Enterprise resource planning software firm SYSPRO is celebrating 35 years in business.

In a statement, the company says it is this month celebrating its beginnings in 1978 as a discussion between two brothers, followed by many hours of development of applications.

Today, SYSPRO has a client base of over 15,000 companies, across more than 60 countries.

It’s solutions and services are designed primarily for the manufacturing and distribution mid-market.

“Our focus has always been on simplifying business software and building lifetime relationships as the basis for business success,” says Phil Duff, co-founder and chief executive officer of SYSPRO.

Over the 35 years SYSPRO has also been recognised by a variety of organisations such as the Gartner Magic Quadrant for ERP for Product-Centric Midmarket Companies in 2009 and 2010; to being a Microsoft Gold Partner.