JOHANNESBURG - September 12, 2012 - SYSPRO, a leading global developer of ERP software, today announced that it has been named as one of five finalists for the ISV/Software Partner of the Year Award in the Microsoft Partner Network 2011 Awards. There are several awards categories, all of which are restricted to Gold and Silver level Competency Partners only. In this particular category, emphasis is placed on software competency.

The Microsoft Partner Network 2011 Awards recognises partners in South Africa that have excelled in delivering Microsoft solutions over Microsoft's 2011 fiscal year. The winners will be announced at the Microsoft Partner Summit Gala Dinner on 18 October 2011 at the ICC in Durban.

The judging teams comprise Microsoft employees who are relevant specialists in each category and, in some cases, independent external advisors. Each nomination is judged on six essential criteria, namely: winning new customers, driving customer satisfaction, growing the business, innovation, enabling people and bonus factors. A maximum of the top five partners qualify to be shortlisted for the interview-judging phase.

SYSPRO's nomination is evidence of its recognition in the delivery of innovative software solutions on the Microsoft platform. It further highlights SYSPRO's continuous efforts to enhance its relationship with Microsoft in the areas of technology and winning new customers, while providing existing and new customers with trusted technology.

About SYSPRO

Established in 1978, SYSPRO is a leading vendor of business software solutions, with a 30-year heritage of helping companies around the world compete and win. Delivering both traditional and cloud options, SYSPRO provides enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to more than 14,500 licensed customers. SYSPRO offers sophisticated functionality, simplicity of use and unmatched support via its global network of distribution centers and resellers.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution. Further information about SYSPRO can be found at www.syspro.com.

For more information, contact:
Judith Spencer
Head of Corporate Marketing
Phone: +27 (0) 11 461 1000
Email: Judith.Spencer@syspro.com

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