ATLANTA, GA and WOODSTOCK, VT -- (Marketwire) -- 05/08/09 -- Sage North America today announced plans to enhance Peachtree Quantum's productivity tools to include expanded manufacturing functionality through a partnership with Manufacturing Information Systems, Inc. (MISys). Sage and MISys plan to deliver a product edition in late summer that will target manufacturers looking for easy installation and setup, light customization, and industrial-strength capabilities at an affordable price point.

The planned functionality is designed to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized manufacturing firms. It will provide core accounting and manufacturing functionality to small businesses that need an out-of-box, ERP-lite solution, and will include inventory control, WIP tracking, multi-level bills of materials, multi-warehousing, work orders, and much more.

"Until now, Peachtree's vertical solutions have been well-suited for small manufacturers, but have lacked some of the specialized functionality those manufacturers need to effectively manage their operations," said Connie Certusi, general manager, small business accounting solutions, Sage North America. "The new Peachtree Quantum manufacturing edition, delivered in conjunction with MISys, rounds out the Sage North America product portfolio for manufacturers that includes Sage MAS 90, MAS 500, and Sage Accpac, giving Peachtree a distinct advantage over other entry-level players, and offering a full range of scalable, affordable solutions for manufacturers throughout the life of their business."

MISys, makers of the award-winning MISys SAE Manufacturing System, is committed to serving small to medium-sized businesses looking for manufacturing software that is powerful, yet simple to use.

"Our agreement with Sage marries a highly-respected accounting product with a world-class manufacturing solution," said Dave Brown, MISys President and CEO. "Because the Peachtree Quantum Manufacturing edition is an industrial-strength solution, with a much lower total cost of ownership than competing brands, we are able to offer small and medium-sized manufacturers tremendous functionality and strength at an affordable price."

About MISys Inc.

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 Small Business Manufacturing (MISys SBM) for Peachtree. MISys has been a leader in the manufacturing software industry for more than 25 years. MISys products are sold directly and by hundreds of business partners worldwide. Visit www.misysinc.com or call 802/457-4600.

About Sage

Sage North America is part of The Sage Group plc, a leading global supplier of business management software and services. At Sage, we live and breathe business every day. We are passionate about helping our customers achieve their ambitions. Our range of business software and services is continually evolving as we innovate to answer our customers' needs. Our solutions support accounting, operations, customer relationship management, human resources, time tracking, merchant services and the specialized needs of the construction, distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit and real estate industries. Sage North America employs approximately 4,100 people and supports 2.9 million small and medium-size business customers. The Sage Group plc, formed in 1981, was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989 and now employs more than 14,500 people and supports more than 5.8 million customers worldwide. For more information, please visit the web site at www.sagenorthamerica.com or call 866-308-2378.

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