Adapt IT appointed as solutions provider for Softline Accpac's Sage ERP X3

Issued by Watt Communications: for Sage Enterprise

Johannesburg, 12 Oct 2010

JSE listed IT company, Adapt IT, has been appointed by Softline Accpac as a solutions provider for Sage ERP X3, its full-service enterprise management software system for mid-market businesses.

With a strong presence in KwaZulu-Natal, Jeremy Waterman, managing director of Softline Accpac, says the appointment will further assist the company in positioning Sage ERP X3 in the region.

“We are extremely pleased with Adapt IT's appointment. Aside from having a strong regional influence, the company also has significant experience in niche sectors such as manufacturing as well as having impressive BEE credentials.”

Adapt IT CEO Sbu Shabalala says the company selected Sage ERP X3 as part of its growth plan to be one of South Africa's leading IT services and specialised solutions provider. He says the decision to market Sage ERP X3 was influenced by Gartner's positive backing of the mid-market ERP solution. “Gartner says Sage ERP X3 has proven to be a viable solution, especially within the manufacturing space where we are particularly strong. As a strong contender in KwaZulu-Natal, we believe Sage ERP X3 will assist us to grow our current base as well as extend into new sectors such as education as well as a strong drive into Gauteng.”

With 14 years of ERP implementation experience within Adapt IT, Shabalala says Sage ERP X3 will provide the company with a compelling competitive advantage. “The product is flexible with an open architecture oriented towards Web services. It is a simple, cost-effective ERP solution suited to a variety of industry sectors.”

Shabalala says the company currently supports 80 customers remotely, guaranteeing 99.9% uptime. “We are completely at home in the support environment and understand the complexities involved in ERP implementations. We have a tried and tested model and are confident that this will translate well with Sage ERP X3.”

Adapt IT has completed several Sage ERP X3 training courses, and Shabalala says training on the solution will be a continuous and important process. “We understand what it takes to provide adequate support for an ERP solution and are totally committed to gaining the necessary knowledge and expertise required for Sage ERP X3.”

Adapt IT

The Adapt IT group has 260 staff throughout SA, and conducts business through three subsidiaries: Adapt IT Solutions, Apply IT and ITS Holdings. Adapt IT has customers across SA, East Africa, Australasia and Europe. Its subsidiary companies provide a range of specialised IT solutions and services to customers in sectors, including manufacturing, mining, education, financial services and the public sector.

Softline Accpac

Softline Accpac is a provider of business management solutions, including financial, distribution, service management, retail, warehouse management, manufacturing and CRM to the mid-range market. Accpac solutions are delivered to 130 countries exclusively through a global network of solution providers, including over 150 throughout Africa. Softline Accpac's product line includes: Accpac ERP, Accpac CRM, Accpac RMS, Service Manager and Accpac Insight. Softline Accpac also distributes Sage ERP X3, a full-service enterprise management software system for mid-to-large businesses. With a choice of languages, currencies, enterprises, locations and legislations, Sage ERP X3 offers an efficient, multi-company solution.

Softline

Softline is a leading provider of accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions to small, medium and large sized companies. Founded in 1988 by Ivan Epstein, Alan Osrin and Steven Cohen, Softline was established during the formative years of the software industry and listed on the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa in February 1997. Softline expanded to establish a strong position within its area of focus in South Africa and Australia. Focused on the development of accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions, Softline has a 20-year track record as a market leader. The group has a broad range of products offering users a variety of software solutions to run their businesses efficiently. Softline's leading brands include Softline Accpac, Softline Enterprise, Softline Pastel (Accounting and Payroll) and Softline VIP. The combination of the group's product offerings provides Softline customers with comprehensive, well-branded accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions. In November 2003, Softline was acquired by the Sage Group, a FTSE 100 company. The software group includes market-leading businesses throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, South Africa and Australia, supplying business software to the small, medium and large sized business community. Softline has a solid track record of profitability and cash generation. The group delivers quality accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions that improve the efficiencies of businesses around the world.

The Sage Group

The Sage Group is a leading global supplier of business management software solutions and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage has 5.8 million customers and more than 14 500 employees worldwide. We operate in over 26 countries covering the UK, Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, India and China. For further information, please visit http://www.sage.com.

Sage ERP X3

Sage ERP X3 is a solution designed specifically for midsize and large businesses. With over 2 300 customers worldwide, Sage ERP X3 is a mature solution specifically targeted at companies with 50 to 2 000 employees working in the fields of manufacturing, services and distribution.

Sage ERP X3, which is based on the SAFE X3 (Sage Application Framework for the Enterprise) development and integration platform, common to the other Sage solutions (CRM, FRP, WMS, HR), enables automation of business processes and skills specificities, in compliance with legal and normative aspects. This modular and pre-configured powerful solution allows for advanced customisations and embeds several interactive Sage visual processes. Sage ERP X3 is a solution that is easy to use, fast to implement and cost-effective.

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