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BDE acquires Apex Business Systems (4th January 2006)
BDE are delighted to announce the acquisition of Apex Business Systems, bringing together the winners of both the Sage Line 100/MMS and the Sage Line 500 partner of the year awards 2005.
The combined business now has 1000 customers, 90 staff and over £10m turnover.
BDE will operate across five locations in the UK, in Worcester, London, Manchester, Bristol and Leeds. Apex is the leading Line 100 and MMS partner in the UK, and has been presented with the partner of the year award 11 times since 1992.
John Linney, MD BDE Group:-
“ The acquisition of Apex by BDE delivers to our joint client base a number of significant benefits. We will offer a wider range of integrated products, we’ll increase our regional coverage and we’ll offer a greater depth of expertise. This merger is another important step in our long term vision to become the leading provider of integrated business applications to SME and mid market businesses.”
Tony Parsonage, MD Apex:-
“ I think putting the best Sage MMS Line 100 reseller (Apex) with the best Sage Line 500 reseller (BDE) makes good business sense. All existing and new customers will benefit from this merger, as both organisations are committed to support, service and long term relationships. I would say that this is the best example of a merger in this business area, as true economies of scale will be achieved that benefit the customer as well as the bottom line. Everyone at Apex is excited about working with the BDE team. ”
Paul Stobart, CEO Sage UK and Ireland:-
“ This new venture by two of Sage’s most prolific and successful business partners will no doubt enrich the experience of Sage customers at both organisations. I am confident that new Sage customers will be delighted that the solutions delivered by BDE/Apex will be done so by utilising the very best aspects of these two award-winning Sage partners. I wish BDE /Apex every success for the future. ”
This latest move will afford the enlarged business a broader range of integrated service provision, greater depth of expertise and improved regional coverage.
BDE look forward to working with the Apex team over the coming months and getting to know their customers.
