Software Link, a leading ERP Consulting and Outsourced IT firm, today announced it has acquired Envision Consulting Group (ECG) of Austin, TX. With the acquisition, Software Link
strengthens its consulting resources and solution options for mid-market CRM and ERP clients nationwide.
's8220;Both the intellectual and human resources of ECG were very enticing to us. These guys are highly skilled in implementing mid-market CRM and ERP solutions for clients the right
way,'s8221; commented Stanley Kania, President and Owner of Software Link. Kania continued, 's8220;Their
attention to detail, custom programming ability and level of follow-through make them a great fit within the Software Link family.'s8221;
ECG is a Sage Software Business Partner certified to offer and implement mid-market products such as Sage CRM
SalesLogix, Sage MAS 500 ERP and Sage CRM. Dennis Karus, ECG's8217;s President, commented on the acquisition, 's8220;With the surge in demand for integrated and scalable, mid-market CRM
solutions in the marketplace and our expertise in CRM and ERP, I am excited about the future of where we are headed.'s8221; Karus will oversee the Consulting, Development and CRM
divisions within Software Link. His focus includes the strategic direction and management of resources for each division.
With the acquisition, Software Link becomes the leading service provider of the Enlighten Mobile wireless
handheld distribution and manufacturing solution. Enlighten Mobile is a complete handheld solution for Sage MAS 500 ERP integrating Warehouse Automation, Shop Floor Control and Sales
Force Automation tasks to increase company-wide efficiency. The application extends Sage MAS 500 to any handheld computer running the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, including Pocket
PCs, phones and barcode/RFID scanning units. Clients benefit through the increased freedom to work remotely in a warehouse environment or in an offline mode at customer or vendor
locations. The Enlighten Mobile product will continue to be further developed and supported by Enlighten Mobile and its partner, ERG.
Software Link recently added mid-market CRM products to its line of business management software solutions. 's8220;The addition of ECG's8217;s CRM consultants and experience puts Software
Link at the top for mid-market CRM solutions. We have the power to do some amazing things for clients when it comes to maintaining their customer relationships,'s8221; mentioned
Kania.
Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed as both parties are privately held companies.
Software Link is the Southeast's8217;s leading accounting and business management software advisor, reseller and certified trainer. Software Link exclusively offers Sage Software's8217;s
suite of small to mid-sized products including Peachtree, Sage BusinessWorks, Sage MAS 90, 200, 500 ERP, Sage CRM and CRM SalesLogix. Helping clients manage growth through scalable
technology solutions is their core function. Software Link is a Certified Sage Business Partner, Certified Microsoft Partner and Registered Cisco Systems Partner.