Sage ERP X3 Expands Into Central and Eastern Europe

PARIS, November 2, 2011 -

The Sage Group plc partners with Deveho Consulting to localize Sage ERP X3 in Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic

Deveho Consulting joins the Sage ERP X3 Global Partner Program

The Sage Group plc (LSE: SGE), a leading business management software provider and Deveho Consulting have announced the signing of a partnership for the localization of Sage ERP X3. Deveho Consulting joins the Global Partner Program, allowing Sage to market its offering from the second quarter of 2012 in four new countries: Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic. This announcement, which follows the launch of Sage ERP X3 in Russia, demonstrates Sage’s intention to establish itself in the medium to large enterprise market in Central and Eastern Europe.

As part of the Global Partner Program, Deveho Consulting will be responsible for translation, localization, maintenance and development, and marketing in full collaboration with Sage. The localized solutions will also be available for all Sage partners and subsidiaries.

Sage ERP X3 has been designed for medium to large enterprises, employing between 50 and 2,500 staff, who not only require a robust local solution, but also one with functionality extended for international operations. Today, more than 3,300 enterprises representing over 165,000 users in more than 50 countries use Sage ERP X3.

Fabien Poggi, Manager of Sage’s Export division, focusing on Sage development in new countries, is delighted with the partnership: “Deveho Consulting is a long-standing partner of Sage. They bring their experience and expertise in working with large enterprises and they also know the specific requirements of these businesses, particularly when there is an international dimension. Thanks to this alliance with Deveho Consulting we continue opening up new markets for Sage ERP X3 and to position ourselves in those countries where we expect high growth over the coming years.”

Guy Leclercq, co-founder and CEO at Deveho Consulting, added, “This partnership is naturally a recognition of our expertise, but it is above all an excellent opportunity in terms of long-term business, which will allow us to continue expanding into those markets where we see high demand. Moreover, we will be installing subsidiaries in Bratislava and Bucharest so that we can support this development in close proximity.”

Emmanuel Obadia, Senior VP Sage ERP X3 commented, “I am pleased that Deveho Consulting is now part of our Global Partner Program which launched in May of this year and enjoy already great success. By localizing Sage ERP X3 for markets in Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, Sage fulfills customer growing requirements of supporting their operations in Eastern Europe. This new global partnership illustrates the dynamic development of our offering and continues to demonstrate the benefits of collaboration within the Sage ERP X3 ecosystem. Thanks to this alliance with Deveho Consulting, we are growing the market for Sage ERP X3 internationally by increasing our reach in Central and Eastern Europe.”

For more detail on Sage ERP X3’s Global Partner Program go to: www.sageerpx3.com/eng/page/partners/.

*SAFE X3 stands for the Sage ERP X3 technology platform and embedded development environment (IDE)

Notes to Editors

About The Sage Group plc

The Sage Group plc is a leading global supplier of business management software and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage has more than 6 million customers and 13,600 employees worldwide. We operate in over 24 countries covering the UK, Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, India and China. For further information please visit www.sage.com.

About Sage ERP X3 (www.sageerpx3.com)

Sage ERP X3 is a dedicated solution for mid-market and larger companies with international demands that enables its clients to transform and perform through technologies. 3,300 customers representing 165,000 users worldwide have already chosen Sage ERP X3 because it is easy to use, rapid to deploy and cost effective. For over 10 years Sage ERP X3 has been a proven and comprehensive ERP solution addressing mid-market companies’ specific requirements and challenges in industries from manufacturing and services, to distribution and many more. Sage ERP X3 is present in 53 countries and has a network of over 1,500 Sage professionals and 200 partners in its ecosystem.

About Deveho Consulting

Deveho Consulting is specialised in the international implementation of Sage ERP X3. Its team of multilingual Sage ERP X3 consultants, based in Paris and Lyon, also carry out consultancy and change management activities. Due to its strong partnerships in the monitoring of legislation and to numerous successful projects in central Europe, it was only natural for Deveho Consulting to become a producer and distributor of localisation in this area.

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