Epicor in a Box Debuts in Mexico

May 27, 2009

Epicor Software and IBM have joined to develop “Epicor in a Box,” a solution designed to provide small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the Mexican market with the latest information technology (IT) solutions, optimize resources and increase productivity.

The solution includes a complete suite of components specifically selected to meet the needs of this market, including an IBM server loaded with Epicor’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, Epicor’s configuration and deployment service, and technical support from the two companies.

Epicor is offering to the Mexican market a next-generation ERP solution, with a foundation of 25 years of experience in designing and developing ERP solutions. Based on the Web 2.0 and True SOA concepts, Epicor provides users a truly collaborative, simple and dynamic experience. Its adaptable architecture satisfies any organization’s needs regardless of industry or access devices for real-time business insight anywhere.

Epicor and IBM will also offer a wide range of deployment options that meet any organization’s technology and economic needs. For example, companies can select on-site deployment or virtual deployment through an IBM storage hosting service.

To support SMBs, IBM also offers compelling financing plans. Epicor and IBM will be showcasing the solution in a tour covering Mexico’s most important cities.

“We believe we are providing a very compelling ERP solution for Mexico’s business market,” said Alejandro Benavides, vice president of operations for Epicor Latin America. “We invite enterprises throughout the country to learn more about the Epicor in a Box solution, and discover the multiple benefits Epicor and IBM are offering.”

Cesar Fernandez, territory manager for IBM Mexico, said, "IBM identifies in the alliance with Epicor a clear reference that encourages Mexican companies to take proactive decisions to challenge the current economic climate, drawing on the benefits of the use of information technology. Our commitment to innovation and integrated technology is the key to competitive differentiation, beyond any economic cycle."