Softline expands product offering with idu-Concept

Issued by Watt Communications: for Sage Enterprise
Johannesburg, 15 Oct 2009

Softline Accpac, the South African distributor of Accpac and Sage business software, has added idu-Concept to its standard price list for customers who need a top-end budgeting solution.

“idu-Concept is a superb complement to our product suite for customers who need to engage non-financial managers in the budgeting process,” says Softline Accpac sales director Keith Fenner. “It is easy to use for people without specialist financial knowledge, and is well suited to our larger clients who need to involve dozens of cost centre managers in their budgeting process each year.”

idu-Concept is a Web-based application that provides easy, effective budgeting and financial reporting for medium-sized to large businesses. The system interfaces seamlessly with Accpac ERP, Sage Line 500 and Sage ERP X3.

“It can be implemented quickly, requires little or no ongoing consulting fees and reduces budgeting cycles from months to weeks,” says IDU MD Kevin Phillips. “It typically sits on top of our clients' ERP solution so that end-users can have access to the budgeting and reporting information they need, in a simple, easy to understand format.”

Phillips says IDU is excited about its enhanced relationship with Softline Accpac. “We have a number of high-profile mutual clients already, so we know that our solutions work very well together in practice. We're looking forward to extending the benefits to a larger body of clients.”

Fenner says idu-Concept is ideal for those of its clients who need enhanced budgeting functionality, especially those with large numbers of users or complex budgeting requirements. “IDU is the specialist in this area and we're very pleased to be able to offer idu-Concept alongside our Accpac ERP, Sage Line 500 and Sage ERP X3 solutions.”

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 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 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 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 www.sage.com.

Sage ERP X3

Sage ERP X3 is a solution designed specifically for midsize and large businesses. With over 2 300 customers worldwide, 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 pre-configured powerful solution allows for advanced customisations and embeds several interactive Sage visual processes. Sage ERP X3 is a solution that is easy to use, fast to implement and cost-effective.

IDU

IDU simplifies financial management for non-financial managers. Its flagship product, idu-Concept, provides easy, effective budgeting and financial reporting for medium-sized to large businesses, including many of South Africa's top firms. idu-Concept integrates easily with ERP software, but unlike more cumbersome offerings, idu-Concept can be implemented quickly, requires little or no ongoing consulting fees and reduces budgeting cycles from months to weeks. For more information, visit www.idu.co.za.

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