In a landscape where operational demands can shift without warning, businesses need a partner that provides certainty, agility and control. Iris®, Nexus’ award-winning rental management platform, delivers this by streamlining the full rental journey and giving customers direct access to the UK’s largest and most comprehensive vehicle and plant supply chain.
Created to remove the complexity of managing multiple providers, Iris® centralises all rental activity within a single, intuitive platform. Customers gain 24/7 access to more than 320 trusted suppliers, over 2,000 nationwide locations and a diverse fleet exceeding 550,000 assets, including:
- 400,000 cars
- 100,000 commercial and specialist vehicles
- 50,000 HGVs
- 100,000 plant assets
- 20,000 electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles.
With this unrivalled whole-market coverage, Iris® ensures businesses secure the vehicles they need, precisely when and where they need them, keeping operations running smoothly even during periods of fluctuating demand.
Powered by an intelligent algorithm supported by decades of rental data and bespoke AI, Iris® analyses delivery locations, customer tariffs and supplier performance to recommend the most efficient and cost-effective fulfilment option for every booking. Up to 90% of reservations are fully automated, reducing manual administration, minimising errors and improving booking accuracy. The system enables customers to scale their fleets with ease, without carrying the financial burden of owning depreciating assets.
Key benefits include:
- Full oversight through a single centralised dashboard
- Fast bookings, many completed in under 30 seconds
- Predictive, data-driven insights that support better decisions and reporting
- Intelligent automation to streamline tasks and speed up issue resolution
- No transaction fees or hidden software charges
- Continuous improvements through regular platform updates
- Robust cyber security for uninterrupted service
Real-time Management Information (MI) provides visibility of vehicle usage, highlighting trends and supporting the reduction of inefficiencies and unnecessary spend. Backed by Nexus’ in-house IT team, Iris® continually evolves to strengthen performance and customer value.
Operational resilience is also enhanced through Nexus’ comprehensive damage claim management. The Claims Team rigorously validates every submission, enforcing strict SLAs.
With Iris®, businesses gain a powerful, technology-led solution that turns unpredictability into business as usual.
Visit https://www.nexusrental.co.uk/technology/ for more information.
