Softline Accpac boosts its growing channel by partnering with leading ERP solution provider SA Outsourcing

Issued by Watt Communications & G Watt Design for Sage Enterprise

Johannesburg, 15 Jan 2009

Softline Accpac has partnered with SA Outsourcing (the South African operations of Enterprise Outsourcing), a leading technology and business solution provider, to further expand its best-in-class mid-market and enterprise offering, Sage ERP X3, as well as its award-winning Accpac CRM, in the African market. Keith Fenner, Vice-President: Strategic Sales, Softline Accpac, says SA Outsourcing has core technologies and competencies which will help Accpac drive growth and deliver these world-class solutions to the mid-market across Africa.

Fenner explains that Sage ERP X3 was launched on the African continent early last year and has already had considerable success, with over 145 sites spanning South Africa and French-speaking African countries. Sage ERP X3, by Softline Accpac, is a fully Web-based, full-service enterprise management software system aimed at catering for the demands of international business with an all-in-one solution that is easy to use and quick to deploy. Sage ERP X3 offers an efficient, multi-company solution that easily extends across national and international borders and offers first-class collaboration through its superior Web architecture.

Accpac CRM is an award-winning wireless and Internet-based system that uses industry-leading technology to foster better business practices and effortless information exchange throughout an enterprise. With Accpac CRM, businesses can quickly analyse, manage and synchronise sales, marketing and customer care activities across all points of contact.

“We are very excited at the prospects our partnership with SA Outsourcing holds. The company is a forerunner in providing quality ERP solutions and aligning these to overall business strategy. The pressures of a weakening market have caused many companies to rethink their priorities and focus on cost reduction. With best-in-class products like Sage ERP X3, by Softline Accpac, and Accpac CRM, SA Outsourcing will undoubtedly bolster competitive advantage for its clients, while enhancing operational effectiveness and, most importantly, reducing costs,” Fenner says.

Pedro Viudez, CEO of SA Outsourcing, says the alliance with Softline Accpac has laid the foundation for a lasting and mutually-beneficial relationship. “I believe that by teaming with us, Softline Accpac will gain a competitive advantage, especially as Sage ERP X3 is an outstanding offering for the mid- and low-enterprise market space. We will leverage our combined assets, knowledge and resources to take advantage of synergies and opportunities in delivering Accpac's first-rate solutions to our clients.”

Softline Accpac

Softline Accpac is a global provider of business management solutions including financial, distribution, service management, retail, warehouse management, manufacturing and CRM to the mid-range market. Its solutions are delivered to 130 countries exclusively through its global network of solution providers including over 150 throughout Africa. Softline Accpac's product line includes: Accpac ERP, Accpac CRM, Accpac RMS, Accpac Warehouse Management System and Accpac Insight.

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, 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.

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. It operates 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 mid-size and large businesses. With over 2 300 customers world-wide, 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 preconfigured powerful solution allows for advanced customisations and embeds several interactive Sage visual processes. Sage ERP X3 is a solution which is easy to use, fast to implement and cost effective.

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