K3 consolidates SYSPRO operations to deliver enhanced services and functionality to all customers

K3 Business Technology PLC has amalgamated the highly successful SYSPRO businesses of K3 McGuffie Brunton and K3 Information Engineering to provide a unified operation that greatly extends customer value.

The new name for the consolidated company is K3 Business Technology Group and the organisation has its headquarters in Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, UK.

The consolidation enables existing and new customers to benefit from a single enhanced support desk that pulls together the extensive skills and resources of both SYSPRO vendors. In addition, K3 Business Technology Group will provide customers with access to a much larger team of consultancy staff that offers a vast pool of knowledge and experience across a broad range of vertical industries. Coupled with this deep industry knowledge is the range of specific software solutions now available from a single source. For example, bringing together McGuffie Brunton's expertise in warehouse management and IEG's skills in shopfloor scheduling means that customers can now have all their requirements met by a single team.

Combining these businesses under one roof makes it much easier for SYSPRO users to gain access to targeted integrated solutions for manufacturing, distribution and supply chain applications. Our customers will undoubtedly benefit from drawing on our pooled skills, knowledge and comprehensive resources which encompass a wide range of industry and application expertise. said Howard Joseph, Managing Director, K3 Business Technology Group.

About K3 Business Technology Group

As of 6th August 2007, K3 Business Technology Group consolidates K3s existing SYSPRO operations (formerly K3 Information Engineering) and K3 McGuffie Brunton. K3 Business Technology Group employs 90 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 12,000 sites across the world. 

About K3 Business Technology PLC 

K3 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. K3 Manufacturing now comprises McGuffie Brunton, IEG and Kewill ERPs division (acquired in 2000), with sales of some 15m, and 1,000 customers in over 30 countries.