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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

ERP Software for IT Solution Providers Has One-Year ROI

VBS Software Releases Version 5 With New, Web-Based Functionality That Furthers the Company's Vision of Being Indispensable to VAR Businesses and Advancing the Integration of IT Channels -- VARs, Distributors and Vendors

the leading ERP application for the growing IT solution provider, today announced the release of VBS version 5, which brings significantly more benefit to its clients with incremental productivity gains, better ease of use and improved system performance, providing accelerated return on investment.
VBS Software's unique order management process, which is designed exclusively for the IT channel partner, moves to a browser-based application in version 5. In addition, VBS customers will find incremental productivity enhancements with single-pane deal management, improved report generation and easier access to information. Ease-of-use improvements are provided with the web interface and an improved look and feel, which shortens the time to train new users and simplifies the application navigation for existing users. Performance improvements result from updated middleware technology.
Steve Sigg, chief executive officer for VBS Software, commented, “This powerful new version of VBS builds on the success we've had in meeting the unique needs of the IT solution provider. In an industry where business processes are so integrally tied to upstream partners, such as distributors and vendors, the order management enhancements in version 5 further differentiate VBS as the premier ERP application for the IT solution provider.”
Business owners who are evaluating systems to help them scale will find the features of an application designed specifically for their industry to provide the best ROI and total cost of ownership on the market. Because VBS knows VARs and the IT channel, the selection, implementation and benefits of the solution occur rapidly, with the system often paying for itself in less than one year.
Current clients cite ROI in revenue growth from improved visibility into their businesses for better, faster decision making. They find reduced cost, both in productivity improvements and reduction in rework that stems from the industry's labor-intensive, manual order management business process. Time-to-cash improvements are common, with auto-invoicing and invoice accuracy, which minimizes customer disputes. Working capital reductions are inherent with our clients' ability to closely manage A/R and A/P spreads. The combination of these benefits and others lend accretive valuation to reseller businesses.
Becky Mulligan, chief financial officer for Software Information Systems, adds, “We've seen a good deal of additional value from version 5. VBS made some enhancements that really matter for VAR businesses. In particular, single-pane deal management has even further streamlined our sales operations and has reinforced our decision to choose VBS for our ERP system. VBS knows the VAR business like no other vendor out there, and that makes all the difference.”
About VBS Software
VBS Software is the only ERP application on the market that is designed exclusively for the IT solution provider. With an inherent workflow for VAR businesses, it is fast and easy to implement, giving the solution provider immediate benefit in both front- and back-office operations. Integration with distributors makes a compelling case for broad adoption across the channel by lowering cost, saving time and creating a much more efficient channel. VBS customers are VARs ranging from $5M to $400M in revenue, totaling over $1B in resale to end users. For more information, visit http://www.abouterp.com