SYSPRO customer Lakeshirts wins Progressive Manufacturing 100 award

COSTA MESA, Calif. - March 25, 2010 - SYSPRO, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, today announced that SYSPRO ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) customer, Lakeshirts, Inc., has been honored by Managing Automation Media with a Progressive Manufacturing 100 Award. The PM100 recognizes 100 projects that have achieved distinction in at least one of the eight core disciplines defined by Managing Automation Media as critical to business success in the years ahead. Lakeshirts' achievements were applicable to several categories, including: Business Model Mastery; Customer Mastery; Data & Integration Mastery; and Operational Excellence. Lakeshirts is therefore eligible to win the Progressive Manufacturer of the Year Award.

Based in Detroit Lakes, MN, Lakeshirts is a maker of promotional clothing products for resorts, golf and corporate entities. Using the world class SYSPRO enterprise solution, Lakeshirts has cut order processing time from as many as three days to a matter of minutes. The company maintains a library of more than 20,000 stock designs that can be customized with the names of a resort or golf club and applied to a variety of garments, including tee shirts, sweat shirts and golf shirts as well as caps. SYSPRO ERP Software has enabled Lakeshirts to achieve operational excellence, leveraging new efficiencies via SYSPRO's integrated data management and extensive inherent functionality. Utilizing SYSPRO e.net solutions, the Microsoft .NET underlying technology foundation of the SYSPRO product, Lakeshirts has achieved very dramatic time and cost savings by implementing SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) to automate numerous processes.

SYSPRO ERP 6.1 Software delivers groundbreaking user interface enhancements

COSTA MESA, Calif and JOHANNESBURG. - March 22, 2010 - SYSPRO, a leading, worldwide provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, has revealed additional details inherent in the company's unprecedented, major new ERP software release in a global briefing to customers and resellers. SYSPRO 6.1 effectively raises the bar on the competition, representing a giant leap forward by "simplifying success" with new architecture, modules, feature sets, workflow and customization capabilities and groundbreaking user interface enhancements that set a new standard for ease of information access.

Discussing the latter, SYSPRO CEO Phil Duff, stated, "SYSPRO is delivering a highly intelligent interface that is fully configurable by the user. This ability enables individuals to easily access the information required to maximize job performance and output. The result is that organizations can expect to see significant leaps in productivity."

SYSPRO ERP Choice of leading pharmaceutical company

COSTA MESA, Calif. - March 19, 2010 - SYSPRO, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, today announced that Reese Pharmaceutical Company has selected SYSPRO ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software to run its private labeling and distribution operations. Reese, based in Cleveland, Ohio, has been in business for more than a century. The private labeler of more than 80 different, high quality medications, including cough, cold and allergy medications, as well as topical creams, lotions, ointments and dietary supplements, selected SYSPRO software over Microsoft NAV based on price, ease of implementation, user interface and the expertise of the local SYSPRO Reseller.

SYSPRO'S Benadretti recognized as 2010 channel chief by Everything Channel's CRN

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- March 17, 2010 - SYSPRO, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, today announced that Joey Benadretti, president, SYSPRO USA, has been named a 2010 Channel Chief by the Everything Channel's CRN. Channel Chiefs are leaders in creating effective channel programs for solution providers. They consistently defend, promote and execute effective channel partner programs and strategies.

SYSPRO continues to enhance award-wining reseller program

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- January 22, 2010 -- SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, has today again reaffirmed the company's commitment to selling its comprehensive ERP software solution through a VAR channel. As a privately held company, SYSPRO is able to focus on customer and VAR relationships rather than the interest of shareholders.

New SYSPRO release heralds quantum leap forward in ERP Software

New SYSPRO release heralds quantum leap forward in ERP Software


2/4/2010

JOHANNESBURG -- February 4, 2010 -- SYSPRO, a leading, worldwide provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, announced today an upcoming major new release of SYSPRO ERP software. SYSPRO 6.1 represents a quantum leap forward, "simplifying success" with new architecture and modules, feature sets, workflow and customization capabilities. This newest SYSPRO release fully leverages SYSPRO's knowledge of the ERP needs of the mid-market, having successfully served the segment for more than 30 years. SYSPRO 6.1 enables mid-market manufacturers and distributors to gain all the benefits of leading-edge ERP software even though they may possess limited resources and skills.

According to SYSPRO CEO Phil Duff, "SYSPRO 6.1, which contains over a thousand new customer-requested features and functions, continues our success in matching our software development with industry trends and customer needs, including "green orientation." It exemplifies SYSPRO's long standing policy of seeking customer inputs at every level to ensure that our software enhancements maximize the customers' competitive advantages in their respective markets. This constant focus on the customer is a key reason why SYSPRO customer retention is among the highest in the industry.

"This upcoming release contains a strong focus on corporate governance and sustainability and also reflects the importance of Lean as evidenced in our Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Business Processes Modeling (BPM) solutions. Version 6.1 greatly enhances the user experience, contributing to enormous gains in overall productivity."

With the range of functionality built into the product and accessible via a single SYSPRO portal, companies need never go outside of SYSPRO to gain increased operational effectiveness. With SYSPRO 6.1 SOA can be easily achieved and entire processes can be automated, greatly enhancing productivity at all levels.

SYSPRO 6.1 encourages fiscal responsibility with improved Enterprise Performance Management in the form of enhanced Executive Dashboards and Analytics, Boardroom Quality Reporting plus Cash Flow Reporting and Forecasting. These features provide real-time, at-a-glance visibility of all aspects of the organization enabling strategic and proactive decisions.

SYSPRO 6.1 also elevates Business Process Management to a new level with the introduction of SYSPRO Enterprise Analysis Modeling, Monitoring and Management (SEAM3), which combines SYSPRO Workflow Services, SYSPRO Process Modeling and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM). SEAM3 produces a rapid, high ERP ROI by elevating operational efficiencies to new levels through the consideration of a company's unique business process requirements and by automatically aligning and re-energizing them during the ERP implementation phase and by enabling future business process remodelling necessitated by changing market conditions.

In his last major speech as Microsoft CEO, Bill Gates stated, "People are very interested in a simpler way of navigating information..." SYSPRO 6.1 greatly simplifies information navigation, expanding on the innovative, highly configurable SYSPRO Fluid Interface (FI) that allows users to easily modify the behavior of any SYSPRO application to gain required information and extend business functionality. The new FI is designed to adapt and change as requirements evolve, giving the user complete freedom to view any required information within any SYSPRO application without the need for programming skills. In addition, SYSPRO Power Tailoring allows users to modify the behavior of any SYSPRO application and to add business functionality without requiring development skills. SYSPRO 6.1 also allows users to present information in a graphical and aesthetically-pleasing approach. The end result is a highly personalized, configurable system designed to adapt and change as requirements evolve.

SYSPRO 6.1 includes the final phase of the Inventory Optimization Suite, the Inventory Optimizer. The embedded Optimizer is unique in a mid-size ERP system, and along with improved Warehouse and Quality Management functionality provides the ability for companies to recover from the economic downturn as leaner, more efficient organizations.

Brian Stein, CEO, SYSPRO USA, notes, "SYSPRO 6.1 is one of the most comprehensive, single source and pragmatic ERP solutions on the market. It gives mid-market manufacturers and distributors a fully integrated solution that enables greater insight into their operations with all the tools needed to successfully compete. Our single product DNA also means that all SYSPRO upgrades are seamless."
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

For additional information on SYSPRO, call Stanley Goodrich at 714/437-1000 or go to www.syspro.com

All company names and products mentioned in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

SYSPRO president honored by leading supply chain magazine

SYSPRO president honored by leading supply chain magazine

SYSPRO's Benadretti Listed as 'Pro to Know' for Second Consecutive Year by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- February 26, 2010 -- SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, today announced that SYSPRO USA President Joey Benadretti has been selected as a "Pro to Know" in the Provider category by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine. This marks the second consecutive year that Benadretti has been so honored.

The Provider Pros to Know is a compilation of key individuals from a software firm or service provider, consultancy or analyst or research firm who have displayed exceptional leadership during the current economic downturn by managing risk in the supply chain, providing competitive advantage and/or delivering value to the bottom line.

"Our success is based on the success of our customers," said Benadretti. "We focus on the continuous improvement of their businesses, helping them migrate to higher levels via the innovative use of technology. SYSPRO sets itself apart in the ERP landscape, advancing against the largest ERP suppliers by putting the needs of our customers first, and that is what has led to our having one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry."

Under Benadretti's leadership, SYSPRO USA was named "2009 Software Company of the Year" by the Technology Council and "2009 Outstanding Private Technology Company" by TechAmerica.
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. On the Web at www.SDCExec.com.
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

SYSPRO ERP, astute management enable Honest Tea to half inventory levels

SYSPRO ERP, astute management enable Honest Tea to half inventory levels

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- February 17, 2010 -- SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, has today announced that Honest Tea reports it has slashed inventory levels by more than 50% thanks to the combination of astute management aided by real-time inventory data and greater forecasting accuracy from its SYSPRO ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software implementation. According to CFO Jonathan Clark, SYSPRO software lets the company know how much raw materials it has on hand at any point in time as well as enabling it to more precisely forecast production levels. These elements are particularly critical, notes Clark, as Honest Tea outsources all manufacturing to co-manufacturers or co-packers, providing each with the raw materials and recipes to make the teas,

Honest Tea chose SYSPRO software in 2007 after an extensive software search. Clark simply states, "SYSPRO fit our needs. We're going to be a $200 to $250 million company, and we needed software that could handle that volume. SYSPRO does have a great track record, and SYSPRO has room for growth." He adds that SYSPRO reseller Driscoll and Associates, Inc., was also a key factor in the company's choice of SYSPRO. "We gave them a lot of questions, and they always came to us with answers and solutions," he says.
About Honest Tea

Honest Tea, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, makes a variety of ready-to-drink bottled organic teas, thirst quenchers and drinks that are sold in tens of thousands of stores across the US.

In 2008 The Coca-Cola Company acquired a 40 percent interest in Honest Tea, and today Coca Cola and its subsidiaries are both suppliers and customers. In 2010 Honest Tea will be expanding its relationship with Coca Cola, whereby Coke will be manufacturing Honest organic teas in glass bottles out of its plant in Massachusetts.

For more information, go to: www.honesttea.com
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

SYSPRO ERP, astute management enable Honest Tea to half inventory levels

SYSPRO ERP, astute management enable Honest Tea to half inventory levels

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- February 17, 2010 -- SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, has today announced that Honest Tea reports it has slashed inventory levels by more than 50% thanks to the combination of astute management aided by real-time inventory data and greater forecasting accuracy from its SYSPRO ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software implementation. According to CFO Jonathan Clark, SYSPRO software lets the company know how much raw materials it has on hand at any point in time as well as enabling it to more precisely forecast production levels. These elements are particularly critical, notes Clark, as Honest Tea outsources all manufacturing to co-manufacturers or co-packers, providing each with the raw materials and recipes to make the teas,

Honest Tea chose SYSPRO software in 2007 after an extensive software search. Clark simply states, "SYSPRO fit our needs. We're going to be a $200 to $250 million company, and we needed software that could handle that volume. SYSPRO does have a great track record, and SYSPRO has room for growth." He adds that SYSPRO reseller Driscoll and Associates, Inc., was also a key factor in the company's choice of SYSPRO. "We gave them a lot of questions, and they always came to us with answers and solutions," he says.
About Honest Tea

Honest Tea, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, makes a variety of ready-to-drink bottled organic teas, thirst quenchers and drinks that are sold in tens of thousands of stores across the US.

In 2008 The Coca-Cola Company acquired a 40 percent interest in Honest Tea, and today Coca Cola and its subsidiaries are both suppliers and customers. In 2010 Honest Tea will be expanding its relationship with Coca Cola, whereby Coke will be manufacturing Honest organic teas in glass bottles out of its plant in Massachusetts.

For more information, go to: www.honesttea.com
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

SYSPRO president honored by leading supply chain magazine

SYSPRO president honored by leading supply chain magazine

SYSPRO's Benadretti Listed as 'Pro to Know' for Second Consecutive Year by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- February 26, 2010 -- SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, today announced that SYSPRO USA President Joey Benadretti has been selected as a "Pro to Know" in the Provider category by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine. This marks the second consecutive year that Benadretti has been so honored.

The Provider Pros to Know is a compilation of key individuals from a software firm or service provider, consultancy or analyst or research firm who have displayed exceptional leadership during the current economic downturn by managing risk in the supply chain, providing competitive advantage and/or delivering value to the bottom line.

"Our success is based on the success of our customers," said Benadretti. "We focus on the continuous improvement of their businesses, helping them migrate to higher levels via the innovative use of technology. SYSPRO sets itself apart in the ERP landscape, advancing against the largest ERP suppliers by putting the needs of our customers first, and that is what has led to our having one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry."

Under Benadretti's leadership, SYSPRO USA was named "2009 Software Company of the Year" by the Technology Council and "2009 Outstanding Private Technology Company" by TechAmerica.
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. On the Web at www.SDCExec.com.
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

SYSPRO president recognized by industry trade magazine

SYSPRO president recognized by industry trade magazine

COSTA MESA, Calif. - April 23, 2009 -- SYSPRO, a leading, worldwide provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, has today announced that Joey Benadretti, SYSPRO USA President, has been recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine on the publication's annual list of Provider Pros to Know. The announcement was made in the February/March 2009 issue of the magazine.

The Provider Pros to Know is a compilation of key individuals from a software firm or service provider, consultancy, or analyst or research firm who have personally helped clients during the current economic downturn by assisting them in managing risk in the supply chain, providing competitive advantage and/or delivering value to the bottom line.

"This year's Provider Pros to Know have helped to enable companies to weather risky economic conditions and place them in a position to surge ahead in better times," Andrew Reese, editor, Supply & Demand Chain Executive. "Their efforts in developing the tools and processes that lead cost efficiency and growth initiatives have earned them a place on this year's Provider Pros listing."

SYSPRO offers software technology for Small and Mid-Size Manufacturing and Distributors (SMB) aimed at helping them to compete with the larger companies in their respective industries. The company recently announced a series of six Power Bundles designed to streamline business processes and drive operational efforts that reduce costs and boost profits. Benadretti also took leadership in 2008 to differentiate SYSPRO as a provider of enterprise technology solutions that are both pragmatic, yet visionary. Benadretti calls this unique SYSPRO vision "PragmaVision."â„¢

"PragmaVision to SYSPRO is not just a marketing concept," Benadretti said. "It is indicative of SYSPRO's more thoughtful approach to adopting new technology, such as web services and SOA platforms, mirroring the desires of its buyers who operate with lean manufacturing concepts and best practices. PragmaVision truly exemplifies SYSPRO's ongoing strategy of helping to simplify the success of its customers."

Benadretti, a recipient of numerous high impact awards, is heavily involved in industry associations, green initiatives and is a major proponent of helping small businesses use technology to compete. Under Benadretti's leadership, SYSPRO has never experienced an employee layoff and has consistently remained profitable. SYSPRO was recently named a finalist for TechAmerica's "Outstanding Private Technology Company" award and for the Technology Council of Southern California "Software Company of the Year" award.
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. On the Web at www.SDCExec.com.
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

SYSPRO named Private Technology Company of the Year

SYSPRO named Private Technology Company of the Year

SYSPRO Wins Second Major Honor in As Many Weeks.
COSTA MESA, Calif. - May 18, 2009 -- SYSPRO, a leading, worldwide provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, has been named Private Technology of the Year by TechAmerica. SYSPRO, with US headquarters in Costa Mesa, Calif., won out over private technology companies that included Silicon Systems, D-Link Systems and Enclarity. The award was accepted by SYSPRO USA CEO Brian Stein and SYSPRO USA President Joey Benadretti at a May 14 banquet at the Hilton Orange County. Both Stein and Benadretti are long-time residents of Irvine, Calif.

TechAmerica was formed by the merger of the American Electronics Association (AeA), the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA).

Only two weeks prior, SYSPRO was honored as "Software Company of the Year" by the Technology Council of Southern California, beating out Epicor Software Corporation and Guidance Systems.

The TechAmerica award, which is voted on by a panel of prominent judges, including top-notch business and educational leaders, is based on a set of stringent criteria, including:

* Technological breakthroughs
* How the product serves the needs of the market
* Ways in which the company's products and services are unique compared to the competition
* Sales and revenue growth
* Service to the community

SYSPRO USA Joey Benadretti said of this latest honor: "SYSPRO success is a direct reflection of the success of our customers." He cites three examples of how an investment in SYSPRO software is producing outstanding returns:

* Optical Cable Corporation's President and CEO Neil Wilkin states: "Our SYSPRO ERP system has delivered efficiencies by improving production flow and visibility, enabling us to make better business decisions.

The company has improved gross profit by 31.2% and last year Exporter of the Year Award in Information Technology and Telecommunications from Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce."
* Gary Lange, Director of Information Technology at Airborne Systems Group, notes: "Our ability to customize [SYSPRO] screens according to individual user needs has enhanced operational efficiency by more than 25%. Our users now have everything they need, where they expect to find it, without having to wade through additional screens and fields that they may not require. This results in an improved user experience and reduces new employee training time."
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TriStar Plastics of Massachusetts, an early adopter of SYSPRO's pioneering "green" enterprise resource planning (ERP) approach, reports that by utilizing the SYSPRO Material Yield System alone, the company has saved "hundreds of thousands of dollars" and has eliminated the need to send "thousands of pounds" of plastic remnants to land fills.

Benadretti continues: "Not only does SYSPRO offer a single, integrated enterprise software solution with exceptional core functionality and superlative ease-of-use features, but equally as important, SYSPRO provides unparalleled post sales support." He cites an example of the daily emails received commending SYSPRO on the support provided:

A Benicia, Calif.-based manufacturer writes: "It is very refreshing to see SYSPRO taking such concern in us as a customer. I have never seen a company take such a pro-active interest in their customers. It is truly appreciated."

SYSPRO's more thoughtful approach to adopting new technology, such as web services and SOA platforms, also reflects the desires of its buyers who are driven by business needs and not by the latest headlines. This exemplifies SYSPRO's ongoing strategy of helping to simplify the success of its customers. SYSPRO calls its buyer landscape "PragmaVision,"â„¢ consisting of pragmatic, visionary ERP executives that are driven by a desire for smart, but aggressive market growth.
About TechAmerica

TechAmerica is the nation's largest high-tech trade association and the leading voice for the US technology industry, which is the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy. Representing approximately 2,500 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry's largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members' top and bottom lines. It is also the technology industry's only grassroots-to-global advocacy network, with offices in state capitals around the United States, Washington, D.C., Europe (Brussels) and Asia (Beijing). TechAmerica was formed by the merger of AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association), the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA). Learn more at www.techamerica.org.
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

SYSPRO software key to STM group global integration

SYSPRO software key to STM group global integration

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SYSPRO, a provider of visionary ERP for the manufacturing pragmatist, today announced that SYSPRO customer, STM Group, is in the process of further expansion of its SYSPRO ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation. STM Group, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., is a leading provider of high-performance, standards-based satellite networks and cellular systems and services for mobile and fixed-line IP-based telephone, data and multimedia applications used by enterprises, governments, telecommunication providers and system integrators.

According to Tony Naff, STM Vice President of Finance, during the fourteen months of SYSPRO ERP software utilization at STM headquarters, the company has been impressed with the software's functionality, user-friendliness and stability. STM wants to further integrate operations for added efficiencies and greater management control in additional affiliated companies located abroad.

STM Group headquarters went "live" with its SYSPRO software implementation in July, 2008 in its companies based in California and United Arab Emerites. The company had been utilizing a UNIX-based software solution; however, due to the antiquated nature of the software and the Group's growing diversity and complexity, the decision was made to seek a new software solution, one with a successful history of global implementations. Says Naff, "We wanted a product we could give to our affiliates in all parts of the world. Our United Arab Emirates unit also investigated the SYSPRO product and found it to their liking, as well."

Naff explains that the thoroughness of the SYSPRO installation documentation, STARS (Structured Technique to Achieve a Rapid Solution), even enabled STM to self-implement the SYSPRO software with minimal SYSPRO support.

As STM global units become operational on SYSPRO, the software will reside on hardware in the US with the global affiliates having access via a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

SYSPRO's more thoughtful approach to adopting new technology, such as web services and SOA platforms, also reflects the desires of its buyers who are driven by business needs and not by the latest headlines. This exemplifies SYSPRO's ongoing strategy of helping to simplify the success of its customers. SYSPRO calls its buyer landscape "PragmaVision,"TM consisting of pragmatic, visionary ERP executives that are driven by a desire for smart, but aggressive market growth.
About STM Group

STM Group is a global provider of satellite and cellular wireless network systems and services for mobile and fixed IP-based telephony, data and multimedia applications. With its SatLink® product line, the Company is a leader in research, development and manufacturing of MF-TDMA, bandwidth-on-demand solutions with certified compliance to international standards. STM's services include custom network design, turnkey deployments, and operations management. STM, SuperPico and SatLink are trademarks of STM. For more information, please visit www.stmi.com.
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

Inventory Optimization White Paper

Inventory Optimization White Paper

Inventory control is typically a key aspect of almost every manufacturing and/or distribution operation business. The ultimate success of these businesses is often dependent on its ability to provide customers with the right goods, at the right place, at the right time.

Failure to have the right goods in the right place at the right time often leads to lost sales and profi ts and, even worse, to lost customers. Today’s reality is that there is very little differentiation between commodity products of the same type, and customers will, more often than not, choose to return to businesses that meet all three conditions, even choosing relatively unknown brands over known brands.

Inventory Optimization application was designed to provide customers with advantages that can only be derived when optimization functionality is executed as an integral component of an ERP Software system.

The SYSPRO Inventory Optimization solution is consistent with meeting the requirements of the following company objectives:
• Helping customers to increase overall efficiencies
• Utilizing technology for superior decision-making
• Providing visibility across the supply chain
• Enhancing a demand driven model for the company
• Delivering greater profitability to the customer’s bottom line

SYSPRO recognized for fulfilling customer promises

SYSPRO recognized for fulfilling customer promises

COSTA MESA, Calif. - October 8, 2009 -- SYSPRO, a provider of visionary ERP for the manufacturing pragmatist, today announced that the company is a finalist for the KMWorld Promise Award, which is presented to a company for delivering on its promise to customers to provide innovative technology solutions for implementing and integrating knowledge management practices into their business processes. The Promise Award will be presented at KMWorld 2009, November 17 - 19, 2009, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif.

SYSPRO is being recognized for its ongoing strategy of helping to simplify the success of its customers and its "PragmaVision,"TM approach to its buyer landscape. The latter consists of pragmatic, visionary ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) executives who are driven by a desire for smart, but aggressive market growth and by business needs and not by the latest headlines.

According to KMWorld, "The award-winning organization demonstrates how a company goes beyond simply delivering technology to working with clients to ensure that both the technology and knowledge processes are imbedded into the work processes. In other words, it helps organizations realize positive business results."

Joey Benadretti, SYSPRO USA president, "SYSPRO has one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry. This is certainly testament to the company's ability to deliver on its promise to its customers to streamline their business processes, lean their operations and enhance their abilities to compete in their respective markets."

This finalist status by KMWorld is the latest is a series of prestigious industry recognitions presented to SYSPRO in 2009. In September SYSPRO was honored for Business Excellence by the Orange County Chapter of the British American Business Council (BABC-OC). Earlier in the year, SYSPRO was named "Company of the Year" by the two leading technology organizations in Southern California, an area prominent for being the second largest tech market in the world. The organizations honored SYSPRO for product innovation, sales/revenues, team building, a positive effect on the technology industry and involvement with trade organizations and legislative activities pertinent to the technology industry. SYSPRO, which increased office space and staff again over the past year, was also presented with the "Key to the City" by the mayor of Costa Mesa, Calif., for the company's contribution to the local economy.

SYSPRO's more thoughtful approach to adopting new technology, such as web services and SOA platforms, also reflects the desires of its buyers who are driven by business needs and not by the latest headlines. This exemplifies SYSPRO's ongoing strategy of helping to simplify the success of its customers. SYSPRO calls its buyer landscape "PragmaVision,"TM consisting of pragmatic, visionary ERP executives that are driven by a desire for smart, but aggressive market growth.
About KMWorld

KMWorld (www.kmworld.com ) is the leading information provider serving the Knowledge Management systems market and covers the latest in Content, Document and Knowledge Management, informing more than 50,000 subscribers about the components and processes - and subsequent success stories - that together offer solutions for improving business performance. KMWorld is a publishing unit of Information Today, Inc. (www.infotoday.com)
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

SYSPRO positioned in ERP Magic Quadrant report

SYSPRO positioned in ERP Magic Quadrant report


SYSPRO Evaluated on Completeness of Vision; Ability to Execute.

JOHANNESBURG - June 10, 2009 - SYSPRO is recognized in Gartner's recently released "Magic Quadrant for Midmarket and Tier-2 Oriented ERP for Product-Centric Companies."1 SYSPRO is positioned in the report as a "challenger."

Gartner's Magic Quadrants graphically display vendors, rating them on two criteria: completeness of vision and ability to execute. Using different qualifiers per criteria for the varying industries, the Magic Quadrant then positions the vendors into one of four quadrants: Leaders;Challengers; Visionaries; Niche Players.

SYSPRO was one of the first companies to develop an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution. The company has continued to innovate its single product offering, adding unparalleled functionality, ease of use and customization capabilities that enable SMB (small, medium-size business) manufacturers and distributors to successfully compete in their respective industries by "leaning" and "greening" their operations.

Phil Duff, SYSPRO CEO, notes: "The Tier One market leaders are struggling to understand the vast difference in requirements for smaller businesses. We have been in this space for over 30 years, and we know what the market needs and have built these desired functionalities into the SYSPRO product. We will continue to help manufacturing and distribution companies realize their full potential by giving them an extra advantage that they can't get from other software providers, even those serving the largest companies."

"The SYSPRO status as a major software supplier to SMB manufacturers and distributors is confirmed by recent industry awards. Within the past month SYSPRO was named 'Software Company of the Year' by the Technology Council of Southern California and 'Outstanding Private Technology Company' by TechAmerica," notes Brian Stein, CEO, SYSPRO USA.

1) Gartner, Inc. "Magic Quadrant for Midmarket and Tier-2 Oriented ERP for Product-Centric Companies" by C. Hestermann, R. Anderson, and C. Pang, June 4, 2009
About the Magic Quadrant

The Gartner Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2009, by Gartner, Inc., and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

How to Embrace CRM and Make it Succeed in Your Organization

How to Embrace CRM and Make it Succeed in Your Organization


If you ask technology gurus for a definition of CRM, you will probably get many different answers. Today, CRM systems typically refer to comprehensive software solutions that, in effect, make the customer the epicenter of the business. CRM software systems not only empower companies to manage effective relationships, but they do much more. A CRM software solution enables companies to collect, maintain and manipulate customer-related data by leveraging customer relationships to increase revenue and profitability.

CRM is growing in importance as a valuable competitive tool. However, a successful CRM solution must take many factors into consideration, including a well-defined implementation strategy, the people factor and the need for integration with the incumbent ERP software solution.

In embracing CRM, the following are critical guidelines:
* CRM should be embraced as a competitive tool
* CRM needs to be driven by a customer-centric business strategy and philosophy
* A business needs to take ownership of its customer-centric information
* Successful CRM requires an evolutionary approach that focuses on people
* CRM must be looked on as an enterprise-wide solution since an integrated approach is a must for CRM to extend beyond the customer into the entire enterprise
* Employees and suppliers must be incorporated as part of a holistic approach to Relationship Management throughout the Enterprise and Supply Chain
* True 360° visibility starts from within and extends externally across customers, vendors and distribution network
If these guidelines are adhered to, the chances of gaining substantial benefits of CRM can be readily realized. The result is a dramatic impact on the business, especially with regard to internal processes, customer satisfaction and company profitability. CRM can provide the 360° visibility necessary to win in this challenging, highly competitive business environmen

SYSPRO improves medical device quality control time management by 30%

SYSPRO improves medical device quality control time management by 30%

Pragmatic, Yet Visionary Enterprise Software Driving Business Process Efficiencies; 80% Improvements Reported in Month-End Reporting; Lot Traceability Also Key.

COSTA MESA, Calif. - May 12, 2009 - SYSPRO, a leading, worldwide provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, announced today that Acro Associates, a designer of fluid control systems for medical device and bioprocessing companies, is reporting significant business process improvements as a result of its SYSPRO deployment. The Concord, Calif.-based company, which has deployed the newest version of SYSPRO ERP solutions since 2007, is spending 30% less time on quality control and 80% less time on month-end reporting. Company executives say this is yielding more time for bottom-line decision-making.

Manufacturing Software

Manufacturing Software

Manufacturing Software
By supporting a wide range of discrete production methods, Manufacturing software gives manufacturers the flexibility and agility needed to remain competitive in a changing marketplace. Today, suppliers are under increasing pressure to meet customer mandated deadlines, configure products to order, manage inventory control and run the shop floor efficiently against the backdrop of changing business models and an uncertain economic climate.

The software’s functionality offers the tools by which discrete manufacturers can outmaneuver competition in the short-term and emerge as leading suppliers in the long run. Manufacturing software facilitates the efficient management of distributed operations across separate locations, multiple modes of production, synchronized scheduling between locations and work centers, as well as engineering change management across sites or entities. Within one system, SYSPRO enterprise erp software supports the control, integration and synchronization of a variety of manufacturing
process methods.

The software is extremely powerful in its ability to address the manufacturing environment by applying rules-based dimensional product configuration, facilitating engineering changes, formulating multilevel estimates for custom items, managing inventory in single an across multiple warehouses and achieving finite planning that encompasses real-time control of the factory floor. Many prominent industry publications and organizations have given high ratings and awards to SYSPRO for manufacturing software excellence.

SYSPRO integrates all business areas without the need for complex and costly bespoke programming

SYSPRO integrates all business areas without the need for complex and costly bespoke programming

Many of today's businesses are beginning to understand the need to integrate all areas of their business into a single, streamlined system. This can mean a lot of expensive bespoke integration to get all the different business software packages talking to each other.

K3 Business Technology Group (K3) has an alternative, elegant and cost-effective solution to bring together individual information silos with its user-friendly Microsoft Windows-based SYSPRO ERP offering. The tight integration seamlessly ensures that all modules work as one, giving full visibility of accurate information to every corner of the business - and beyond for those working with online / e-commerce applications.

K3 customer Bevan Group is a leading UK manufacturer of commercial vehicle bodies. In choosing SYSPRO, the company aims to improve business agility and swifter customer responses with a centralised and fully-integrated SYSPRO ERP solution from K3 Business Technology Group.

With SYSPRO, Bevan Group will gain the advantage of a powerful, easy to use software solution that brings visibility across its manufacturing operations, improving efficiencies, reducing costs and supporting the company's expanding business.

Lee Dimmock, Group Operations Director, Bevan Group, said: "The main objectives included eliminating autonomous systems that ran our Finance, CRM, Aftercare and Manufacturing functions and replace them with a single fully integrated solution that would assist the streamlining of our business processes."

K3 will supply Bevan Group with a 12-user system covering MRP, Advanced Planning & Scheduling, Field Service, CRM, Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance and Shop Floor Data Capture.

"Our expectations are that SYSPRO will provide much greater control over our business and enhance our efficiency levels, as well as give us clarity of information not seen previously. Combine this with our demands for accurate and traceable Quality Assurance data, it will mutually satisfy both our customer and our internal requirements, more readily," said Lee Dimmock.

The Bevan Group offers a comprehensive commercial vehicle build, repair and maintenance service to logistics operations across the UK from its four sites in the West Midlands. The company offers a range of bodywork services, from high volume dry freight to unique designs and specialist vehicles. It has a programme of ongoing investment into each of its five business divisions to ensure it provides a consistent and reliable quality product for a wide range of transport and operational requirements.
About K3 Business Technology Group

K3 Business Technology Group employs 80 people at its Manchester head office and its branches throughout the UK and Ireland. The company offers solutions in enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management, advanced planning and scheduling, warehouse management, human resources and e-business. SYSPRO is used by some 14,000 sites across the world. K3 Business Technology Group is part of K3 Business Technology PLC which is a global leader in providing next-generation enterprise software for businesses in the retail, manufacturing and distribution sectors. With more than 3,000 customer installations in over 30 countries, K3 is recognised as a safe, innovative and reliable provider of world-class solutions, backed by world-class service.

SYSPRO signs trailer parts distributor

SYSPRO signs trailer parts distributor

Intermodal Equipment Parts Selects SYSPRO Based on Superior Functionality.

COSTA MESA, Calif. - January 12, 2010 - SYSPRO, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, has today announced a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) contract from Intermodal Equipment Parts, a leading trailer parts distributors headquartered in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

According to Tony Tishler, Intermodal vice president, the firm's desire to gain in-depth insight into operations and better control inventories necessitated the search for an integrated ERP solution. Intermodal stocks thousands of parts for all makes of trailers, maintaining an inventory valued at more than one million dollars.

"We had been using Thoroughbred Software to track financial and operational data; however, it fell short on inventory tracking and would have been very costly to upgrade. This thoroughbred is more of a gelding,"quipped Tishler. Intermodal opted for SYSPRO ERP after an extensive search resulting in the selection of SYSPRO software for its strength and superior functionality over the other competitors in the ERP software mid-market range. "SYSPRO has continuity with an excellent reputation. In addition, we felt local SYSPRO reseller Computer Business Systems could best provide the required support," says Tishler.

The SYSPRO customer focus is embodied in SYSPRO PragmaVision TM -- a visionary, yet proven ERP roadmap for mid-market manufacturers and distributors who demand a unique combination of robust, scalable and current technologies. They desire a proven track record, require strong references, a long-term relationship and seek evolution not revolution.

SYSPRO provides ERP software and services to "simplify your success."
About Intermodal Equipment Parts

Intermodal Equipment Parts (IEP) is a parts distribution center for Wabash, Vanguard, Stoughton, Fruehauf and Monon trailers. The company's inventory extends to Strick, Cheetah, Kentucky, Vanco, Theurer, Budd, Miller, Brown, Bertolini and other manufacturers no longer in business. IEP's foremost objective is to put out-of-service equipment back on the road. For more information, call 908/353-1200 or visit: www.ieparts.com
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

SYSPRO continues to enhance award-wining reseller program

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- January 22, 2010 -- SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, has today again reaffirmed the company's commitment to selling its comprehensive ERP software solution through a VAR channel. As a privately held company, SYSPRO is able to focus on customer and VAR relationships rather than the interest of shareholders.

According to SYSPRO USA President Joey Benadretti, the company continues to enhance its award winning SYSPRO Reseller Program, adding numerous benefits for the channel, including expanded company/VAR communications, a greater number of educational sessions, enhanced marketing support and more resources to obtain qualified leads.

"SYSPRO is one of a handful of vendors that has always been successful and committed to selling its product through a reseller channel. Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been channel driven, relying on resellers for sales and to assist the company in providing outstanding post-sales customer support," says Benadretti. "SYSPRO is unswerving in its goal to continue building a roster of the industry's most outstanding resellers. The SYSPRO Reseller Program far surpasses the norm in the enterprise software market, and we are supplementing our channel with strategic business partners that wish to accelerate success by combining their expertise with that of SYSPRO."

Benadretti points out that SYSPRO is a supplier that recognizes the needs of resellers, noting that SYSPRO's single product offering -- a best-of-breed, fully integrated supply chain solution -- enables SYSPRO resellers to rapidly become proficient in the software and build successful, viable reseller businesses.

Benadretti notes, "Industry consolidation has forced resellers to represent multiple products by default, resulting in insufficient product expertise, conflicts and confusing overlaps. Many software products that vendors have in their arsenal are no longer competitive in today's business environment. When you have a winning channel, the sage advice is to commit to it and support it. SYSPRO has always had an outstanding reseller channel and remains committed to having the finest channel in the industry," he said.

Benadretti lists some of the benefits enjoyed by SYSPRO resellers: Dedicated assistance in business development and sales; Proactive interaction with the SYSPRO Customer Service Department; Direct and easy access to senior management; Top technical support and services; Classroom education with ongoing follow through; Leading edge SYSPRO Learning Channel education including broadcasts and a comprehensive 24/7 library that bring e-learning to the desktop; The SYSPRO Support Zone that ensures up-to-date product information and knowledge; The Sales Zone that provides customer and focused vertical industry information; Regional portals that serve region specific requirements; Marketing assistance for a variety of activities; Regular product updates and newsletters, including a dedicated newsletter for Reseller owners; Knowledge driven conferences with events in the United States and abroad; and, The SYSPRO award-winning STARS Implementation Methodology.

Concludes Benadretti, "The competition from giant software companies seeking to gain a foothold in the smaller and mid-size market where SYSPRO has enjoyed its greatest successes necessitates that we offer the best Reseller Program in the industry and work diligently with our resellers to help each win right out of the block. The success of the SYSPRO Reseller Program is not only due to an abundance of available resources, but also because it is based on the SYSPRO corporate culture and core branding values of Integrity, Innovation, Responsiveness, Uniqueness, Simplicity and World Class Software and Service."

Benadretti summarizes, "SYSPRO offers its resellers all the ingredients for success."

SYSPRO recently released a thought-provoking paper that outlines the company's long-term commitment to and understanding of the needs of its world class ERP Channel. To access "The ERP Resellers' Guide to Selecting the Right ERP Software Vendor," please go to:

New SYSPRO release heralds quantum leap forward in ERP Software

New SYSPRO release heralds quantum leap forward in ERP Software

JOHANNESBURG -- February 4, 2010 -- SYSPRO, a leading, worldwide provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, announced today an upcoming major new release of SYSPRO ERP software. SYSPRO 6.1 represents a quantum leap forward, "simplifying success" with new architecture and modules, feature sets, workflow and customization capabilities. This newest SYSPRO release fully leverages SYSPRO's knowledge of the ERP needs of the mid-market, having successfully served the segment for more than 30 years. SYSPRO 6.1 enables mid-market manufacturers and distributors to gain all the benefits of leading-edge ERP software even though they may possess limited resources and skills.

According to SYSPRO CEO Phil Duff, "SYSPRO 6.1, which contains over a thousand new customer-requested features and functions, continues our success in matching our software development with industry trends and customer needs, including "green orientation." It exemplifies SYSPRO's long standing policy of seeking customer inputs at every level to ensure that our software enhancements maximize the customers' competitive advantages in their respective markets. This constant focus on the customer is a key reason why SYSPRO customer retention is among the highest in the industry.

"This upcoming release contains a strong focus on corporate governance and sustainability and also reflects the importance of Lean as evidenced in our Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Business Processes Modeling (BPM) solutions. Version 6.1 greatly enhances the user experience, contributing to enormous gains in overall productivity."

With the range of functionality built into the product and accessible via a single SYSPRO portal, companies need never go outside of SYSPRO to gain increased operational effectiveness. With SYSPRO 6.1 SOA can be easily achieved and entire processes can be automated, greatly enhancing productivity at all levels.

SYSPRO 6.1 encourages fiscal responsibility with improved Enterprise Performance Management in the form of enhanced Executive Dashboards and Analytics, Boardroom Quality Reporting plus Cash Flow Reporting and Forecasting. These features provide real-time, at-a-glance visibility of all aspects of the organization enabling strategic and proactive decisions.

SYSPRO 6.1 also elevates Business Process Management to a new level with the introduction of SYSPRO Enterprise Analysis Modeling, Monitoring and Management (SEAM3), which combines SYSPRO Workflow Services, SYSPRO Process Modeling and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM). SEAM3 produces a rapid, high ERP ROI by elevating operational efficiencies to new levels through the consideration of a company's unique business process requirements and by automatically aligning and re-energizing them during the ERP implementation phase and by enabling future business process remodelling necessitated by changing market conditions.

In his last major speech as Microsoft CEO, Bill Gates stated, "People are very interested in a simpler way of navigating information..." SYSPRO 6.1 greatly simplifies information navigation, expanding on the innovative, highly configurable SYSPRO Fluid Interface (FI) that allows users to easily modify the behavior of any SYSPRO application to gain required information and extend business functionality. The new FI is designed to adapt and change as requirements evolve, giving the user complete freedom to view any required information within any SYSPRO application without the need for programming skills. In addition, SYSPRO Power Tailoring allows users to modify the behavior of any SYSPRO application and to add business functionality without requiring development skills. SYSPRO 6.1 also allows users to present information in a graphical and aesthetically-pleasing approach. The end result is a highly personalized, configurable system designed to adapt and change as requirements evolve.

SYSPRO 6.1 includes the final phase of the Inventory Optimization Suite, the Inventory Optimizer. The embedded Optimizer is unique in a mid-size ERP system, and along with improved Warehouse and Quality Management functionality provides the ability for companies to recover from the economic downturn as leaner, more efficient organizations.

Brian Stein, CEO, SYSPRO USA, notes, "SYSPRO 6.1 is one of the most comprehensive, single source and pragmatic ERP solutions on the market. It gives mid-market manufacturers and distributors a fully integrated solution that enables greater insight into their operations with all the tools needed to successfully compete. Our single product DNA also means that all SYSPRO upgrades are seamless."
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

New SYSPRO release heralds quantum leap forward in ERP Software

New SYSPRO release heralds quantum leap forward in ERP Software

JOHANNESBURG -- February 4, 2010 -- SYSPRO, a leading, worldwide provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, announced today an upcoming major new release of SYSPRO ERP software. SYSPRO 6.1 represents a quantum leap forward, "simplifying success" with new architecture and modules, feature sets, workflow and customization capabilities. This newest SYSPRO release fully leverages SYSPRO's knowledge of the ERP needs of the mid-market, having successfully served the segment for more than 30 years. SYSPRO 6.1 enables mid-market manufacturers and distributors to gain all the benefits of leading-edge ERP software even though they may possess limited resources and skills.

According to SYSPRO CEO Phil Duff, "SYSPRO 6.1, which contains over a thousand new customer-requested features and functions, continues our success in matching our software development with industry trends and customer needs, including "green orientation." It exemplifies SYSPRO's long standing policy of seeking customer inputs at every level to ensure that our software enhancements maximize the customers' competitive advantages in their respective markets. This constant focus on the customer is a key reason why SYSPRO customer retention is among the highest in the industry.

"This upcoming release contains a strong focus on corporate governance and sustainability and also reflects the importance of Lean as evidenced in our Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Business Processes Modeling (BPM) solutions. Version 6.1 greatly enhances the user experience, contributing to enormous gains in overall productivity."

With the range of functionality built into the product and accessible via a single SYSPRO portal, companies need never go outside of SYSPRO to gain increased operational effectiveness. With SYSPRO 6.1 SOA can be easily achieved and entire processes can be automated, greatly enhancing productivity at all levels.

SYSPRO 6.1 encourages fiscal responsibility with improved Enterprise Performance Management in the form of enhanced Executive Dashboards and Analytics, Boardroom Quality Reporting plus Cash Flow Reporting and Forecasting. These features provide real-time, at-a-glance visibility of all aspects of the organization enabling strategic and proactive decisions.

SYSPRO 6.1 also elevates Business Process Management to a new level with the introduction of SYSPRO Enterprise Analysis Modeling, Monitoring and Management (SEAM3), which combines SYSPRO Workflow Services, SYSPRO Process Modeling and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM). SEAM3 produces a rapid, high ERP ROI by elevating operational efficiencies to new levels through the consideration of a company's unique business process requirements and by automatically aligning and re-energizing them during the ERP implementation phase and by enabling future business process remodelling necessitated by changing market conditions.

In his last major speech as Microsoft CEO, Bill Gates stated, "People are very interested in a simpler way of navigating information..." SYSPRO 6.1 greatly simplifies information navigation, expanding on the innovative, highly configurable SYSPRO Fluid Interface (FI) that allows users to easily modify the behavior of any SYSPRO application to gain required information and extend business functionality. The new FI is designed to adapt and change as requirements evolve, giving the user complete freedom to view any required information within any SYSPRO application without the need for programming skills. In addition, SYSPRO Power Tailoring allows users to modify the behavior of any SYSPRO application and to add business functionality without requiring development skills. SYSPRO 6.1 also allows users to present information in a graphical and aesthetically-pleasing approach. The end result is a highly personalized, configurable system designed to adapt and change as requirements evolve.

SYSPRO 6.1 includes the final phase of the Inventory Optimization Suite, the Inventory Optimizer. The embedded Optimizer is unique in a mid-size ERP system, and along with improved Warehouse and Quality Management functionality provides the ability for companies to recover from the economic downturn as leaner, more efficient organizations.

Brian Stein, CEO, SYSPRO USA, notes, "SYSPRO 6.1 is one of the most comprehensive, single source and pragmatic ERP solutions on the market. It gives mid-market manufacturers and distributors a fully integrated solution that enables greater insight into their operations with all the tools needed to successfully compete. Our single product DNA also means that all SYSPRO upgrades are seamless."
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

BCA Group selects K3's integrated fully managed SYSPRO solution

BCA Group selects K3's integrated fully managed SYSPRO solution

BCA Group -- the advanced caravan wiring systems and electrical components manufacturer and supplier -- is investing over £100,000 in a fully integrated, remotely managed manufacturing solution from K3 Business Technology Group (K3).

BCA Group chose the SYSPRO ERP system as part of the organisation's inward investment programme in automation, mechanisation and facilities to enable further efficiencies.

SYSPRO will replace BCA's existing business system, giving the organisation superior levels of control over its manufacturing, accounting and distribution operations. The new system will incorporate all areas of the business and provide instant visibility to important management information.

"We were aware that we could gain a clearer view of our processes with a fully integrated ERP system. We spent a lot of time and effort reviewing the market, eventually selecting a fully managed SYSPRO solution following visits to other K3 customer sites to see the system in action," says Wim Batist, BCA Group owner and MD.

"We expect SYSPRO to make a huge difference to what we do. The MRP function for example, will give us tighter control over Bills of Material, Which is important as we source components from all over the world. The new system will help balance lead times with manufacturing deadlines," he adds.

K3 Managed Services performed a full review of BCA's existing IT architecture and provided a tailored solution to maximise software performance and enhance IT functionality. This specialist division will also manage all IT for the company through its advanced monitoring and maintenance solution -- K3 Sentinel.

Together with the SYSPRO software, K3 will also supply a new cutting edge server and will upgrade our desktop systems. The advantage of contracting K3 Managed Services to manage our infrastructure means we do not have to worry about our IT - we simply use it," says Wim Batist.

Established in 1981, BCA Group manufactures a complete range of caravan electrical and electronic systems. Its customers include Bailey Caravans, Lunar, Coachman, Elddis and Adria. BCA Group is an ISO 9000 organisation and provides 12 volt and 230 volt electrical systems, plastic components and control systems. Company MD Wim Batist has caravanning in his blood, having been in the industry for over 40 years.

BCA Group selects K3's integrated fully managed SYSPRO solution

BCA Group -- the advanced caravan wiring systems and electrical components manufacturer and supplier -- is investing over £100,000 in a fully integrated, remotely managed manufacturing solution from K3 Business Technology Group (K3).

BCA Group chose the SYSPRO ERP system as part of the organisation's inward investment programme in automation, mechanisation and facilities to enable further efficiencies.

SYSPRO will replace BCA's existing business system, giving the organisation superior levels of control over its manufacturing, accounting and distribution operations. The new system will incorporate all areas of the business and provide instant visibility to important management information.

"We were aware that we could gain a clearer view of our processes with a fully integrated ERP system. We spent a lot of time and effort reviewing the market, eventually selecting a fully managed SYSPRO solution following visits to other K3 customer sites to see the system in action," says Wim Batist, BCA Group owner and MD.

"We expect SYSPRO to make a huge difference to what we do. The MRP function for example, will give us tighter control over Bills of Material, Which is important as we source components from all over the world. The new system will help balance lead times with manufacturing deadlines," he adds.

K3 Managed Services performed a full review of BCA's existing IT architecture and provided a tailored solution to maximise software performance and enhance IT functionality. This specialist division will also manage all IT for the company through its advanced monitoring and maintenance solution -- K3 Sentinel.

Together with the SYSPRO software, K3 will also supply a new cutting edge server and will upgrade our desktop systems. The advantage of contracting K3 Managed Services to manage our infrastructure means we do not have to worry about our IT - we simply use it," says Wim Batist.

Established in 1981, BCA Group manufactures a complete range of caravan electrical and electronic systems. Its customers include Bailey Caravans, Lunar, Coachman, Elddis and Adria. BCA Group is an ISO 9000 organisation and provides 12 volt and 230 volt electrical systems, plastic components and control systems. Company MD Wim Batist has caravanning in his blood, having been in the industry for over 40 years.

SYSPRO continues to enhance award-wining reseller program

SYSPRO continues to enhance award-wining reseller program

Company Reaffirms Commitment to Selling ERP Software Through VAR Channel

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- January 22, 2010 -- SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, has today again reaffirmed the company's commitment to selling its comprehensive ERP software solution through a VAR channel. As a privately held company, SYSPRO is able to focus on customer and VAR relationships rather than the interest of shareholders.

According to SYSPRO USA President Joey Benadretti, the company continues to enhance its award winning SYSPRO Reseller Program, adding numerous benefits for the channel, including expanded company/VAR communications, a greater number of educational sessions, enhanced marketing support and more resources to obtain qualified leads.

"SYSPRO is one of a handful of vendors that has always been successful and committed to selling its product through a reseller channel. Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been channel driven, relying on resellers for sales and to assist the company in providing outstanding post-sales customer support," says Benadretti. "SYSPRO is unswerving in its goal to continue building a roster of the industry's most outstanding resellers. The SYSPRO Reseller Program far surpasses the norm in the enterprise software market, and we are supplementing our channel with strategic business partners that wish to accelerate success by combining their expertise with that of SYSPRO."

Benadretti points out that SYSPRO is a supplier that recognizes the needs of resellers, noting that SYSPRO's single product offering -- a best-of-breed, fully integrated supply chain solution -- enables SYSPRO resellers to rapidly become proficient in the software and build successful, viable reseller businesses.

Benadretti notes, "Industry consolidation has forced resellers to represent multiple products by default, resulting in insufficient product expertise, conflicts and confusing overlaps. Many software products that vendors have in their arsenal are no longer competitive in today's business environment. When you have a winning channel, the sage advice is to commit to it and support it. SYSPRO has always had an outstanding reseller channel and remains committed to having the finest channel in the industry," he said.

Benadretti lists some of the benefits enjoyed by SYSPRO resellers: Dedicated assistance in business development and sales; Proactive interaction with the SYSPRO Customer Service Department; Direct and easy access to senior management; Top technical support and services; Classroom education with ongoing follow through; Leading edge SYSPRO Learning Channel education including broadcasts and a comprehensive 24/7 library that bring e-learning to the desktop; The SYSPRO Support Zone that ensures up-to-date product information and knowledge; The Sales Zone that provides customer and focused vertical industry information; Regional portals that serve region specific requirements; Marketing assistance for a variety of activities; Regular product updates and newsletters, including a dedicated newsletter for Reseller owners; Knowledge driven conferences with events in the United States and abroad; and, The SYSPRO award-winning STARS Implementation Methodology.

Concludes Benadretti, "The competition from giant software companies seeking to gain a foothold in the smaller and mid-size market where SYSPRO has enjoyed its greatest successes necessitates that we offer the best Reseller Program in the industry and work diligently with our resellers to help each win right out of the block. The success of the SYSPRO Reseller Program is not only due to an abundance of available resources, but also because it is based on the SYSPRO corporate culture and core branding values of Integrity, Innovation, Responsiveness, Uniqueness, Simplicity and World Class Software and Service."

Benadretti summarizes, "SYSPRO offers its resellers all the ingredients for success."

SYSPRO recently released a thought-provoking paper that outlines the company's long-term commitment to and understanding of the needs of its world class ERP Channel. To access "The ERP Resellers' Guide to Selecting the Right ERP Software Vendor," please go to:

SYSPRO continues to enhance award-wining reseller program

SYSPRO continues to enhance award-wining reseller program

Company Reaffirms Commitment to Selling ERP Software Through VAR Channel

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- January 22, 2010 -- SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, has today again reaffirmed the company's commitment to selling its comprehensive ERP software solution through a VAR channel. As a privately held company, SYSPRO is able to focus on customer and VAR relationships rather than the interest of shareholders.

According to SYSPRO USA President Joey Benadretti, the company continues to enhance its award winning SYSPRO Reseller Program, adding numerous benefits for the channel, including expanded company/VAR communications, a greater number of educational sessions, enhanced marketing support and more resources to obtain qualified leads.

"SYSPRO is one of a handful of vendors that has always been successful and committed to selling its product through a reseller channel. Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been channel driven, relying on resellers for sales and to assist the company in providing outstanding post-sales customer support," says Benadretti. "SYSPRO is unswerving in its goal to continue building a roster of the industry's most outstanding resellers. The SYSPRO Reseller Program far surpasses the norm in the enterprise software market, and we are supplementing our channel with strategic business partners that wish to accelerate success by combining their expertise with that of SYSPRO."

Benadretti points out that SYSPRO is a supplier that recognizes the needs of resellers, noting that SYSPRO's single product offering -- a best-of-breed, fully integrated supply chain solution -- enables SYSPRO resellers to rapidly become proficient in the software and build successful, viable reseller businesses.

Benadretti notes, "Industry consolidation has forced resellers to represent multiple products by default, resulting in insufficient product expertise, conflicts and confusing overlaps. Many software products that vendors have in their arsenal are no longer competitive in today's business environment. When you have a winning channel, the sage advice is to commit to it and support it. SYSPRO has always had an outstanding reseller channel and remains committed to having the finest channel in the industry," he said.

Benadretti lists some of the benefits enjoyed by SYSPRO resellers: Dedicated assistance in business development and sales; Proactive interaction with the SYSPRO Customer Service Department; Direct and easy access to senior management; Top technical support and services; Classroom education with ongoing follow through; Leading edge SYSPRO Learning Channel education including broadcasts and a comprehensive 24/7 library that bring e-learning to the desktop; The SYSPRO Support Zone that ensures up-to-date product information and knowledge; The Sales Zone that provides customer and focused vertical industry information; Regional portals that serve region specific requirements; Marketing assistance for a variety of activities; Regular product updates and newsletters, including a dedicated newsletter for Reseller owners; Knowledge driven conferences with events in the United States and abroad; and, The SYSPRO award-winning STARS Implementation Methodology.

Concludes Benadretti, "The competition from giant software companies seeking to gain a foothold in the smaller and mid-size market where SYSPRO has enjoyed its greatest successes necessitates that we offer the best Reseller Program in the industry and work diligently with our resellers to help each win right out of the block. The success of the SYSPRO Reseller Program is not only due to an abundance of available resources, but also because it is based on the SYSPRO corporate culture and core branding values of Integrity, Innovation, Responsiveness, Uniqueness, Simplicity and World Class Software and Service."

Benadretti summarizes, "SYSPRO offers its resellers all the ingredients for success."

SYSPRO recently released a thought-provoking paper that outlines the company's long-term commitment to and understanding of the needs of its world class ERP Channel. To access "The ERP Resellers' Guide to Selecting the Right ERP Software Vendor," please go to:

SYSPRO reiterates its support and understanding for ERP reseller success

SYSPRO reiterates its support and understanding for ERP reseller success

Resellers Can Still Profit Despite Market Dynamics, Vendor Consolidations, Other Upheavals

COSTA MESA, Calif. - January 19, 2010 - SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, has today announced the release of a thought-provoking paper, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to and understanding of the needs of its world class ERP Channel. The paper paints the current ERP landscape, highlights the dilemmas facing today's ERP Resellers and contains a check list to guide resellers in the selection of an ERP Software Vendor.

Titled, "The ERP Resellers' Guide to Selecting the Right ERP Software Vendor," the paper describes the conditions which have made many reseller/vendor relationships tenuous today, including a difficult economy, high-end vendors looking to penetrate the more lucrative mid-market, vendor consolidations, changing vendor product focus and vendor vacillations in their selling strategies.

"Resellers in today's business environment must face a new, fundamental question: 'Whom do they place their bets with?,'" asks the paper, noting, "While many vendors 'talk the talk,' when you look under the hood it's not really there."

The paper cautions, "While in the new decade software resellers have to look at the many tangible attributes of the product they decide to adopt and promote, the real differentiation has to be focused at the softer, less tangible attributes of the software supplier . . . factors that are not necessarily on a balance sheet or in the software manual as functionality . . ." These "less tangible" factors are delineated.

The paper concludes with a vendor checklist resellers can utilize to ensure that the product and software partners they select can support and, in fact, will enhance their business objectives and goals.

To download a copy of "The ERP Resellers Guide to Selecting the Right ERP Software Vendor," go to:

http://erp.syspro.com/ERP-Resellers-Guide-to-Selecting-the-Right-ERP-Software-Vendor.html
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

For additional information on SYSPRO, call Stanley Goodrich at 714/437-1000 or go to www.syspro.com

All company names and products mentioned in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

SYSPRO reiterates its support and understanding for ERP reseller success

SYSPRO reiterates its support and understanding for ERP reseller success

Resellers Can Still Profit Despite Market Dynamics, Vendor Consolidations, Other Upheavals

COSTA MESA, Calif. - January 19, 2010 - SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, has today announced the release of a thought-provoking paper, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to and understanding of the needs of its world class ERP Channel. The paper paints the current ERP landscape, highlights the dilemmas facing today's ERP Resellers and contains a check list to guide resellers in the selection of an ERP Software Vendor.

Titled, "The ERP Resellers' Guide to Selecting the Right ERP Software Vendor," the paper describes the conditions which have made many reseller/vendor relationships tenuous today, including a difficult economy, high-end vendors looking to penetrate the more lucrative mid-market, vendor consolidations, changing vendor product focus and vendor vacillations in their selling strategies.

"Resellers in today's business environment must face a new, fundamental question: 'Whom do they place their bets with?,'" asks the paper, noting, "While many vendors 'talk the talk,' when you look under the hood it's not really there."

The paper cautions, "While in the new decade software resellers have to look at the many tangible attributes of the product they decide to adopt and promote, the real differentiation has to be focused at the softer, less tangible attributes of the software supplier . . . factors that are not necessarily on a balance sheet or in the software manual as functionality . . ." These "less tangible" factors are delineated.

The paper concludes with a vendor checklist resellers can utilize to ensure that the product and software partners they select can support and, in fact, will enhance their business objectives and goals.

To download a copy of "The ERP Resellers Guide to Selecting the Right ERP Software Vendor," go to:

http://erp.syspro.com/ERP-Resellers-Guide-to-Selecting-the-Right-ERP-Software-Vendor.html
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

SYSPRO joins Microsoft Technology Adoption Program

SYSPRO joins Microsoft Technology Adoption Program

Invitation to Beta-Test Windows Workflow Foundation Follows Successful Pairing on .NET Development.

JOHANNESBURG-January 13, 2010 - SYSPRO, a leading, worldwide provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, today announced that the company has accepted an invitation to join the Microsoft Technology Adoption Program (TAP) and is currently working with Microsoft on the development of the Windows Workflow Foundation, which provides a programming model, in-process workflow engine and re-hostable designer to implement long-running processes as workflows within .NET applications. The TAP is designed to provide a consistent experience for Microsoft partners to obtain real-world customer feedback on Microsoft pre-release products.

According to Phil Duff, SYSPRO CEO, "SYSPRO, a Microsoft Gold Partner and former Microsoft Developer of the Year, has enjoyed a close working relationship with Microsoft, as evidenced by the concurrent development of Microsoft.NET and SYSPRO e.net solutions." When .NET was released in 2000, a Microsoft manager, in fact, referred to SYSPRO as the ".NET Poster Child."

Microsoft selected SYSPRO to be a part of the TAP after seeing the amazing work SYSPRO had done developing the new .NET-based Workflow module embedded within the award winning SYSPRO ERP solution. As a participant in the Microsoft TAP, SYSPRO will provide feedback as well as suggested software enhancements during Microsoft's developmental phases.

SYSPRO Workflow Services is part of SYSPRO 6.1, being introduced in early 20l0. SYSPRO Workflow Services provides users with an easier way to orchestrate or execute the complex processing of data in a visual form, much like flow charts, but without the need to understand computers or programming.

According to Duff, "The Workflow solution for SYSPRO is deeply embedded in the SYSPRO product, meaning the workflow processes can be initiated from anywhere in SYSPRO." The advantages of a .NET-based workflow solution are also numerous, says Duff, including greater flexibility, improved process controls and the easy development of .NET associated programs to augment business processes.
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK. SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

For additional information on SYSPRO, call Stanley Goodrich at 714/437-1000 or go to www.sysprousa.com

All company names and products mentioned in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.


<< Back1/13/2010

Invitation to Beta-Test Windows Workflow Foundation Follows Successful Pairing on .NET Development.

JOHANNESBURG-January 13, 2010 - SYSPRO, a leading, worldwide provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, today announced that the company has accepted an invitation to join the Microsoft Technology Adoption Program (TAP) and is currently working with Microsoft on the development of the Windows Workflow Foundation, which provides a programming model, in-process workflow engine and re-hostable designer to implement long-running processes as workflows within .NET applications. The TAP is designed to provide a consistent experience for Microsoft partners to obtain real-world customer feedback on Microsoft pre-release products.

According to Phil Duff, SYSPRO CEO, "SYSPRO, a Microsoft Gold Partner and former Microsoft Developer of the Year, has enjoyed a close working relationship with Microsoft, as evidenced by the concurrent development of Microsoft.NET and SYSPRO e.net solutions." When .NET was released in 2000, a Microsoft manager, in fact, referred to SYSPRO as the ".NET Poster Child."

Microsoft selected SYSPRO to be a part of the TAP after seeing the amazing work SYSPRO had done developing the new .NET-based Workflow module embedded within the award winning SYSPRO ERP solution. As a participant in the Microsoft TAP, SYSPRO will provide feedback as well as suggested software enhancements during Microsoft's developmental phases.

SYSPRO Workflow Services is part of SYSPRO 6.1, being introduced in early 20l0. SYSPRO Workflow Services provides users with an easier way to orchestrate or execute the complex processing of data in a visual form, much like flow charts, but without the need to understand computers or programming.

According to Duff, "The Workflow solution for SYSPRO is deeply embedded in the SYSPRO product, meaning the workflow processes can be initiated from anywhere in SYSPRO." The advantages of a .NET-based workflow solution are also numerous, says Duff, including greater flexibility, improved process controls and the easy development of .NET associated programs to augment business processes.
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK. SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

SYSPRO ERP - Choice of award-winning theatrical lighting producer

SYSPRO ERP - Choice of award-winning theatrical lighting producer

City Theatrical Opts for SYSPRO Over Infor, Epicor, Made to Manage; SYSPRO PragmaVisionTM Approach Key

COSTA MESA, Calif. - January 14, 2010 - SYSPRO, a leading, worldwide provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), has today announced that the company has won a new contract with City Theatrical, a Carlstadt, New Jersey-based lighting accessories manufacturer and winner of 30 product and business awards in the last thirteen years. SYSPRO prevailed in a direct compete against Infor, Epicor and Made to Manage, via SYSPRO re-seller Edgeware Computers of Marietta, Ga.

According to Scott Tiede, City Theatrical Manufacturing Manager, the company had contemplated the implementation of integrated ERP software for more than 10 years; however, the decision to seek a solution was precipitated by recent growth. In 2007 City Theatrical expanded to a 40,000 sq. ft. facility in Carlstadt, New Jersey, from a 10,000 sq/ft Bronx, NY facility, and in 2008 the company opened a London, UK sales office. During the same time period, City Theatrical also invested more than $500,000 in capital equipment, including a powder coat line, a SMT (Surface Mount) line for in-house PCB (Printed Circuit Board) assembly and stamping/punching capabilities.

"Our current systems were just not up to the task of running a streamlined, highly responsive manufacturing organization in the lighting and entertainment industry," said Tiede, noting that departments within City Theatrical had been relying on a variety of software solutions, including QuickBooks; Parts &Vendor; Invoice Store; and ACT. During the search for an integrated ERP solution, City Theatrical looked at Infor Visual, Epicor Vantage and Made to Manage. However, SYSPRO's PragmaVisionTM Approach was key to the company's selection. Explains Tiede: "We selected SYSPRO because of the established history of the SYSPRO product and confidence in the SYSPRO implementation methodology, STARS."

In addition to superior insight into company operations, City Theatrical is looking to SYSPRO to manage both raw materials and finished goods inventories. Tiede notes, "We would like to increase our inventory turns to 10-12 over all. We are currently at about 7.8 for finished goods and maintain a 98% order fill rate."

Derek Jenkins, Edgeware President, recalls, "The selection process by the City Theatrical team was extremely thorough, and the choice of SYSPRO was only finalized after extensive comparisons between the competing products. This once again demonstrates the strengths and superior functionality of SYSPRO over the other competitors in the mid-market range of ERP software."
About City Theatrical

City Theatrical, Inc. is a Carlstadt, New Jersey, based lighting accessories manufacturer and winner of 30 product and business awards in the last thirteen years. Products include the award-winning SHoW DMX®, accessories for Color Kinetics®, Auto Yoke®, and Lightwright 5TM as well as the world's most extensive catalog of theatrical lighting accessories. For information on City Theatrical, call: 201/549-1160 or visit: www.citytheatrical.com
About Edgeware Computers, Inc.

Edgeware, located in Marietta, Ga., advises on SYSPRO ERP software for distribution and manufacturing companies worldwide. Edgeware utilizes the latest technological standards for delivering e-support and e-implementations. Edgeware's corporate office is located in a campus style office park in order to engage its customers in the learning process of implementing SYSPRO. The top companies in the world have used Edgeware to implement their SYSPRO ERP manufacturing and distribution sites. Edgeware boasts an extensive reference list and a successful client base ranging from small to large customers. For more information, call: 770-952-4848 or go to: www.edgeware.net
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK. SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

For additional information on SYSPRO, call Stanley Goodrich at 714/437-1000 or go to www.sysprousa.com

All company names and products mentioned in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.


<< Back1/14/2010

City Theatrical Opts for SYSPRO Over Infor, Epicor, Made to Manage; SYSPRO PragmaVisionTM Approach Key

COSTA MESA, Calif. - January 14, 2010 - SYSPRO, a leading, worldwide provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), has today announced that the company has won a new contract with City Theatrical, a Carlstadt, New Jersey-based lighting accessories manufacturer and winner of 30 product and business awards in the last thirteen years. SYSPRO prevailed in a direct compete against Infor, Epicor and Made to Manage, via SYSPRO re-seller Edgeware Computers of Marietta, Ga.

According to Scott Tiede, City Theatrical Manufacturing Manager, the company had contemplated the implementation of integrated ERP software for more than 10 years; however, the decision to seek a solution was precipitated by recent growth. In 2007 City Theatrical expanded to a 40,000 sq. ft. facility in Carlstadt, New Jersey, from a 10,000 sq/ft Bronx, NY facility, and in 2008 the company opened a London, UK sales office. During the same time period, City Theatrical also invested more than $500,000 in capital equipment, including a powder coat line, a SMT (Surface Mount) line for in-house PCB (Printed Circuit Board) assembly and stamping/punching capabilities.

"Our current systems were just not up to the task of running a streamlined, highly responsive manufacturing organization in the lighting and entertainment industry," said Tiede, noting that departments within City Theatrical had been relying on a variety of software solutions, including QuickBooks; Parts &Vendor; Invoice Store; and ACT. During the search for an integrated ERP solution, City Theatrical looked at Infor Visual, Epicor Vantage and Made to Manage. However, SYSPRO's PragmaVisionTM Approach was key to the company's selection. Explains Tiede: "We selected SYSPRO because of the established history of the SYSPRO product and confidence in the SYSPRO implementation methodology, STARS."

In addition to superior insight into company operations, City Theatrical is looking to SYSPRO to manage both raw materials and finished goods inventories. Tiede notes, "We would like to increase our inventory turns to 10-12 over all. We are currently at about 7.8 for finished goods and maintain a 98% order fill rate."

Derek Jenkins, Edgeware President, recalls, "The selection process by the City Theatrical team was extremely thorough, and the choice of SYSPRO was only finalized after extensive comparisons between the competing products. This once again demonstrates the strengths and superior functionality of SYSPRO over the other competitors in the mid-market range of ERP software."
About City Theatrical

City Theatrical, Inc. is a Carlstadt, New Jersey, based lighting accessories manufacturer and winner of 30 product and business awards in the last thirteen years. Products include the award-winning SHoW DMX®, accessories for Color Kinetics®, Auto Yoke®, and Lightwright 5TM as well as the world's most extensive catalog of theatrical lighting accessories. For information on City Theatrical, call: 201/549-1160 or visit: www.citytheatrical.com
About Edgeware Computers, Inc.

Edgeware, located in Marietta, Ga., advises on SYSPRO ERP software for distribution and manufacturing companies worldwide. Edgeware utilizes the latest technological standards for delivering e-support and e-implementations. Edgeware's corporate office is located in a campus style office park in order to engage its customers in the learning process of implementing SYSPRO. The top companies in the world have used Edgeware to implement their SYSPRO ERP manufacturing and distribution sites. Edgeware boasts an extensive reference list and a successful client base ranging from small to large customers. For more information, call: 770-952-4848 or go to: www.edgeware.net
About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK. SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.