Powerful New Release Delivers Improved Efficiencies to Help Companies Streamline Activities and Take Full Advantage of the Economic Recovery
Feb. 15, 2011 (Marketwire) --
IRVINE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/15/11 -- Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies, today announced the next release of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, Epicor iScala. Designed for improved controllability, scalability and usability, Epicor iScala 2.3 SR3 features enhanced mobility functionality as well as three brand new modules for Project and Contract Revenue Recognition, Advanced Credit Control, and a Business Transaction Control Engine to improve business processes. The release is intended for businesses that want to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the economic recovery.
"Epicor iScala has always been one of the top ERP systems of choice for global companies because it helps them keep costs low while enabling them to comply with local regulations wherever they are located," said Matt Muldoon, vice president, product marketing for Epicor. "Through new features such as grid-based sales order entry, integration to Epicor Mobile Field Service, box handling and packaging, and event-based invoicing in Contract Management, this powerful new release helps businesses become more efficient. This results in their being able to streamline their processes and fulfill growing demand as the economy recovers."
Global market leader WD-40 has been using Epicor iScala since 1999 and the company is planning to upgrade to the latest version within the next couple of months. "We have already evaluated iScala 2.3 SR3 and we are looking forward to the performance improvements, the new functionality, and support for the latest version of Microsoft SQL," said Jonathan McCoy, IT manager for WD-40. "Our sales team is particularly excited about the new grid-based order entry screens because they will make it easier and faster for them to enter orders -- helping us increase efficiencies throughout the company. Other features that we will benefit from straight away are the improvements in the credit check processes, and the settlement discount localization for Spain."
Swedish-based HMS Networks is a world leading supplier of communication technology for automation equipment. The company has been using Epicor iScala solutions since the late 1990s and it has performed an evaluation of iScala 2.3 SR3. "We are delighted to see that a number of features from our wish-list have been incorporated in this release," said Anders Törhagen, IT manager for HMS.