Applianz Offers Turn-Key Hardware Solution With Sage Software
Sage Business Management Division designates Applianz as an Endorsed Development Partner, making Applianz its first hardware infrastructure solution.
Irvine, CA. - August 25, 2008 - Applianz Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement as an Endorsed Development Partner in Sage Software’s Business Management Division Development Partner Program and is offering a seamless integration of software, hardware, and infrastructure support.
Sage customers can now order the all-in-one Applianz system bundled with Sage MAS 90, 200 or 500 ERP. Applianz’s patent pending system works with the customer’s existing PCs, Macs, servers and printers to seamlessly deliver the Sage software to any existing desktop or even multiple locations.
“Applianz’s virtual infrastructure technology allows a business to be up and running with a sophisticated ERP product like Sage MAS 90 in short order,” said Alan Bryant, Senior Vice President ISV Programs and Developer Relations for Sage Software’s Business Management Division. “It eliminates the challenge of daily backups and routine maintenance, the need to upgrade PCs in order to run the latest software, and the need to deploy and administer complex remote access solutions.”
Select Sage Business Partners have already been working with this solution. “With Applianz, our customers get all the power and flexibility of traditional on-site installations with the ease-of-use of hosted solutions, all in a dedicated package that can be set up in minutes,” says Arxis Technology’s Sales and Marketing Director, Mark Severance.
Effective immediately, all existing Sage Business Partners are eligible to become Applianz Authorized Partners for no annual fee. This limited time opportunity includes Applianz sales and technical training, live demos, customized sales literature, case studies, and evaluation systems.
Having sold Applianz products for the last three years, Stephen Blythe, CEO Blytheco, LLC said, "This has been an excellent solution for Blytheco's small to mid-size companies that need remote connectivity or a hosted solution for Sage Software applications. The Applianz staff has stood behind their products with a superior level of support to the Blytheco consulting team and our valued clients."
Sage Software Business Partners interested in becoming an Applianz Authorized Partner can contact Applianz at sales@applianz.com or by calling 316-263-4800 x4.
About Sage Software’s BMD Development Partner Program
The BMD (Business Management Division) Development Partner Program is designed to help ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) successfully develop, test and market applications that enhance and extend the functionality of Sage Software’s BMD solutions. The program provides extensive development resources, technical services, strategic product and marketing benefits that help maximize Development Partner revenue opportunities. Endorsed Development Partners, the highest achievable designation in the program, receive the greatest benefits by meeting rigorous strategic, technology and integration criteria. Sage Software supports the needs, challenges and dreams of nearly 2.9 million small and mid-sized business customers in North America through easy-to-use, scalable and customizable business management solutions. For more information on the Sage Software BMD Partner Development Program, please visit http://sagesoftware.com/partners/development_program/index.cfm
About Applianz
Founded in 2002, Applianz Technologies, Inc. is a pioneering creator of virtual infrastructure appliances. With its patent pending software and high performance hardware platform, Applianz has been creating turn-key solutions for independent software vendors and their customers, including ERP, human resources and medical practice management software. Every system is bundled with Applianz's innovative CompleteAssurance suite of services including one-click remote access, continuous monitoring, automated off-site backup, and support, Applianz systems are changing the way software is delivered and managed. Today, Applianz systems are powering small businesses across North America providing all the benefits of hosted software with the ease of use, performance and local control only on-site systems with off-site monitoring can provide. The Applianz system for Sage MAS 90, 200 and 500 ERP is available now. A free demo is available at http://www.applianz.com or call 316-263-4800.
