Fortsum Business Solutions Inc. launches two new software programsFortsum Business Solutions penetrates the manufacturing market with its new Production Manager application and enriches its offer to Québec SMBs with the addition of Report Generator for Excel, an Acomba application that integrates one of the star applications of the Microsoft® Office suite.
Québec, September 12, 2006 – Fortsum Business Solutions Inc. (Fortsum Business Solutions) (TSX Venture Exchange: FRT) announced today at its annual dealers’ convention the launch of two new software programs, Production Manager and Report Generator for Excel. Integral parts of the Acomba solution, these two applications will be available as of September 30, 2006 at a suggested retail price of $595 each.
“Year after year, Fortsum Business Solutions dedicates large sums to research and development in a continuing effort to better meet the needs of its customers. These investments, which totalled some $2M for fiscal year 2005, remain a cornerstone of company growth and ensure our position of leadership in the development of solutions for SMBs in Québec,” announced Fortsum Business Solutions’ Chief Executive Officer, François Taschereau. “From a strategic point of view, in this particular case, enriching our product line will not only increase client loyalty but also open the door to the manufacturing market. The development of this new vertical market, with over 10,000 businesses in the province of Québec alone, should result in significant company growth over the upcoming months,” added Taschereau upon the launch of Production Manager and Report Generator for Excel.
About Production Manager
This new software, which integrates into the Acomba solution, is designed for businesses in the manufacturing sector as well as all those that manage production or assembly operations. It offers users better management of raw materials, production costs and effective control of production runs and product tracing.
About Report Generator for Excel
Designed for our thousands of users, this Acomba component is equipped with Microsoft® Office Excel. User-friendly and powerful, the Report Generator for Excel supports the creation of tailored reports and financial statements in a flexible yet standard interface while guaranteeing direct access to the company’s accounting data and avoiding double entry and the potential for error entailed.
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About Fortsum Business Solutions
Fortsum Business Solutions Inc. is mainly involved in the development, marketing and support of accounting, commercial and banking data management software. For more information: www.fortsum.com
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François Taschereau
CEO
ftaschereau@fortsum.com
Dany Beaudet
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