Sage 2009 Business Partner of the Year, Blytheco, Adds Global ERP to Customer Solutions Portfolio with Sage ERP X3 Product Line


Joins Sage in Delivering ERP Solutions to Companies Competing in the Global Marketplace

Irvine, Calif. - Sage North America announced today that Blytheco, LLC of Laguna Hills, CA has expanded its portfolio of Sage business management solutions with the addition of Sage ERP X3. Blytheco recently received the 2009 Sage Business Partner of the Year for top sales performance among Sage Business Solutions (SBS) business partners. The addition of Sage ERP X3 gives Blytheco a global ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution able to address the growing needs of North American businesses that leverage global economics.

"Globalization is a key trend driving business evolution for companies of all sizes," said Stephen Blythe, founder and CEO of Blytheco. "In order for our customers to take advantage of the benefits opening up in the world market, Blytheco needs an ERP solution built from the ground up that optimizes those opportunities. Sage ERP X3 is that solution."

Used by businesses in more than 38 countries and supporting multiple locations, languages and currencies, Sage ERP X3 provides the flexibility to manage growing businesses in a global economy. The solution combines first-class integrated functionality for finance, sales, CRM, inventory management, purchasing and manufacturing, while remaining affordable, quick to implement and simple to use. Sage ERP X3 scales from 20 to more than 1,000 concurrent users and is ideal for the advanced business requirements of upper midmarket distributors and manufacturers doing business in North America and around the world.

"Blytheco's decision to invest in the Sage ERP X3 business opportunity demonstrates their commitment to aggressively pursue new market opportunities," said Jodi Uecker-Rust, president Sage Business Solutions division. "As more midmarket businesses in North America seek competitive advantages from extending their reach globally, Blytheco will be ready to enable those businesses for success with Sage ERP X3."

About Blytheco
Blytheco, LLC is a premier Sage business partner, with corporate offices in Laguna Hills, CA, Atlanta, GA, Minneapolis, MN, Denver, CO, and Tampa, FL. Blytheco represents Sage ERP X3, Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200, Sage MAS 500, Sage Abra HRMS, Sage MIP Fund Accounting 50, Sage SalesLogix, SageCRM, and ACT! by Sage. With more than 130 employees across the country, Blytheco works with over 5,000 companies in many industries to help clients meet their business goals with award-winning software products, customized solutions, and the highest quality consulting in the industry.

About Sage North America
Sage North America is part of The Sage Group plc, a leading global supplier of business management software and services. Sage North America employs more than 4,100 people and supports nearly 2.9 million small and medium-size business customers. The Sage Group plc, formed in 1981, was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989 and now employs 14,500 people and supports 5.8 million customers worldwide. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.sagenorthamerica.com or call 866-308-2378.

Stephen T. A. Moore
senior manager, public relations
Sage North America
T: 949-790-2040
C: 949-633-8323
stephen.moore@sage.com

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