SYSPRO ERP selected as a finalist for "Outstanding Software" award

K3 McGuffie Brunton's SYSPRO ERP software has been placed as a finalist in the AeA High Tech Innovation Awards for "Outstanding Software."

SYSPRO's selection was based on the latest version of SYSPRO 6.0. This new software release offers comprehensive enhancements that provide greater functionality in all areas, including finance, distribution and manufacturing. In addition, the latest release of SYSPRO ERP introduces new modules as well as the SYSPRO Fluid Interface Design that enables a new level of software customisation. Without any programming knowledge, users of SYSPRO software now have the ability to utilise familiar actions like 'drag and drop', to move or create custom fields, delete and restore fields, tailor forms, move items to background status to enhance accuracy and elevate performance levels.

Moreover, Fluid Interface Design enables the technical user to extend the functionality of default fields with the aid of simple VB Scripting, making it possible to leverage the power of SYSPRO e.net solutions business component architecture or interfaces defined by data sources and systems outside of the SYSPRO environment.

Howard Joseph, Managing Director of K3 McGuffie Brunton, says: "We regard the nomination as a continuing validation of the high standards that SYSPRO is setting with businesses. The innovative development approach focuses consistently on the implementation of technology that increases functionality and features, while reducing overall complexity."

The selection of SYSPRO in the "Outstanding Private Company" category is based on numerous criteria, including technological breakthroughs, success in meeting the needs of the market, unique characteristics of the SYSPRO software product, market potential and community involvement. AeA will present the 14th Annual High-Tech Innovation Awards on May 10, 2007 at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach, California, USA.

About AeA

AeA is the largest high-tech trade association in the USA and represents all segments of the technology industry. Their mission is to help their member companies grow and improve their business. Internationally, AeA represents 2,500 companies with 1.8 million employees.

About K3 McGuffie Brunton

McGuffie Brunton was acquired by K3 Business Technology Group plc in March 2007. K3 McGuffie Brunton employs 70 people at Manchester and two other facilities throughout the UK. 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 Group 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 ERP's division (acquired in 2000), with sales of some 15m, and 1,000 customers in over 30 countries.