SSA, JGI in turnkey alliance for mid-sized customers

System Software Associates (SSA), creator of the BPCS software suite has signed an agreement with Janis Group, Inc (JGI). In terms of this agreement, JGI becomes one of the largest BPCS resellers, providing regional middle market customers of $350m in revenue and below with a complete turnkey solution package of software, systems and service offerings, including consulting, education, e-business and networking services.

"JGI is a premier affiliate for SSA. Their expertise in vertical and middle market solutions offers customers a single point of contact for all software, systems and services required for our BPCS product suite," says Bill Stuek, chairman and CEO of SSA. "In addition, JGI provides an expanded reach through an office network and presence in 13 states, ensuring customer satisfaction in the local markets."

"This agreement is a natural evolution for JGI and SSA. It will yield direct business benefits to our customers in the area of maximising ROI from their ERP technology investments," says Mike Janis, president and CEO of JGI. "We have a strong working relationship with SSA and extensive expertise implementing their ERP. The agreement will greatly benefit SSA/JGI customers seeking to implement enterprise software for competitive advantage."

JGI received an SSA Regional Service Provider Certification in October, 1998. Under the regional BPCS reseller affiliation, JGI is licensed to sell and service BPCS in a number of US states.

JGI is an ESP (enterprise solution provider) offering "best-of-breed" software, services and systems to the middle market. By bundling services and systems with enterprise applications including ERP (enterprise resource planning), SCM (supply chain management), HRMS (human resource management systems), financial and CRM (customer relationship management) solutions, JGI helps clients enhance their productivity and competitive position.

Formed in 1982, JGI is fast becoming the largest and most respected ESP in the middle market, with estimated revenues of $97m in 1998.