Pleasanton, CA – September 20, 2009– The 2009 S&OP Report by Gartner has positioned Steelwedge as the top best-of-breed S&OP vendor and as the only solution that delivers needed functionality for both sales forecasting and S&OP processes on a Cloud-basis.
The Gartner MarketScope Report for Sales and Operations Planning profiled a total the vendors of S&OP space based on proven customer implementations, demonstrated S&OP functionality, and global coverage. Each vendor was assessed based on comprehensive evaluation criteria including Market Understanding, Product Strategy, Innovation and Customer Experience. Each vendor was given an overall rating. Steelwedge was one of a very small group of vendors rated Positive in the study. Of note, SAP was downrated to “Caution” in this year’s study.
“Steelwedge is pleased to be listed as one of the top vendors in Gartner’s S&OP MarketScope Report by Gartner. This recognition in addition to our top ranking by AMR reflects the success of our focused efforts to helping companies implement world-class S&OP solutions.” said Glen Margolis, CEO of Steelwedge. It was also noted that Steelwedge is also the only vendor offering a Cloud-based solution.

Steelwedge Software Inc. links Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to existing systems through familiar desktop applications including email and Excel. Steelwedge helps companies improve the effectiveness of their S&OP, Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Performance Management activities. Steelwedge customers include General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Honeywell, Emerson Electric, Juniper Networks, Nvidia, Tellabs and Qlogic. For more information, please visit www.steelwedge.com.
Steelwedge and all Steelwedge product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Steelwedge Software, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

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