Softline Accpac celebrated its 20th Annual Partnership Conference, held at the magnificent Champagne Sports Resort. The conference was the first Sage Insights Conference, in line with the move to align with the Sage brand worldwide.
As the Sage Insights 2012 Conference drew to a close, an eclectic group of attendees from Africa and around the globe hailed the event a resounding success. Delegates spent a productive few days learning about new developments in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) space, in addition to networking with fellow practitioners in the field.
Some of the highlights of the Sage Insights 2012 Conference, besides the breathtaking views of the Drakensberg mountains, included the launch of the standard edition of Sage ERP X3, the Sage ERP Accpac V6.1 roadmap, Sage CRM v7.1 as well as new versions of SalesLogix and Sage 1000.
“It has been an extraordinary year for Sage Accpac and ERP solution providers as well as third party developers,” says Jeremy Waterman, Managing Director, Softline Accpac and Sage MMD Africa. “We had a great deal to discuss and debate at Sage Insights 2012, with the African region showing double-digit growth over the past year,” says Waterman.
“We are determined to maintain and grow the African market, which is linked to the performance of our business partners and resellers. “The awards dinner that was held on Saturday, 11 February 2012, is testament to the fantastic work that is being done to expand Softline Accpac's footprint in the African market,” says Waterman.
2011 award winners were as follows:
* Sage International Development Partner of the Year: Norming Software
* Sage Local Development Partner of the Year: PereSoft Software
* Technical Excellence on Sage ERP X3: Times 3 Technologies
* Best Achiever Sage ERP Accpac - South Africa: MyMethod Consulting
* Best Achiever Sage ERP Accpac - Africa: NetOne Consulting
* Best Achiever Sage ERP X3: Afresh Consult
* Best Achiever Sage ERP X3: Deloitte Consulting
* Highest Sales - Third Party Products in South Africa: Norming Software
* Highest Sage RMS and Sage ERP X3 Sales: Times 3 Technologies
* Highest Sage Line 500 and Related Sales: Antinomy Business Consulting
* Sage Best Performance - Gauteng: Times 3 Technologies
* Sage Best Performance - Southern Africa: AM Consultancy Services
* Sage Best Performance - East Africa: Binary Systems
* Sage Best Performance - West Africa: Lagetronix Nigeria
* Sage Best Performance - Cape: Astraia Technologies
* Sage Best Performance - KwaZulu-Natal: Antwan
* Sage CRM - Best Performer: Synergy Group
* Sage National Solution Provider of the Year: AccTech Systems
“We are looking forward to 2012 and the challenges it might bring. We are also looking forward to the next rendition of Sage Insights 2013, where we will reflect on the year in the making. May it be a good one,” concludes Waterman.
* Article first published on itweb.africa
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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 SalesLogix, Sage Geode and 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 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
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