SoftBrands in the News
A Big Solution For Small Sites
Managing disparate systems in multiple locations can impact adversely on the success of a company. Through its Mega Channel program, SAP now brings the efficiencies of an SAP ERP system to a company’s smaller sites.
Bookassist connects live to SoftBrands PORTfolio PMS
Bookassist and SoftBrands announced today that they have implemented a direct connection between the Bookassist online reservations system and the SoftBrands PORTfolio Property Management System allowing for live interaction from web to the reservations desk.
The Hindu Business Line: HR should interact with CEOs, line managers
In these tough and competitive times, what qualities should a seasoned HR professional possess? What is it that the next generation HR practitioner can give the organization, not just in terms of talent management, but also in helping make strategic business decisions?
Deccan Herald: SoftBrands hosts ‘HR Leadership’ meet
SoftBrands, a global supplier of enterprise application software, in association with Society for Human Resource Management, a professional association devoted to human resource management, on Friday hosted the ‘Next generation HR Leadership’ panel discussion. The forum provided a platform for HR professionals to gain perspectives as the industry veterans engaged in effective knowledge sharing and focused debate on the future of HR leadership.
CIOL: SoftBrands hosts 'Next Generation HR Leadership'
Knowledge heads share perspectives in crystal-gazing panel discussion. The panelist comprised Binu Mathews- Vice President and General Manager, SoftBrands India, C. Mahalingam- Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Symphony Services Corporation, Giridhar Boray- Country Manager, Kodiak Network Solutions, Murali Santhanam- Vice President, Walchand Talent First, SHRM India, Assessments and Consulting, Pranesh Anthapur- Chief operating officer, Yahoo Software Development India, Renee Conklin- Vice President Human Resources, SoftBrands Inc., and Shamin T- Director Human Resources, Zinnov, The discussion was moderated by Pari Natarajan, Chief Operating Officer, Zinnov.
SAP INFO: Pay as You Go ERP for Small and Midsize Enterprises
Diane Palmquist, vice president of SAP Products, is featured in the current issue of SAP Info, discussing software as a service and its potential for small- and medium-sized enterprises.
SAP INFO: Priming for New International Energy Contracts
KEM-TRON Technologies experienced more than 40 percent growth in 2005 and 2006, and this rapid growth was stressing its physical facilities and its personnel. Read about how FourthShift Edition for SAP Business One helped KEM-TRON.
Express Hospitality: SoftBrands to Strengthen Presence in India
SoftBrands Hospitality Solutions plans to strengthen presence in India. According to Binu Mathews, VP and GM, SoftBrands, India, "We plan to have a 20 per cent hike in investment on headcount for support services and sales for India operations. We also intend to enter into the Indian market more actively in 2008."
Managing Automation: SAP Provides Update on New Mid-Market Product
SAP AG provided an update on the progress of its new mid-market Business ByDesign product, saying the company is continuing to build out a partner channel for the on-demand offering, which will be pivotal to the product's prospects when it reaches general release next year. SoftBrands, a SAP channel partner, has been named an early partner for Business ByDesign.
Twin Cities Business Journal: An Insider's 10 Things to Know About Doing Business in India
Every day, SoftBrands employees in India are helping the company's customers with software questions, developing software for ERP systems and executing marketing plans. Randy Tofteland, president & chief executive officer shares what SoftBrands has learned from doing business in the country for more than four years
Insights Magazine: Cause for Concern
From seafood and pet food to toys and tires, China’s food and product safety woes have been well-documented. Questions over the quality of Chinese food products have existed for years, but the floodgates burst when widespread pet illnesses across the U.S. were traced to pet food containing melamine-tainted gluten from China.
SAP INFO: Operations Remedy at TranS1 Corporation
Medical device company TranS1 Corporation needed to improve inventory management and regulatory compliance as sales soared. It turned to FourthShift Edition for SAP Business One to tighten inventory control and to strengthen lot trace procedures in a validated software solution.
SAP INFO: Opening the Door to Education and Collaboration
For the first time, ASUG co-located the Enterprise Asset Management, Product Lifecycle Management Supply Chain Management and SAP Adaptive Manufacturing Summit events. It took place over three days in one San Francisco venue. At the event Daniel Head of SoftBrands, explained how some large companies such as Rich Products and VWR International elect to run SAP ERP at their largest locations while deploying SAP Business One within smaller subsidiaries.
Minneapolis- Star Tribune: Today’s Spotlight: Diane Palmquist
Diane Palmquist, vice president of SAP products, SoftBrands, was in the spotlight for the September 3, 2007 edition of the newspaper.
SAP INFO: Business is Flourishing at Buddy’s Plant Plus Corporation
Macroeconomic issues like higher gasoline prices and interest rates cast some doubt on the hardiness of the U.S. lawn and garden market in 2006. This just served to reinforce the decision Buddy’s Plant Plus Corporation made to move its operations to an SAP Business One partner solution to improve processes and efficiencies in manufacturing water soluble fertilizers for Scotts Miracle-Gro.
Minnesota Technology Magazine: Made in China
Still think of China as a competitive threat? Think again. The country’s markets offer an enormous and growing opportunity for Minnesota manufacturers and tech companies. Tim Farey, vice president and Asia general manager of SoftBrands, shares his perspective.
Hospitality net: Interview With Jo Masters, VP and General Manager of Americas Hospitality for SoftBrands
Jo Masters, vice president of SoftBrands Hospitality, Americas, comments on recent developments, the HIS acquisition, rollout of Karyon, launch of a new customer support center, as well as a preview of coming activities during HITEC.

