Forty new sites in one year. This is the latest in a series of record-breaking achievements for Sage 1000 - a solution that is proving to be a breakthrough in business management software.
Ashley Ellington, MD of Softline Enterprise, says businesses are seeing the benefits of this single business management software application that spans operations across mid-sized and large businesses.
"The beauty of Sage 1000 is its unique product proposition. It combines ERP and CRM, and can integrate other products and integrate very easily itself. It is also a very robust and agile solution." Something clearly demonstrated by the demand for the product in both the local and international market.
Of the 40 sites sold in the UK, Ellington says five are currently live. South Africa itself already has four sites - one being Furnex - a furniture and appliances buyer.
Furnex was the first South African company to select Sage 1000 to improve its business performance and allow it to introduce radical innovations to its business model, Ellington says. The company has successfully implemented supply chain, distribution and manufacturing, accounting, finance and payroll, and business information, reporting and dashboard modules in record time.
With a number of other sites in the pipeline, Ellington believes the popularity of and demand for the product is a direct reflection of its many benefits. "Perhaps Sage 1000's best feature is it delivers on its promises of improved efficiency, workflow across key business areas, better customer service, low cost of deployment and ownership, and security."
Based on Sage business logic and technology, Sage 1000 is set to continue to impress mid-sized to large businesses throughout the country. And, with Softline Enterprise the suppliers of this business management solution, companies can look forward to an excellent product and the excellent service and support that comes standard with all of its implementations.
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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.
Softline
Softline is a leading provider of accounting, payroll and CRM software solutions to small, medium 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 and CRM software solutions, Softline has a 17-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 and CRM software solutions.
In November 2003, Softline was acquired by 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 and large sized business community.
Softline has a solid track record of profitability and cash generation. The group delivers quality accounting, payroll and CRM software solutions that improve the efficiencies of businesses around the world.
Sage
The Sage Group plc is a leading supplier of accounting and business management software solutions and services to 5.2 million small and medium sized clients worldwide. With over 13 000 employees, the Sage Group comprises market-leading businesses throughout Europe, United Kingdom, North America, South Africa and Australia. Its products and services are sold through a global network of 23 000 reseller partners, 40 000 accountants as well as directly to clients from Sage companies throughout the world. For the financial year ending 30 September 2006, the Group's revenue grew by 22% to lb935.6 million and the operating profit rose by 18% to lb235.8 million.
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