Ikiru People – A Brief Company History
1983
Beginnings
The original FileFinder software was developed by David Dillistone, himself a retained search consultant. While it was initially created for in-house use, David soon realised that there was a market for it beyond his own firm, and so he created David Dillistone Systems.
1990
Expansion
By the late 1990s, David had retired and the business – now renamed as Dillistone Systems and independent of any ownership or management links to Search firms – was owned by Custom Business Systems. CBS invested heavily in the firm and, by the end of the decade, offices have been established on three continents.
2003
Management buyout
In 2003, the current management team undertook a management buyout of the business. The dawn of the Internet meant that it became far easier to serve our clients internationally, and, as a result, Dillistone Systems grew rapidly.
2006
Floatation
In 2006, the group floated on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (DSG.L). We’ve been consistently profitable ever since.
2008
Increased R&D
In 2008, a decision was taken to significantly increase R&D expenditure, and the development of the next generation of FileFinder began.
2011
FileFinder 10
Millions of dollars of investment later, FileFinder 10 was launched in the first quarter of 2011.
2014
FileFinder Anywhere
A unique cinema launch marks the debut of FileFinder Anywhere – the only Executive Search Software available anytime, anywhere via 4 access points – Desktop, Browser, Mobile and Outlook.
2016
The first and only 100% web-based Executive Search app
Increased demand for Browser-based technology leads to the launch of FileFinder Anywhere Essentials – the first and only 100% web-based executive search tool to be developed by a mainstream supplier to the search sector.
2020
Dillistone Systems becomes Ikiru People
Dillistone Systems announces that it joins several of the recruiting industry’s best-known suppliers – Voyager Software and ISV.Online under one new brand – Ikiru People
2021
The Launch of Talentis
Talentis is the next generation executive search software and sourcing platform. Its proprietary Talentis TalentGraph takes advantage of AI and big data technology to allow recruiters to track and engage with potential candidates across the web.FileFinder SaaS clients can benefit from Talentis free-of-charge for the duration of their contract.
NOW
1,600 firms, 70 countries
Today, Ikiru People is proud to work with over 1,600 firms (large and small) in nearly 70 countries, making it the largest dedicated supplier to the Executive Recruiting sector.
