Vanguard Partners with Exact Software to Deliver World-Class Performance Management to Mid-Market Businesses
CHICAGO--Nov. 9, 2004--| Vanguard Continues to Expand Network of Strategic Partnerships With Leading Software Providers |
Vanguard Solutions Group, Inc., a leading provider of performance management solutions, today announced the continued expansion of their strategic partnership programs, with the completion of an OEM partnership with Exact Software(TM). Through this partnership, Exact will license and market Vanguard's Graphical Performance Series(R) (GPS) solution to current and prospective customers as Exact Business Analytics.
"Performance management and business analytics are becoming increasingly important to our customers," said Chris Lenzo, Director of Products and Operations for Exact Software North America. "Partnering with Vanguard allows Exact to provide our customers with a high-performance solution, with pre-defined analytics and full integration to their Exact Macola Progression(R) and Macola(R) ES systems. We selected Vanguard because their technology and approach are designed to meet the needs of our customers in the mid-market."
Vanguard is strategically focused on building partnerships with leading enterprise software firms, particularly those that concentrate on mid-market businesses. Vanguard offers partners a powerful performance management solution, with unique Direct Access technology that enables customers to gain the full benefit of business intelligence and analytics applications without building a data warehouse. Partners are able to offer end-users a high-impact solution with a low total cost of ownership and rapid time to value. Vanguard is proud to add Exact as a partner to its ever-growing list of mid-market solutions providers.
In the past, our organization lacked access to business information locked away in various enterprise systems," said Tim Arthur, Global Director MIS Alltech Inc., USA, the first joint customer from this venture. "With Exact Business Analytics, we can have an accurate, real-time view of all of our critical business metrics, which provides us with a platform for improved business performance."
"This partnership is an excellent example of the strategic value Vanguard can bring to enterprise software vendors," said Tony Balio, President of Vanguard Solutions Group. ""We offer a unique partnering approach that features complete flexibility in pricing and packaging, along with the development of comprehensive integration to our partners' solutions. We allow our partners to bring our solutions to market as if they had developed them in-house."
About Vanguard Solutions Group
Founded in 1993, Vanguard Solutions Group delivers performance management solutions that help companies intelligently interpret and analyze business data. Vanguard enables companies to leverage their investments in enterprise systems by transforming operational data into business insights, providing the information basis for improved decision-making and enhanced profitability. The company focuses on small and mid-sized manufacturers and has deep domain expertise in the manufacturing industry. Vanguard is headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and affiliates around the world. Companies like Bayer AG, Intertape Polymer Group, Noveon, Parker Hannifin and General Dynamics C4 Systems rely on Vanguard for enterprise reporting and analysis. Vanguard is a valued partner of leading technology firms including PeopleSoft, Ciber, Lilly Software Associates, WorkWise, Infor Global Solutions, IBM and Microsoft. For more information, see http://www.vanguardsolutions.com.
About Exact Software(TM)
At Exact Software, we believe in Business Unified(TM) - being a leading provider of solutions that connect the people, processes and knowledge essential to an efficient, competitive business. Exact's integrated solutions encompass executive control, accounting, manufacturing, distribution, online commerce, CRM, HRM, document management, Web portals, workflow and more, empowering collaboration among employees, suppliers, and customers with real-time access to central Web-based corporate information and exchange. Exact Software's solutions provide greater visibility across the organization, maximizing control, productivity and efficiency for the entire value chain.
Exact Software is a division of Exact Holding N.V. (Amsterdam: EXAH.AS), located in Delft, the Netherlands, and has its North American headquarters in Andover, MA. For more information, please visit: www.exactamerica.com.
Exact Software, Business Unified, e-Synergy, Macola, Macola Progression, and Exact Business Analytics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Exact Holding N.V. and/or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.