ERP Software incorporates BI analytics.

Pronto Software Jun 06, 2011

Press Release Summary:

Offering instant insight into business performance, PRONTO-Xi Dimensions accelerates informed decision making. Embedded IBM Cognos 10 BI suite helps manage data volumes and access real-time analytics to understand key business drivers. In addition to personalization support, UI provides full access to Web for collaborative networking and intelligence sharing. Other features include multi-tier tax engine, multi-factory costing, multi-currency POS, and Shipment Processing feature.

Original Press Release:

Pronto Software Delivers 'Next Generation' ERP Software to the Mid-Market

CHICAGO -- Business management software developer Pronto Software has introduced the new PRONTO-Xi Dimensions, an innovative product that brings together ERP transactions and BI Analytics in a unified, out-of-the-box solution.

Launched at Pronto Software's customer conference in Chicago, PRONTO-Xi Dimensions is the 'next generation' smart ERP solution that will transform the way businesses work and receive information. Quick to implement and easy to use, the new release responds to key market needs including instant insight into business performance for faster, smarter decision making for all employees.

Embedding the powerful IBM Cognos BI suite, PRONTO-Xi Dimensions enables mid-market businesses to manage large volumes of data and access real time analytics to understand key business drivers and influence business outcomes.

"When planning for this release more than 18 months ago, we envisioned a product that's not just a logical extension of the success we've built so far, but a game-changing solution that will make our ERP engine smarter and create greater access to knowledge, to enable customers to innovate and differentiate," said Pronto Software Managing Director David Jackman.

"PRONTO-Xi Dimensions offers unparalleled ease of use, with personalization capabilities to help our customers be agile and gain end-to-end business process excellence. This in turn reduces costs and returns the business a healthier profit," added Jackman.

Support from the Pronto community

Pronto Software's partners, including PSA Inc and Business Computer Technologies Inc will drive the PRONTO-Xi Dimensions offering in North America.

"The business insight that PRONTO-Xi Dimensions provides will allow our customers to accelerate in their industries through unmatched Cognos 10 reporting and embedded Business Intelligence. There is no ERP package more comprehensive in the market that can handle the industry demands of manufacturing, distribution, field service and retail, and with the addition of Cognos 10, PRONTO-Xi Dimensions is certain to hit the market running," said Kevin Schell, General Manager, PSA Inc.

"PRONTO-Xi Dimensions, through its integration with IBM Cognos 10, will revolutionize the way you think about information. Pronto Software has brought a previously unthought-of presentation of Business Intelligence to the mid-market," said Patrick Reiser, Chief Executive Officer, Business Computer Technologies Inc. "By exposing the information layers of the PRONTO-Xi Dimensions database, through IBM Cognos 10, users now have the freedom to utilize information to effect real business results."

"Having developed such a tightly integrated ERP and Business Intelligence solution, Pronto Software is now the talk of the Cognos community," Reiser added.

Other key product highlights

With PRONTO-Xi Dimensions, every user has access to a new, intuitive user interface (UI) with a high level of personalization. This UI makes it easy to define personalized workspaces, look and feel, and provides full access to the web for collaborative networking and intelligence sharing.

PRONTO-Xi Dimensions also integrates new features specifically targeting international markets and customers servicing international markets:

A new Multi-tier tax engine designed to meet the compliance needs of globally diverse tax regimes;

Multi-Factory costing to optimize manufacturing in multiple locations and countries;

Multi-Currency POS for retailers located in areas frequented by international travellers and tourists, including Duty Free and Airport Specialty Retail stores, to easily conduct sales using currencies from varying countries;

A unique Shipment Processing feature to track real-time, consolidated shipments from local and international suppliers;

A French Language pack to service the French, African and Canadian markets.

Product availability

PRONTO-Xi Dimensions is now available in the United States and Canada through Pronto Software's value-added resellers, Business Computer Technologies Inc (BCT), PSA Inc, SHS and XONITEK Corporation.

As an on-premise or Software-as-a-Service offering, PRONTO-Xi Dimensions delivers unmatched value and rapid ROI for the mid-market.

About Pronto Software

Pronto Software is an award winning developer of the next generation intelligent ERP system for the mid-market, merging business transactions and enterprise intelligence in a single solution. Flexible, easy-to-use and fast to implement, PRONTO-Xi delivers unmatched value by providing enhanced reporting capabilities, instant business insight and control of the entire supply chain from manufacturing, distribution, services right through to the retail point of sale. For more information about Pronto Software, visit http://www.pronto-software.com/