JPH International and Ross Systems Team Up to Provide Mid-Market ERP Solutions to the Public Sector Through New Software Alliance
LOS ANGELES, NLC CONFERENCE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1999--
Public Sector Specialists Able to Offer Enhanced
Enterprise Systems Software Solution to Utilities and
Governments Through Unique Distribution and Systems Integration
Relationship With Mid-Market ERP Expert, Ross Systems
JPH International Inc., ("JPH"), a leader in business critical software solutions to local governments, utilities and energy-service companies, and Ross Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:ROSS), a leading supplier of enterprise systems, announced today at the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference a new distributorship agreement targeting public sector customers that range in size from utilities with 10,000 to 100,000 customers or municipalities with a population from 25,000 to 250,000.
JPH International will become a distributor and systems integrator for enterprise systems specialists Ross Systems' powerful and flexible financial, human resource and payroll ERP (enterprise resource planning) modules. The new relationship will enable JPH International to provide mid-market public sector and utility organizations with a comprehensive solution to the challenges of meeting demands for improved services to more customers with reduced resources. Ross' iRenaissance products provide industry-specific functionality such as commitment accounting, bid tracking, flexible payroll user-defined formulas, web-based employee HR kiosk. Ross also leads the industry with its fully integrated equipment maintenance management, linking work orders to inventory and purchasing.
"We are excited about our ability to offer first-class ERP products to mid-market utilities and governments. The combined application development, sales, integration, ERP implementation and service experience of both our companies have come together to provide a unique and industry-leading solution," said J. Paul Hayes, President of JPH. "Ross' iRenaissance products include the forward-thinking technology and industry focus that will carry our clients well into the new millennium."
"Ross' iRenaissance.ERP solutions and JPH's SuiteResponse utility management system and SuiteResponse CRM (customer relationship management) modules are very synergistic. The combined product offering is the most comprehensive enterprise solution this market has seen," said J. Patrick Tinley, President and COO of Ross Systems, Inc. "This partnership offers Ross the chance to meet the needs of this burgeoning vertical."
In its seventh year of operation, JPH has grown quickly to become an industry-recognized supplier of information technology, especially with its new SuiteResponse(TM) product line. JPH is highly regarded in the industry for their systems integration capabilities, as well as their dependable products, services, and an IT skill set compatible with industry leading partners and platforms such as Oracle, Lotus, Unix, NT. To date, the company has more than 160 local government and utility customers in the United States and Canada. JPH expects the partnership with Ross to significantly expand their customer base next year.
About Ross Systems, Inc.
Ross Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for the public sector, healthcare and process manufacturing markets. Ross Systems solutions are differentiated by their strong fit to specific industries, their strong product functionality and integration, the strong technology architecture found in the RNA architecture and the firm's ability to produce rapid results and ROI for its mid-market clients. IRenaissance.ERP comprises a broad range of applications including financials, maintenance management, materials management, and human resources/payroll. More than 3200 companies around the world use iRenaissance.ERP in open systems environments including NT and UNIX. Ross Systems has more than 60 offices around the world to serve its customers. For more information on Ross Systems, Inc. visit: rossinc.com.
About JPH International Inc.
JPH provides business critical software solutions to utilities, energy services companies and local governments. With more than 160 local government and utility customers throughout North America, JPH International provides a wide range of software products including integrated financial applications based on Oracle RDBMS and GroupWare applications using Lotus Notes/Domino. The company services its customers directly and through business alliances with firms such as Lotus, Oracle, IBM and its network of Value Added Resellers. For more information on JPH International or its SuiteResponse series of products, visit jphint.com
CONTACT:
Cohn & Wolfe
Andre Mazerolle, 416/924-5700, ext. 4031
andre-mazerolle@ca.cohnwolfe.com
or
JPH International Inc.
Graeme Somerville, 519/747-9393
jgs@jphint.com
or
Ross Systems, Inc.
Ann Browne, 770/351-9600
ann-browne@rossinc.com |
