ECI Software Solutions’ acquisition of Prima strengthens its global position in business management software. ECI Software Solutions announced the acquisition of Prima Business Control Software. The move enhances ERP and ecommerce capabilities across key markets.
The acquisition of ECI Software Solutions benefits office supply dealers in the U.K. and Ireland. The United States, who have increased customer demand and increasing competition on the digital front. As a result, they need to have faster and more precise order processing capabilities. Prima offers cloud-based ERP and ecommerce solutions specifically for the office supplies industry. ECI gets better capabilities to manage its entire ERP ecosystem with the inclusion of Prima solutions.
“ECI has more than a 25-year history of commitment to the office supplies industry, and joining forces with Prima is a natural extension of our mission to help independent dealers thrive,” said Trevor Gruenewald, CEO, ECI Software Solutions. “At a time when distributors are facing rising customer expectations and tightening margins, the need for streamlined operations is critical. This new chapter reflects a strategic expansion of ECI’s ERP and ecommerce portfolio and a commitment to serving our customers with solutions that anticipate their needs and arm them for success amidst a constantly shifting market.”
Expanding ERP and Ecommerce Capabilities for Office Supply Dealers
The acquisition of Prima by ECI will integrate the advanced Prima platform into ECI’s global ecosystem. Hence, dealers will be able to provide flawless ordering experiences that involve higher levels of efficiency. Furthermore, the combination is capable of working under real-time conditions as well as providing superior customer service. The company is still dedicated to the use of AI-based and cloud computing technologies. This approach enables organizations to deal with complicated product offerings and service requirements. It also enables the competition with ecommerce giants.
“This acquisition isn’t about changing Prima; it’s about giving our products and our people the resources to become even better at scale,” said Stephen McLaughlin, CEO, Prima. “With ECI, we are securing a future for Prima that would have been impossible to achieve alone. Now, we can accelerate innovation and provide the enterprise-level stability our customers deserve. We’re still the same Prima at our core, but now we have the ‘firepower’ to help our customers run their businesses smarter and faster than ever before.”
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News Source: Businesswire.com
