In late January, Sage Software announced a newly restructured ISV (Independent Software Vendor) program, which provides new services designed to expand the company's third-party software development community working with the company's Business Management Division (BMD). The Sage Software BMD Development Partner Program now is consolidated and simplified across all BMD product lines, so development partners enjoy consistent program benefits, incentives and revenue opportunities. The program also will provide greater quality assurance and breadth of industry-specific solutions available from Sage Software BMD accredited developers.
Sage Software's business management software portfolio includes award-winning brands, such as Sage MAS 90 ERP, Sage Accpac ERP and Sage SalesLogix, which have hundreds of thousands of customers supported by more than 5,000 business partners. Consequently, Sage Software has amassed more than 700 ISVs that have extended the value of Sage Software products through the development and integration of a diverse range of products, including document imaging, mobile access, EDI, specialty manufacturing and others. The Sage Software Development Partner Program gives successful ISVs development tools, a large potential customer base and marketing benefits to enable these valuable business partners to improve their revenue-generating opportunities.
As an Endorsed Development Partner for Sage Software, Escape Velocity Systems meets the rigorous strategic, technology and integration criteria and was eligible by invitation only. In addition to all Gold program benefits, Endorsed partners, like Escape Velocity Systems will receive quarterly consultations with Sage Software research and development managers, architects and designers; assistance creating a joint go-to-market plan for their solutions; access to Sage Software solution consultants trained to demo Endorsed partner solutions; access to a dedicated Endorsed partner technical newsgroup hosted by Sage Software; promotion on Sage Software's web sites; and prominent inclusion in Sage Software marketing vehicles.
Gold and Endorsed Development Partners are required to have a minimum of one "Sage Software Certified Solution" in their respective product offerings. The designation as a Sage Software Certified Solution identifies for potential customers and reselling business partners that the solution is reliable and developed to the highest standards.
"The new Development Partner Program will add incredible value to products that we deliver to our mutual process manufacturing customers, and we look forward to taking advantage of the many benefits the program offers," noted Garber a long-time member of the Sage Software Development community. "The program will enable us to work more closely with the development team at Sage Software, which in turn will help us create software with greater functionality and tighter integration."
Escape Velocity Systems (EVS) was formed in 2001 to combine specific industry knowledge related to process manufacturing, distribution, and ERP implementations with cutting edge software development. The company focus is to create tools that enable mid-market enterprises to achieve their goals, focusing on lean processes and ROI. According Garber, “We realize that good ERP software is the hub of information in any process manufacturing enterprise. Timely, reliable, and centralized data are non-negotiable elements for businesses competing in the 21st century. We are proud to be invited to be a Sage Software Development Partner.”
Escape Velocity Systems
www.evs-sw.com
Evan Garber
President
solutions@evs-
303.494.1765 x114
