Aptean

Aptean to Expand ERP Capabilities for Beverage Companies with Acquisition of Drink-IT

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

The planned purchase of Drink-IT will build upon Aptean’s Food & Beverage ERP offerings with additional applications and expertise to serve the beverage industry globally.

Key Points: 
  • The planned purchase of Drink-IT will build upon Aptean’s Food & Beverage ERP offerings with additional applications and expertise to serve the beverage industry globally.
  • Drink-IT’s modular app-based solution is designed specifically for beverage companies to implement standard processes in beverage production, quality management, alcohol balance tracking, sales and contracts management, compliance and tax management, warehouse management, logistics, and deposit management.
  • Drink-IT ERP is a proprietary, cloud-native solution, developed based on best practices gained from decades of experience supporting beverage companies.
  • “When finalized, the acquisition of Drink-IT will add new, cloud-based ERP capabilities for beverage producers and distributors to Aptean’s offerings,” said TVN Reddy, CEO at Aptean.

Aptean Named a Finalist in the 2022-2023 Cloud Awards

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Aptean , a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced that Aptean Food & Beverage ERP has been named a finalist for Best Software as a Service – USA (SMB) this week in the international cloud computing program, The Cloud Awards.

Key Points: 
  • ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Aptean , a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced that Aptean Food & Beverage ERP has been named a finalist for Best Software as a Service – USA (SMB) this week in the international cloud computing program, The Cloud Awards.
  • Founded in 2011, the Cloud Awards recognizes and honors industry leaders, innovators and organizational transformation in cloud computing.
  • Aptean Food & Beverage ERP was selected as a finalist based on its innovative, industry-specific features and capabilities, which are designed to meet the unique needs of food and beverage companies.
  • “Aptean is honored to have Aptean Food & Beverage ERP named a Cloud Awards finalist for Best Software as a Service,” said Jenny Peng, Chief Technology Officer at Aptean.

Survey of Industrial and Process Manufacturers Shows Investment in Cloud ERP Leads to 1.5X Revenue Increase Over On-Premise Solutions

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Monday, January 23, 2023

The study reveals that manufacturers using cloud-based ERP software increased revenue at a higher rate in 2022 than those using on-premise software.

Key Points: 
  • The study reveals that manufacturers using cloud-based ERP software increased revenue at a higher rate in 2022 than those using on-premise software.
  • Manufacturing organizations that have implemented a cloud ERP reported average year-over-year revenue growth of 8.3% in 2022, compared to 5.5% among manufacturers that have not moved to the cloud.
  • In 2023, manufacturers surveyed are focused on navigating four major obstacles: rising inflation, availability of materials, labor shortages and the cost of doing business.
  • These insights and the full research findings are now available in a new report, The Aptean 2023 Manufacturing Forecast: Industry Insights from Industrial and Process Manufacturers .

Aptean Recognized in Top Tier of Power 500 Software Companies

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Aptean , a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced that it was named in the top 10% of companies in The Software Report’s Power 500 Software Companies of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Aptean , a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced that it was named in the top 10% of companies in The Software Report’s Power 500 Software Companies of 2023.
  • Aptean earned the #30 spot on the overall list and was in the top 10 in the business process category of the most influential software companies of 2023.
  • The Software Report is an established market research firm that reports on leadership initiatives, market developments and executive insights related to the software industry.
  • “Aptean is proud to receive top recognition on a list of the world’s leading providers of software solutions,” said TVN Reddy, CEO at Aptean.

Jack Blaha Named New CEO of Cendyn

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Monday, January 9, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Jack Blaha as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As CEO, Blaha will lead the company's plans for continued strategic growth and play a direct role in fulfilling its vision for customers and employees across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Jack Blaha as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • As CEO, Blaha will lead the company's plans for continued strategic growth and play a direct role in fulfilling its vision for customers and employees across the globe.
  • A graduate of West Point Military Academy and the University of California Berkeley, Haas School of Business, Blaha is an astute leader who brings extensive CEO and executive-level experience to Cendyn from several industry-leading technology companies, including Khoros, Lone Wolf Technologies, PeopleAdmin, and Aptean.
  • "It's an honor to be named CEO, and I'm thrilled to join the Cendyn team and continue building on the innovative products and culture already in place," said Jack Blaha, CEO at Cendyn.

Jack Blaha Named New CEO of Cendyn

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 9, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Jack Blaha as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As CEO, Blaha will lead the company's plans for continued strategic growth and play a direct role in fulfilling its vision for customers and employees across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Jack Blaha as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • As CEO, Blaha will lead the company's plans for continued strategic growth and play a direct role in fulfilling its vision for customers and employees across the globe.
  • A graduate of West Point Military Academy and the University of California Berkeley, Haas School of Business, Blaha is an astute leader who brings extensive CEO and executive-level experience to Cendyn from several industry-leading technology companies, including Khoros, Lone Wolf Technologies, PeopleAdmin, and Aptean.
  • "It's an honor to be named CEO, and I'm thrilled to join the Cendyn team and continue building on the innovative products and culture already in place," said Jack Blaha, CEO at Cendyn.

TA Announces Global Investment Staff Promotions

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global growth private equity firm, today announced nine promotions earned by investment staff, effective January 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global growth private equity firm, today announced nine promotions earned by investment staff, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Before joining TA, Stefan worked at J.P. Morgan in the Investment Banking Division, Media and Technology Group.
  • Before joining TA, Rafael was an Investment Director at CVC Capital Partners, and started his career at Citigroup as an Investment Banking Analyst.
  • Prior to TA, he worked at Morgan Stanley in the Investment Banking Division, Media and Telecom Group.

Aptean Expands Offerings in France Through Acquisition of Mistral

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Aptean acquired Mistral from private equity investor Omnes Capital and other private shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • Aptean acquired Mistral from private equity investor Omnes Capital and other private shareholders.
  • Apteans acquisition of Mistral expands the breadth of its industry-specific ERPs in France.
  • We are excited to add capabilities to support equipment dealers and distributors in France to our ERP offerings, said Duane George, GM, EMEA and APAC, at Aptean.
  • Aptean and Mistral are aligned in a mission to provide customers with tailored, integrated solutions that provide a measurable return on investment.

CENTENE APPOINTS MONTE FORD TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that it has appointed Monte Ford to the Centene Board of Directors, effective November 12th.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that it has appointed Monte Ford to the Centene Board of Directors, effective November 12th.
  • Mr. Ford is a leading technologist with more than 20 years of board experience serving Fortune 500 companies across a wide spectrum of industries.
  • "Monte's extensive experience in the Fortune 500 technology sector will serve Centene well as we continue to use data to drive innovation and transform healthcare for our members," said James Dallas,Chairman of the Centene Board of Directors.
  • "I look forward to working with Centene, a company with which I share a vision of transforming healthcare through innovative technology and programs," said Ford.

Aptean Adds Apparel ERP to its Industry-Specific Software Offerings in the DACH Region with Acquisition of ImPuls AG

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

ImPuls modular platform was designed especially for the fashion and apparel industry and helps customers simplify inventory management and streamline mission-critical workflows.

Key Points: 
  • ImPuls modular platform was designed especially for the fashion and apparel industry and helps customers simplify inventory management and streamline mission-critical workflows.
  • This transaction strategically builds on Apteans commitment to serving the fashion and apparel industries with an established and successful provider in the DACH region.
  • Aptean is pleased to expand our ERP presence in the DACH region with offerings for apparel companies, said Bob Kocis, President, Americas and DACH, at Aptean.
  • ImPuls AG and Aptean share a focus on delivering industry-specific solutions to support the fashion and apparel industry, said Axel Domschke, Managing Director at ImPuls.