RSM McGladrey Adds SoftBrands' Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One to Its Technology Consulting Product Line

MINNEAPOLIS, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SoftBrands Inc. , a global leader in enterprise software for manufacturers and ISV partner of SAP America, Inc., has partnered with RSM McGladrey, a professional services firm offering accounting, tax and business consulting.

The partnership pairs RSM McGladrey's powerful nationwide presence with SoftBrands' successful history of delivering ERP solutions targeting mid- market manufacturers. With this agreement, RSM McGladrey will provide implementation services for Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One to manufacturing clients in the mid-market.

"SoftBrands' manufacturing expertise is a perfect complement to our diverse business consulting services," says Stan Mork, national director of information technology consulting at RSM McGladrey. "Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One is a powerful tool for our small and mid-market manufacturing clients -- businesses that need a solution to help them grow bigger and faster."

"Our initial rollout will cover the Midwest, but this partnership will have a national scope, reaching out to RSM McGladrey's thousands of customers and consultants," says Rich Dettinger, channel development manager for SoftBrands. "RSM McGladrey has hundreds of consultants in the field every day. For a partner-focused ISV such as SoftBrands, an alliance with this kind of potential is incredibly valuable."

SoftBrands offers mid-market manufacturers the flexible and affordable Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One, a manufacturing ERP system that provides the strength and stability of SAP along with the manufacturing expertise of SoftBrands. SoftBrands is continually building a global network of partners to help bring Fourth Shift Edition to the manufacturing marketplace, extending its reach at every turn.

"That RSM McGladrey chose Fourth Shift Edition as one of its mid-market manufacturing solutions is a strong validation for our company and our product," says Ralf Suerken, senior vice president and general manager of manufacturing for SoftBrands. "This partnership has tremendous potential for us, and it's another important step toward our goal to dominate this manufacturing market."

About SoftBrands

SoftBrands, Inc. is a global leader in providing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing and hospitality industries worldwide. With more than 4,500 customers in over 60 countries now actively using its manufacturing and hospitality products, SoftBrands has established a global infrastructure for distribution, development and support of enterprise software. The company, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has more than 600 employees with branch offices in Europe, India, Asia, Australia and Africa. Additional information can be found at http://www.softbrands.com/ and http://www.fourthshiftedition.com/ .

About RSM McGladrey

RSM McGladrey is a leading provider of financially focused business services. The RSM McGladrey group of companies offers accounting, tax services, business consulting, retirement resources, employer services, corporate finance, wealth management and financial process outsourcing. RSM McGladrey Inc. serves clients' global business needs through its membership in RSM International (an affiliation of separate and independent legal entities). RSM McGladrey Business Services is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of H&R Block .

McGladrey & Pullen LLP (a partner-owned CPA firm) delivers audit and attest services. McGladrey & Pullen and RSM McGladrey have an alternative practice structure. Though separate and independent legal entities they can work together to serve clients' business needs. When considered together, the two companies rank as the fifth largest provider of accounting, tax and business consulting.

Contact: Mark Palony 612-851-1500 mark.palony@softbrands.com