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AccTech Western Cape deploys Sage ERP Accpac for Big Concerts

Big Concerts, South Africa's premier concert promoter, has adopted Sage ERP Accpac as its ERP solution of choice.


Johannesburg, 09 Sep 2011

The nature of our business dictates that our workforce is scattered across the country, managing events at different venues, all hours and all days of the week, says Justin Van Wyk, Chief Financial Officer for Big Concerts International.

“We needed an ERP solution that is robust and able to effectively manage our project-based costs with the right amount of transparency that will provide an overview of any given project in real-time,” says Van Wyk.

Big Concerts was formed in 1989, and after three years of staging major local concerts, Big Concerts promoted Paul Simon as the first major international act to tour South Africa, after a long period of cultural isolation. In the 18 years that Big Concerts has promoted music in South Africa, the company has grown from a five-man business, to an organisation that today manages almost every significant international tour to SA.

AccTech Western Cape, Alliance partner to Softline Accpac's number one Sage ERP Accpac solution provider, AccTech Systems, was contracted to implement the ERP solution.

“We began the process with a thorough needs analysis, which served as a basis to construct a fully integrated Sage ERP Accpac 200 package that is tailored to suit Big Concerts' specific needs,” says Henri Hattingh, Chief Executive Officer of AccTech Western Cape.

“Sage ERP Accpac 200 is a feature-rich financial management application that supports as many as 20 concurrent users. As Big Concerts grow and start requiring more users, they can effortlessly upgrade to Sage ERP Accpac 500, making it the ideal solution for organisations in the so-called mid-market ERP Tier. The analysis and reporting tools contained within the solution provides the transparency and accuracy that Big Concerts needs,” adds Hattingh.

AccTech eWorkflow was also included in the package, providing the tools to monitor and control Big Concerts' business procedures and processes. “AccTech eWorkflow is seamlessly integrated with Sage ERP Accpac, adding functionality in the form of commitment accounting, record level security and budget control. It effectively provides full tracking of every procedure from source to end, bridging the gap between the back-office and the operations side of the business. AccTech eWorkflow enforces transparency and compliance throughout Big Concerts' operations,” says Hattingh.

An ERP system helps to define best practices, optimise activities and gain control over processes, says Keith Fenner, Vice-President of Sales at Softline Accpac, part of the Sage Group. “The most significant benefit of ERP software may be its ability to streamline operations. By automating business processes, which in turn improves accuracy of information and accelerates data flow, an ERP solution helps companies streamline day-to-day tasks and free up staff to focus on other more complex issues that require more personalised attention. As a result, productivity is increased and operating and overhead costs can be dramatically reduced.”

“Sage ERP Accpac will provide the means for Big Concerts to improve business efficiency and cost control over many different projects that are running simultaneously, in an environment where all our key players are not always under one roof,” concludes Van Wyk.

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AccTech Western Cape

AccTech Systems is a professional services firm that partners with customers to run their enterprises efficiently and effectively through the deployment of Sage ERP (Accpac & X3), Sage CRM, and Microsoft business solutions. Since its inception in 1994, AccTech has grown to be world's leading implementer of Sage mid-market ERP and CRM solutions. AccTech Western Cape, member of the AccTech Alliance group of companies, has a proud history of success - its founder and CEO Henri Hattingh opened his first Sage ERP Accpac business in 1986, and has since defined the standard for service excellence for Sage ERP Accpac consultants.

AccTech is accredited by Microsoft as a Gold Certified Partner, with a total of 13 competencies. AccTech has, through its channel of Alliance partners, representation in five South African provinces as well as 11 other African countries.

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 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 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 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 6.3 million customers and 13 400 employees worldwide. It operates in over 24 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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