Guardian Data Systems Partners with Shade of Green Solutions for New Medical Marijuana Solutions

June 13, 2011 - PRLog -- Guardian Data Systems Partners with Shade of Green Solutions to Provide The Medical Marijuana Industry's Most Distinguished Solutions

Since medical marijuana was first legalized by California in 1997, it has seen a steady rise across the country. A report released in March of 2011 by See Change Strategy, LLC projects that medical marijuana will become a $1.7 billion market in 2011, and double within five years. The same report also showed that 25 million people are eligible to receive a medical marijuana recommendation and purchase the medicine legally under state laws, and that 730,000 people already do. As of March 2011 there were over 2,500 dispensaries in California alone. Despite the substantial growth of industry in the current medical marijuana states, the medical marijuana market is expected to further expand as more states continue to adopt medical marijuana laws and regulations.

A substantial number of ancillary businesses (businesses that don't deal with medical marijuana directly) have been established as a result of the booming medical marijuana market. These businesses include Guardian Data Systems (based out of Los Angeles, CA), which allows medical marijuana organizations to accept payments from their patients, and Shade of Green Solutions (based out of Santa Clara, CA), which provides business management software and technical assistance geared toward the medical marijuana market. "Given that the medical marijuana industry is still in its infancy, many medical marijuana organizations struggle with record keeping, accounting, and general business management," explained Konstantin Bokarius, founder and CEO of Shade of Green Solutions.  In order to address these needs, and to provide medical marijuana organizations with stable growth and expansion, Guardian Data Systems and Shade of Green Solutions have recently formed a partnership. By combining Guardian Data Systems' 360 degrees of financial management expertise and industry leading payment solutions with Shade of Green Solutions' superior technologies, they expect to provide the industry's most distinguished solutions.

Guardian Data Systems enjoys the exceptional position of providing the most comprehensive, transparent and secure suite of solutions available anywhere to the medical marijuana community. They are different than just about any other facilitator in that they have the full support of the banks and other institutions they have chosen to partner with. "At our disposal is an extensive network of industry sensitive banks as well as a broad portfolio of medical cannabis related pursuits, organizations and establishments" explained Lance Ott, founder of Guardian Data Systems. The addition of Shade of Green Solutions brings with it the security of knowing that they can now provide an industry leading solution for dispensary, medicine, and patient management. Guardian Data Systems has partnered with Shade of Green Solutions to introduce yet another Compassionate Payment Solution to the emerging medical marijuana industry.

Synergy Pro is a hosted business management software suite built from the ground up for medical marijuana dispensaries and delivery services, and was launched by Shade of Green Solutions in March of 2010. Synergy Pro allows clients to manage their members, medicine, inventory, orders, and much more using robust tools developed specifically for the medical marijuana industry.  The Synergy Pro e-Commerce Engine (view the demo here: http://www.SoGSDemo.com) is the most powerful front-end software currently available for medical marijuana organizations – aside from allowing patients to view their clients’ menus, place orders, and manage their accounts online, their clients frequently receive compliments about their website's general convenience and ease of use, as well as its attractive look and aesthetics. This leading software solution also includes comprehensive reporting tools that provide visibility into every aspect of a dispensary or delivery service business, and as a full-featured POS / management system, Synergy Pro will introduce efficiencies, improve processes, and lower costs for all of Shade of Green Solutions' clients.

Guardian Data Systems (http://www.guardiandatasystems.com) and Shade of Green Solutions (http://www.shadeofgreensolutions.com/) are in a key position to lead business owners and patients through innovative technology and tailored solutions to address some of the more challenging issues facing the medical marijuana industry.

To apply for merchant payment processing or to learn more about Guardian Data Systems' compassionate payment solutions please call (888) 900-0420.

To learn more about Synergy Pro or to speak with a Shade of Green Solutions' representative please call (866) 240-4581.

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Guardian Data Systems enjoys the exceptional position of providing the most comprehensive, transparent and secure suite of solutions available anywhere to the payment processing community.