Softworx launches African growth initiative

Beautiful business software is on the way to sub-Saharan Africa. EOH Company and Infor Master Partner, Softworx has launched the Africa Partner Network (Softworx APN) to channel Infor software sales and consulting services throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

Softworx managing director, Jane Thomson says the partner network will provide businesses with access to best-in-class software: "The network will help prospective partners build a sustainable and profitable business selling and supporting Infor solutions." She says the initial focus for Africa will be on industrial manufacturing, food & beverage and automotive sectors solutions ranging through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management and Performance Management.

"Softworx will predominantly target East and West Africa where as an EOH Company; we already have a presence in 29 countries. This will assist us in driving strategic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa and further develop and grow the Infor Channel."

Chris Thomas, Softworx Business Development Executive – Africa, says the network is comprised of three tiers, basic, associate and professional: "We have scaled the APN to provide incremental business benefits based on resources, infrastructure and performance."

"Infor has a strong brand underpinned by strong micro-vertical solutions. We are excited to bring these beautiful software solutions to Sub-Saharan Africa. Infor is engineering business software in a way never seen before."

He says the partners will have access to a wide range of enterprise solutions such as Infor LN, Infor Visual, Infor EAM, Infor Warehouse management and mobility and Infor BI and d/EPM.

For more information on the Softworx APN, visit www.softworx.co.za