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Openbravo wins InfoWorld 2007 Best of Open Source Software Award
- Openbravo ERP wins ‘Best in Enterprise Resource Planning’ Pamplona– September 13, 2007 – Openbravo (www.openbravo.com), the leading developer of web-based open source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions for small and medium businesses, has been presented with an InfoWorld Best of Open Source Software award for Best in Enterprise Resource Planning software. Manel Sarasa, CEO of Openbravo said, “Prestigious awards such as this provide additional energy to all the members of the broad Openbravo community and keep us all working hard. In the world of ERPs change happens slowly and that's why our business is more of a marathon than a sprint. Such acknowledgement encourages us to continue leading this marathon effort to open the world of ERP.” “We are incredibly pleased to have won this third award of the year for our product. It is a testament to the dedication of our developers, the strength of our offering and the bonds with our community. Due to its ease of installation, robust performance and dedicated service, our solution has recently surpassed 300,000 downloads on SourceForge.” InfoWorld’s awards, known as ‘The Bossies’, were created to recognize the best open source software for enterprises of all sizes. As open source has established itself at the forefront of business software innovation, InfoWorld understood the need to formally acknowledge the developers and community behind open source. To be considered for the award, InfoWorld’s test center must run a thorough examination of the software. InfoWorld’s Test Center’s central mission is to identify the most innovative and cost-effective solutions for IT organizations. “Open Source Software has moved into the mainstream,” said Steve Fox, editor in chief at InfoWorld. “InfoWorld's inaugural Bossie Award winners represent mature, flexible, and reliable solutions that increasingly define the segment.”
The latest version of Openbravo is available for download and community feedback at SourceForge. This new version builds on the modules and capabilities of the popular ERP system, which has been downloaded more than 300,000 times, and includes new features such as a greatly improved user interface and navigation; a revised accounting module; integration with JasperReports; new message management processes; revised data alerts; improved source code management and single sign-on capabilities.
About Openbravo Openbravo is the leading professional open source enterprise management (ERP) solution for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs). Driven by open source philosophies and best-in-class services, it delivers a fully integrated, web-based ERP system tailored to the needs of any company, regardless of size or industry sector. The functionality of Openbravo is in continual growth thanks to an expanding international community of users, partners and developers. Openbravo helps companies to manage daily operations, optimize business processes, enhance customer satisfaction and ultimately increase profitability. And because it is open source, Openbravo puts the customer in full control without the overheads of contracts or licenses. In January 2006, Openbravo secured a €5 million ($6.4m) financing agreement with Sodena - record funding for an open source ERP company - to fuel further software development and international growth. Openbravo is a founder member of the Open Solutions Alliance – an independent consortium launched in 2007 to educate and inform businesses deploying Open Source, while promoting best practice and interoperability among vendors. Openbravo is a winner of a 2007 ‘Red Herring 100 Europe Award’. At LinuxWorld Conference & Expo in August 2007, Openbravo was presented with a Product Excellence Award for ‘Best Integration Solution’. In September 2007, the company's ERP solution was declared the 'Best of Open Source Software' by InfoWorld in the 2007 BOSSIE Awards. About InfoWorld Media Group InfoWorld Media Group helps IT solutions management choose the right technology, within the context of a cohesive strategy, for business impact at their organizations. Rather than merely covering the enterprise technology market, InfoWorld identifies and promotes emerging technology segments that add unique value for the organizations that implement them, as well as the vendors that provide those solutions. Using an integrated communications approach including online, events, research, and a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide both hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at http://www.infoworld.com. About International Data Group (IDG) International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG’s online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries including CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG’s lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, highquality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers. IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends. Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available at http://www.idg.com. All product and company names are trademarks of their respective companies.