Sage Simply Accounting and MISys(R) Solution to Bring Enhanced Functionality and Increased Efficiency to Manufacturers' Systems

RICHMOND, BC and WOODSTOCK, VT--(Marketwire - Jun 20, 2012) - Sage North America, a leading provider of business management software and services to more than 6 million small and midsized businesses worldwide, today announced that it has named a solution from Manufacturing Information Systems (MISys, Inc.) as its first fully endorsed product for Sage Simply Accounting (becoming Sage 50 Accounting -- Canadian Edition in October 2012). This partnership offers customers a new integrated solution, Sage Simply Accounting Manufacturing by MISys, which offers additional specialized manufacturing functionality that integrates seamlessly with Sage Simply Accounting.

MISys Manufacturing is a multimodule manufacturing resource planning (MRP) system designed specifically for small to midsized manufacturers. Sage Simply Accounting Manufacturing by MISys features functionality for raw materials inventory control, WIP tracking, multilevel bills of material, production work orders and an array of advanced planning tools not previously available in Sage Simply Accounting.

"Sage Simply Accounting Manufacturing by MISys is an industrial-strength manufacturing system offering a full range of scalable, affordable and powerful tools to help manufacturers grow with their businesses," said Nancy Harris, vice president and general manager, Sage Simply Accounting. "The new bundled solution allows us to provide our current and future customers with a robust manufacturing solution with enhanced functionality and increased efficiency focused on the processes manufacturers need to effectively manage their day-to-day operations."

Sage will directly support Sage Simply Accounting Manufacturing by MISys and deliver a complete customer experience, including purchase, training, support and maintenance. Sage and MISys will also offer a four-part introductory webcast series beginning June 27.

"Our agreement with Sage marries a highly respected accounting solution with a world-class manufacturing solution that allows Sage to expand its offerings to its manufacturing customers," said Dave Brown, MISys president and CEO. "Because Sage Simply Accounting Manufacturing by MISys is a cost-effective yet industrial-strength solution, we are confident that the growing number of Sage customers who need specialized manufacturing functionality will see and experience the benefits that the solution offers."

MISys has partnered with Sage over the past 25 years to provide manufacturers robust solutions for various Sage products that meet their specific needs. In 2009, Sage entered into a partnership with MISys to create the Sage Peachtree Quantum Manufacturing Edition, now known as Sage 50 Quantum Manufacturing Edition.

Further information about Sage Simply Accounting Manufacturing by MISys and the four-part introductory webcast series is available at NA.Sage.com/sage-simply-accounting/lp/misys/a
or www.MISysInc.com/simply.

About MISys
Manufacturing Information Systems Inc. (MISys Inc.) is the developer of the MISys Manufacturing Software System. MISys products include MISys for Sage Accpac ERP for mid-range accounting customers, and MISys for use with Sage 50 Quantum Accounting. MISys has been a leader in the mid-market manufacturing software industry for more than 25 years. For more information, visit www.misysinc.com.

About Sage
Sage is a leading global supplier of business management software and services for small and midsized businesses. The Sage Group plc, formed in 1981, was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989 and now employs more than 12,600 people and supports more than 6 million customers worldwide. For more information about Sage in North America, please visit the company website at: NA.Sage.com. Follow on Facebook, Facebook.com/SageNorthAmerica, and Twitter, Twitter.com/SageNAmerica.

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