SYSPRO to Partner with Preactor to Extend the SYSPRO ERP Scheduling Solution

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa. -- October 24th 2006 -- Preactor International, developers of the world's leading range of PC based scheduling and planning systems, and SYSPRO, a leading producer of enterprise software for SMB manufacturers and distributors, today announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement that enables SYSPRO's ERP product to integrate with Preactor software.

Development will focus on providing a tight and seamless integration between SYSPRO and Preactor and create an out-of-the-box OEM SYSPRO module that will satisfy the factory scheduling needs of a range of its client base.

Mike Novels, Managing Director of Preactor International, commented on the news.  "We are very pleased to be working with SYSPRO which has such an enviable reputation in providing powerful Enterprise software solutions around the world. We are confident that we will be able to meet the needs of SYSPRO's clients and look forward to a strong working relationship in the future. "

Phil Duff, CEO of SYSPRO, said "We are delighted to be able to offer an integrated Preactor solution to our customers. SYSPRO has been supplying scheduling solutions for quite some time, and Preactor has such an excellent reputation in the marketplace that it made sense to be integrated to this product."

About Preactor International
Preactor International, a UK-based company, is a provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling software for manufacturing industries. Their products offer a unique combination of usability, flexibility and integration capability combined with unmatched price/functionality that enables users to obtain a ROI measured in weeks, not years.   Installed in over 1,600 companies, Preactor is designed to enable rather than replace legacy systems.  The partner of choice for many ERP companies, Preactor is used to provide the detailed schedules and interactive planning environment that business demands to become leaner, more agile and improve their on-time delivery performance.

About SYSPRO
Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 12,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

Contacts

Mike Novels        
Preactor International     
+44 (0)1249 650316               
Mike.novels@preactor.com    
www.preactor.com 
    
Phil Duff
SYSPRO – South Africa
+27(0) 11 461 1000
Phil.Duff@za.syspro.com
www.syspro.com