Softpower Acqusition – What does this mean?
With the acqusition of Softpower Business Solutions, c-Systems will become one of the largest providers of business management systems in the Outdoor Power Equipment industry and will substancially strengthen our presence in the Powersports industry. This merger will bring together complimentary products that fit well together and offer modules that were not available from individual companies.
As a combined company, we will have a customer base of approximately 1500 dealers and distributors, doing business in 49 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The combined company will employ approximately 50 people, including all of the SoftPower staff. Technologically, the new company will have the largest and finest programming staff of any software company serving your industry. This statement carries over to our combined support staff as well.
We believe this merger offers our customers many important benefits. SoftPower and c-Systems have been competing in the same markets for more than 20 years. Because our markets are the same, there is a great deal of synergy between the two organizations. By combining, we are able to create a stronger, more robust, and efficient organization. All of this translates into more valuable support and services for our customers.
We have already begun the process of streamlining and enhancing customer support services. We are already in the process of adding modules to the SoftPower products that were designed by c-Systems to enhance customers support services to their customers. We realize that if a problem arises, you need it fixed in as little time and with as little aggravation as possible.
While the programs provided by SoftPower and c-Systems were designed for many of the same markets, there are differences in the programs scope and design. As a customer of the combined company you will have access to all of the modules and software developed originally by either company. With the acqusition, Softpower customers will have access to c-Systems programs at a significantly reduced rate. The same rate that current c-Systems customers would pay for the programs or upgrades. Likewise c-Systems customers will have access to Softpower programs and upgrades at the same prices as current SoftPower customers.
While discounts are great things to receive, Softpower and c-Systems customers will derive the most benefit from future software enhancements and new products yet to come. By sharing resources and ideas and combining the best features from each company’s software, we can create unbeatable business management solutions that exceed the capabilities of either company’s original products.
We also want to assure all our current and prospective customers that our business continues without any interruption or loss of quality. As we work through this process, we will keep you informed at every step along the way. We look forward to getting your feedback and suggestions as we start this very exciting journey.
