectors as well as ship management, and became a pioneer in the Cyprus market. Shortly it expanded into applications software such as Accounting, Stock Control & Invoicing, Payroll, Fixed Assets and Job Costing, covering the entire spectrum of business applications.  In 1997 ADA made its first software installation abroad (Germany).

 

The company continued to expand and, in 2001, was the first Cypriot software company to develop its own ERP software in Windows, based on the needs of the Cyprus market. ADA developed new software for insurance agents, building contractors, for Members Register, Library and Archive Management, Timesheets and invoicing for Law and Audit firms and various other custom- made applications specializing in specific business needs.

In 2005, ADA became a Microsoft Empower ISV Partner. In 2007, the company signed an agreement with Amadeus (Online Ticketing  & Reservations System) to automatically import data into its own travel software (Back Office). The software is offered, at the same time, for SABRE.

In 2006, ADA acquired its own new offices. An area has been set up as a Computer Museum (the only one in Cyprus), where one can see the development of computers since their earliest stages.

As Managing Director Athos Tillyris says, the main reasons for the firm’s success are a love of the profession, honesty and hard work. The eager, friendly and prompt service, the integrity and parameterization of the software, our dedication to perfection, frequent upgrades, the open architecture of the software design, its compatibility with all versions of Windows, together with absolute confidentiality, friendly relationships and the trust of our Clients and associates, are the key reasons for our constant presence for 35 years. With the same enthusiasm, dedication and zeal, we shall continue to strive towards our 50th anniversary.”

  
 
 
 
 
 
 

The main History Dates of ADA are: 

1985                                                          1st Offices 1885
                > Registered as private liability company with name ADA COMPUTER  EDUCATION LTD. The company founder and owner is Mr. Athos D. Tillyris.
                > The 1st Computer Training Centre in Limassol, approved by the Ministry of  Education  and from  the  Industrial Training Authority of Cyprus (ANAΔ).
 
1986    >  Computer Software and Hardware Consultancy Services.
                 >  Became member of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEL).
 
1987   >  Computer Software Development for Travel and Shipping Business.
                >  The first 2 major contracts for full computerization of  HANSEATIC SHIPPING CO LTD (one of the major Ship management companies in the world) and AEOLOS CYPRUS  TRAVEL BUREAU (one of the major Travel Agencies in Cyprus)  under Unix   and Novell respectively.
 
1988    > Release the first version of Business Applications Software Packages for Accounting, Stock Control  and Payroll under DOS, XENIX, NOVELL and UNIX.
 
1991    > Established as the major Software Supplier for SHIPPING and TRAVEL in Cyprus.
 
1993    >  Release three new Package Suits , HEFESTUS Accounting Suit , HERMES Travel Agents Suit  and POSEIDON Shipping and Ship management Suit.
 
1994    >  A major contract for the Computerization of the Foreign Accounts of the Commercial  Bank of  Greece S.A.
 
1997    >  The first sale abroad for THOMAS SCHULTE SHIPPING in Germany.
 
1998    >  Release of  DHEDALUS , a Windows based Accounting Package , perhaps the best ever Accounting program in Cyprus.
 
1999    >  ADA Computer Education Ltd  was also registered under the name  ADA COMPUTER SOFTWARE  under which it is trading now.
                  >  Preparation  for Y2K. All necessary changes to Software were made so all systems  to run without any problems on 1st January 2000.
 
2001   >  Release of ADA-WIN-Series SOFTWARE with the following 5 packages.
                             ADA-ACCS, ADA-PAY, ADA-STOCK, ADA-ASSETS, ADA-COST  which is perhaps  the most powerful suit of  Windows  Accounting Software in Cyprus. And this is  just the beginning. !!!
                 >  Participate in Hellenic Bank Credit Cards Gift Offers "Kartokinisis"
 
2002   > Release of 4 New Packages of ADA-WIN-Series SOFTWARE. ADA-CREW  for Crew  Management  (Personnel & Payroll), ADA-SHIP  for Shipping  Agents Inward & Outward  Shipping and Forwarders.
                 >  More than 100 Package of Win-Ada were sold only  in 2002 covering almost all business  areas.
 
2003                                                                           
                > Release of ADA-ERP The 1st ERP Software Made in Cyprus. A much lower cost  ERP based on Cyprus facts, easy to use with a very  small Implementation time and no training cost.
                >  Release of ADA-INSURE for Insurance Agents and Brokers.
                >  Release of the Russian Version of Ada Accounting.
 
2004  >  Release of ADA-BOND  a complete Warehouse and Bonded Software.
                > Release of  ADA-RETAIL an Accounting , Stock Control and POS Software for small  business.
                > Release of  ADA-ERP-SQL  our Win-ERP Software running under MS-SQL Servers for large Business Accounts.
                
2005                                   
            ADA's 20th Anniversary !
                >  We celebrate 20 years in the  development of quality  Software for Business Applications.
                    ADA grew thanks to his Clients loyalty and support from a  small Software House to one of  the most reputable Software Houses in Cyprus.
 
              >  ADA has become MICROSOFT Empower ISV Partner.
            >  ADA joined JCC Card Payment System and offers 18 Interest Free Instalments when  you buy ADA Software.
               >   ADA bought new spacious offices in NAAFI are and plan to move by January of 2006.
               >   Release of new Software for Hygiene and Washroom Services ADA-WASH and a new version for Accountants and Auditors ADA-AUDIT.
 
2006                                                                                                
            MOVING TO OUR NEW OFFICES
          >    On the 18th January 2006 we have moved to our own spacious New Offices at Naafi Area in Limassol.  We intent to offer to our Clients and Employees  even better service and  better  working conditions in a modern work environment of 400 sq. meters using the latest facilities in Computer and Office Technology.  Our visitors may even visit our Computer History Room and able to see the evolution of  Computers and Software during  the last 35 years.
             >    Released a new version of Travel Agents Software ADA-TICKET ,with full interface with  SABRE and AMADEUS  Reservation Systems.
 
                                                                                      
 
             >    Release of a new products for Vertical Market.  ADA-BUILD, for Constructors and  Developers, ADA-WASH.
             >    Renew our co-operation with Microsoft so ADA is continuing to be Microsoft Empower  ISV Partner.
             >   First  Sale of ADA Financial Accounting to RUSSIA.               
                
2007                                                                                          
                >    Made all necessary changes in our Software to meet the welcoming of EURO.
                >    Prepare a CD for Euro guidance for our Clients.
                >    Release new Software covering Size, Colour, Dimensions, Material Matrix ADA-COLOUR
                >    Tested and offer ADA Software under the new two extremely powerful products of Microsoft,  Windows-Vista and Microsoft-SQL-2005.
                >    Release of ADA-MED a Software running under Microsoft SQL for Pharmaceutical Industries.
                >    Release of a new product for Travel Agents ADA-TOURS, perhaps the most powerful  program for Incoming Tours Operators.
                >   ADA has been certified as Amadeus BOS Software Provider for the Travel Industry
 
                                                                                                                       
                >   First Sale of ADA Financial Accounting to ISRAEL.
 
2008                                                                                                            
                  >   Successful introduction to EURO for all ADA Clients from 1st January 2008.
                        Ada released a new Package Supply Chain Management for Travelling Salesmen  using small Notebooks in the Vans. Also released ADA-SERVICE for Service Maintenance & Repairs.
 
2009 
                      
 
Ada has been chosen from all IT companies to be visited by the director of the  European Commission in Brussels on IT Technology Mr. Costas  Andropoulos.  Mr. Andropoulos spent a week at ADA and visited with ADA Managing Director the EU Offices in Cyprus , the Cyprus Chamber of  Commerce and Industry and the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The discussion were how  Cyprus will benefit from EU in the area of Software.
 
                                                                                                    
 
2010
                                        ADA's 25th Anniversary !                                                                     
Ada is proud to celebrate 25 years of development of quality Software.  Since 1985 when ADA was "born" and for continues 25 years  has developed, supported and  maintained more than 1000 Companies in Cyprus and abroad.             
                       >     Release of four new Packages :-
                                    ADA-LAW          Lawyers Accounting, Invoicing and Payroll
                                    ADA-LIB            Library & Collectables Management (including pictures)
 
                       >  Participation of the Managing Director at the ICT Conference in Brussels  representing CCCI.
 
                       >   Participation of the Managing Director at the committee of Cyprus Development of Human Resources Authority for the preparation  of the 1st Cypriot IT examinations.
 
 If you wish to view pictures of ADA and Events visit History Photo Album

2015

 

2018 

Ada release a LIBRARY SOFTWARE for Books & Collectibles. It is the 1st of its Kind in Cyprus, much EASIER, POWERFUL and at a VERY LOW price compared to the Imported Software. Is Suitable of any Kind of Library Small, Medium or Large, for Schools and Municipal and Private Libraries. It does not only covers BOOKS but also ANY KIND OF COLLECTIBLE ITEMS. Special Low Prices for Schools and Private Collectors.

 

2019 

                    Release of our latest ERP-Version SOFTWARE v.8   

 

2020 !

Ada is proud to celebrate 35 years in the Software business.  ADA was born in 1985 and for 35 years, continues to develop, support and  maintain, quality Business Applications Software. It is indeed a significant landmark in our History, and this qualifies ADA as the Oldest privately owned Software House in Cyprus, with 35 consecutive years in operation. We would have not manage to do so without our dedication to perfection, the trust and the excellent personal relation with our esteemed Clients, our loyal Employees, our Associates and Friends. We owe a big thank you to all of You and we promise to continue with the same enthusiasm as we started 35 years ago.
 
ESTABLISHMENT OF ΑΘΩΝΕΙΟΣ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΙΔΡΥΜΑ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΥ    
 
Athos D. Tillyris
 
Managing Director
 
ADA Computer Software