Softline Enterprise has launched Sage 1000, its new and advanced mid-market product in the business management software market.
On preview at this year's Futurex, which takes place from 16 to 19 May at the Sandton Convention Centre, Sage 1000 will enable businesses to map processes across an entire organisation in a single instance, allowing departmental functions access to previously unavailable critical data. This will aid both the retention and acquisition of customers and reduce total cost of ownership.
"Sage 1000 combines the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) into a single integrated product. It has been introduced to satisfy the demand from businesses buying separate ERP and CRM products that require a fully integrated system which maps business processes across a company," says Ashley Ellington, managing director, Softline Enterprise.
The new product is built on Sage's proven technology combining business logic from Sage Line 500 and Sage CRM MME to deliver an integrated business management software solution. It offers customers in-depth functionality and an existing range of third-party add-ons. Easy to configure, it will enable its users to reduce the total cost of ownership through company-wide installation leading to reduced levels of training, reduction in the re-keying of and errors in data capture.
"By introducing Sage 1000 we are offering our customers greater choice in the business management software market. Sage customers can choose single point solutions such as our CRM product, SalesLogix or ERP from Sage Line 500. Alternately, they can go for a complete integrated business management software product with Sage 1000," says Ellington.
"Sage 1000 enhances the available product range and provides a compelling reason for potential customers to consider Softline Enterprise and its Sage solutions for existing customers to upgrade."
The sharing of customer and supplier data between departments is critical in gaining competitive advantage - especially as increased competition has led to a rise in business process outsourcing, in virtual departments and a tighter control on all costs. Stricter international legislation requires accurate data collection and the ability to report to all stakeholders. Ellington says that a large percentage of local companies in South Africa do not have integrated core information systems: "To do this effectively," he says customers need a product such as Sage 1000. "It will effectively address this gap in the market."
Sage 1000 will be sold through Softline Enterprises' nationwide network of business partners.
See Softline Enterprise at Futurex, Hall 1 stands E15-16 or visit www.softlineenterprise.co.za for more information.
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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, construction, 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:
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.
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
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, United Kingdom, North America, South Africa and Australia .The Sage group plc has over 4.7 million small and mid-sized customers in 55 countries and 10 000 staff.
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