JOHANNESBURG - July 25, 2012 - Microsoft has recognized the role that SYSPRO is playing in improving cost efficiencies in the manufacturing sector, by featuring the company in its recent Global Outlook 2012-15: Microsoft Technology in Manufacturing and Resources publication.

In addition to being launched earlier this month at the Microsoft worldwide Partner Conference, which took place in Toronto, the publication will be distributed directly to customers and used extensively at Microsoft offices, Microsoft and third-party events, customer meetings, technical and executive briefing centers, internal meetings and conferences, and at numerous other locations throughout the year. The digital edition of the guide can be viewed at: http://www.onwindows.com/partners/guides/manufacturing/default.aspx

This guide to Microsoft solutions and partners in manufacturing and resources effectively encapsulates current and future Microsoft technologies, and encourages end-customer engagement with a select number of Microsoft solution providers.

"As a Microsoft Gold Independent Software Vendor (ISV), featuring in this publication reinforces that Microsoft sees SYSPRO as a valuable partner. This is a global publication with a worldwide footprint, and we are thrilled to be one of the ISVs that have been invited to participate in it," says Louise Thompson, Product marketing Director at SYSPRO Corporate.

The work SYSPRO has done at the Mopani Copper Mines, in Kitwe, Zambia, to optimize its business processes and the extensive and successful use of workflow solutions, was featured in the publication.

"Globally, manufacturers are looking at cutting costs and providing services more effectively. These are elements that are integral to our manufacturing solutions that are tailored for the unique requirements of the sector. Being profiled in this publication allows us to show our current and future clients our internationally recognized capabilities in the manufacturing sector," adds Thompson.

About SYSPRO

SYSPRO has earned the trust of more than 14,500 companies in 60 countries for its suite of visionary software that enhances the competitive thrust of small/mid-sized manufacturers and distributors. The company's adherence to developing technology based on the needs of customers is among the reasons why SYSPRO enjoys one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry.

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