Delft, 11 April 2007 - Exact Software today announced that it has acquired specific assets of alphaSIGMA Consulting LLC, an IT and professional services firm based in Palatine, Illinois. As a result of the acquisition, the alphaSIGMA location will serve as a regional operation for Exact Software Americas, significantly enhancing the company’s ability to service and support customers in the Chicago-area and surrounding Midwest region. alphaSIGMA Consulting has more than 15 employees and has realized a total revenue of $2.1 million (USD) in 2006. The acquisition will be paid in cash.
As an Exact Software business partner, alphaSIGMA Consulting has worked closely with Exact over the years to provide mid-market organizations with the integrated business solutions necessary to optimize efficiency and productivity across the enterprise. A natural progression of the long-standing relationship between the two companies, the acquisition will provide alphaSIGMA employees with greater access to resources for assisting customers and prospects with their solutions needs. Ralph Kubek, CEO, and Molly Kelly, President, of alphaSIGMA Consulting will become part of the Exact Software North America management team responsible for overseeing operations at the new Exact Software Chicago office. This new office will service several hundred Exact Software customers in the Midwest.
“Exact Software is thrilled to be bringing aboard the alphaSIGMA team,” said PJ Bain, Director of Sales and Services for Exact Software North America. “Over the years, they have acquired extensive experience delivering solutions and services to their customers. We believe that this vast product knowledge and technical expertise will prove an invaluable asset as Exact continues its growth in the Midwest region.”
The acquisition of alphaSIGMA Consulting helps bolster Exact’s network of regional offices, which serve most major markets across the United States and Canada. These regional offices, along with more than 80 business partner sites, provide critical local sales, services, and support to end-users, helping to ensure successful implementations of Exact Software solutions.
“alphaSIGMA Consulting has enjoyed a strong working relationship with Exact Software for over two decades, and we look forward to becoming part of the Exact family,” said Ralph Kubek, CEO for alphaSIGMA Consulting. “Customers can expect the same high-level of services and support from our team, with the added benefit of direct access to Exact’s knowledge and resources moving forward.”
About alphaSIGMA Consulting, LLC
alphaSIGMA Consulting is a professional service firm dedicated to assisting clients with the use of technology in the areas of business performance and management. Located in Palatine, Illinois, alphaSIGMA Consulting has partnered with growth-oriented companies to optimize the performance of people, streamline their organizations and refine processes.
As a leading business partner for Exact Software, alphaSIGMA Consulting has consistently been ranked among its Top 10 Partners in North America, is a member of Exact’s President’s Council, and most recently received Exact’s Outstanding Service Partner of the Year award for providing customers with exceptional customer service.
About Exact Software
Established in 1984, Exact Software is one of the world’s leading providers of business software solutions. Its integrated solutions comprise traditional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as well as related software solutions such as Human Resource Management (HRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Project Management and Electronic Workflow.
Exact is headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands and has offices in Europe, the Middle East, North and South America, Asia, Australia and Africa. With around 2700 employees, subsidiaries in more than 40 countries, solutions available in 40 languages, Exact currently serves customers in more than 125 countries across all five continents.
Revenues in 2006 amounted to € 242.1 million. Exact Holding N.V. has been listed on Eurolist by Euronext Amsterdam since June 1999.
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