Normal, Illinois, 5 November 2009: Business Computer Technologies, Inc. (BCT), a leading supplier of ERP solutions since 1984, has signed a vendor partnership with world-class ERP provider Pronto Software International. The agreement validates BCT’s premier market position by introducing a new award-winning, fully integrated ERP solution to the competitive business software market.

Pronto Software International is a developer of enterprise software solutions to the mid market, with more than 1,200 customers in 27 countries. Its flagship product, PRONTO-Xi, has broad business application and deep functionality, addressing a range of business functions including financials, manufacturing, supply chain management, retail, CRM and facilities management.
According to BCT Chief Executive Officer Patrick Reiser, the company was looking to broaden its solution set and build a long term partnership with a leading-edge enterprise software vendor that will maximize business benefit and value for customers.

“What impresses about PRONTO-Xi is the vast array of features and capabilities that are available with the core product given most other ERP solutions must rely upon third party solutions to complete their product offering,” Reiser said.

“This should allow us to marry our considerable experience across the financial, distribution and manufacturing markets with an award winning software product line and therefore offer an unparalleled offering to companies in North America.

“Pronto’s product line complements our leading-edge offerings to keep our customers ahead of the competition. We’re confident Pronto will enhance our solution set and further differentiate ourselves within the marketplace,” Reiser said.

“Pronto also brought to the table a can do attitude, a flexible approach and a real desire to develop a profitable, long term relationship. Pronto Software is renowned for its practical innovation and we’re very excited to be offering this robust, highly scalable and cost effective solution to the market.”

Pronto Software International Managing Director David Jackman said, “We were impressed with BCT’s experience in the mid market and its long standing position in the industry. Its geographical spread was also an attractive consideration, having recently expanded into Mexico and China.

“We have a strong track record of nurturing profitable relationships with our channel partners, allowing them to thrive in key industries,” Jackman said. “BCT is an excellent fit with our business and we welcome BCT in Pronto Software’s international channel partner network.

“Our partnership with BCT is a significant step in our international growth strategy to enhance our global partner channel. This agreement lays the foundation to expand our footprint in the North American market, which opens up exponential growth opportunities,” Jackman said.

BCT has strategic relationships with seven consulting companies that have increased its consulting expertise across application development, CRM, manufacturing, distribution, accounting and network deployment/configuration.

BCT will offer customers a range of flexible licensing models including hosted/SaaS options.

For further media enquiries contact:
Patrick Reiser
Chief Executive Officer
patr@bctinc.com
309-862-3666
Business Computer Technologies, Inc.
328 Susan Drive, Suite 200
Normal, IL 61761

About BCT
BCT has been a premier provider of CRM/ERP solutions since 1984. With service centers in Illinois, Missouri, Ohio and California, it offers its customers deployment/support coverage anywhere in North America. It has also made recent advances in markets in Mexico and China, expanding their vision of global reach within the markets they serve. The organization recognizes the importance of technology within business processes of the manufacturing and distribution markets and that in order to provide these solutions, they need the fundamental skills to enable them to pass on the knowledge to their customers. BCT has been recognized by Accounting Today and Accounting Technology as a Pacesetter, TOP 100 VAR, Killer VAR because of the breadth of experience the organization affords the customer. For more information about BCT, visit www.bctinc.com

About Pronto Software
Pronto Software is award winning Australian developer of easy to use and fast to implement ERP technology for the mid-market. Pronto’s flexible and highly scalable ERP solution, PRONTO-Xi delivers unparallel visibility and control of the entire supply chain from manufacturing, distribution, services right through to the retail point of sale. For more information about Pronto Software, visit www.pronto.com.au