SYSPRO, a global provider of ERP software, has been named a winner at The 2024 SaaS Awards program, in the category of Best ERP / MRP.

A long-established awards program spanning 56 categories, The SaaS Awards recognizes the leading innovations and applications of software-as-a-service solutions across a wide range of use cases and sectors. The program received entries from organizations of varying sizes worldwide, including North America, across Europe, and APAC.

In explaining why The SaaS Awards chose SYSPRO Cloud ERP, lead judge Christopher Southall said, “SYSPRO Cloud ERP is a robust and versatile solution tailored for manufacturers and distributors, offering a comprehensive platform that manages everything from inventory control to production planning with remarkable efficiency.

“One of the standout features of SYSPRO Cloud ERP to The SaaS Awards team is its impressive level of customization,” Southall continued. “Moreover, the platform’s real-time data and analytics capabilities are highly regarded, providing valuable insights that enable more informed decision-making. SYSPRO Cloud ERP is an ideal choice for businesses looking to optimize their operations and enhance productivity with a flexible and powerful cloud-based ERP solution.”

SYSPRO Cloud ERP has been developed specifically to meet the needs of mid-market manufacturers and distributors. It is a single-tenant ERP solution so customers can customize as they require, and SYSPRO provides each customer with an isolated, highly secure database. All a customer’s SYSPRO Cloud ERP software applications, core technology infrastructure, servers, storage, databases, operating system and networking requisites are taken care of by SYSPRO, while customers maintain complete control of their data.

“With SYSPRO Cloud ERP, we’re providing customers with the benefits of SaaS, while retaining the flexibility, customizability and security they expect in an ERP platform,” said Brian Rainboth, CEO at SYSPRO Americas. “We’re proud to have won this honor from The SaaS Awards, which we see as further validation of what our customers have been telling us: SYSPRO deeply understands the challenges the manufacturing and distribution industry faces and the design of SYSPRO Cloud ERP reflects that knowledge.”

To view the full list of winners across all categories, please visit: https://www.cloud-awards.com/2024-saas-awards-winners. To learn more about SYSPRO Cloud ERP, visit https://us.syspro.com/product/business-digitalization/syspro-cloud-erp-services/.

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 Tigunia, a leading Microsoft ERP, CRM, and IT infrastructure solutions provider, is excited to announce the opening of its new headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. This strategic expansion marks Tigunia’s growth and strengthens its ability to offer cutting-edge technology solutions tailored for regional markets and time zones.

With diverse business management solutions and services designed to streamline and enhance operational efficiency, Tigunia’s offerings are set to revolutionize how Arizona and surrounding regional businesses can leverage technology to drive growth and success.

Tigunia’s highly trained specialists provide end-to-end technology services, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales (CRM) and Business Central cloud ERP, business intelligence and reporting solutions, custom development, and specialty applications for managing sales tax and royalties. They also offer IT consulting and infrastructure services. Their combination of diverse solutions and expertise allows Tigunia to uniquely offer a one-stop shop for the technology needs of growing organizations across any industry to optimize their systems.

Ron Summers, CEO of Tigunia, expressed his pride in the company’s extensive growth over the last few years, “We are thrilled to bring our expertise and passion for innovation to the vibrant Arizona area. Staying at the forefront of emerging technologies is crucial for us, and we are dedicated to expanding our offerings to meet the evolving needs of today’s customers.”

Tigunia’s expansion into Phoenix strengthens its presence in the region and underscores its commitment to providing exceptional service to customers across neighboring geographies. Through its holistic approach to technology solutions and unwavering dedication to client success, Tigunia is well-positioned to help businesses achieve their goals and thrive in the modern digital landscape.
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Onapsis, the global leader in business-critical application security, today announced new research investigating how enterprises are experiencing and managing ransomware attacks: ERP Security in the Age of AI-Enhanced Ransomware. The results drew on insights from 500 cybersecurity practitioners, manager and above, at enterprise organizations with 500 or more employees across the UK and DACH.

The research found that ransomware is an all-too-common occurrence: 83% of organizations have experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year, 46% of respondents experienced four or more and 14% indicated they experienced 10 or more. Of those respondents who experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year, 61% said it resulted in downtime of at least 24 hours.

Enterprises Can’t Rely on the Integrated Security of ERP Solutions

Of those organizations that experienced ransomware attacks, 89% said their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications and systems were affected by the attack at least once. The majority of respondents realize this is a business-critical issue with 93% of respondents agreeing it’s necessary to have a dedicated ERP security solution.

Growing Concern Amid AI-Enabled Threats and Impact of ERP Disruptions

According to Gartner®, AI-enhanced malicious attacks was the top most commonly cited concern in the first quarter of 2024 based on the research firm’s emerging risk rankings.*

“While the volume of these attacks isn’t surprising, the increasing impact to ERP applications is notable and it will only get worse amidst AI-enabled threats,” said Mariano Nunez, CEO of Onapsis. “This is a reflection of ransomware actors realizing that disrupting ERP and business-critical applications gives them the most leverage, as downtime is measured in millions of dollars per hour at large organizations. The research is also very clear in that generic security solutions on the market are falling short. Enterprises need a purpose-built, comprehensive solution that protects their mission-critical ERP platforms from this increasing threat.”

A View into how Companies are Handling Ransomware

When asked if they communicated with the threat actor executing the ransomware attack, the majority (69%) said yes. As for whether organizations are paying the ransom, respondents were split with 34% paying every time, 21% paying only some of the time and 45% never paying. Many organizations are turning to outside support to help manage ransomware with 83% of respondents who paid the ransom at least once, saying they have worked with a ransomware broker.

Ransomware has become so prevalent and problematic, 96% of organizations realized they’ve needed to make changes to their security strategy. When asked how ransomware has influenced their cybersecurity investment:

• 57% invested in new solutions
• 54% invested in employee training
• 53% added more cybersecurity staff internally
• 36% hired an outside threat research team

To view the full data, visit: ERP Security in the Age of AI-Enhanced Ransomware

Methodology

The survey was conducted among 500 Cybersecurity DMs, Manager and above from organisations with 500+ employees across UK and DACH. The interviews were conducted online by Sapio Research in June and July 2024 using an email invitation and an online survey. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. In this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 4.4 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample. Sample was selected from Online partner panels.

*Gartner Press Release, Gartner Survey Shows AI-Enhanced Malicious Attacks Are a New Top Emerging Risk for Enterprises, May 22, 2024.

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Aptean, Inc., a global front-runner of AI-driven ERP solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of SSG Insight (“SSG”), a leading provider of Enterprise Asset Management solutions headquartered in Wakefield, UK.

The acquisition of SSG immediately increases Aptean’s EAM geographic footprint. SSG also bolsters the capabilities of Aptean’s cloud-based Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) offerings, which are purpose-built for manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, healthcare facilities, light rail operators and other asset intensive industries.

Founded in 1983, SSG provides Agility, a mission-critical suite of EAM solutions designed to manage complex challenges across global sites with a smart ecosystem of connected data. SSG delivers a scalable and integrated suite of CMMS and EAM solutions which give total control over asset lifecycle management, workflow automation, condition monitoring, contract / vendor management, and advanced analytics.

The talented team at SSG possesses deep industry expertise across Aptean’s core focus areas including food manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, light rail, retail distribution, and healthcare facilities, among others.

“SSG has a proven track record with over 40 years of experience delivering mission-critical enterprise asset management solutions across the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and North America,” said Duane George, President of EMEA and APAC at Aptean. “SSG’s Agility product suite delivers robust software solutions specifically designed to manage complex enterprise asset management challenges and is backed by a team of seasoned industry experts. We are thrilled to welcome the SSG team and customers to Aptean.”

“We are delighted to join a global organization like Aptean, where together we can continue to develop and deliver innovative enterprise asset management solutions to the market. The combination of our businesses offer an exciting opportunity for SSG’s future growth given our shared commitment to the long term success of our products and customers. Additionally, being part of Aptean presents our customers and our team with exciting opportunities for growth and development and we can’t wait to get started,” said Mike Edwards, CEO of SSG.

Companies, large and small, seeking to connect assets, workflow and people to deliver real outcomes that positively impact operations should connect with an SSG specialist, now part of Aptean.

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Dr. Matney has over 35 years of experience in the military and federal government contracting industry, holding various senior leadership roles. He was most recently Vice President of Strategy for General Dynamics Information Technology’s (GDIT) Defense Division, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic capability initiatives and innovative solutions. He has managed major government projects, including the UASOCS contract at URS/AECOM, and held leadership roles at Engility and SAIC, focusing on business and solution development and technology innovation.

Dr. Matney began his IT career in the Air Force, serving 25 years with roles ranging from Telecommunications/Computer Specialist to Communications Officer. After retiring, he worked as a government civilian at US Pacific Command (PACOM), led a technical team and advised the Iraqi Ministry of Defense CIO during a deployment to Iraq. He also contributed to Operation Tomodachi, collaborating with Google and local Japanese entities.

Dr. Matney holds a Doctorate in Computer Science with a focus on cybersecurity, a Master’s in IT Management, and a Bachelor’s in Computer Studies. He is certified as a Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

“James brings a unique perspective to Red River,” said Brian Roach, CEO of Red River. “With his extensive experience in both government and the private sector, he has a profound understanding of the mission and technology needs of our DoD and Civilian customers. We will look to James to further strengthen, differentiate, and align solutions development and customer engagement across the markets Red River’s GTS business unit serves.”

Red River’s GTS business unit specializes in designing and managing multi-year, complex programs for DoD and federal civilian agencies that deliver mission outcomes and support the full technology lifecycle. With highly certified engineers and cleared resources, GTS has the depth to support complex long-term programs and the flexibility to be responsive and nimble in meeting mission objectives.

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Founded in 1972 and based in Austin, Texas, Epicor is a leading SaaS provider of multi-vertical Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) software designed to fit the precise needs of customers in a range of industrial sectors in the “Make, Move, and Sell” economy. The company’s flagship products are curated to support highly complex, industry-specific workflows and provide mission-critical support to customers seeking to drive growth and profitability in their own businesses. Epicor is an acknowledged leader in the industrial end markets it serves, including manufacturing, distribution, retail and services categories. Epicor serves approximately 23,000 customers in more than 150 countries.

“Our customers and their ambitions are the focus of what we do as we work to provide the most innovative solution sets possible,” said Steve Murphy, Epicor CEO. “CD&R’s support and partnership has been invaluable as we have accelerated the growth of our business, invested significantly in our portfolio and released a number of next-generation, cloud-ready products. We look forward to working with CVC as we continue to grow our platform capabilities, with a keen focus on better serving our dynamic customer base.”

Since CD&R’s acquisition of Epicor in 2020, the company recently surpassed $1 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR) as a result of organic growth, including a successful transformation into a SaaS-first company, as well as complementary strategic acquisitions which expanded product capabilities and geographic reach. Epicor’s SaaS transformation and 45% annual growth in SaaS ARR have been powered by significant R&D and Go-to-Market investments, while laying the groundwork for further innovation. In May 2024, Epicor unveiled its new Epicor Grow portfolio, an integrated set of artificial intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities powered by an industry-focused data platform tuned specifically for the requirements of the Make, Move, and Sell industries. The company’s portfolio redefines how AI-powered ERP software serves the supply chain industries and their workers, and includes Epicor Prism, a patent-pending generative AI service embedded across Epicor’s Industry ERP Cloud solution.

“When we invested in Epicor nearly four years ago, there was an attractive opportunity to build on the company’s strong foundation and to create an industry leader focused on best-in-class enterprise SaaS,” said Jeff Hawn, Epicor Chairman and CD&R Partner. “Epicor has grown to become a preeminent global platform, led by a fantastic management team which has delivered more value for customers and organizations worldwide. We are confident that by leveraging our collective experience we can continue to unlock Epicor’s potential. Our continued partnership highlights the conviction we have in this next chapter, and we are enthused to continue to support Epicor’s growth with the experienced CVC team.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Steve Murphy and the Epicor management team, along with CD&R, to support the company and its growth plans. Epicor has developed a differentiated value proposition based on its industry-leading SaaS product portfolio and demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence,” said Aaron Dupuis, a Managing Partner at CVC. “We look forward to enhancing Epicor’s next chapter of growth with further SaaS migration and geographic expansion into international regions, while continuing to drive product innovation that will benefit Epicor’s many valued customers, partners and employees,” added Sebastian Künne, Senior Managing Director at CVC.

“Steve and the rest of the management team have built a tremendous organization at Epicor,” said Harsh Agarwal, CD&R Partner. “We look forward to working with CVC to drive Epicor’s next phase of growth, while supporting the company’s culture that is essential to its success.”

Barclays is serving as lead financial advisor, with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC serving as financial advisor, and Debevoise & Plimpton is serving as legal advisor to CD&R and Epicor. Jefferies LLC and Evercore are serving as financial advisors and White & Case is serving as legal advisor to CVC. 

CVC will invest in Epicor through CVC Capital Partners IX. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q4 2024.

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TreasurySoft is a leader in driving efficiency and offering real-time insights across critical financial functions including cash management, investment management, deal management, and risk management. These applications support a wide range of operational areas such as payables, payroll, grants, leases, financial close, receivables, corporate banking, and accounting.

“This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for 22nd Century Technologies,” said Anil Sharma, CEO of TSCTI. “By bringing TreasurySoft into our fold, we are not only expanding our ERP capabilities but also setting the stage to provide tailored solutions that extend and optimize Oracle ERP implementations. TreasurySoft’s ability will enable us to deliver more robust, efficient, and integrated solutions on top of existing Oracle platforms. We are excited about the possibilities this acquisition brings and look forward to delivering enhanced value to our customers.”

With the addition of TreasurySoft, 22nd Century Technologies will expand its ERP practice, offering digital transformation solutions tailored for federal, state, local and transit agencies. Backed by their dedicated Center of Excellence and deep expertise in areas such as digital finance transformation, strategic program management, and enterprise-wide risk mitigation, the company is uniquely positioned to deliver seamless Oracle ERP implementations and ongoing financial system optimizations. 22nd Century’s advisory-driven TSCTI+ methodology seamlessly integrates key modules like Finance, Projects, Procurement, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), and Human Capital Management/Payroll (HCM/Payroll), leading to streamlined operations and enhanced financial oversight. This is further augmented by their proprietary Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Generative AI tools, ensuring delivery of high-impact efficiency gains, robust compliance, and superior financial governance.

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Sylvia’s career began in auditing as a CPA, then IT auditing, before she transitioned into SAP consulting, working with industry giants such as IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Deloitte. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish her own firm, focusing on delivering value-driven solutions to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). This blend of corporate and entrepreneurial experience makes Sylvia uniquely positioned to drive VistaVu’s sales strategy forward.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sylvia Bologna to the VistaVu family,” said Jory Lamb, CEO of VistaVu Solutions. “Her extensive experience and proven track record in the SAP space will be invaluable as we continue to expand our offerings and deliver exceptional value to our clients. Sylvia’s customer-first approach aligns perfectly with our core values, and we are confident that she will play a pivotal role in our growth journey.”

At VistaVu, Sylvia will lead the sales team, leveraging her deep industry knowledge and passion for SAP technology to foster strong client relationships and drive sales growth. Her approach emphasizes understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions that align with their business goals.

“What attracted me to VistaVu is their unwavering commitment to customer success,” said Sylvia Bologna. “VistaVu’s focus on customer-centric solutions and their innovative approach to ERP implementation are truly inspiring. I am excited to work with this talented team and help our clients achieve their business objectives through effective technology solutions.”

Sylvia Bologna’s addition to the team comes at a pivotal time as VistaVu Solutions continues to be recognized for its excellence. Recently, VistaVu was honored in the 2024 VAR 100 List by Accounting Today, highlighting the company’s continued impact and leadership in the ERP space.

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Rootstock Software, a recognized leader in the Manufacturing Cloud ERP space, today announced the appointment of Andy Brabender as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this position, Brabender will spearhead the company’s global sales strategy, which encompasses direct sales and global alliances.

“Adding Andy to our leadership team is a strategic milestone in sync with our company’s go-to-market transformation,” said Rick Berger, CEO of Rootstock Software. “With Andy’s deep expertise in SaaS and a proven history of driving exponential revenue growth, we are poised to take our sales and partner operations to new heights. His pragmatic leadership style and metrics-driven approach are critical assets as we scale to meet pent-up demand for a modern ERP like Rootstock.”

As Rootstock continues to innovate its ERP offering with AI capabilities, Brabender’s experience in building high-performance sales teams and executing successful go-to-market (GTM) strategies will be invaluable.

“I’m excited to join Rootstock at such a critical juncture in its trajectory,” said Andy Brabender. “Rootstock not only offers a comprehensive ERP on the leading cloud platform, but also an unparalleled ability to deliver value to manufacturing and product companies. In today’s uncertain economic climate, companies are looking to impact operations with tech tools that drive efficiency, cost savings, and staff productivity. Within our GTM strategy, partners and channels serve as force accelerators.”

With over 20 years of experience in SaaS, Brabender has a proven track record of transforming sales organizations and delivering exceptional results. Most recently, at GridPoint, he led a comprehensive overhaul of their GTM organization, resulting in a significant increase in new logo sales in just two years. His previous leadership roles at ServiceChannel and SMS Assist further demonstrate his ability to scale businesses and achieve sustained growth.

This appointment underscores Rootstock’s continued commitment to growth and leadership in the ERP market. The company continues to make phenomenal strides—recently recognized as a “Leader” in several third-party evaluations of ERP solutions, winning industry awards and showing momentum among global brands.

Manufacturers and product companies are invited to meet Rootstock staff and executives—including Brabender—at Dreamforce, Sept. 17-19, 2024, in San Francisco, CA. Rootstock will also be hosting a Speakeasy Night during the conference on Tues, Sept 17, 7:15 pm PT—register to attend and receive a secret password to enter.

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“Our goal is to provide our clients, complex manufacturing companies that include aerospace, automotive, industrial, and medical device manufacturers, with actionable insights that optimize their operations and directly impacts their bottom line,” said Andy Ellenthal, CEO of LeanDNA. “By fostering efficiency and productivity through data-driven insights, we enable businesses to navigate challenges and achieve sustainable growth.”

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,637 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years. LeanDNA has increased its own workforce by 59% over the three-year timeframe measured by Inc. for this list.

“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”

Over the last twelve months, LeanDNA earned a Top Supply Chain Project award, a Partner in Collaboration Manufacturing Leadership Council Award, a Top Technology Solution in the Procurement/ERP Software category from Supply & Demand Chain Executive, and Industrial Data Solution of the Year in the Data Breakthrough Awards. The company also successfully nominated a customer for the NextGen End User Award for Digital Transformation.

In July, Andy Ellenthal was appointed Chief Executive Officer and board member of LeanDNA. With a distinguished career spanning leadership roles in scaling growth-stage companies, Andy brings extensive expertise in driving strategic growth and operational excellence.

Board member and LeanDNA investor Charlie Plauche from S3 Ventures shared his thoughts in the press release announcing the new leadership.

“Andy’s appointment underscores LeanDNA’s commitment to innovation and scaling growth that will deliver further value to customers and the supply chain market at large. I am confident that his leadership will drive continued success and customer satisfaction for LeanDNA,” said Plauche.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000.

Methodology
Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

Related:

• LeanDNA Inc. Company Profile
• LeanDNA Earns Spot on Inc. 5000 2023 List Two Years in a Row
• LeanDNA Earns Spot on 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

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