14.05.2012

ABAS showcases next-generation ERP in Romania

Manufacturing and distribution companies visit ERP 360° in Bucharest, Romania

Peter Forscht, COO of ABAS Software
AG and Marius Capraru, Managing
Director of Sistec, local abas software
partner in Romania

Karlsruhe, Germany / Bucharest, Romania, May 12, 2012 – After showcasing abas ERP all around the world, ABAS came to Bucharest, Romania to give midsize companies a 360° overview of abas Business software. Many unique companies attended the event with high and always changing demands of an ERP package, to support them to stay competitive and continue to grow.

abas Business Suite

ERP 360° Event Bucharest, Romania

abas Business Suite is more than just an ERP system. In a live demo at ERP 360°, all business processes, from sales and distribution to production and accounting were demonstrated through role-based scenarios within the software. This live demo also included further applications, which exceed pure ERP functionality but are required to manage processes. Business intelligence, DMS and eBusiness, also integrated into abas Business Suite, were demonstrated. Long-term abas users from Romania also showed how they use abas ERP in their daily business and the day ended with a best practice presentation for production companies. abas Business Software supports midsize production, distribution and service companies in all processes along the value added chain. The transparent and consistent processing of all business-relevant information puts you in a position to act on the basis of facts at any time.

Sistec, long-term abas software partner in Romania

ERP 360° in Bucharest, Romania was co-hosted by ABAS Software AG from Germany and Sistec, abas software partner in Romania. "With abas Business Software, we have a special ERP package for small and midsize companies especially in the manufacturing and distribution sector that are growing and are looking for long-term success", explains Marius Capraru, Managing Director of Sistec, local abas software partner in Romania. "The automotive industry is booming in Romania and we have a high demand from our customers about connecting their subsidiaries in Romania with their headquarters in Germany", adds COO of ABAS Software AG Peter Forscht.

07.05.2012

Flexibility as "Major Advantage" of abas ERP

One of the most important features of next generation ERP software is the total flexibility

Karlsruhe, Germany, May 3, 2012 – abas ERP enables customers to experience significant growth and diversify their product offering.

Flexibility made possible by abas ERP's multi-tiered architecture

abas ERP's multi-tiered architecture

Alan Salton, President of abas-USA, says, "One of the most important features of next generation ERP software is the total flexibility that comes from owning the technology stack, including the embedded database, the basis of abas Business Software. Business growth requires change. The flexibility of abas ERP's multi-tiered architecture matches that growth, easily adaptable to industry or company specific requirements, without impacting standard functionality or limiting upgrade paths."

With abas ERP, customers can incorporate virtually any business rule into the system without being locked into any version. An upgrade is easily done, including the porting over of any of their unique changes in the system.

"ABAS's flexibility gives ABAS a major advantage"

PJ Jakovljevic from Technology Evaluation Centers recently wrote, "ABAS's flexibility gives ABAS a major advantage in product development planning and innovation, allowing the vendor to plan and develop to whatever end goal it needs. (...) ABAS also engages the open source community to incorporate products and services that can create value to its customers. [It] allows for computer aided design (CAD) integration and integration into Web services, such as Avalara for sales tax, or ADP for HR."

abas ERP can be integrated with SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, Open Office and Google Apps, and mobile solutions, business intelligence and document management are included in the standard.

"abas ERP accommodates our unique requirements"

Rob Honeycutt, Co-CEO of SafeRack Loading Technologies, says, "abas ERP accommodates our unique requirements for contract billing, custom invoice templates, SolidWorks integration and dashboard reporting. These abas features allow SafeRack to enable significant growth and to diversify our product offering, the two key factors of our success."

06.04.2012

ERP 360° Event in Bucharest, Romania

ABAS hosts international ERP 360° Event in Romania for midsize companies with global requirements (Multi-Currency, Multi-Language, Multi-Site, etc)

ERP 360° Event on April 26th,
2012 in Bucharest, Romania

Karlsruhe, Germany / Bucharest, Romania, April 3, 2012 – Join ABAS and partners on April 26^th, 2012 in Bucharest, Romania and meet executives and key users from industrial midsize companies who have successfully implemented an ERP solution in multiple countries, stayed within budget and received a great value for their business.

Date & Time:April 26th, 2012. From 9:30 to 14:30

Location:Sala Dalles, Bucharest, Romania

Register today!

AGENDA

	09:30	Registration
	10:00	Welcome - Peter Forscht, COO of ABAS Software AG & local abas Software Partner
	10:30	How to successfully implement International ERP Projects
	11:15	Coffee Break
	11:30	360° overview of abas Business Suite (ERP, DMS, BI, Mobile Solutions)
	12:30	International SMEs showcase their ERP solution (Manufacturing, Automotive & Distribution)
	13:30	Lunch

Powerful solutions for your success

abas Business Software supports midsize production, distribution and service companies in all processes along the value added chain. The transparent and consistent processing of all business-relevant information puts you in a position to act on the basis of facts at any time. At the event users will report about the implementation, the initial years of use and the long-term experience of cooperation. Customers and consultants will teach how to help the abas Business Software to operate more efficient within a company!

27.03.2012

The Future is ABAS' everyday task

Based on its long term partnership philosophy ABAS Software AG offers its customers the opportunity to use use the most up-to-date technologies.

During the past week the abas local partner – ABAS Business Solutions Bulgaria Ltd. upgraded abas ERP to the latest version - ABAS 2011.

The leading company for trade with tools, machinery and supplies – Valerii S & M Group JSC now works with ABAS 2011. In just two days all of the employees and subsidiaries started working with the improved functionality. The project was realized with the active participation of key users from Valerii S & M Group JSC.

In its effort to satisfy our customers' growing demands, the company upgraded its existing ERP system in order to:

Improve the data analysis through the implemented in abas ERP Business Intelligence tool
Provide an online access for its customers to an integrated online shop - with a succession of commercial terms for each customer
Reduce the time needed for setting out a quotation
Reduce the time for removal of goods from warehouse
Improve the supply chain
Improve relationships with customers and partners through the introduction of CRM, as part of abas ERP.
Increase customer satisfaction with sales and / or service on site by abas Mobile

The managers of both companies don't hide that there were some difficulties in their long partnership.

Rumen christov – CEO of ABAS Business Solutions Bulgaria Ltd. remembers:

„ When we implemented abas ERP in Valerii S & M Group JSC back in 2005 we thought that they will need some time to work with the system before they start to think about expanding the project and additional requirements. But very soon, when seeing the use of a regulated business proccesses, the easy operation with information and the good accountability, the company's CEO Stoyan Ivanov called me and said: We've got many more requirements for you. We believe that they will optimise our team's work. When will you come to discuss them?" On one hand we were very happy about our customer's serious and long-term approach towards the project. On the other hand, this was the first time when we had to encounter many of the requirements and we didn't know how long it will take us to test them. With time we developed a working pattern of communication, which satassifies our customer, for us this is the most important thing."

The opinion of Stoyan Ivanov – CEO of Valerii S & M Group JSC is a testament to how a well-structured bussines model can use the innovations offered by ABAS:

„We've been on the market for the past 20 years and it is of great importance to us to keep excellent long term relations with our customers and we're making big investments in this field. Every year ABAS provides us with the newest version of the ERP system, which we implement in the shortest terms. Our bussines is very dynamic, we work with many customers, a huge amount of items, we represent many foreign manufacturers. That's why every improvement of the system gives value in our every day work and thus helps our customers. Now we' re going to raise our level of service by using the up-to-date QR codes and the mobile sales and mobile service solutions provided by ABAS. That way, when our representative visits a customer, the customer will be able to obtain the latest information on our products from our assortment catalog, our prices, available stocks, he could make a purchase or request service."

22.03.2012

ABAS presents Best-Practices at Auto-Gration in Stuttgart, Germany

Integrating small and medium enterprises into the automotive digital supply chain

Stuttgart, Germany, March 21, 2012 – The internet is changing the way companies do business and supply chains are becoming more sophisticated. At Auto-Gration in Stuttgart, together with its Spanish customer RUFFINI S.A., ABAS presented how the intensive use of EDI is key to success, by reducing complexity and costs.

Global Value of Auto-Gration

Spanish abas user, RUFFINI S.A.
at Auto-Gration

Spanish ABAS user, RUFFINI S.A. was founded in 1964 and specializes in casting and mechanical processing of casting parts made of aluminum alloys for the automotive sector. Seeking high customer satisfaction from clients in South America, Europe and even Japan, International Account Manager at Ruffini, Martin Lutjen states, "Our business is abroad. We must start working with new international clients and need to adapt to the increasing change of logistics requirements required by our customers. With ABAS, we have a modern ERP partner that helps us stay current and competitive."

Creating Jobs and Growth

Information Technology can help SMEs to become international business partners. The goal of Auto-Gration is to optimize processes under real business conditions. The entire project is driven by large automotive industry organizations such as Odette International, CLEPA, and CECRA. Auto-Gration is about creating jobs and growth within the automotive industry.

The online integration of the standardized EDI processes, according to VDA, Odette, Edifact and ANSI X12, automates processes, minimizes manual effort and eliminates sources of error. abas ERP delivers on these critical requirements. Continually changing logistics or process concepts demand a high level of flexibility from the supporting ERP system. abas Business Software ensures that these requirements are realized quickly, with relatively little effort, resulting in superior customer satisfaction.

To read the full case study from ABAS and Spanish customer Ruffini, please visit
www.auto-gration.eu

21.03.2012

ABAS reveals new ERP Software Version at CeBIT '12

Mobile Solutions, DMS, CRM, BI and global implementations were among the topics besides the Cloud

ABAS Software AG at CeBIT 2012

Karlsruhe, Germany, March 14, 2012 – At this year's CeBIT, the world's largest IT fair, ABAS revealed its latest ERP software version which includes CRM, DMS, BI and Mobile Solutions in the standard. abas ERP is a next generation solution for mid market companies looking to break through their current business constraints to achieve growth, profitability and superior customer service.

abas Project Management

abas Project Management

In a world where custom manufacturing and project-driven requirements increasingly define customer demand, abas Project Management provides accurate and easy management of all aspects of your business. Project functionalities range from project management to milestones, deliverables, progress billings, budgets, variance, and percent complete reporting. With integrated document management, abas customers can collect, archive and organize their relevant documents to provide an auditable and complete history of their projects. Dashboards and Gantt charts provide a familiar visual tool for both managers and customers. With robust functionalities that include everything from CRM, production, project profitability to service and maintenance, abas ERP is the complete solution for project driven businesses.

abas Global Implementation Methodology – abas GIM

A solution is only as good as the ability to implement it on time and on schedule with predictable results. ABAS provides an organized, flexible methodology for our consultants and customers to implement abas Business Software successfully. The abas implementation methodology is subdivided into a number of phases with predefined phases, tasks, activities and deliverables. Delivering quality projects is the abas goal. Leverage your investment across borders to achieve rapid results, standardize data and consolidated reporting. With abas Business Software our customers have global real-time visibility at their headquarter and subsidiaries around the world.

16.03.2012

CeBIT Daily Briefing 2012: Cebit 2012 approaches final stretch

Hannover, Germany, March 8, 2012 – Minister's visit at abas trade fair stand *** Contract conclusion number seven during the trade fair *** Start of Trovarit ERP satisfaction study 2012 ***

Minister's visit at abas trade fair stand

Today, the Minister for Federal, European and International Affairs, Peter Friedrich, visited the abas stand at CeBIT. At ABAS, COO Peter Forscht is responsible for international affairs. He provided the minister with insight into the global commitment of the abas network. ABAS is available in 30 countries, the ERP software can be operated in 28 languages. CSO Mario Raatz, who also welcomed minister Friedrich, emphasized how important local knowledge of the respective market is for a successful ERP roll-out in several countries. Minister Friedrich also supports companies from Baden-Württemberg when expanding globally. ABAS will accompany the minister on his next trip to Croatia as part of the business delegation of the federal state Baden-Württemberg. Maybe there will then be one more flag on the abas website: the EU accession country Croatia!

Contract conclusion number seven during the trade fair

When this picture was taken, the ink on the contract about the implementation of 14 workstation licenses of abas Business Software at S&W RohrSysteme GmbH & Co. KG had hardly been dry. With his signature, S&W manager Maik Wulbrandt, sealed the future cooperation with ABAS Projektierung. The flexible standard software, the partner's competence in the metal-processing industry and the approved implementation method were the decisive factors. S&W is a competent partner for pipes, ducts, fittings and molded constructions as well as special sheet metal constructions.

Start of Trovarit ERP satisfaction study 2012

According to Dr. Sontow, manager at Trovarit AG, deep insight into the satisfaction of business users is to be provided by the ERP satisfaction study 2012. On the ERP forum kick-off event in hall 5, Dr. Sontow informed about the details regarding the study. The Netherlands and Turkey are new additions to the list of countries in which the study will be carried out. Other countries are already known from past studies - Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The longevity of the study is also ensured. In relation to previous studies the criteria to be queried will remain mostly the same. If sufficient evaluations can be gathered, individual system providers can also be listed where satisfaction with the implemented solution is concerned. The abas group was very excited about top placements in the last study, for example, in the Automotive sector of industry - where according to Trovarit, there are no users more satisfied than those using abas Business Software. The interviews will start on April 1st and the study will be published in September.

Have a great day and a lovely weekend. Sincerely,
Christoph Harzer

09.03.2012

CeBIT 2012: Day full of highlights

Hannover, Germany, March 7, 2012 – CeBIT condenses time and space *** Panel discussion at ERP forum *** Large media interest *** Contract conclusions number five and six during the trade fair

CeBIT condenses time and space

CeBIT condenses time and space. Of course not in the physical sense, otherwise we would have a problem. Events were piling up on the second day of the trade fair. If we had the technology for cloning today, COO Peter Forscht and CSO Mario Raatz, both from ABAS Software AG, would be hot candidates.

Panel discussion at ERP forum

Yesterday afternoon, Peter Forscht participated in a top class panel discussion. In addition to the ABAS COO, Andree Stachowski, Sales Manager at All for One Steeb AG, Markus Schrade, CEO KUMAvison AG, Markus Klahn, CEO proALPHA Consulting AG and Peter Treutlein, CEO Trovarit AG, discussed the question, how ERP projects can be a success in times of cloud computing and business apps. While all participants were propagating the software standard, which makes software implementation a success, Peter Forscht was also referring to the necessity for midsize companies to customize while also using best practices. An abas ERP upgrade of all function areas can be implemented in 1-2 days, all adjustments remain and can be used again immediately.

Large media interest

The journalists were especially interested in what Mario Raatz had to say regarding the new positioning of the abas group. A successful ERP project, says the ABAS CSO, is always a combination of software, competence and method. ABAS and the software partners know these three components by heart. This is documented by 2,700 successful projects in many sectors of industry and global satisfaction studies, such as the one by i2s, which surveyed 1,923 companies from 17 countries about their ERP system and in which ABAS achieved the best rating. The other contributions, by ABAS CEO Werner Strub on facts, figures and data, by product manager Daniel Rau on the new abas Business Suite, Monica Piva from the Brazilian abas partner shpgroup and ABAS International Marketing Manager James Jamaleldine on the global commitment of the abas network were presented freshly. 16 representatives of the press could be welcomed at the press conference. Among them journalists from isreport, ix, IT Mittelstand, SCOPE, Profirma and Industrieanzeiger. The link directs you to a video of the press conference:
http://www.facebook.com/abasBusinessSoftware

Contract conclusions number five and six during the trade fair

Yesterday evening a Spanish soccer team showed a German team how the objective of the game, shooting straight into the opponents goal, can be achieved par excellence. The abas group's objective of the trade fair appearance is to generate as many new users as possible. On CeBIT day 2, customers five and six confirmed the cooperation during the trade fair. The company IBA-Sensorik GmbH from Seligenstadt is one of them. New development, project management and consulting, short-term prototype design and cable assemblies with all common connector systems are part of their standard program. abas Business Software will be implemented by ABAS Projektierung. Further contract conclusions are planned for today. More information can be found here tomorrow.

Sincerely,
Christoph Harzer

09.03.2012

CeBIT 2012: Ready, Steady, Go!

Hannover, Germany, March 6, 2012 – Successful start of CeBIT 2012 *** Three new customers on the first day *** abas network in action *** An exciting interview

Great start

Yesterday morning when I was walking from the parking lot to the Eastern entrance I was thinking about how many times I had been to CeBIT for the ABAS Software AG. Ten times! In the past, the first day of the trade fair was mostly slow regarding the number of visitors at our stand. This year is completely different: At 9am CeBIT 2012 opened its doors and at 9.15am the abas stand in hall 5 stand C18 was packed. Never in all my ten years of CeBIT experience have I seen anything like this! One should always be careful with superlatives, but this start gives rise to expectations. We have captured some abas trade fair stand impressions at http://www.facebook.com/abasBusinessSoftware in a video.

abas network in action

Not only the quantity but also the quality of visitors was good. An internationally operating trading house arranged for a visit at the abas stand to take the opportunity to meet the ABAS Software AG CEO as well as the abas partners from the US, China and Brasil. The trading house was especially interested in the handling of multinational projects by the abas network. The prospect was given all the answers to his questions and was very impressed by how the abas family communicated and also by the ABAS company philosophy. It is a great advantage that the abas partners from many countries and cultures know each other in person and get to meet on a regular basis. Even in times of the Internet and social media face-to-face contact cannot be replaced. A smile cannot be sent by fax or a handshake by Email.

Three new customers already on the first day

Three contract conclusions by abas software partners already on the first day of the trade fair gave the CeBIT stand an additional boost. And there are more to look forward to.

Exciting interview

Monica Piva, Peter Forscht

If an actor does not have stage fright before a show it is about time he thinks about another job. Monica Piva, owner of the Brazilian abas software partner shpgroup had a case of stage fright yesterday. However, she mastered the interview in the web TV CeBIT studio courageously. Together with Peter Forscht, COO of ABAS Software AG, Monica Piva explained, how well abas Business Software fits the Brazilian market. The automotive sector of industry is booming and ABAS has the perfect solution for it. The link directs you to the complete video.
http://www.cebit-studio-mittelstand.de/deDE/BroadcastB-354-Successful_ERP_projects-ABAS_Software_AG-shpgroup.html

Sincerely,
Christoph Harzer

01.02.2012

ERP 360° from Pune, India: Global ERP success with strong local partners

ABAS and partners host ERP event for midsize manufacturing, distribution & service companies

ABAS Software AG, ABAS Projektierung,
local abas Partner IESPL and the
Indo-German Chamber of Commerce
hosted the first event of its
kind in Pune, India.

Karlsruhe, Germany / Pune, India, January 25, 2012 – It was the first event of its kind at the O Hotel in Pune, India when ABAS Software AG together with partners and the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) hosted ERP 360°, an event for midsize manufacturing, distribution and service companies.

The event started with a welcome note by Mr. Zubin Kabraji, regional director of IGCC-Pune followed by a brief introduction of ABAS Software AG by Mr. Peter Forscht & ABAS in India by Mr. Tushar Kadam from IESPL. This was followed by a presentation by Mr. Wolfgang Klemm, Managing Director of ABAS Projektierung International, who spoke on how to successfully implement International ERP projects and the benefits of choosing abas ERP.

abas customers are sharing their experiences

Wolfgang Klemm, CEO of ABAS
Projektierung International points
out the importance of a proven
implementation methodology.

Following the overview, the participants heard, first hand, from abas' customers, Mrs. Manali Inamdar, Zoller India Pvt. Ltd and Dr. Ulrich Wolf, Elkamet, on their experiences and successful implementation of abas ERP in their organisation. Dr. Ulrich Wolf, Head of IT from Elkamet explains, "A decisive advantage of the abas Business Software in comparison to other systems is the flexibility. We can make changes and adjustments at any time without losing releaseability of the system."

The session was well received by the participants in Pune along with the organizers. Executives and representatives from various manufacturing, automotive and trading companies had the chance to directly meet and put forward their queries to ABAS and discuss the possibilities of implementing abas ERP into their organization as a solution to a more effective and productive business environment.

Strong local support

Tushar Kadam, MD from IESPL, local
abas software partner, presents the
value of abas ERP and the
cooperation with local indirect
taxation partner Udyog Software Ltd.

As mentioned throughout the event, the key to success for ERP projects is a proven implementation method and local expertise that knows about specific requirements such as local laws and taxes. Tushar Kadam from IESPL, local abas software partner from India, explains, "With Udyog Software Ltd, we have a strong partner for Indirect Taxation in India and I am glad that Mr. Pravin Sawant was able to answer all questions at the seminar."

abas Business Suite (ERP, DMS, BI, Mobile Solutions)

A complete 360° overview of the abas Business Suite (ERP, DMS, BI, Mobile Solutions) was given to the participants by Mr. Alexander Schwarz, International Project Coordinator from ABAS Software AG. SMEs throughout the world are increasing their demands and with abas Business Suite all those demands are met. Visualizing data that allows managing by exception and mobile solutions for sales and service employees are a must for today's fast growing companies.

Trusting ABAS in Germany, India, and around the world

Mrs. Manali Inamdar from Zoller India
Pvt. Ltd is sharing her experience with
abas ERP. Zoller is a long-term abas
user with installations in Germany,
Austria, Hongkong, India, Japan
and USA.

As a traditional family-owned company, ZOLLER stands for quality, precision, reliability and a sense of efficiency. With these principles Zoller develops technologies which set standards. With technological innovations, high-quality products and excellent customer service, the company has ensured itself a place as world-leader. Nowadays about 350 employees contribute to the international success of Zoller with its HQ located in Freiberg, Germany. Since 2006, Zoller has been optimizing its business processes with abas ERP and rolled out their ERP solution in Austria, Hongkong, India, Japan and USA.

Transparency & Flexibility with abas ERP

Elkamet develops and produces special profiles, fuel and hydraulic oil containers, as well as plastic light globes for customers in Europe, Asia and America. Continuous expansion pushed the used business software to its limits. Outdated data structures and resulting non-transparency of data prompted Elkamet to look for a new ERP system at the end of 2002. abas Business Software was selected for three key reasons: first, for its flexibility, second, for its internationality and finally for its guaranteed future. Since abas ERP was implemented, transparency at Elkamet has increased dramatically, stock levels were decreased and the rate of stock turnover has increased. Dr. Ulrich Wolf, Head of IT from Elkamet explains, "A decisive advantage of the abas Business Software in comparison to other systems is the flexibility. We can make changes and adjustments at any time without losing releaseability of the system."

12.01.2012

Managing Trust @ CeBIT 2012 with ABAS

Experiencing abas Business Suite (ERP, DMS, BI, Mobile Solutions)
in hall 5, stand C18

ABAS Software AG and Partners at
CeBIT trade fair, March 6th to 10th, 2012

Karlsruhe, Germany, January 17, 2012 - From March 6th to 10th, 2012, ABAS Software AG and its software partners from around the world will demonstrate abas Business Suite (ERP, DMS, BI, Mobile Solutions), the complete package for midsize companies, in hall 5, stand C18.

ABAS, the company you can trust!

CeBIT trade fair stand of ABAS
Software AG in hall 5, stand C18

Trust is essential to every business. So, implementing an ERP software package provided by a vendor you can trust is critical. ABAS boasts a 93% retention rate, meaning that 93% of customers who have implemented abas Business Software still run abas Business Software today, an incredible customer satisfaction rate built on trust. The consolidation and acquisitions in the marketplace have created a lot of concern and uncertainty for continuity in support, development, and relationships. We thrive on this contrast to our position. Our customers trust that since we are an independently owned and self-financed company we will be there for them in the future, rather than being swallowed up by venture capital firms and left for dead in the ERP graveyard. They know that because ABAS does not use resellers and outside consultants, the direct contact and service we provide our customers is second to none. ABAS differentiates itself by being a true solution provider, knowing that our clear evolutionary path, vendor-direct model and mid-market heritage and focus make us an ERP software vendor worthy of the trust our customers and prospects place in us.

abas Business Suite – Visual, Flexible, Functional, Mobile

BI integration, purchasing cockpit

The abas Business Suite is more than just an ERP system.Applications exceeding pure ERP functionality are often required to manage processes, such as business intelligence, DMS or eBusiness. Therefore, these applications are now integrated into the abas Business Suite. By means of portal technology, a role-based, customized workplace is created. Other abas Business Suite highlights will also be presented.

Mobile solutions for sales and post-sales have been expanded

Mobility is becoming more and more important in our living and working environments as mobile solutions on smartphones or tablets are now a part of everyday life. This is also true within abas Business Software. The Mobile Sales and Mobile Service applications support the external sales force and service employees. Mobile Sales allows online access to CRM and sales-relevant data. Mobile solutions can be operated independent of the platform and the device. The post-sales service can also be operated from mobile devices. With service processing, service request management, service assignment planning, maintenance and repair,all necessary functions are available to the abas ERP user.

One Globe – One Network – One ABAS

Brazil is this year's CeBIT partner country and ABAS Software AG proudly presents its new member of the abas partner network. With 30 years of manufacturing experience, ABAS has found a partner in Brazil that has the local expertise and knows the laws and regulations to serve midmarket manufacturing, distribution and service companies. In addition to the Brazilian abas software partner, CeBIT attendees will also be able to meet abas software partners from over 26 countries at the abas booth in hall 5, C18. ABAS will also host a global partner summit during the trade fair. This event, which takes place several times a year, brings together all abas software partners from around the world and is a platform for networking and knowledge exchange.

We've gone international at CeBIT! Brazil is this year's CeBIT partner country. ABAS will be represented in this booming market. In addition to the partner from Brazil, CeBIT visitors can also meet abas partners from 26 other countries.

08.12.2011

ERP 360° from Barcelona, Spain: ABAS presents itself as the best global ERP vendor for mid-sized, industrial companies

The global ERP ally for growing mid-sized companies

Christian Dietl, CEO of ABEL Pump
Technology, Peter Forscht, COO and
Co-founder of ABAS Software AG,
Rafael Sebastián, COO of Lékué and
Istvan Lazar, Managing Director of
T-Plasztik Kft.

Karlsruhe, Germany / Barcelona, Spain, November 25, 2011 – For the first time in ABAS history, the ERP 360º road show stopped in Barcelona to give Spanish mid-sized industrial companies a 360º view of abas ERP. Presentations from international companies displayed why ABAS is the best ally for growing mid-sized companies.

Executives from different industries and countries share their ERP experiences

The event began with a presentation of ABAS by COO & Co-founder Peter Forscht, focusing on the important values of ABAS, their financial independence, and their long-term relationship with their customers. Followed by a detailed software presentation, all attendees received a 360° view of the changing requirements of ERP and the possibilities of an integrated business software including ERP, DMS, BI, mobile solutions and more.

The user's perspective

Executives from different industries and countries, including Germany, Hungary and Spain attended the event. They shared experiences about selecting the best-suited ERP package, global implementations, and their ROI, which they have received so far after choosing ERP software.

abas ERP for automotive

The Hungarian company T-Plasztik is dedicated in producing plastic, rubber and foam parts, mainly for the automotive industry. The company has about 330 employees and exports to 16 countries. The Quality Manager of the company, Istvan Lazar, explained in his presentation that they decided to change the ERP system after having a lot of problems with it last year. After a year of investigating the various options on the market, T-Plasztik chose abas Business Software. After a rapid implementation, T-Plasztik realized a precise material management and integration with JIT and EDI with abas ERP.

Your long-term ERP partner

In 1993, Christian Dietl helped to select abas Business Software for the German company Abel Pump Technology. 18 years later and now the General Director of Abel, Christian Dietl is really pleased that thanks to abas ERP they can handle the consolidation between the international divisions in the USA and Spain with their headquarter in Germany. In his presentation he mentioned that the implementation phase was really short and abas ERP emerges with flexibility and the capacity of risk-free and easy upgrades that are done every year.

Eat Healthy – Cook Healthy

Lékué is probably one of the Spanish companies, who has grown proportionately most in the last years: from a turnover of 11 million euros in 2008 to 28 million in 2011. The company, established near Barcelona, produces innovative cooking products made out of silicone and distributes them all around the world through distributors or its own subsidiaries in France, China and the U.S. The COO of the company, Rafael Sebastian, revealed in his presentation that before implementing abas ERP they had no stock control and could not handle the increased sales and purchases anymore. Therefore it was absolutely necessary to implement abas Business Software to get everything under control and to create transparency within the company.

Happy Anniversary: ABAS Ibérica, local abas Software Partner in Spain

ABAS Ibérica celebrates 10 years in business

Since 2001, ABAS Ibérica provids ERP solutions and offers a full range of consulting and IT- services to Spanish midsize companies. ABAS Ibérica is able to implement abas Business Software in midsize companies with up to 1000 employees and can count on important references like Lékué, Belloch and Paellador.

14.11.2011

"Hubata Seals" Ltd. increases its efficiency with abas ERP Distribution

The solution increases the productivity and automates the workflow thus generating higher efficiency and revenue.

Anelia Stoyanova

"Hubata Seals" Ltd. emerges in 2004 as a natural extension of the company's owner – Dimitar Hubenov's family business. The company is specialized in trade with industrial and automotive seals. 17 employees work in its offices in Sofia and Plovdiv. Thanks to Mr. Hubenov's strategic thinking „Hubata Seals" Ltd. managed to go safe through the hard economical times. As a result the company was able to extend its business. A huge role was to be given to IT.

Why exactly abas ERP?

After a two-and-a-half-year-long crisis Hubata Seals's business started recovering which led to growth possibilities – something which the old information system couldn't handle. So the need for a new system emerged. "We were looking for a new solution which can integrate all of our company's processes – from accounting and warehouse to sales and logistics. After a search that lasted for three months we had our sights on several IT vendors. After the subsequent discussions we chose ABAS Software AG's product – abas ERP", explained Hubenov. "This solutions uses many source code based tools, a fact that makes it not only profitable but also very flexible in regard to support and the development of additional features and modules" he added.

The implementation

The implementation started in May 2011 and ended in August. The project started with a research of Hubata' s needs and and a definition of steps of improvement. "The challenges we faced during the implementation came from the short implementtaion period. The project was accomplished in 10 weeks whilst it usually takes between 4 and 6 weeks for a company of our size" said Hubenov.

The first step of the transition to a new system was employee training so they could be able to start working with the solution's basic funcionalities. Then a period of adaptaion of the ERP system to Hubata's requiremens and business environment followed. Essential additional functionalities were added in the warehouse printouts. Since all of the company's devices are connected in an optical system, the system is configured to recognise the user and to work with his prefered default printers and scanners. The standart reference templates are also synchronised with the business' needs. Another important aspect is the solution's setting to search for specific stock in a particular warehouse and the аbility of the system to request a purchase order if the stock could not be found. This notably facilitates the planning process.

At the moment the company actively uses the Sales, Purchase, Warehouse, Accounting and Finance and Logistics modules as well as their submodules. At a later stage other functionalities will be activated.

What are the advantages?

Dimitar Hubenov noticed a lot of improvements as a result of the abas ERP integration. Among them the increase production and the possibility of increased procurement execution with the same number of employees which therefore increases the company's efficency and profit.

Furthermore abas ERP's resources completely cover Hubata Seals' development plans. "We wanted to expand our company's activity outside of Bulgaria and that's why we were looking for a multilanguage system. The invoicing was very time consuming and there was a big chance of mistakes. Now thanks to system embedded templates we're one click away from multilanguage invoices.", Hubenov explained. The stock information can be applied in Bulgarian, English and German so the company can react to inquiries from around the world.

Another advantage of the implemented solution is the real time information concerning financial indicators. The ability to prepare various reports and analysis allows quick and precise decisions. The ERP system allows the precise tracking of stock levels in any given moment. For about two months Hubata Seals managed to reduce the stock levels with about 5%. "Thanks to the planning of the required stocks the system suggests the order of a certain amount of products at a given moment which therefore leads to lower stock levels. The smaller amount of stock leads to a bigger product turnover", Hubenov explained. Another improvement he noticed is the increase of speed and quality of services as well as the posssibility to automaticaly send documents via e-mail.

What's next?

Until the end of the year a web module will be activated within abas ERP. It will contain detailed information about the availability of products offerd by Hubata Seals. Through the user name and password partners and distributors will be able to order items and to choose means of delivery. The requested order will be immediately visualized in the Sales module and executed. The web module doesn't have an online payment functionality. External application visitors without an authorised access will only see the product availability and will be able to make quotation inquiries.

The Hubata Seals managemenet plans to integrate a BI solution until the end of 2011 as well. Thanks to it they expect to receive current information concerning financial and trade parameters as well as data analysis according to hypothetical parameters.

In the long therm an EDI module activation is planed. "Although Hubata Seals Ltd. is a small company it puts a lot of effort in maintaining a highly reliable IT environment with licensed software", said Dimitar Hubenov in conclusion.

CIO Magazine Bulgaria, issue 10, year VII, October 2011

20.10.2011

ABAS supports fast growing companies at ERP 360° in Györ, Hungary

Midsize companies visit ERP 360° in Györ, Hungary

Karlsruhe, Germany / Györ, Hungary, October 20, 2011 – After showcasing abas ERP last May, ABAS came to Györ, Hungary again to give midsize companies a 360° overview of abas Business software. Many unique companies attended the event with high and always changing demands of an ERP package, to support them to stay competitive and continue to grow.

abas Business Suite

ERP 360° Event at the Famulus Hotel
in Györ, Hungary, October 13th 2011

InterJNET, long-term abas software partner in Hungary

Istvan Hoffer, Managing Director of
InterJNet, local abas software partner
in Hungary

ERP 360° in Györ, Hungary was co-hosted by ABAS Software AG from Germany and InterJNET, abas software partner in Hungary. "With abas Business Software, we have a special ERP package for small and midsize companies that are growing and are looking for long-term success", explains Istvan Hoffer, Managing Director of InterJNet, local abas software partner in Hungary. "We find a lot of those companies here in Györ, that is why we came back for another event and we will also expand our company to offer local services to companies in this booming region."

10.10.2011

abas 360° - a successful start to a new era

A new concept for the established abas Customer Forum

Participants from all over the world
attended the abas 360° customer event
at the Congress Center in Karlsruhe
on September 22nd and 23rd.

Karlsruhe, October 5, 2011 – Participants from all over the world visited the Congress Center in Karlsruhe on September 22nd and 23rd to experience the premiere of the new abas 360° customer event by ABAS Software AG. Under the name abas 360°, abas Business Software users chose from 72 lectures in 9 role-base series of presentations, such as purchasing and sales, or topics for CEOs.

abas 360° provided plenty of
opportunity for networking and
communicating with other users,
partners and ABAS Software AG
employees.

Highlights and innovations, trend topics and customer best practices were all part of the presentations. Round tables with experts and breakout sessions by ABAS Software AG, its partners and users offered in-depth discussions about topics affecting their everyday business. CEOs were also able to choose from a wide range of presentations, tailored to their needs. Discussions about the shortage of skilled workers, lectures on international ERP rollout procedures or best practice examples regarding multi-site solutions with abas Business Software, and many more topics, were presented in the series.

abas-Business-Suite

The new abas Business Suite is more than just an ERP system. In a live demo on the first day of abas 360°, all business processes, from sales and distribution to production and accounting were demonstrated in the software. This live demo also included further applications, which exceed pure ERP functionality but are required to manage processes. Business intelligence, DMS and eBusiness, also integrated into abas Business Suite, were demonstrated. This allowed for the creation of a customized workplace for every area of the virtual company in a role-based manner, right before participants‘ eyes.

Innovations in function areas

Attendees were also able to attend lectures on abas Business Software innovations in various function areas. For example, the new portal applications in purchasing and sales where information is bundled in a screen and the employee can trigger further actions from the screen or call numerous analysis.

The lecture on 'mobile applications' was also very well received. The mobile sales and service solutions, which support sales and service employees when visualizing and editing data, based on abas eB, were presented. The new logistics concept, NLK by Volkswagen, an industry specific solution included in abas Automotive, was also addressed at abas 360°. In the accounting area, many visitors were interested in the E-balance sheet which will soon be mandatory in countries such as Germany.

Around the world with abas 360°

More and more companies from non-German speaking countries are also among abas Business Software users. abas customers from Spain, Turkey, Italy, Hungary, the USA and more were among the attendees as well as presenters. Best-practices from various industries such as production, automotive, and electronics were showcased by customers like Rob Honeycut, Co-President from Saferack Loading Rack Technologies (USA). This allowed the offering for international visitors to be expanded.

`Face to Face Networking´

Participants were able to choose from
72 lectures in 9 role-based series of
presentations, for example purchasing,
sales or for CEOs

There were also many opportunities for networking and communicating with other users, partners and ABAS Software AG employees. Attendees exchanged experiences and ideas with one another in the breaks between lectures, the accompanying exhibition, the topic-specific round table discussions, as well as the relaxed atmosphere of the evening event at the end of the first day.

Further information on ABAS:
pr@abas-software.com (Press and Public Relations)
Phone: +49 (0) 721 96 72 30; Fax: +49 (0) 721 96 72 31 00

15.09.2011

Overall view of business processes: the new customer event abas 360°

Practice-related information on the abas Business Software

The customer event abas 360° Zoom

Karlsruhe, Germany, September 01, 2011 – The annual abas customer event is a conference many abas Business Software users look forward to each year, and has enjoyed continual proven success. This event has now been optimized to share information regarding abas Business Software in an even more specific and customized manner. abas 360°: an event where the focus on you, the user, and your business processes.

Experiencing abas Business Software live

Practice and process orientation are central to the new customer event, abas 360°. Processes for different function areas will be presented live in the system. Furthermore, current abas users will present 'Best Practices' using the abas Business Software. Thanks to the overall view of the current abas Business Software features and functions, and a visionary look to the future, the event offers real added value for decision-makers and users.

International program

abas 360° also stands for ERP software that helps companies around the globe succeed in a constantly changing world. Therefore, the offering for international participants has been improved and expanded: there will be two lecture series presenting the most important topics in English.

Personal contact cannot be replaced

abas 360° can be used for networking, exchanging experiences, gaining new insights and keeping up-to-date with existing contacts. You will have the opportunity to do this in the accompanying exhibition or in the topic-specific roundtable discussions. "Despite the fact that we have modern technology and tools for video conferences, it is very important for us to have a personal exchange of ideas and experiences," explains Peter Forscht, COO of ABAS Software AG. "A handshake just can't be sent by email and laughter can't be sent by fax. That's why I always really look forward to seeing our users and abas software partners at the abas customer events."

For further information:

www.abas360.com

25.08.2011

abas 360° webpage

For the first time this year ABAS offers its customers a webpage devoted to abas 360°. If you visit http://www.abas360.com/ you will find information about the individual presentation, which will take place in the event.

During next week, the webpage will be expanded with detailed information in regard to the presentations and accompanying events.

Under the link: http://mobile.abas360.com/ you will find the mobile version of the site.

As every year, ABAS Software AG welcomes customers from around the world for a two-day event in Karlsruhe, Germany to showcase the latest trends in the world of business and current highlights of abas Business Software. After 16 successful years this event, formerly known as abas customer forum, has been optimized and redesigned. With abas 360° business processes will come alive and the abas user is at the center of attention. abas customers will present best practices from manufacturing, automotive & supply, and distribution. abas 360° will take place from September 22nd to 23rd in Karlsruhe, Germany. After successful ERP Software seminars in Hungary and Malaysia, ABAS will continue to showcase abas Business Software through the eyes of the customers at events in Turkey, Spain, Hungary, etc.

26.07.2011

"ABAS Business Solutions Bulgaria" Ltd. has a new partner

Since July 2011 "ABAS Business Solutions Bulgaria" Ltd. has entered a partnership with "NETPOINT SERVICES" Ltd.

In the autumn of last year "NETPOINT SERVICES" Ltd. had proven their proffesionalism by completing a project for internet connectivity and virtualization of our physical servers, by which they've gained our trust.

The company offers end-to-end solutions, applications, networking and communications, while also facilitating training, knowledge transfer and change management for complex IT system requirements.

And now with their help we'll be able to offer our customers full project backing with server delivery, installation and support, networking, VPN connectivity, and everything else needed for a smooth working software.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome "NETPOINT SERVICES" Ltd. and we wish our partnership to be a longterm and fruitful one.

For further information about our new services:

"ABAS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS BULGARIA" Ltd.

Mladost 1A, bl.553A -.1

Office 1
Sofia BG - 1729
Tel/Fax: +359 2 9750200
e-mail :o f f i c e @ a b a s - b g . com

Skype: abas_bg

11.07.2011

ABAS meets at the Bosporus

abas software partners from around the world meet in Istanbul, Turkey to share ERP knowledge & success in 2011

Istanbul, Turkey, July 05, 2011 – Executives, managing directors, and ERP consultants from ABAS Software AG and abas software partners from around the world met at the quarterly abas global partner meeting hosted by Turkish abas software partner in Istanbul, Turkey. Goals for 2011, a new version of abas Business Software and the outstanding results of ABAS in the global ERP market, were a few topics covered in the two-day event. In a family like atmosphere, current ERP trends and experiences from ERP projects were also exchanged.

"Despite all modern technologies and tools for web conferences, it is very important for us to meet face to face and being able to exchange ideas and experiences", explains COO of ABAS Software AG, Peter Forscht. "You cannot email a handshake and you cannot fax a smile, therefore I am always looking forward to meet our abas software partners at our global partner meetings." abas global partner meetings take place every four months with an always changing location (e.g. CeBIT in Germany or hosted by other local abas Software partners from Spain, Hungary, Turkey, etc). "We are very honored to host this event, as ABAS continuously invests in the Turkish market and after the CeBIT in Germany, where Turkey was partner country, we are looking forward to the CeBIT Eurasia in Istanbul to display the value of abas Business Software through the eyes of our customers", says Burhan Oralp, Managing Director of local abas software partner in Turkey. Turkey claimed the top spot in economic growth worldwide for the first quarter of 2011 with a blistering 11 percent - Economic growth of China was 9,7% for the same quarter (Hürriyet Daily News).

abas Business Software 2011

Global business is becoming more complex and requirements to ERP systems increase dramatically. An ERP system must be easy to maintain and still give the company enough flexibility to embrace change and to maximize enterprise agility. ABAS Software AG continuously develops abas Business Software according to trends of the market and requirements from customers and partners around the world. The results are not just a state-of-the-art ERP system, which is hand-made in Germany, but also a package, which includes DMS from Habel and Business Intelligence from Palo. abas eB functionalities and modules also allow the great mobility of the system. Using iPad, iPhone, Blackberry, or any other mobile device, abas customers will always have transparency of their company, no matter if they are in the office, in the field with the sales force, or on the golf course.

abas 360° and more global roadshows

10.06.2011

ABAS presents the simplicity of abas Business Software (ERP, eB, DMS, BI) at the annual ABAS Southeast Asia ERP Software seminar in Malaysia

Manufacturing and distribution companies visit ERP software seminar and feel the global spirit of ABAS

First Annual ABAS Southeast Asia
ERP Software Seminar at the
Hilton in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, June 9, 2011 – Small and medium-sized companies came to the Hilton Hotel in Petaling Jaya to see the new 2011 ERP software version from ABAS. With the growing demand of ERP software and always raising expectations, companies from various industries met with the global ABAS network and discussed the opportunities to grow their business. Customers and long-term abas ERP users also attended this event presenting best practices and explained why they chose ABAS.

Local abas software partner in Malaysia, ABAS Business Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd (SRKK) was the host of the event. "This event reflected the growing demand of ERP software and the always raising expectations in this Southeast Asia region", describes LipSin Yew, CEO of SRKK, local abas software partner. Small and medium-sized manufacturing and distribution companies, who seek local and global growth, were the majority among the attendees of the ABAS Southeast Asia ERP Software Seminar at the Hilton in Petaling Jaya.

Economical growth in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the manufacturing sector grew by 5.4%, the construction business is on its peak, modernizing the skyline of Kuala Lumpur everyday, Malaysia's trade surplus grew by $4 Billion and the economy grew 4.6% in Q1 2011. The opportunity to invest and to grow the business of small and mid-sized companies is now. Even long-term abas customer from Germany, GKD Kufferath AG was part of building the Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque (Iron Mosque) in Putrajaya outside of K.L. Malaysia, which can hold a capacity of approximately 24,000 residents.

abas customers explain the value of ABAS

Jörg Tigges, Managing Director of
Tigges Fastener Technology (M)
SDN. BHD presents why they
selected abas Business Software

Long-term abas ERP users and customers also joined the event to explain their experience with the system and why they have chosen abas Business Software. "Besides all the standard features which an ERP should provide, abas Business Software is also capable to cover all of our business processes, is so flexible it can easily be adapted to our business processes and most important abas Business Software is easy to upgrade, customize, and to maintain with a very user friendly interface", Mr. Jörg Tigges, Managing Director from Tigges Fastener Technology (M) SDN. BHD. With 80 years of expertise, Tigges is able to conceptualize, design and produce superior customized parts that meet the most demanding standards, including high quality standard parts that meet all major international standards (DIN, ISO, JIS and ANSI). Tigges produces a wide range of customized cold formed parts and fasteners with any drive system like cross recess, slot, hexagon and square socket, temper proof drives or six lobe drives and any available tread style. abas ERP covers all of Tigges‘ business operational aspects ranging from sales, purchasing, material management, production, financial accounting, warehouse- and document management. With the entire manufacturing process integrated, Tigges accurately plans their production line-up and determines the most productive material cost analysis. "With abas ERP, Tigges is able to integrate all the departments together into a continuous business process and eliminating isolated and outdated solutions," adds Mr. Tigges.

Accessing abas ERP live from Colombo, Sri Lanka

From right to left:
COO of ABAS Software AG Peter
Forscht with good friend and customer
Thiloka Jaywadana, Assistant General
Manager at Tokyo Cement Colombo
Terminal and local abas software part-
ner from Sri Lanka Padmika Herath
and from Malaysia LipSin Yew

To give the audience a better feeling about abas Business Software, Mr. Thiloka Jayawadana, Assistant General Manager from Tokyo Cement Colombo Terminal (Private) LTD. showed his abas ERP via remote and answered all the questions asked after a detailed product presentation. Tokyo Cement Colombo Terminal the leading distributor of bagged and bulked cement in Sri Lanka has chosen to sharpen their competitive edge by installing abas ERP. Tokyo cement supplies cement for specialized BOI projects and enterprise customers nationally. Along with a strong distributor network TCCT has successfully provided solutions for large-scale public infrastructure projects. ABAS was matched with Tokyo Cement to cater to their ever expanding distribution network and rapidly growing customer database. "Implementing abas ERP gave us the opportunity of doing our business processes more effectively and efficiently while creating value addition for every stakeholder", explains Mr. Jayawadana.

ERP Contest Winners

Companies attending the ABAS Southeast Asia ERP Software Seminar also had the chance to win 5 abas ERP licenses by answering five simple questions. Many manufacturing and distribution companies entered the contest describing their current situation, the problems that they want to have solved, and their expectations of an ERP system. Local abas software partner in Malaysia, ABAS Business Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd (SRKK) proudly announces the winner of 5 abas ERP licenses: CLT Engineering Sdn Bhd, established in 1999, focuses on higher precision and quality tools & machine part fabrication works, will synchronize their departments and optimize their business processes with abas Business Software.

Due to many registrations, ABAS also awarded three more companies with runner-up prices resulting in 3x 2 abas ERP licenses. The winners are: A-Team Resources Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), Everwin Plastic, and JF Technologies. The global abas network congratulates the winners and is looking forward to a long-term ERP partnership.

29.03.2011

2011 ERP Software Release:
ABAS introduces abas Mobile

Mobile solutions with abas ERP

Karlsruhe, Germany, March 25^th 2011 – ABAS is pleased to announce their 2011 software release offering many new functions included in the standard. abas Business Software 2011 includes new abas portals with multiple role-based dashboards, transaction management and CRM, business intelligence (BI) with pre-defined cubes for managing business operations, and document management (DMS) with an intuitive and improved web-based interface.

Introducing abas Mobile for smart devices

Mobile solutions:
customer-related data from abas ERP
can be displayed and edited at any
time and all over the world using
laptops, tablet PC or smartphone.

Understanding how essential mobile access to business data is, ABAS now offers users the ability to access CRM and Sales Management right from their Smart devices. abas Mobile eliminates paper-based forms, increases sales force productivity, and improves communication to regional and global offices. Obtain sales reports and key performance indicators (KPI) to make the right decisions while on the road, in the air, or on the golf course.

Available for Iphone, Ipad, Blackberry, Android, etc

Numerous graphical evaluations
are available in the mobile external
sales force connection.

abas mobile runs on any smart phone or tablet PC with a web browser. Commands and interactions are directly processed in abas ERP and ensure a quick and secure collection and transmission of data. Double entries are avoided and the accuracy of order information is highly improved.

Smart ERP for SME

Even with the new enhancements, the system is still simple to use, visualizes process and real-time data, and remains upgradeable to embrace any changes on the market.

Other improvements include functionality that includes the ability to release work orders to production line by line, and overall improvements to eBusiness.

11.03.2011

ABAS showcases new version of abas Business Software at HannoverMesse 2011

Visit us in Hall 17/Stand B62

Karlsruhe, Germany, March 10^th 2011 – ABAS Software AG and software partners will showcase the new version of abas Business Software at HannoverMesse, the world's largest industrial trade show, from April 4^th to April 9^th in Hanover, Germany. The new version includes smart improvements for ERP, DMS, BI, and is fully available on any mobile device (Iphone, Blackberry, Ipad, etc). Despite new enhancements, the system is still simple to use, visualizes process and real-time data, and remains upgradeable to embrace any changes on the market.

Partner Country 2011: France

France, which is partner country to Hannover Messe 2011, will be using this invitation to present some of the innovations developed by French industry at the world's largest technology show. ABAS PGI France S.A.S., local abas software partner, will be present in Hall 17/Stand B62 to engage French companies who want to upgrade their ERP system to abas Business Software and to customers who are currently rolling-out abas Business Software in France.

Mobile access to business data

Mobile access to business data using
iphone, ipad, blackberry, etc

Mobile access to business data is essential for many companies and a competitive advantage in sales. Using iPhone, iPad, or any other mobile device, visitors of HannoverMesse can experience firsthand how abas Business Software can support them using abas mobile solutions for your sales force.

Smart and user-centric business software

BI-Dashboard in abas Business Software
help users in their daily business

Each user of a workstation or workplace has different demands and tasks, pending on his role within the company. abas Business Software is role-based and therefore allows users to access data and information, which they need to do their job. Simplified screens can contain data from abas ERP, integrated DMS and BI packages or any other third party solution that is required.

The right ERP package – also for small businesses

ABAS and its software partners are tackling this challenge. The outcome: a package explicitly consisting of software and implementation methodology, which fulfills small business requirements. Contrary to the usual approach in the ERP market, "big ERP" was not simply slimmed down to create an entry- level solution. Quite the opposite! Especially for small companies, ABAS has defined best practices that can be provided in the system. Combined with a role-based and user-centric representation of relevant information, the implementation and training effort can be reduced dramatically, which has an effect on external as well as internal costs.

07.03.2011

Crowded abas booth at CeBIT

New version of abas Business Software excites visitors at CeBIT

Hannover, Germany, March 3rd, 2011 - On the first day of CeBIT, everyone could feel the excitement at the abas booth. In the center of the ERP hall located in hall 5, the bright and open abas booth welcomed more visitors from around the world as never before.

CeBIT booth Especially busy were the presentation areas, where the new version of abas Business Software was shown. With its fresh look and feel, prospects, customers and partners were more than just excited. Easy visualization of complex processes & data, integration & operation of various applications such as ERP, BI and DMS, together with mobile solutions by ABAS that run on any mobile device, abas Business Software has proved again to be a state of the art ERP system at CeBIT.

CeBIT booth

Many visitors came from abroad: for example from The Netherlands, Italy, Hungary, Iran, and of course Turkey. Many visitors manufacture their products and offer their services worldwide and were looking for the right business software, which supports their global growth and easily adjusts to change. On the abas booth, certified abas partners from 14 countries were represented to discuss the rolling out of ERP projects with its customers and prospects.

Alan Salton,
President of ABAS USA

Being at CeBIT is a great opportunity for someone from another country. Participating in a global network like ABAS, allows us to showcase our unique offering for mid-market and international companies. Additionally, the new abas version showcases the latest in technology, intuitive interface, and robust functionality, which is also available as mobile solution.

07.03.2011

1,700 viewers during International ERP Software Seminar live from CeBIT in Germany

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening – ABAS welcomes a global audience via livestream

Hanover, Germany, March 4th 2011 – On March 1st at 9 am, gates opened at CeBIT 2011. It was already 3 pm in Bangkok, 4 pm in Beijing, and 7pm in Sydney, while on the other side of the world in Los Angeles the day just began. Half an hour later, about 1,700 spectators from 22 different countries joined ABAS for the International ERP Software Seminar via livestream and saw the value of ABAS through the eyes of customers from Turkey and Austria.

Global ERP used in 10 countries

Leopold Heidegger
CFO of SKF
Economos Gmbh

SKF Economos, based in Austria, is considered a pioneer in mechanical seal technology. SKF Economos has various product lines. From customized manufactured turbine seals up to 8,600 mm in diameter on small-scale production of tailor made plastic parts to complete machines. 273 users at 12 locations in 10 countries are working with abas Business Software, which is administrated by only 2 IT administrators.

Leopold Heidegger, CFO of SKF Economos GmbH, emphasized in his presentations on the local presence of qualified software partners to ensure rapid and successful ERP implementations according to legal and country-specific requirements with regards to the different cultures. Nittmann & Pekoll from Austria supports SKF Economos at their HQ in Judenburg, Austria.

Everything is possible

Ekrem Karpat,
General Manager

Since early 2011, Bento is using abas Business Software. The company manufactures custom gaskets and tape, grew from 20 employees to 200, and exports their products into 40 countries. In 2010, Bento needed to select a new business software according to their special demands and the legal requirements of turkey. Using a checklist, Bento selected a few systems that could fulfill their special demands.

Local abas software partner in Turkey and abas Business Software received perfect scores based on:

Simplicity of the system
Flexibility
Number of references

Ekrem Karpat, GM at Bento, already sees great improvements within the company, despite using abas Business software only since the beginning of 2011. Communication became more transparent and the visualization of real-time data, such as about the status of individual orders supports everyone within the company to make fast and correct decisions. With the further development of abas ERP and its unique upgrade strategy, Ekrem Karpat is convinced to be an abas customer for many years to come, since abas ERP perfectly fits to the special demand in manufacturing.

24.02.2011

International ERP software seminar for midsized companies

Looking for more information about work with abas ERP? Interested in a seminar with representatives from long-standing ABAS Software customers?

You'll have the opportunity to watch online the International ERP software seminar for midsized companies, which will take place on the 1st of March within this yera's CeBIT in Hannover, as well as take part in the Q&A session.

The seminar begins at 10:30 AM on the 1st of March until 1:00 PM. You can watch it at http://www.livestream.com/abas or at the "ABAS Business Solutions Bulgaria" Ltd. web page - http://www.abas-bg.com.

Executives from mid-market organizations SKF Economos GmbH (SKF Economos GmbH ) and Bento (Ekrem Karpat) will answer you questions. Possible topics include:

• Why was a new ERP System needed?
• Why was abas ERP chosen?
• How was the software implemented?
• What is the value of abas ERP?
• What is the current situation at your company?

04.02.2011

INTERNATIONAL ERP SOFTWARE SEMINAR

Are you in the process of selecting an ERP system for multiple locations in different countries and do not know where to start?

Have a Q&A with executives and key users from global midsize companies who have successfully implemented abas ERP in multiple countries, stayed within budget, and received a great value for their business.

Q&A with reference customers and implementation partners.

Executives from mid-market organizations SKF Economos GmbH (SKF Economos GmbH ) and Bento (Ekrem Karpat) share their ERP experiences:

• Why was a new ERP System needed?

• Why was abas ERP chosen?

• How was the software implemented?

• What is the value of abas ERP?

• What is the current situation at your company?

You will have plenty of time for individual conversations with our reference customers and software partners from all around the world. The Seminar will take plae on 01.03. 9:30 – 12:00 (CET). We are looking forward to welcome you as a guest at our

International ERP Seminar at CeBIT 2011.

30.11.2010

Seminar "10 Myths about the ERP Systems"

On the 24th of November representatives from different bulgarian companies gathered in Park hotel "Vitosha" for the seminar "10 Myths about the ERP Systems", organised by ABAS Business Solutions Bulgaria.

The highlight were the most well-known myths in regard to the ERP systems, such as whether extensive knowledge in the IT field is required in order to work with the software, the return of investment and whether the ERP systems aren't too expensive solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.

Apart from getting answers to these amongst other questions, the participants also were able to meet with some of ABAS Business Solutions Bulgaria's longtime customers, who shared their experience on working with abas ERP.

The newest version of the software, including the graphic interface, accounting, CRM etc. as well as the trends for the coming year were presented in the second part of the seminar.

ABAS Business Solutions Bulgaria would like to thank everybody who attended!

25.10.2010

International abas ERP Seminar in Budapest

Mid-market companies displayed their competitive advantages with abas ERP

Budapest/Hungary, October 21st, 2010 – Companies from all over the globe gathered in Budapest, Hungary to meet mid-market companies that have successfully implemented abas ERP and gained a tremendous value for their business. abas software partners and consultants from 30 countries were also present to support customers and prospects not just technological but also organizational.

abas customers presented that in today's world of change and globalization, technological and organizational support is essential to stay competitive. One of many highlights of this event, was the presentation of the new abas collaboration portal, that ensures smooth implementations and support with high transparency around the world.

Winning championships with cutting edge technology

Bernd Ekhard, CEO Pankl Aerospace
and Peter Forscht, COO
ABAS Software AG.

Bernd Ekhard, CEO of Pankl Aerospace, presented the use and value of abas ERP within the Pankl Group and proudly presented the many championships of Pankl customers in F1 Racing, NASCAR Racing and more. " We are abas customer since 1997 and with abas ERP we were able to grow our business and reach new markets. The simplicity in abas ERP helps us to fully use the system around the world with only a few IT resources handling it", explains the CEO of Pankl Aerospace.

International Success with abas ERP

abas Software Partners from around the world
came to Budapest.

abas Business Software is multi-currency and offered in more than 30 languages, with additional languages available upon request. Customers can work with the same database in different languages, enabling simplified workflow and communication between foreign subsidiaries. ABAS increases transparency and optimizes the flow of information between international businesses, aligns global business functions and manages the connections to outside stakeholders. ABAS is uniquely qualified to successfully implement your international project. No other company has the combination of an unified partner network, strategic orientation, globally enabled software, and international implementation methodology that defines the roadmap to success.

11.10.2010

abas global customer Forum "Trends 2011"

abas ERP – Simplicity, Visualization and managing processes

Karlsruhe, October 1^st , 2010 – Customers, software partners, and cooperation partners from all over the globe gathered during September 23^rd and 24^th in Karlsruhe, Germany to see new trends and innovations about abas ERP. abas ERP is the best fit for mid-market companies seeking technological and organizational changes while moving towards an economic recovery and increasing productivity.

30 Years of Innovation

Opening ceremony: Mastermind Wolfgang Dannemann

For the first and last time, Wolfgang Dannemann, initiator and mastermind of abas ERP, took the stage and shared his visions he had when crafting abas Business Software 30 years ago. His vision was to develop a business software that runs on standard operating systems with a multi-tiered architecture, that gives companies flexibility and upgradeabilty. 30 years later, abas ERP is the best fit for mid-market companies seeking technological and organizational changes while moving towards an economic recovery and increasing productivity. Focusing on flexibility and software modernization, abas changes with its customers as products, markets, strategies and competitors changes. The multi-tiered architecture allows users to write business rules into the system easily and simply adapt to new demands.

The value of globalization and abas ERP

Alan Salton, President of ABAS USA, first addressed the need of a global ERP system and later presented an international project portal created by ABAS that is about collaboration and knowledge sharing, real time concurrencies, reducing costs, faster ROI, and the visibility to milestones, and goals.

The world is changing, and new opportunities are appearing every day. Globalization, once the domain for only large companies, is now presenting new markets for growth for small to mid market companies. As more companies in the mid market are recognizing the value of globalization, the ability to build new markets without significant IT investment is enabling growth, profitability, and competitiveness.

abas Business Software is multi-currency and offered in more than 30 languages, with additional languages available upon request. Customers can work with the same database in different languages, enabling simplified workflow and communication between foreign subsidiaries. ABAS increases transparency and optimizes the flow of information between international businesses, aligns global business functions and manages the connections to outside stakeholders. abas is uniquely qualified to successfully implement your international project. No other company has the combination of a unified partner network, strategic orientation, globally enabled software, and international implementation methodology that defines the roadmap to success.

Technological Highlights

Many new features were put on display, demonstrating how abas ERP can contribute to increased productivity and making the system even simpler for users to operate. Each year ABAS examines and optimizes 33% of the source code and includes it in the annual upgrade. ABAS is always state of the art and compatible with new requirements and cutting edge technologies.

An user-centric and role based ERP system

Simplicity, visualization, and managing processes are the key for a user-centric and role based workplace. Different users have different responsibilities and an integrated BI in forms of charts, mashups , and dashboards allow users to individualize their role-based workplace. Users are able to define their own processes and easily connect with add on solutions via drag and drop functionalities.

Managing your opportunities

Extended CRM functionalities with the Infosystem "Opportunity Overview" allow users to easily manage their sales process, create and manage tasks for yourself and others, and enter notes for customers and prospects. All business correspondences can be archived with an optional DMS (Document Management System) to give your customers a high value of customer intimacy.

abas eB – New Design, New Functionalities, Search Engine Optimized

A new search engine optimized catalog-structure with embedded product videos and social media connectivity will help companies to increase their web marketing and online revenue. Getting instant feedback from customers, employees and suppliers increases service quality within your entire organization.

29.09.2010

abas Customer Forum "Trends 2011", 23rd-24th September 2010

30.08.2010

International ERP Prospect Seminar in Budapest

Karlsruhe, Germany/Budapest, Hungary, August 30^th, 2010 – Join ABAS on October 13^th 2010 in Budapest and meet CEOs and key users from international companies who have successfully implemented abas ERP in multiple countries. Participate in a “lessons learned” session focusing on budget, increased revenues and creating a global value stream for your business.

Meet the ABAS Global Partner Network

abas Business Software creates value for companies who deal with customers or vendors across borders. Our network of international software partners and localization expertise is ideal for any company looking to expand abroad and integrate their ERP system globally.

ABAS provides an unique solution for international customers through its multi-country functionality and global partner network. ABAS is uniquely qualified to successfully implement international ERP projects. No other company has the combination of an unified partner network, strategic orientation, globally enabled software, and international implementation methodology that defines the roadmap to success.

Embrace change with abas ERP – The value of globalization and abas ERP

Lessons Learned – The role of processes in globalization and abas ERP

The capability of abas ERP to technically deliver multi-language, multi -currency, multi-country and multi-system IT is only part of the story. At the same time businesses realize the importance of business processes for global development and implementation. Hear from real life customers the lessons of global ERP implementation and process optimizations.

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23.08.2010

Dear abas Business Software users,

IT innovations and inspiration – the annual abas Customer Forum presents not only current innovations, expansions and highlights of the abas Business Software, but also shows you the possibilities of optimizing your business processes hands-on: simple, easy to understand, use-oriented.

Use this opportunity to deepen and expand your knowledge of the abas Business Software. Experts pass on their know how of the abas Business Software and will present tips and tricks. There will also be plenty of reports from the practical use side. The event provides an ideal platform for the exchange of experiences with users, software and cooperation partners, and employees of the ABAS Software AG.

We and abas users from all over the world welcome you to our sixteenth abas Customer Forum:

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24th and 25th September, 2010

in the Kongresszentrum Karlsruhe (congress center)

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Our program provides useful information for users, key users, IT managers and CEOs. Be inspired and gather ideas for your daily working and discover how you can improve the development of potential in your company!

This year we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ABAS Software AG – and we are proud of that. Together we will look back on the past years and also take a look into the future!

The detailed program with further details will be sent to you shortly. Two informative and exciting days await. You can already register by filling in the attached form - we look forward to hearing from you!

Yours sincerely

ABAS Software AG

Werner Strub

CEO

06.07.2010

One Globe - One Network - One ABAS

ABAS Global Partner Network on course to another record breaking ERP year

Karlsruhe, Germany/Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 17th, 2010 – Global Software Partners from all over the world met in St. Petersburg, Russia to elaborate one high quality standard in global ERP projects to satisfy mid-market companies all over the world.

Global tools for global success

Global ABAS Network in St. Petersburg, Russia

Newly designed abas tools allow global partners to move stronger and faster in emerging markets and will optimize global implementations, communication within ERP projects and to ensure to deliver a high quality ERP package to mid-markets companies.

One face to all the customers all over the globe. A win-win opportunity for the mid-market and the ones who want to move beyond that. Moving the local niche to the global market. We want to offer the best services in the market, to provide the best service on the globe, which will result in the most satisfied customers, worldwide.

COO and Founder Peter Forscht

Global ERP Projects

Global ABAS Network in St. Petersburg, Russia

ABAS provides an unique ERP package for global customers through its multi-country functionality and global partner network. ABAS is uniquely qualified to successfully implement international projects. No other company has the combination of an unified partner network, strategic orientation, globally enabled software, and global implementation methodology that defines the roadmap to success. ABAS provides quick ROI in that it is easy to learn, use, customize and upgrade. More than 2,300 customers have chosen ABAS as their long term ERP provider and work successfully with the internationally applicable abas Business Software.

17.03. 2010

ABAS - registered Wordmark

The International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation had registered ABAS as a protected wordmark. The issued certificate protects this wordmark within the European Union, the Russian Federation, Switzerland and Ukraine.

10.03. 2010

Satisfied customers since 1986

Karlsruhe, March 5th, 2010 - Heless, located in Germany, has been producing doll's accessories and toys for girls for over 60 years. Today, the family company is successfully managed by Beate Becker. It was she who, as a young boss in 1983, decided to lead the midsize company into the age of electronic data processing. The young businesswoman did not select one of the usual software solutions by one of the large hardware manufacturers like Siemens, IBM or Nixdorf, but gave the newcomer ABAS a chance. A decision she did not regret.

Selecting an independent software vendor

Beate Becker in her company's showroom

"We had a long ERP selection process. In August 1983 we called for bids in collaboration with a consultant. Previously we had a look at various solutions at CeBIT fair in Germany. At that time, ERP systems as we know them today did not exist. Back then the large hardware providers were also providing the IT solution. Accordingly, we first talked to companies such as Siemens and Olivetti. This dragged on for quite some time. After two years we almost signed with a large provider. However, when we went to sign the contract, we didn't feel like a customer but more like an applicant. Various contractual specifications didn't seem appropriate. We reconsidered our decision. Our consultant then pointed out that it was also possible to buy a software independent of the hardware. This was an entirely different approach. According to my knowledge, there were only two companies in Germany at that time which provided a solution for business planning independent of the hardware: Roth and ABAS.
Back then, Unix was spreading on the German market as an independent operating system. Our consultant saw it as a good sign that we had not signed the contract with the large provider and were now able to buy an independent software. We had sent a kind of requirements specification to ABAS and Roth and on this basis then decided in favour of ABAS."

A time of change: from typewriters to electronic data processing

"In October 1986 we had our first meeting with ABAS, almost three years after our call for bid. The requirements specification was used as basis for our collaboration. We went through it item by item. Almost everything that we needed had to be developed. It was a time of change, the conversion from typewriter to electronic data processing. I had just taken over the company from my mom and as a "young boss" I had to convince many of the long-established employees with my modern approaches, such as IT implementation. One employee even said she wanted to resign if we would start processing data electronically.
After initial contact in the fall of 1986, the first installation was carried out in January of the following year. We created our customer master files and sent first invoices. Even if in the years of developing the program, we sometimes had the impression that we would never reach a point where it would end, we always felt that we were in good hands with ABAS. Our requirements and ideas were integrated into the software. In July 1992, we confirmed a successful implementation. Five and a half years is a long time, according to today's standards, but as I have said before, it was a time of change, the solutions were new and everything had to be developed first."

An inspiring synergy: ABAS and its customers

Heless in Schwetzingen,
manager Beate Becker in front

"In the past years, ABAS has grown with its customers and customers have grown with ABAS. I always appreciated this approach. We, the Heless GmbH, compared to ABAS, had a more relaxed growth and were quite successful. ABAS is a part of our company and we have trusted them for over 20 years. I regularly attend the customer forum to get information about innovations. Many features and functions are added every year. IT is an essential part of a company. We don't need most of these features as a small company, but some of the things have provided us with a competitive edge."

No new data migration for over 20 years

"For us it was a huge benefit that we started using ABAS early on. We have an IT environment that we never had to change. I know some companies that had to change their system, some of them even several times. Every time this means a lot of working hours for the employees. We have been working with ABAS since 1986 and never had to migrate our data." (te/jaja)

04. 03. 2010

ABAS live from CeBIT 2010

ABAS will send out impressions throughout the globe from the world’s largest IT fair, through different channels of social media. Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube allow everyone in the world to follow ABAS on its biggest stage live from CeBIT in Hanover, Germany. Innovations about abas Business Software (ERP, PPC, MRP, eBusiness), activities from the stand (hall 5 stand A18) and the 30 Years Anniversary of ABAS Software AG are among the news that will reach followers around the world.

Follow ABAS:

ABAS adds to its customer base during CeBIT 2010

Käppler & Pausch

Hannover, Germany, March 5th 2010 - Käppler & Pausch manufactures for over 400 customers of different branches. Their customer base includes small and medium-sized business, as well as craft enterprises and corporations. Major investments in the latest technologies and the most up-to-date techniques constiture an important success factor. Käppler & Pausch developed from a provider of simple sheet metal parts into a manufacturer of complex assemblies and are capable to manage difficult 3 D-cutting procedures. After continuous growth and changing demands, Käppler & Pausch needed a new ERP system, since it old system was not able to fulfil their demands. The ERP selection process was completed during CeBIT 2010 and Käppler & Pausch will move from isolated application to abas Business Software. Local abas software partner, alltrotec GmbH from Dresden, appreciates the collaboration during the selection process and is looking forward to a successful partnership.

30 Years ABAS - Minister of State Helmut Rau congratulates during CeBIT 2010

Hannover, Germany, March 4th 2010 - On his CeBIT visit, Minister of State Helmut Rau visited ABAS in Hall 5 Stand A18. ABAS celebrates its 30 year anniversary and the Minister of State used this opportunity to congratulate the two founders CEO Werner Strub and COO Peter Forscht. The minister received information about the CeBIT highlights and the international growth of the company.

ABAS announces international growth and introduces product innovations

ABAS press conference

Hannover, Germany, March 3rd 2010 - At the ABAS press conference CEO Werner Strub and COO Peter Forscht announced the international growth of the company, introduced several product innovations and reflected on 30 years of ABAS through the eyes of satisfied customers. In 2009, for many companies a year of crisis, but for the ABAS Global Partner Network, it was a year of continuous growth. “Many mid-market companies used this year of uncertainty to re-structure their business processes in order to save costs and increase efficiency in the future, says COO of ABAS Software AG Peter Forscht. He adds, “Our Software Partners have great expertise in manufacturing and distribution. Combining this expertise with an evolutionary ERP software results in high customer satisfaction ratings, a key to global and long-term success.” In 2010, the ABAS Global Partner network will expand its operations in North America, Western Europe, and Asia to ensure better service and support for their customers. “We aim for global growth. Many of our customers are operating in multiple countries to save production costs and to increase sales”, adds Forscht. ABAS continuously improves its product development focusing on customer needs and individual user behavior. An high performance workplace is the result of long term abas ERP partnerships. abas Portal Solution allows its users to receive all relevant information via "push" to do their daily business.

"What really matters for ERP users"

CeBIT Studio Mittelstand

Hannover, Germany, March 3rd 2010 - CEO Werner Strub explained live on CeBIT 2010: "what really matters for ERP users". ERP solutions are products of trust. Their effectiveness can only be measured after the implementation. Selecting a new ERP system is for many companies an extraordinary procedure. There is no manual for making the right decision. Listening to actual ERP users, is the only aid for companies during the selection process. ERP users expect a long-term and clear release strategy, further development of the software, fulfilling basic needs, fully integrating all functions, transparent implementations methods to ensure "go live" dates, and a long-term ERP Partner.

ABAS announces a new customer live at CeBIT 2010

Dienes Logo

Hannover, Germany, March 3rd 2010 - A great second day for the global abas partner network. Dienes Group, the worldwide leading supplier of industrial slitting technology, located in seven international locations with more than 500 employees just now ordered the implementation of abas Business Software. 90 Users will work with abas ERP in the USA, Hungary, and Germany. Reasons for choosing abas Business Software, were the multi-country features and flexibility. ABAS has a global partner network in more than 30 countries who specialize in implementations and localizations. abas Business Software was designed to be flexible and allows Users to fully optimize their daily business. The entire abas partner network appreciates the trust and effort put in by the project team of Dienes and is looking for a successful long term partnership.

Promising Start at CeBIT 2010

CeBIT Studio Mittelstand

Hannover, Germany, March 2nd 2010 - ABAS started its first day of CeBIT 2010 with a live webcast. COO Peter Forscht gave a presentation about "globalizing IT" and shared his business experience in foreign countries. This webcast was followed live by a worldwide audience and viewers asked questions online. Peter Forscht described the unique global network within the abas family.

On March 3rd at 15:30 hrs, CEO Werner Strub will be talking live on the CeBIT webcast about the topic: "what really matters for ERP users".

ABAS booth

Employees from ABAS and its Partner Network informed visitors at the ABAS booth in hall 5 stand A18 about news and enhancements of abas Business Software. Addressing this year's keynote topic: "Connected Worlds" symbolizes the connectivity of the entire world with help of the internet. Companies recognize the importance of web 2.0 technologies: customers, suppliers, business partners and employees interact with each other online. abas eB and abas Portal Solution are the right tools for a connected global environment. abas eB has new standard applications available: e.g. service, scanner connection, spare parts catalog, vendor connection, product valuation, online exchange of business processes with vendors and Web EDI integration of vendors. abas portal solution is the foundation of a "high performance workplace". Main priority of the portal is to centralize data, information, services and applications.

14. 01. 2010

New Web Page

Dear Customers,

Because of our desire to continue our development and to extend the quality of our services and products year by year, we begin the new year with a new web page where you'll be able to learn more about us and the products we offer, as well as the new ones that are about to come in this year.

We wish you a successful and beneficial New Year!

11.12.2009

ABAS Business Solutions Bulgaria presents its newest employee!

abas Business Software DMS

It will take up the position Manager of the Document Management branch. Its years of experience as well as its extensive knowledge in the field of archiving, searching, organisation and distribution of all incoming and outgoing company documents enables it to create reliable and powerfull flow of information for all the business and operating processes in your company.

Its obligations include the continuouse supply of all employees in a business process with fast, understandable and complete data. This enables everyone to act economicaly, efficiently and flexibly in a business situation.

It works well in a team, especially with abas ERP, which helps expand abas Busines Software DMS' capabilities.

abas Business Software DMS handels stress and it's adaptable, reliable, highly discrete and always has the company's best interest in mind. It's available 24 hours a day and doesn't mind giving up holidays or vacations.

Its salary requirements are quite acceptable in comparison to the added value your company will gain from its activities.

For further information concerning this software, please contact us!

16.11.2009

Quicksearch in ABAS Business Software - Functions

The new abas search engine is based on the open source poject – Apache Lucene.

Apache Lucene is a high-performance, full-featured text search engine library written entirely in Java. It is a technology suitable for nearly any application that requires full-text search, especially cross-platform.

One of the new search engine's functions allows the index of abas data by configuring what could be indexed while the search itself is web based.

The search requires only a few words to provide satisfying results.

The results list only contains pages which contain all search words.
Word sequences, which have to appear exactly according to this order are parenthesized in quotation marks, e.g. "32 bit Integer".
Upper and lower case is ignored in the search.
The user can explicitly exclude a word from the search result by placing a minus in front of this word. Example: Integer -"32 bit Integer" provides pages which contain Integer, but not the sequence 32 bit Integer.
Placing a tilde ~ at the end of the word is an inaccurate search method. Example: Intigger~ finds integer, but also interner or trigger. For the search inaccuracy the user can specify a number between 0 (inaccurate) and 1 (accurate) behind the tilde. Example: Intigger~0.7 searches more accurately.
The placeholders question mark ? for a symbol and asterisk * for multiple symbols can be used if the symbols are not exactly known. However, a sufficient number of real symbols must be specified.
Depending on the installation and performance of the system, the asterisk may or may not be used as the first symbol.
The search can be restricted to certain fields. The field name is placed before the search term and is separated from it by a colon. Example user:batch.

Quick search in abas Business Software

Search engine expanded by many useful details

Karlsruhe, november 5th, 2009 - New functions optimize search comfort in abas Business Software (ERP, PPC, MRP, eBusiness). Users can now benefit from a a structured or an unstructured full text search and manifold sorting options when wanting to quickly find data. The abas search engine is similar to established Internet search engines and can be used immediately.

Using your time effectively

According to business statistics, most employees spend an average of 30 minutes per day to search for information. A modern ERP system considerably reduces the search duration. This effect can be further increased if the system, such as abas Business Software, includes comfortable search tools.

Full text search in abas ERP

Quick search in
abas Business Software

Just like well-established Internet search engines it is possible to carry out a full text search in the entire abas ERP system. In doing so it does not matter whether the search is structured or not. Terms are also searched in the entire ERP system. For example: searching for all products containing the word "thread". Results are listed according to relevance. The abas search engine also searches for structured criteria. Thus, users define characteristics which will restrict the search in advance. The "thread" from the unstructured search would then for example only be searched in the main warehouse.

Fuzzy search

The search engine also supports a search if a word has e.g. been misspelled. Despite incorrectly entered data, this so-called fuzzy search also provides results in which the search term occurs in a similar spelling. An advanced search can also be performed in these results and the abas search engine will sort the hits according to individual sorting criteria.

09.09.2009

The implementation of the software business management system ABAS ERP in Evrobuild Ltd.- the joint work of “ABAS Business Solutions Bulgaria” Ltd. and Evrobiuld Ltd., has been concluded.

Evrobuild Ltd. is a franchise partner of “Valerii S&M Group” JSC and owns the largest warhehouse base and store in the town of Kyustendil. It's business activities include the sale of home and garden instruments as well as instruments for professional purposes and the sale of building material.

The new building hypermarket is managed entirely by ABAS ERP, using the Linux platform. The end-customers' working places are fully equipped with pre-defined software system access levels. Barcode readers and fiscal printers, that work under Linux have also been integrated.

ABAS ERP manages supplies, warehouse, direct sales at the cash register and business with corporate clients. The price forming is flexible and easy to control. The direct sales process is optimised in order to assist the quick service of Evrobuild Ltd. clients.

24-25.09.2009

Dear abas Business Software users,

You are already using the abas Business Software. However, do you really utilize all the options that the Business Software provides? How can the ERP and eBusiness solutions help you in developing further potential in your company and in optimizing your business processes? What does the current Version 2009 of the abas Business Software offer? These and many more questions will be answered at the abas Customer Forum to which we would like to heartily invite you.

We look forward to welcoming you on the:

24^th and 25^th September, 2009

in the Kongresszentrum
Karlsruhe (congress center)

The abas Customer Forum is a platform for the exchange of ideas with experts on all aspects of IT - with users, software and cooperation partners, and employees of the ABAS Software AG. Use the opportunity to deepen and expand your knowledge about the abas Business Software. Together with other innovative abas users from all over the world who work on similar issues and experts who can provide you with suitable answers.

04.08.2009

ABAS innovates ERP market with Process oriented Architecture (POA)

4th,August 2009 – ABAS International Software Partners from around the Globe met in a two day workshop in Cologne, Germany to learn about product innovations from ABAS. Focusing on Process Oriented Architecture (POA), ABAS brings unique methods to speed up implementation time, reduce costs, and increases competitive advantages for customers worldwide. Building on existing tools and technology, POA is an intuitive way to present, teach and use abas ERP.

PROCESS ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE MADE BY ABAS

A newly developed series of Workbenches gives abas ERP users the advantage of being able to manage any process from a single screen. This new development revolutionizes the way ERP is implemented and used.

ABAS delivers pre-defined configurable process-based workbenches. From these screens, users can create and manage transactions, utilize process flow and workflow, call external systems, and have access to all necessary information, instead of working with multiple windows or tabs. Key indicators and alerts allow abas users to make quick decisions and to optimize the management of business processes.

“We used POA to train the staff of one of our customers. We focused on key business processes and trained them on single screens. We then did the roll-out with the same documentation and the staff of our customer was not only able to manage the system but also to train the staff of their newly acquired company themselves.” Alan Salton – President ABAS USA – about the success to implement abas ERP using Process Oriented Architecture

CUSTOMIZED WORKBENCHES

Complicated commands, multiple windows and tabs limited the users’ ability with early ERP Systems. Today, with abas ERP, users are able to complete all their tasks within one pre-configured or customized Workbench. Process Oriented Architecture (POA) and the high flexibility of abas ERP meets every industry’s requirements. During implementation, customers pick from a series of processes to define their business model and the deployment of the system is derived from a small set of these process oriented flows to significantly decrease implementation time and cost. Training becomes a simple task, processes are managed through a single and intuitive screen.

27.05.2009

	One Globe - One Network - One ABAS
	6th International Software Partner Summit in Germany

	Karlsruhe, May 27th, 2009 – The ABAS Software AG, provider of ERP and eBusiness software, has established a qualified partner network: About 50 abas Software Partners worldwide ensure that there is a quick reaction time and high level of service quality. CEO's, Presidents, Managing Directors, Senior Project Managers, and Heads of Sales from different countries met at the 6th International Software Partner Summit in Karlsruhe, Germany.

	This year's summit was titled "One Globe - One Network - One ABAS" and from Sunday May 10th through Friday May 15th representatives from USA, Mexico, Peoples Republic of China, Malaysia, Thailand, Iran, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Italy, Spain, France and Switzerland synchronized their energy to maximize their strength in global project implementation. The international software partners also had the chance to see the latest innovations and expansions within abas ERP and abas eB and its unique ability to be implemented worldwide.

	A win-win opportunity
	The newly structured ABAS global partner network model, which allows the software partners to move stronger and faster to merging markets will focus to optimize global implementation, communication within the network and to ensure high expected quality worldwide. “It is like a domino theory - satisfied software partners have satisfied customers and satisfied customers are our best sales men!" Alan Salton, President ABAS USA "One face to all the customers all over the globe. A win-win opportunity for the midmarket and the ones who want to move beyond that. Moving the local niche to the global market. We want to offer the best services in the market, to provide the best service on the globe." COO and Founder Peter Forscht.

	There is a difference between good and great!
	Peter Forscht and Werner Strub, founders of the ABAS Software AG, both reflected on the summit as a great success and a large leap towards global operations. "We expect a lot from our software partners, so do they from us - they are our first customers! There is a difference between good and great. Since today, we have been doing a good job but especially in a time of financial opportunities we want to do a great job and do expect a great job. Our newly structured global software partner network will optimize their synergy and without any doubt exceed everyone’s expectations." CEO and Founder Werner Strub.

25.02.2009

ABAS brings process oriented architecture (POA) to a new dimension live at CeBit 2009

Karlsruhe, February 27th, 2009 – ABAS and their global software partners will present further developments of its abas Business Software at this year’s CeBIT: Hall 5 / Booth A18.
A newly developed series of Workbenches gives abas users the advantage of being able to manage any process from a single screen. This new development revolutionizes the way ERP is implemented and used.
ABAS delivers pre-defined configurable process-based workbenches. From these screens, users can create and manage transactions, utilize process flow and workflow, call external systems, and have access to all necessary information, instead of working with multiple windows. abas users are able to make quick decisions and to optimize the management of business processes.

This Workbench, similar to the view of a
pilot, is designed to help abas users
collect and process information and
respond to it quickly.

In the past, complicated commands and multiple windows limited the users’ ability with early ERP-Systems. Today, with abas Business Software, the user is able to complete all their tasks with in one pre-configured or customized Workbench. Process Oriented Architecture (POA) and the high flexibility of abas Business Software meet every industry’s requirements. During implementation, customers pick from a series of processes to define their business model and the deployment of the system is derived from a small set of these process oriented flows to significantly decrease implementation time and cost. Training becomes a simple task, processes are managed through a single and intuitive screen.

28.01.2009

CeBIT 2009: ABAS in Hall 5, Stand A18

abas trade fair stand

CeBIT, the most important trade fair for the digital industry, will take place in Hanover from March 3rd to the 8th, 2009. Together with its sales partners, ABAS Software AG will present the newest innovations for abas Business Software (ERP, PPC, MRP, eBusiness) in hall 5 at stand A18. The focus of the presentation will be innovations and improvements in the areas of eBusiness, web portals, PPC, and databases.

abas eBusiness: Comfortable upgrade

With the new version of abas eB, upgrades can now be executed more quickly and easily. Application customizations, such as service processing or Webshop, will remain. Users are therefore always participating in the technological and functional progress of abas eB software.
The programming interface has been expanded to include many new functions and technologies. This ensures that investment security is always guaranteed for abas eB users.

Dashboards for data viewing

Each and every day, ERP users have to handle a considerable amount of data. The abas Portal supports them by providing new options for data preparation. The goal is to compile data and information that is necessary to achieve one or more goals, to consolidate them in a task-related manner, and to prepare and visualize them. In the abas Portal, so-called dashboards or key figure information systems provide the functions listed above, are easily configurable, and enable decisions to be securely made based on current financial figures. These financial figures are presented in an intuitive display format. In this way, the cockpit chart optimally supports those responsible for the corporate management. The abas Portal provides a web service that makes the corresponding data available. This information can be used and displayed within the portal and also outside of it. Using the programming language Groovy, it is also possible to execute more complex queries. For simple queries, the information will be compiled in a browser-based manner.
The portal now also includes a new option to individually compile an ERP command overview in a portlet.

Improved database performance

The new version of abas Business Software was able to further improve the performance and scalability of the abas individual database. The database scales considerably better with regard to the number of available CPUs (Central Processing Units). Read access is no longer carried out via the database server, but rather is conducted directly by the clients. Firstly, this lightens the load on the database, and secondly, it uses the multiprocessor more efficiently.
The performance of the GarbageCollection has been increased considerably to run more quickly and to be less of a burden on resources. This is because it no longer reads through the entire database, but rather only a segment in which a relevant number of modifying transactions was made. Manually starting the GarbageCollection, which is often necessary because of the large size of databases, is therefore no longer required.

New sales planning/revenue planning

The new abas ERP sales planning/revenue planning application now contributes to the greatest planning security possible. Sales figures for a future time period can be planned flexibly. Whether it’s one year, one month or one week – any time period can be selected. The application is even flexible for data yet to be planned. New data, for example, can therefore be used as a basis for planning, just as can data from similar or already existing products. Both individual items as well as item groups can generally be planned. In addition, certain client groups can be planned specifically with regard to the region or client. The actual values, however, always contradict the target figures. A comparison between the target values and actual values can be conducted quickly and easily. Since the plans are archived, even outdated values can be included. The sales planning/revenue planning can be constructed as a hierarchy. The new function range is connected to all other ranges of abas Business Software such as abas Corridor Controlling, for instance. Further information on ABAS:

28.01.2009

New abas portal version is available.

The last version of abas portal based on last development of Liferay portal is on-line. This version except content management functionary, which is used for this web site , there is additional portlets which allows you to examine abas-ERP databases and infosystems in a web browser. You can build queries and infosystem calls, or you can write Groovy scripts to combine and process data from different abas-ERP clients or other data sources. Results of a query, infosystem or script can be rendered in different representations like HTML, XML, or atom (RSS).

Every configuration (e.g. a query and its representation) is accessible by a web service client through its specific URL. Thus it is possible to process data from abas-ERP in every client capable of dealing with web services, like programming or script languages. An outstanding example for such a client is abas-Portal and its abas-ERP portlets.

By providing a RESTful service all characteristics of a REST based architecture - security, scalability, and usability - allow to connect a client to abas-ERP with minimal effort.

For more information and demo please look at contact detail.

1.04.2008

Door configuration

ABAS Business Solutions Bulgaria jointly Intext Ltd. and Technical University - Sofia develops the 'Door configurator' project - a module for custom configuration of interior doors, under contract N НИФ-02-58 of 28.12.2007. The project is co-financed through a program of "National Innovation Fund. The proposed program for development of product configurator interior door that is wide solution integrated with ABAS-ERP facilitates the work of Intext company several times and shortens time to draft the order of the company. Door configurator is a module that easily can be customized depending on the needs of future users. In the period from January to June the project team will work in Phase 1 and Phase 2.

1.03.2008

ABAS AG decided to rename the version for the trading companies from 'Abas Trande' to 'Abas Distribution'

The new name gives more clear and more broad vision of the functions in modules that excluded production. 'Distributon' should be understood as a set of modules to serve the full cycle of processes necessary to the carrying out of business.

10.03.2007

Customer Days 2006 Karlsruhe

Over 1000 visitors to this year's forum "Customer Days" were informed of innovation in the 2006 version of abas Business Software in the hall of the Congress Center in Karlsruhe. The forum was held on 21 and 22 September and covered the 28 diverse topics of innovation from the financial accounts to the management of complex processes in automotive.

09.05.2006

Abas ERP in “Texsan Medical” Plc, Sandanski

Abas ERP is successfully implemented in the Texsan Medical PLC in the modules Sales, Accounting, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Production and Purchases.

Teksan Medical PLC is certified by ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer of protective clothing for single use for the medical industry. The company is owned by German company Sengewald Klinikprodukte GmbH, a leading company for the manufacture of clinical products and the international group 'Pregis'. Abas ERP is being used in all structures of Sengewald Klinikprodukte GmbH.

10.04.2006

Implementation of abas ERP in Sofia Communications

Sofia Communications Plc, a customer of Abas Business Solutions Bulgaria Ltd since April 2006, is a leading company in the sector of construction of high-speed optical networks for data transfer.

Implementation of abas ERP in Sofia Communications Plc covers 4 jobs and includes modules Sales and Accounting on the first stage and Warehouse, Purchasing, Fixed assets and Production of the next second stage .

At present, abas ERP system is being used successfully to maintain the current client files, issuing contracts, automatic monthly billing services and synchronization of services used by customers with the latest information from the optical network of Sofia Communications.

14.05.2012

ABAS showcases next-generation ERP in Romania

Manufacturing and distribution companies visit ERP 360° in Bucharest, Romania

abas Business Suite

Sistec, long-term abas software partner in Romania

07.05.2012

Flexibility as "Major Advantage" of abas ERP

One of the most important features of next generation ERP software is the total flexibility

Flexibility made possible by abas ERP's multi-tiered architecture

"ABAS's flexibility gives ABAS a major advantage"

"abas ERP accommodates our unique requirements"

06.04.2012

ERP 360° Event in Bucharest, Romania

ABAS hosts international ERP 360° Event in Romania for midsize companies with global requirements (Multi-Currency, Multi-Language, Multi-Site, etc)

AGENDA

Powerful solutions for your success

27.03.2012

The Future is ABAS' everyday task

22.03.2012

ABAS presents Best-Practices at Auto-Gration in Stuttgart, Germany

Integrating small and medium enterprises into the automotive digital supply chain

Global Value of Auto-Gration

Creating Jobs and Growth

21.03.2012

ABAS reveals new ERP Software Version at CeBIT '12

Mobile Solutions, DMS, CRM, BI and global implementations were among the topics besides the Cloud

abas Project Management

abas Global Implementation Methodology – abas GIM

16.03.2012

CeBIT Daily Briefing 2012: Cebit 2012 approaches final stretch

Minister's visit at abas trade fair stand

Contract conclusion number seven during the trade fair

Start of Trovarit ERP satisfaction study 2012

09.03.2012

CeBIT 2012: Day full of highlights

CeBIT condenses time and space

Panel discussion at ERP forum

Large media interest

Contract conclusions number five and six during the trade fair

09.03.2012

CeBIT 2012: Ready, Steady, Go!

Great start

abas network in action

Three new customers already on the first day

Exciting interview

01.02.2012

ERP 360° from Pune, India: Global ERP success with strong local partners

ABAS and partners host ERP event for midsize manufacturing, distribution & service companies

abas customers are sharing their experiences

Strong local support

abas Business Suite (ERP, DMS, BI, Mobile Solutions)

Trusting ABAS in Germany, India, and around the world

Transparency & Flexibility with abas ERP

12.01.2012

Managing Trust @ CeBIT 2012 with ABAS

Experiencing abas Business Suite (ERP, DMS, BI, Mobile Solutions) in hall 5, stand C18

ABAS, the company you can trust!

abas Business Suite – Visual, Flexible, Functional, Mobile

Mobile solutions for sales and post-sales have been expanded

One Globe – One Network – One ABAS

08.12.2011

ERP 360° from Barcelona, Spain: ABAS presents itself as the best global ERP vendor for mid-sized, industrial companies

The global ERP ally for growing mid-sized companies

Executives from different industries and countries share their ERP experiences

The user's perspective

abas ERP for automotive

Your long-term ERP partner

Eat Healthy – Cook Healthy

Happy Anniversary: ABAS Ibérica, local abas Software Partner in Spain

14.11.2011

"Hubata Seals" Ltd. increases its efficiency with abas ERP Distribution

The solution increases the productivity and automates the workflow thus generating higher efficiency and revenue.

Why exactly abas ERP?

The implementation

What are the advantages?

What's next?

20.10.2011

ABAS supports fast growing companies at ERP 360° in Györ, Hungary

Midsize companies visit ERP 360° in Györ, Hungary

abas Business Suite

Experiencing abas Business Suite (ERP, DMS, BI, Mobile Solutions)
in hall 5, stand C18

2011 ERP Software Release:
ABAS introduces abas Mobile