abas Business Software Awarded Best ERP for the fourth consecutive time

Hong Kong, June 29th, 2009 – ABAS Business Solutions (PRC) Ltd. announced that abas ERP was awarded the "Best ERP 2009" by the Linux Pilot magazine at the awards presentation ceremony of "Linux & OSS Best Solution 2009" held on 15th April at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. This is the Fourth Time that abas ERP has been awarded with this award in Asia.

Best ERP 2009
The award of "Linux & OSS Best Solutions 2009" aims at encouraging enterprises to use Linux & Open Source Software in the development of business and consumer solutions. The awardees are required to satisfy the selection criteria of: Originality, Innovative Values, Level of Benefits and Market Reception. Based on ABAS' continuous innovation and commitment to providing software with a high degree of flexibility, abas ERP was awarded with the category of "Best ERP 2009" for four consecutive years.

Focus on Process Oriented Architecture
In the past year, abas ERP has emphasized on the focus of Process Oriented Architecture (POA) which extends from the widely accepted Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). The focal point of POA is to satisfy the general users' business processes through configurable modularization as a start and provide a flexible platform for users to fine tune their business optimization on another. ABAS' vision is to ensure that the software continued to be highly flexible, upgradeable and easy to maintain so the software can grow together with the enterprises.

Business Processes Simplified
In addition to the POA, the latest open source workbench enhanced by ABAS will also enable users to simplify business process via one single platform. The development tool will thoroughly revolutionize the implementation and operation methods of ERP software. ABAS' aim is to allow customers to enjoy the conveniences of integrating additional process with much improvement in time and costs. ABAS commitment to promote OSS to commercial enterprises will strengthen the OSS's penetration and adoption to the market; and therefore helping end users to lower the Total Cost of Ownership.

While ABAS continues to develop its kernel with the C language, the outer flexible user interfaces are now compatible with JAVA which works seamlessly with ABAS' object-oriented database structure. The combination of Java and ABAS will be more extensible, powerful, flexible and compact.

Thing Big, Start Small and Move Fast
From a holistic design approach, ABAS technicians adhere to the idea of "Think Big, Start Small and Move Fast" so that senior managers can track the latest activities at all levels through an integrated system. Moreover, the system will provide the much demanded information to facilitate the enterprises to make the right business decisions swiftly.
With ABAS thorough understanding of small and medium size manufacturing and distribution enterprises, ABAS has undoubtedly demonstrated its vision as one of the top global ERP vendors in providing good value of investment in the years to come.

About ABAS
ABAS Software AG was founded in 1980 in Germany. ABAS provides cost-effective ERP and eBusiness solutions to over 45,000 users worldwide, with solutions offered in 28 languages. ABAS system can be run on Linux and Windows platform. ABAS Business Solutions (PRC) Ltd. was founded in 2003 in Hong Kong and has offices in Shenzhen & Shanghai. ABAS is a recognized leader in delivering outstanding collaborative ERP solutions ranging from ERP consulting to software development for SMEs in China.

Company profile
ABAS Software AG is a leading provider of cost-effective ERP solutions for midsize manufacturers and distributors. More than 2,100 customers have chosen ABAS as their IT specialist and work successfully with the internationally applicable abas Business Software. ABAS, established in 1980 and once characterized by students, has now become a global network of companies. ABAS Software AG in Karlsruhe employs more than 115 people, and together with over 50 abas partners ABAS employs approx. 600 employees worldwide. The abas software partners provide a wide range of services including implementation, customization, hardware and network support. ABAS also provides on-site support and ensures short reaction times and high service quality. International partners in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Poland, Ukraine, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Mexico, and the USA represent the ABAS Software AG throughout the world. The partner network is continuously being expanded.

Product profile - abas Business Software
The brand name abas Business Software includes the products abas ERP for production, abas Distribution for distribution, wholesale, and service companies, and the eBusiness solution abas eB. abas Business Software is an ERP & e-business application designed specifically for manufactures in the Assemble-to-Order, Make-to-Order and Engineer-to-Order environment. Our software is priced to fit most budgets while delivering full ERP functionality. It is flexible, adaptable, internationally applicable and a save investment for the future. The clear structure and well thought-out implementation strategy of the system enable a short implementation period as well as trouble-free integration into the company structure. New functions and technologies are constantly added to the standard software with each new upgrade. As a result, abas users are always using the most up-to-date product. abas Business Software is currently offered in 28 languages and can be run using Linux, Unix and Windows. ABAS has been a supporter of the open source operating system Linux since 1995. Approximately 80% of over 2,100 abas installations are based in Linux.

abas Business Software - range of services: Sales/sales order processing/shipping, purchasing/purchase order processing, warehouse management, scheduling, logistics, materials management/MRP, production/PPC, financial accounting, fixed asset accounting, cost accounting, controlling, eBusiness, portal, etc.

ABAS Software AG
Suedendstr. 42
76135 Karlsruhe/Germany
Tel.: +49 721/9 67 23-0
Fax +49 721/9 67 23-100
info@abas.de
www.abas-software.com

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