TIE and Epicor announce Global Partnership
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
B2B Interoperability software company TIE Commerce announces that Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC) will Integrate TIE’s Business Integration Suite of Products Across its Next-Generation Global Manufacturing Solutions.
Under terms of the expanded agreement, Epicor plans to offer TIE’s Business Integration, Data Exchange and Synchronization capabilities for improved supply chain performance in its next-generation global manufacturing solutions – Epicor Vantage and Epicor Vista ERP-based manufacturing solutions, built using 100-percent service-oriented architecture. Epicor, a leading provider of business software solutions for the global mid-market, acquired Euronext listed Scala Business Solutions in 2004.
TIE products address the challenges of exchanging critical business data between and within organizations. TIE’s powerful XML, EDI, and Database translation engines coupled with flexible data integration functionality provide for greater collaboration between trading partners in the supply chain, increased efficiency, and reduced costs. TIE's solution simplifies data sharing by removing the key restriction–allowing data exchange in any format with a fully automated and integrated system.
TIE’s Business Integration products support all industry B2B e-commerce standards, communication and security infrastructures. Additionally, TIE fully supports the GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network 1SYNC (formerly known as Transora and UCCnet), which is a complementary initiative to RFiD, and supports the synchronization of accurate product/part item information throughout the supply chain. TIE is a certified solution partner and affiliate of the Uniform Code Council, Inc., GS1 US, and 1SYNC.
TIE has been validated as a leader in the data synchronization space by Consumer Goods Technology Magazine Readers' Choice Survey, which recently recognized TIE for its excellence in data synchronization technology.
“This partnership is one example of how Epicor is delivering enhanced, global supply-chain capabilities through partnerships with industry leaders,” said Rodney Winger, director of product marketing for manufacturing and supply chain management for Epicor. “TIE’s Business Integration offering is a proven solution that ensures interoperability with suppliers and business partners with the added bonus of easy, fast and cost-effective deployment.”
"We are pleased that Epicor has chosen TIE as its partner to better manage the growing complexity of EDI and Data Sync compliance in its leading manufacturing solutions,” said Dick Raman, CEO and president of TIE. “By partnering with Epicor, TIE not only extends its global market reach, but together we are also helping businesses to be more efficient by providing a fully integrated solution across Epicor’s manufacturing platforms.”
About Epicor Software Corporation
For 20 years, Epicor has been a recognized leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM) software solutions to midmarket companies around the world. Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140 countries, providing solutions in over 30 languages. Epicor leverages innovative technologies like Web services in developing end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for retail, manufacturing, distribution, enterprise service automation, hospitality and pharmaceutical that enable companies to immediately drive efficiency throughout business operations and build competitive advantage. With the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth, Epicor's solutions are complemented by a full range of services, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California, with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.epicor.com.
About TIE
TIE is an international B2B software company, established in 1987 and focused on Business Interoperability. TIE enables companies to do business electronically and to lower costs by synchronizing their product information and business processes with their partners in the Supply Chain. TIE plays a major role in global eBusiness standardization and has years of experience providing TIE customers with the benefit of solid, future-proof products. TIE is a Public Company with thousands of customers across all major industry sectors. TIE has offices in the USA, Netherlands, Belgium, France and Hungary and is represented in Europe, Latin America and Asia.
