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Research also shows that manufacturer optimism in the current administration’s regulation plans has declined
ECi News
ECi Software Solutions announces a new research report on the business and technology trends impacting the manufacturing industry.
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Harvest Ventures will serve as an independent contractor dedicated to customer implementation and growth
ECi News
ECi Software Solutions, a leader in cloud-based business management solutions, today announced that it has entered into a new strategic relationship with Harvest Ventures, Inc.
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ECi to Help Macola Evolve
Mint Jutras
The theme for this year’s Macola Evolve user conference was Embrace –Create – Innovate. Indeed these three words, along with the name of the conference itself, epitomizes the recent past and the projected future of the product.
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2018 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers
InBound Logistics
Need logistics IT solutions? These leading providers, presented alphabetically, offer the services that match your supply chain needs.
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ECi Software President lays out strategy for Macola, including pooled resources, cloud option
Channel Buzz
ECi, to which Macola reports after their acquisition by ECI’s Apax Partners, told Macola customers and partners at their EVOLVE event what the new ownership will mean for them, and how Macola fits into ECI’s strategy for its manufacturing division.
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Macola cloud strategy still being assessed, with an offering likely in calendar 2018
Channel Buzz
ECi has instructed Macola to make development of a cloud strategy a major priority. Macola’s execs discuss the specifics of what they are doing, when customers are likely to see the fruits of this labour, and what they are likely to be.
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Ways to avoid the hack attacks
Cutting Tool Engineering
Manufacturers are ripe targets for hackers. According to a report from IBM Security, the manufacturing industry moved into the position of second most attacked industry in 2015, behind health care.
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ERP Software's Extension Layer Ends "Version Lock"
Modern Machine Shop, April 11, 2018
Macola Software, an ECi Software Solutions company, has released version 10.7 of its Macola enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software.
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Macola announces platform but who will come?
Enterprise Times, April 09, 2018
Macola has announced the latest version of its ERP software at Macola Evolve in Chicago.
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ECi Software Solutions Releases New Version of Macola ERP
BusinessWire, April 05, 2018
Macola Software, an ECi Software Solutions company, today released Macola 10.7, the latest version of its leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and business management software. Macola 10.7 revolutionizes the way customers extend and customize their ERP...
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Macola ties up with LucaNet
Enterprise Times, March 12, 2018
Macola has announced a new technology partnership with LucaNet. It sees LucaNet integrated with Macola to extract data from the ERP solution to make financial consolidation simpler.
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2018 Channel Chiefs - Lisa Wise, Director of Alliances and Channel Development, Macola Software
CRN, Feburary 12, 2018
Lisa Wise is the director of alliances and channel development at Macola Software, bringing more than 19 years of management experience to the organization.
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Evolution of ERP software Q&A
The Fabricator, January 10, 2018
What’s soared, what’s sailed, and what’s bombed? ERP software has reinvented itself during the last decade, becoming more integrated, intuitive, and indispensable, according to three ERP software technical experts.
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ECi strengthens managed print services with PrintFleet
Enterprise Times, January 5, 2018
ECI has announced the acquisition of PrintFleet.Based in Ontario, Canada and with offices in Switzerland, the company offers a variety of services to the print and imaging industry. This includes software to help both service providers and companies manage their printing fleet.
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Macola Software ERP and Business Software
Quality Magazine, December 1, 2017
Macola Software unveiled Macola 10.6, the newest release of its ERP and business software. Targeted at the mobile user, Macola 10.6 delivers an improved user experience and deeper functionality across multiple devices, especially tablets that are favored by manufacturing and wholesale distribution companies...
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Manufacturers Rank Top Six Emerging Technologies
Metal Forming Xtra, November 21, 2017
A recent survey of medium and large U.S. manufacturers, with nearly half (43.2 percent) representing metalforming and fabricating companies, shows that the top six emerging technologies providing the most value are...
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Macola Software continues redesign of user experience with 10.6 ERP release
ChannelBuzz, November 21, 2017
Compared to the spring’s 10.5 release, and the upcoming 10.7 next year, this version of the Macola ERP software is less dramatic, but it still has some nice enhancements, including adding more APIs and making them easier to use...
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Macola 10 Enterprise Resource Planning and Business Software
CTE Magazine, November 13, 2017
Increase the speed and accuracy of doing business in today’s complex manufacturing environment and streamline operations.
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Macola mobilises UI
Enterprise Times , November 13, 2017
Macola has released the latest version of its ERP software. With version 10.6 it has focused the enhancements at the mobile user. The focus on improving the UI across mobile devices is a sensible move.
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Alison Forsythe, Managing Director, ECi, Macola Division
CRN , September 25, 2017
Macola software has been serving mid-market manufacturers and distributors for over 40 years.
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ECi said the future merger of its Macola division and ECi Software Solutions, an ERP software provider, will not affect Macola's current business partner relationships
SearchITChannel , August 22, 2017
From SearchITChannel: "Business software company ECi said the future merger of its Macola division and ECi Software Solutions, an ERP software provider, will not affect Macola's current business partner relationships or channel-led go-to-market strategy. "ECi supports our strategic direction, recognizes the importance of Macola's business partner network, and understands its vital role in the delivery of our solutions and services to customers," said Alison Forsythe, managing director and general manager of ECi, in an email. The merger is expected to close by the end of the third quarter. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed."

ECi sale of Macola and merger with ECi won’t change Macola channel focus
ChannelBuzz , August 14, 2017
The new combined company becomes one of the larger SMB-focused makers of software for manufacturers and wholesales distributors.
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Factories Of The Future Need AI To Survive And Compete
Forbes , Aug 9, 2017
Today’s consumers are pickier than ever. They want customized, personalized and unique products over standardized ones and prefer local, smaller producers over large-scale global manufacturers.
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Today’s Pickup: J.B. Hunt acquires Specialized Logistics Dedicated
Freight Waves , Aug 1, 2017
Did you know? A survey of wholesale distributors by ECi’s Macola division found that 60% of warehouse and fulfillment operations are now outsourced; 80% of respondents have adjusted prices based on regulatory concerns; and 58% are using connected machinery.
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Infographic: Distributors, Suppliers Weigh In On Supply Chain Technologies
Industrial Distribution , August 1, 2017
Check out this new infographic which illustrates the results of ECi's new Manufacturing & Wholesale Distribution 2017 Technology Trends Reports
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Manufacturers Weigh in on Trump’s New Trade Regulations
Machine Design , July 24, 2017
ECi Software recently conducted a study of medium to large businesses on how the Trump administration’s new trade plans and technological innovations are impacting U.S. manufacturing.
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ECi Excels
Manufacturing Today , July 20, 2017
ECi’s Macola Evolve event in New Orleans in April featured a level of excitement that matched the well-known vibes of its host city.
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Report: 92% of wholesale distributors see Amazon as a competitor
Supply Chain Dive , July 20, 2017
Emerging technologies, the rise of e-commerce and government regulations are top of mind right now for wholesale distributors, according to a recent report by ECi, Macola division.
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Survey: U.S. Distributors, Suppliers Already Responding To Trump Administration Regulatory Plans
Industrial Distribution, July 19, 2017
COLUMBUS, OH — ECi, a global provider of business software for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), on Wednesday released new research reports on business and technology trends in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries....
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ECi, Macola Division is refreshed with a new leader and new software products
Columbus CEO, July 3, 2017
Any confusion about ECi, Macola Division, ends with its name. ECi is the Dutch holding company, Macola is the product name—a product originating in Marion, Ohio, that has been dedicated to making complicated distribution processes easier since the late 1970s...
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Software-division chief leads refresh of venerable product
Columbus Dispatch, July 2, 2017
Alison Forsythe was skeptical when she was contacted by a company from the Netherlands about a potential executive position...
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2017 Manufacturing Leadership Awards honour top talent in industry transformation, Industry 4.0 and technology
MRO Magazine, June 28, 2017
Winners of the Manufacturing Leadership Partner Award include: Autodesk, Inc.; Demand Management, Inc.; iBASEt, Inc.; ECi, Macola Division...
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2017 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Program Honors Trailblazers of Industry Transformation
PR Newswire, June 15, 2017
Winners of the Manufacturing Leadership Partner Award include: Autodesk, Inc.; Demand Management, Inc.; iBASEt, Inc.; ECi, Macola Division; Leading2Lean; Logility, Inc...
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CRN 2017 Women of the Channel Details
CRN, May 15, 2017
Lisa Wise is the director of alliances and channel development at ECi, Macola division, bringing more than 19 years of management experience to the organization.
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Speakers shared their thoughts on leadership and success at Macola Evolve 2017 in New Orleans.
Manufacturing Today Magazine, May 3, 2017
The Macola Evolve 2017 conference in New Orleans had a lot to offer in terms of new technology and enhanced solutions for customers to improve their ERP systems.
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ECi’s New UX for Macola 10.5: More Than Just a Pretty Face
Mint Jutras, May 2, 2017
It is not uncommon today for ERP solution providers to be transforming the user experience. In fact, it is almost a necessity. After all, the millennial generation grew up with technology in the palms of their hands.
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ECi Unveils Major User Experience Change to Macola 10.5
Frost & Sullivan, April 27, 2017
Declaring its most significant UX change in the last 20 years, ECi's, Macola division.
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ECi Announces New Release of Macola ERP and Business Software
The Wholesaler, April 25, 2017
ECi, global business software for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), unveiled Macola 10.5 at its annual Macola Evolve conference in New Orleans.
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Macola 10.5 Shown at Evolve
Bob Scott Insights, April 24, 2017
ECi has introduced Macola 10.5 at its Evolve 2017 conference this week.
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Calgary’s Harvest Ventures reaping bumper crop from refocused Macola
ChannelBuzz, April 24, 2017
ECi Macola’s largest Canadian partner is benefiting from the company’s reinvigorated channel focus, and sees great potential for Canadian customers in the new Macola product release.
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Macola peers into a geeky (and flexible) crystal ball
ChannelBuzz, April 21, 2017
Macola also made the first public announcement of its new Macola Labs, tasked with coming up with innovative new techy twists that can be applied to the software.
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Macola 10.5 ERP release adds sizzle with usability, user experience enhancements
ChannelBuzz, April 20, 2017
The new version of Macola’s software features a rethought design philosophy that simplifies the interface and makes it more mobile-friendly.
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ECi Macola to place new emphasis on select verticals in 2017 go-to-market strategy
ChannelBuzz, April 20, 2017
Managing Director Alison Forsythe sees 2017 as offering massive opportunities for manufacturing, which should mean massive opportunities for Macola and its partners.
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ECi Helps Solution Providers Increase Customer Satisfaction
Manufacturing Today, April 17, 2017
News -- Unity 2.0
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Partner Program Guide
CRN, April 10, 2017
ECi, Macola Division, Macola Unity Partner Program
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ECi revamps Macola Unity Partner Program
TechTarget - SearchITChannel, April 7, 2017
Cybersecurity vendors spin up channel partner programs
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ECi announces next generation of Macola partner program
ChannelBuzz by Mark Cox, April 5, 2017
ERP vendor ECi has announced what it is terming the Macola Unity 2.0 Partner Program.
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What Manufacturers Can Learn from Food Scandals
Food Manufacturing, March 28, 2017
By Bob Combs, Principal Consultant, ECi, Macola division
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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain 2017
Food Logistics, March 14, 2017
Under Alison Forsythe’s leadership, ECi’s Macola division has transformed to focus on consistent innovation in order to bring the best experience and service to its customers.
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Food Logistics Magazine - March 2017
Food Logistics Magazine, March 14, 2017
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain 2017
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2017 Channel Chiefs Details - Lisa Wise
Posted by CRN on March 2, 2017
Profile of Lisa Wise Director of Channel Management ECi, Macola division
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ECi Enhances Macola Unity Partner Program
Posted by ChannelPro Network on November 30, 2016
Dublin, Ohio-based ECi, which provides ERP and business software for SMBs, has enhanced the Macola Unity Partner Program with an implementation and configuration training program.
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Infrascale partners educate clients on ransomware protection
Posted by TechTarget SearchITChannel on November 18, 2016
The Ransomware Antidote Program aims to help partners to educate their customers on ransomware attacks and the products on the market; more news from the week.
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LANDesk-AppSense merger produces new channel offerings
Posted by TechTarget on September 2, 2016
With its AppSense merger underway, systems management company LANDesk introduced two offerings that feature new integrations; other IT channel news from the week.
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ECi Macola continues aggressive channel push with new training program for partners
Posted by ChannelBuzz.ca on Septemerb 1, 2016
ERP vendor ECi Macola has been aggressively ramping up its channel presence over the last three years. This move to an online self-paced training system was in response to partner requests.
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Metal Fabricator Uses Macola 10 to Reduce Order Fulfillment Time from Weeks to Hours or Days
Posted by The Fabricator on August 30, 2016
Haydon Corp. use all aspects of the Macola 10 solution, from purchasing and order entry to scheduling and production management—but it is with order fulfillment where this metal fabricator has seen some of the most significant benefits.
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ECi Updates Macola ERP and Business Software
Posted by Accounting Today on July 6, 2016
Cloud business software provider ECi released Macola 10.4, an enhanced version of its ERP and business software. The software was first introduced in April this year at the company’s customer conference.
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Macola 10.4 in GA – better than promised?
Posted by Enterprise Times on July 6, 2016
ECi has announced that Macola 10.4 is now generally available. This was originally announced at Evolve 2016 held in Atlanta earlier this year and incudes the promised updates.
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How to Keep Your Business Ahead of the E-Commerce Curve
Posted by USA Today on June 30, 2016
Some see technology as a cost; some see it as an opportunity; and some see it as a necessity.
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Making An Impact With Mobility
Posted by Manufacturing Business Technology on June 8, 2016
For the modern and skilled manufacturer, mobile technology is the key to a successful shop floor and back office.
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Fabricators are in the information business
Posted by The Fabricator on May 19,2016
Fabricators aren't selling just parts anymore. They're selling their ability to partner and communicate with customers.
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What’s Driving ECi Macola ERP’s Fierce Ambition?
Posted by Technology Evaluation Centers on May 13, 2016
ECi Macola is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system built to support manufacturing and distribution businesses. The solution is for small and medium businesses (SMBs) operating in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, metal fabrication, and others.
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Welcome to the New World of ECi Macola
Posted by Mint Jutras on April 27, 2016
ECi Macola describes Workspaces as “one of the most unique and powerful pieces of ECi Macola 10 – allowing personalized role-based views of your business information and creating a natural and intuitive experience.
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ECi Unveils Macola 10.4 with BI Functionality, Dynamic Workspaces, and Financial Consolidation Feature
Posted by Martech Advisor on Apr 22, 2016
ECi, a leading provider of enterprise software for SMBs, has unveiled the latest version of its flagship business and ERP software Macola.
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Macola unveils ambitions
Posted by Enterprise Times on April 21, 2016
ECi Macola has announced and demonstrated the new functionality that will be available in Macola 10.4, its ERP and business software suite.
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ECi Enhances Macola ERP Software
Posted by Accounting Technology on April 20, 2016
ECi introduced an updated version Wednesday of its enterprise resource planning and business software, Macola 10.4, with enhanced workspaces, business intelligence functionality and a financial consolidation tool for manufacturing and distribution businesses.
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Latest ERP trends
Posted by Supply House Times on April 19, 2016
Manufacturers of distribution-targeted enterprise resource planning software say the ability to access back-office-related information from anywhere is one major trend that continues to gain momentum in the space.
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ECi Macola fights hunger with two company-wide initiatives
Posted by Accounting Technology on April 11, 2016
ECi Macola, provider of ERP and business software with headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, recently announced the details of its community service programs to fight hunger both locally in Ohio and across the Americas.
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Five Signs It’s Time to Upgrade to ERP Software
Posted by Wards Auto on March 11, 2016
Now is the time to ditch the spreadsheets and manual entry tasks, and embrace the impact that automation could have on your business.
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Three Things to Consider When Replacing a Legacy System
Posted by CIO Review
A typical legacy ERP solution, based on out-of-date technologies, can create a lot of headaches for business owners, including rigid development and delivery methods, functionality gaps, costly and complex upgrades and difficult-to-manage programs.
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Beyond The Shop Floor — Three Ways To Create A Lean Back Office
Posted by Manufacturing Business Technology magazine
A lean office is an important focus area for manufacturers seeking greater profitability and optimum customer satisfaction.
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Key Criteria for ERP Software Selection
Posted by Software Advice
The world of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is large and complex. From starting your search to narrowing down your selection to finally pulling the trigger, there are many factors to consider.
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Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award
Frost & Sullivan awarded ECi Macola 10 the 2015 North America ERP for Food & Beverage Product Leadership Award.
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Five Signs Your Trucking Firm May Need ERP
Posted by Fleet Owner Magazine on November 24, 2015
Lots of folks in trucking – especially small carriers – may think they don’t need enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and for some very good reasons; the biggest, of course, being the price tag for such technology.
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Analyst Review of ECi Macola 10 for SMB Manufacturers and Distributors
Posted by Technology Evaluation Centers on July 7, 2015
ECi Macola 10 is the new-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for small to medium (SMB) manufacturers and distributors. The software has evolved to cater to the accounting, manufacturing, distribution, and customer relationship management needs of its customers, and provides a user interface that can be customized by users' job function.
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ECi Macola, Reinvented
Posted by Mint Jutras on May 21, 2015
I recently had the opportunity to attend ECi Macola Evolve 2015. The theme of the event was “Dare to do!” While “dare to dream” is a common motivational message, this variation is reminiscent of Yoda of Star Wars fame, who said, “Do, or do not. There is no try.”
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Web, Mobile Key in Macola 10.2
Posted by Bob Scott’s Insights (subscription required) on May 13, 2015
ECi Macola outlined important enhancements to version 10.2 and laid out a product road map this week at its Evolve user conference. All of this is a bit revolutionary—when Macola v. 10 debuted last year it was the first major release in 10 years, according to managing director Alison Forsythe.
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Macola Hires Channel Head
Posted by Bob Scott’s Insights (subscription required) on May 12, 2015
ECi Macola has hired Gayle Prokop as director of alliances and channel development. Prokop is responsible for the company's Unity Partner Program, which was launched in January. For Macola, this is a big deal as the program was stagnant for the last several years before the prior management was run out of town.
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ECi Macola 10 ERP Is Here
Posted by Technology Evaluation Centers on July 16, 2014
ECi, a leading provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions for small to medium businesses (SMBs), recently announced the general availability of ECi Macola 10. This new product introduction marks a significant milestone for the company, which has designed, developed, and launched the solution in just 14 months since the appointment of new ECi Macola Managing Director Alison Forsythe.
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ERP Vendor Guide
Posted by Ziff Davis, Inc on April 11, 2014
With configurable workspaces, business process management, and unlimited business activity monitoring, ECi Macola increases the speed and accuracy of doing business and provides a more natural ERP experience.
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