Softline believes that targeting the enterprise is the true ambition of ERP solutions.
Integrating all departments and functions across a company onto a single customer system that can serve all the department's needs is what ERP solutions strive to do. According to Softline Enterprise, which was recently re-branded from Sage Enterprise, the company remains focused on delivering mission-critical ERP solutions that are essential for success in today's competitive business environment.
The move, which is in line with Softline's one group, one brand strategy, enables Softline Enterprise to benefit from the best practice within Softline and the Sage group.
"Softline Enterprise is excited about its new name and identity. We are now able to increase our efficiencies and adopt new methodologies to ensure we remain leading suppliers of ERP solutions to finance, distribution, manufacturing, services, CRM and e-business companies," says Ashley Ellington, Divisional Director: Africa, Softline Enterprise.
"Softline has a very strong track record within the SME space with products such as Pastel. The new Softline Group, including brands such as Softline ACCPAC and now Softline Enterprise, ensures we are well positioned within the mid-market and enterprise space. It enables us to provide a broader range of products to our customers and ensure they are supported as their businesses grow and prosper," says Ivan Epstein, CEO Softline.
One of the driving factors behind the adoption of ERP solutions, according to Ellington, is the need to integrate and automate many of the business practices associated with the operations or production aspects of a company. Its flagship product, Line 500, provides a powerful tool to aid in the control and integration of many business activities, like sales, delivery, billing, production, inventory management and CRM.
"Line 500 offers tight control across functional departments that are involved in operations or production integrating them into one system, providing full visibility of your business through powerful reporting tools. In addition to manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, this would include accounting, project control, marketing and strategic management planning with support for international businesses requiring multi-language, multi-currency, multi-company features. All in all, a powerful ERP alternative," comments Ellington.
In keeping with international CRM adoption trends, Softline Enterprise's SalesLogix provides an affordable, fully scaleable and powerful CRM solution that is easily customised for medium-sized and divisions of large corporate businesses.
"We are geared to provide the necessary tools to ensure our customers remain competitive and the Softline move only makes us stronger," concludes Ellington.
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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 SA and Australia.
Focused on the development of accounting, payroll and CRM software solutions, Softline has a 16-year legacy 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, an established FTSE 100 company. The group includes market-leading businesses throughout the UK, Europe, North America, SA and Australia, supplying business software to the small, medium and large 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 related services for small, medium and large enterprises. It comprises market-leading businesses throughout Europe, UK, North America, SA and Australia .The Sage group plc has over 4.3 million small and mid-sized customers in 55 countries and 8 000 staff.
Softline Enterprise
Softline Enterprise is a leading supplier of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, delivering performance and Web capability that is essential for success in today's competitive business environment. Addressing finance, distribution, manufacturing, services and e-business requirements, 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:
Line 500 - offering all the advantages of a traditional ERP solution, 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 and retail.
SalesLogix - an affordable, fully scaleable and powerful CRM solution that is easily customised for medium sized and divisions of large corporate businesses. SalesLogix is designed to integrate seamlessly with other business software and back office applications, providing customers with a holistic view of each customer.
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