'''Advanced''' (operating as '''Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd.''') is a [[Private limited company|Private]] British company founded by [[Vin Murria]] in 2008 with its main headquarters based in [[Slough]], [[Berkshire]]. whichIt provides Information Technology services including hosting and cloud based solutions to the NHS and many other organisations. InThrough various acquisitions, in 2016 it became the third largest software provider in the UK market.Itand then rebranded itself asto simply, '''Advanced'''. andIt opened a new central headquarters in [[Birmingham]].Itin currentlythe prestigious [[Mailbox Birmingham|Mailbox]], employs over 2,000 people and has a customer base of more than 20,000 organisations.<ref>{{cite news |title=Advanced Computer Software Group rebrands as Advanced, implements new marketing strategy |url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2016/04/12/advanced-computer-software-group-rebrands-advanced-implements-new-marketing-strategy |accessdate=13 September 2018 |publisher=The Drum |date=12 April 2016}}</ref>