Antinomy again named top Softline Enterprise reseller

Issued by Watt Communications & G Watt Design for Softline Enterprise
Johannesburg, 25 Nov 2008

Softline Enterprise has announced its top resellers for the period October 2007 to September 2008. Antinomy, which provides ERP and related solutions to a national customer base, was again awarded the number one position with Business Connexion and Jera Consulting taking second and third place, respectively. The Business Partner of the Year Awards 2008 take place in the Cape in March 2009.

Antinomy

The Antinomy team has in excess of 70 years experience in ERP software application, implementation and consultation, and their expertise also extends to providing CRM, BI and document management software solutions and support. Sales and Marketing Director Lee Ann Mounter says it is indeed an honour to be selected as the top achiever from a pool of 26 highly-talented business partners, both locally and internationally.

“We're delighted to receive this prestigious award which recognises our continued focus on delivering effective business solutions to our clients. Our thanks go to our clients who gave us the opportunity to serve them, and to our team of dedicated and professional people whose competence and commitment to service excellence earned this accolade. We were also privileged to have the support of the Softline Enterprise team who underpinned our sales and technical teams every step of the way.”

Business Connexion

Business Connexion is Africa's leading integrator of competitive, innovative and practical business IT solutions. The team offers across-the-board skills on Sage's Line 500, SalesLogix, PayPoint and X3 offerings, and has implemented these for organisations in the healthcare, petrochemical, communications and mining industries.

“Softline Enterprise has embraced the new channel management model, assisting us greatly through the growth of its internal sales and account management functions,” says Stephen Howe, Divisional Manager, Business Connexion. “Typically, a reseller would start to hear alarm bells when a vendor employs its own sales team, but Softline Enterprise's implementation of the new model has only strengthened our capabilities. With the new technologies that Sage has brought to market, I am certain that 2009 will see the company surpass the growth of the past few years, to become a household name in South Africa, as it is in the rest of the world.”

Jera Consulting

The company, which shared the top award with Antinomy last year, provides cost-effective and profitable ERP solutions to clients across Africa, and internationally. Managing Director Raymond de Kock says despite it having been a difficult year economically, Jera Consulting is fortunate to have many long-standing customers who continued to re-invest in their products by increasing modules and the number of licensed users.

“Due to its ease of use and easy deployment, Sage Line 500 is still the product of choice for our African customer base. Customers are particularly satisfied with the improvements in the product suite introduced with the launch of Version 7 and Sage 1 000, and many have already upgraded. Our focus on the document management software suite has also afforded us the opportunity to widen the scope of our delivery and provide our customers with improvement in their productivity.”

Jera Consulting and Softline Enterprise have embarked on an Africa roadshow to introduce the new products to existing and new customers. This first roadshow was well received in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique. De Kock says the company looks forward to further success and is aiming for the top business partner slot in 2009.

Softline Enterprise

Softline Enterprise is a leading supplier of business management solutions, delivering performance and Web capability that is essential for success in today's competitive business environment. Addressing finance, construction, distribution, manufacturing, services, retail requirements, CRM and e-business, the product offering also supports and consolidates activity across expanding business needs. Available on a wide range of operating systems and compatible with a host of industry leading databases, it gives mid-range and larger organisations the reliability and scalability required to keep ahead of competitors.

Softline Enterprise products are supported through a network of accredited partners which bring together the individual product and service components to deliver a complete and tailored solution.

Softline Enterprise products include:

Sage 1000 - a new, single business management software application designed to span operations across mid-sized businesses, integrating front office CRM and back office ERP systems. By sharing information between functional areas, businesses can enjoy greater efficiency, experience fewer errors from re-keying of data, and increase service levels by making it easier to give accurate, timely information from across the business to customers.

Sage Line 500 - offering all the advantages of a traditional ERP solution, Sage Line 500 provides tight financial control with full visibility of costs and powerful reporting tools. In addition, it includes an evaluation of market trends to assist customers to make informed strategic decisions. The product also manages cash flow through close budget control and efficient purchase requisitioning and supports international business with multi-language, multi-currency, multi-company features. It includes vertical solutions such as manufacturing, construction and retail.

Sage SalesLogix - an affordable, fully scaleable and powerful CRM solution that is easily customised for medium-sized and divisions of large corporate businesses. Sage SalesLogix is designed to integrate seamlessly with other business software and back office applications, providing businesses with a holistic view of each customer.

Sage X3 Enterprise - Sage X3 Enterprise covers all of the planning, operational and administrative functional areas required by mid-sized business, all integrated into a single enterprise solution. All functional areas are managed via one common database - updated on a real-time-basis - ensuring data integrity and accuracy while enabling all departments to share information efficiently.

Softline

Softline is a leading provider of accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions to small, medium-sized and large 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 provide Softline customers with comprehensive, well-branded accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions. In November 2003, Softline was acquired by the Sage Group plc, 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-sized and large 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.

Sage

The Sage Group plc 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 and now employs over 14 800 people worldwide. For more information go to www.sage.com.

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