Sage has today announced the European launch of its new Certified Development Professional and Certified Solution programs for Sage ERP X3. Designed to help developers generate additional revenue opportunities, accelerate solution delivery and provide an enhanced experience for Sage customers, both programs were unveiled to the North American marketplace in October, and today marks their launch in the UK, France, Spain and Portugal, with Germany to follow in the summer.
The Sage Certified Development Professional Program is designed to enable all types of organisations to certify individuals on Sage ERP X3 development. Best practice training and skills assessment gives developers the opportunity to demonstrate their competency in customising and integrating applications, and also provides a path for software vendors to certify their own solutions which extend the functionality of Sage ERP X3.
The Sage Certified Solution Program creates a new partnering pathway for developers, by enabling them to certify their own solutions against Sage qualification and testing criteria. Designed to give customers peace of mind when choosing Sage integrated third-party products, it also helps developers gain powerful marketing leverage against non-certified competitors. Purchasers and implementers of Sage Certified Solutions can be assured they follow certain minimum standards and have passed tests for installation and functionality. Sage Certified Solutions will be available for sale through Sage’s Business Partner channel, thereby creating increased awareness, availability and potential incremental revenue opportunities for developers.
“Developers are key to Sage’s success, and we are committed to building long-term relationships with them. These new programs will serve to expand the Sage Developer eco-system and our growing range of complementary integrated solutions” said Jayne Archbold, CEO for Mid-Market Europe and chairman of the Sage ERP X3 Governance Board. "By joining the Sage Certified Programs, our customers can be assured that developers are maintaining the appropriate skill sets needed to develop, deliver and support integrated solutions for Sage ERP X3."
The first developer that Sage invited to sign up to the new programs is document management software author, V1 Limited.
Janette Martin, Managing Director at V1 commented :
“We have been successfully working with Sage and its reseller network for a number of years and our document management solutions, developed with Sage, specifically for Sage ERP X3, are used by 177 Sage ERP X3 customers.
Today we continue to work closely with many Sage business partners across the entire product range and we look forward to developing our Sage ERP X3 partnership further. We are delighted to have been invited to be part of the Sage Certified Solution Program. This endorsement will enable us to present our solutions to even more partners, customers and prospects.”
Sage ERP X3 is the global ERP solution from Sage Group for mid-sized companies. For over 10 years Sage ERP X3 has been a proven and comprehensive ERP solution addressing mid-market companies' specific requirements and challenges in industries from manufacturing and services to distribution and many more. Over 4,800 customers in over 100 countries worldwide have chosen Sage ERP X3 because helps companies grow with faster, simpler and flexible ERP. For further information, please visit : www.sageerpx3.com
About The Sage Group plc
We provide small and medium sized organisations, and mid-market companies, with a range of easy-to-use, secure and efficient business management software and services - from accounting, HR and payroll, to payments, enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management. Our customers receive continuous advice and support through our global network of local experts to help them solve their business problems, giving them the confidence to achieve their business ambitions. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989 and entered the FTSE 100 in 1999. Sage has millions of customers and 12,975 employees in 23 countries covering the UK & Ireland, mainland Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, Asia and Brazil. For further information please visit www.sage.com.
About V1 Limited
V1 Ltd ("V1"), is a global provider of business automation software that enables both public and private sector organisations to streamline their business processes.
V1's award-winning document management solution integrates into all major accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, enabling the automated delivery, storage, management and processing of documents.
Thousands of organisations worldwide are using V1's document management software to streamline their business processes, cut costs, free-up administration time and reduce paper consumption while enjoying a typical payback of just six months.
V1's product suite includes : document management, professional services automation, training and learning management and project accounting software.
V1 prides itself on its innovative solutions, personal and straightforward approach and dependable service.
V1 Ltd is an Advanced Computer Software Group Plc. company.