Epicor Software says that its Vantage and Vista end-to-end manufacturing solutions for SMEs now offer support for Linux operating systems.
Epicor Software, a leading provider of integrated enterprise software solutions for midmarket companies, today announced its Vantage and Vista manufacturing solutions now offer support for Linux operating systems. Vista and Vantage are complete end-to-end manufacturing solutions that address the core business needs of small and midsized make-to-order (MTO) and mixed-mode manufacturers. Linux support demonstrates Epicor's focus on enabling its manufacturing solutions to accommodate virtually any technology environment.

Linux is available now for Epicor's manufacturing customers running Vista 6.0 or Vantage 6.0.

Epicor has also committed to Linux support for its upcoming Vantage 6.1 release and its next generation manufacturing solution code-named Sonoma, announced earlier this year.

Designed to fit the size and scope of manufacturers from the lower to upper midmarket, this next generation solution and product roadmap will enable Epicor's manufacturing customers to adopt Web services technology at their own pace while protecting their technology investment.

Through a partnership announced last year with Progress Software, Epicor is leveraging the Progress OpenEdge platform to deploy a single collection of business logic components that will support a wide variety of technology platforms, including a native Microsoft.NET User Interface, enabling manufacturing companies to leverage the power of Web services and Microsoft .NET.

The addition of Linux support enables Epicor's manufacturing customers the option to deploy their Vista and Vantage applications on Linux and take advantage of the low cost of ownership, reliability and stability that Linux offers.

'Support for Linux is yet another way Epicor is responding to both emerging industry trends and our customers' requirements for flexibility,' said Paul Farrell, senior director of product marketing for Epicor's Manufacturing Solutions Group.

'Linux has continued to become more mainstream in the business world, through its high reliability and its low cost of ownership.

Vantage and Vista offer customers a wide range of options for deployment, including support for Microsoft, Unix and Linux operating system environments.

In this way, our customers have maximum flexibility to deploy the technology that best fits their individual requirements.' General Machine Works Company, based in Spencer, Iowa, has been an Epicor customer since 1992.

The company offers fabrication and machining of metal parts for the transportation, agricultural, industrial and recreational industries.

General Machine Works has selected Linux as its operating system to take advantage of Linux's stability and processing speed.

'Epicor's integrated manufacturing solution is the heartbeat of our shop, so we want to have it run on a platform that is as stable as possible to ensure streamlined operations,' said Joni Mehls, production control manager, General Machine Works Company.

About Epicor Software Corporation - Epicor is a leading provider of integrated enterprise software solutions for midmarket companies around the world.

Founded in 1984, Epicor has over 15,000 customers and delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions that enable companies to immediately improve business operations and build competitive advantage in today's Internet economy.

Epicor's comprehensive suite of integrated software solutions for Customer Relationship Management, Financials, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services Automation and Collaborative Commerce provide the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth.

Epicor's solutions are complemented by a full range of services, providing single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership, now and in the future.

Epicor is headquartered in Irvine, California and has offices and affiliates around the world.