Softline Enterprise to unveil Sage Analyser

Issued by Watt Communications & G Watt Design for Softline Enterprise
Johannesburg, 03 Mar 2009

Softline Enterprise (a Sage company) is launching its interactive business analytical tool for Sage Line 500, Sage Analyser (powered by Qlikview), at the company's annual conference, this month. Readily available for the Sage Line 500 financials, customers will be able to take immediate advantage of this state-of-the-art technology, says Softline Enterprise divisional director Ashley Ellington.

“Sage Analyser is a comprehensive, interactive business analytics tool that transforms your Sage Line 500 data into actionable information. The financial data model (in-memory data model) allows an integrated view of your financial information through dashboards, ad-hoc analysis, and reports - all from a single platform, offering multiple data charts, list boxes for navigating dimensions, statistic boxes and many other user interface elements.

“Every UI element can be clicked on to query and explore your financial data. With a visually interactive user interface, Sage Analyser is easy to learn and easy to use, allowing the user to analyse and gain a deeper understanding of their data at the click of a button.”

Ellington adds that plans are also in place to extend the tool to provide similar user experiences with Sage Line 500 sales, distribution and manufacturing data.

Softline Enterprise

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 eBusiness, 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, integrates 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, 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 Enterprise, 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 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, 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. We operate 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.

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