Moving to the cloud so Vigil can quote faster and keep engineers connected with Joblogic
After issues with a server-based system and a weak quoting process, Vigil chose Joblogic to improve quote-to-job conversion, enable mobile working, and reduce manual accounting input
The story in brief
Vigil Fire & Security Ltd is a Hampshire-based specialist delivering comprehensive solutions in the design, supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of fire protection and security systems. With a strong reputation built on reliability and technical expertise, the company supports a wide range of clients across sectors including local authorities, retail environments, and commercial organisations of all sizes. Their services are tailored to meet strict safety and compliance standards, ensuring customers receive both peace of mind and high-quality system performance.
Operating on a truly responsive model, Vigil provides a 24/7, 365-day call-out service that extends across Europe, enabling rapid support whenever and wherever it’s needed. This commitment to service continuity is backed by a highly skilled workforce, with around 80 per cent of staff using Joblogic in their day-to-day roles to manage operations efficiently, streamline workflows, and maintain consistently high service levels.
Vigil wanted to move away from a server-based system that made remote working difficult. They also needed a better quoting process, particularly the ability to convert quotes into jobs without re-entering information.
Joblogic provided cloud access plus a mobile engineer app so engineers can receive, accept, and update jobs on the go, including capturing photos and signatures on site. Quoting links directly into job creation, purchase orders and invoicing, and accounts integration reduces manual data entry.
Vigil improved day-to-day efficiency by allocating jobs directly to field staff, reducing admin time by avoiding duplicate entry when converting quotes to jobs, and cutting down manual accounting input through integration.
Why Vigil Fire & Security chose Joblogic
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Maintenance and compliance data centralised across 75 services.
Job searches and exports reduced from one hour to one minute.
Real-time visibility for multiple users across all sites.
Challenge & Opportunity
Vigil outgrew a server-based system that limited remote working and made quote-to-job handling more time-consuming than it needed to be.
Server-based setup made remote working difficult
Quoting process did not convert cleanly into jobs
Duplicate entry created avoidable admin
Engineers needed better on-the-go job access
Manual accounting input increased effort and risk of mistakes
NCG needed a scalable, centralised system to streamline maintenance operations and improve real-time visibility and teamwork.
Enable remote access with a cloud-based system
Improve quote-to-job conversion without re-keying details
Give engineers mobile tools for live updates on site
Capture photos and signatures within the job record
Reduce double entry through accounts integration
“Thanks to Joblogic we can drill down easily on jobs and quotes. The software also links easily to accounting software, which reduces a lot of the information needing to be input manually.”
Richard McKay
Office Manager
The project timeline
An overview of the four essential phases guiding the project from initial discovery to final delivery.
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Conducted in-depth workshops with key stakeholders to understand challenges, map current workflows, and validate the most critical needs for change.
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Outlined the core MVP features—intelligent scheduling, mobile engineer app, invoicing, and reporting—aligned to business priorities.
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Launched a pilot with selected engineers to validate usability, collect feedback, and refine the system before wider deployment.
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Rolled out Joblogic across departments with structured onboarding and tailored training for engineers, administrators, and managers.
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Introduced advanced reporting and a customer portal while providing ongoing support and enhancements to drive long-term value.
Our Approach
A structured process that ensured the right solution, smooth adoption, and long-term impact for the client.
Review processes and align technology to client needs
Pilot, train, and roll out across the organization
Ongoing updates, feedback, and long-term growth
The Joblogic features Vigil Fire & Security uses most
Joblogic's mobile engineer app has given Vigil live, two-way communication between the back office and engineers. Jobs can be deployed to engineers who can update job information instantly in the field. This helps to ensure all paperwork is correctly completed and legible.
Accounts Integration
Joblogic's Account Integration has eliminated the need for accounting information to be input manually, ensuring that there are no potential miscalculations. With access to current job costing information, Vigil have eliminated the double entry of data as well as potential mistakes.
Quoting
Joblogic’s quoting functionality ties in seamlessly with upgrading to a job, raising purchase orders and invoicing. This enables Vigil to streamline many of its processes and helps to consolidate information.
OUTCOME & IMPACT
What Joblogic has done for Vigil Fire & Security
Joblogic has helped Vigil reduce admin and improve day-to-day control by connecting quoting, job delivery, and accounts in one system.
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Faster quote-to-job process: Quotes convert into jobs easily without re-entering details.
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Better mobile working: Engineers receive and update jobs on the go, including photos and signatures.
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Live field and office communication: Two-way updates improve visibility of progress.
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Reduced manual accounting input: Accounts integration removes double entry and reduces mistakes.
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Joined-up workflow: Quoting links through to purchase orders and invoicing.
“Joblogic's mobile app lets our engineers receive and update jobs on the go, with photos and signatures captured on site.”
Julie Pickin
Office Manager
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