Approximately 4,500 Boots Opticians staff have been using the SDS system. Every store has multiple modules of the SDS system such as Recall, OctoPLUS, OctoPOS, Frame Scanner, Inventory Manager as well as real-time integration to a choice of on-line laboratories.

After careful research by Boots Opticians they chose SDS and its world leading optical software for its all-encompassing features. Anna Lyon, Head of Boots Opticians IS Development said, "It has provided us with an up to date platform and a good base to build value-added products. We now have EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and it has greatly enhanced the speed and accuracy of the electronic RX ordering process". She added "No more missing or illegible faxes, a faster availability of spectacles following the dispense and much less time on the telephone are all features of the new system. As a result we took record sales in the first three weeks of January". About OctoPLUS, Anna added that "The detailed lens information running on the OctoPLUS element of the system, whereby lenses and their varying thickness are shown on the computer screen, has been a great help in increasing premium lens dispensing rates".

SDS offers a fully integrated 2000/XP system for optical outlets with an extensive menu of features for practices to select according to their specific requirements. The high level of aftercare provided by the SDS support and services teams was also a very important aspect in Boots Opticians decision in selecting SDS as its partner.

Boots is a leading retailer in the UK with over 300 locations providing Vision Eye care services. Boots is one of Britain's most trusted brands and has one simple goal. Boots aims to be the place for health and beauty customers. Boots wants to secure market leadership in the UK and build on the brands' growing success internationally.