February, 2006 – Tamlin Software Purchases MKT Software
MKT Software Designs, Inc. announces its acquisition by Tamlin Software Developers, Inc. The acquisition was formalized on February 1st, 2006 and will provide the resources to better service our customers.
Tamlin Software Developers, Inc. provides Shop Floor Control, MRP and Enterprise Optimization solutions to small and mid-range manufacturers, food processors, and distributors. Established in September 1991, Tamlin Software Developers, Inc. is dedicated to understanding a customer's business goals and providing automated solution using proven technology engineered to meet their needs. Visit their web site at www.tamlinsoftware.com.
Recognizing the benefits of combining experienced staff, products, loyal customer base, and position in the AccountMate reseller channel, Tamlin and MKT seized the opportunity. With the integration of our two companies we will become the largest and most successful AccountMate reseller.
Tamlin and MKT customers will benefit from this acquisition by having greater access to more technical support, development, and consulting resources. Tamlin and MKT share the same business philosophy in regards to our customers and the level of service we provide them.
Guy’s position as Chief Technology Officer, at Tamlin will include managing a team of developers, support technicians, and system integrators. Guy will remain at the California location to establish a western division of Tamlin. For more information, email jennyh@mktsoftware.com. For more information, email jennyh@mktsoftware.com.
November, 2005 – MKT and SOS Consulting Enhance Strategic Partnership
MKT and SOS Consulting reached an agreement to enhance their strategic partnership. Under this agreement, Kathy Hemmelgarn of SOS will assist MKT with on-going Software Consulting and AccountMate Training Services. MKT and SOS have enjoyed a close working relationship since 1997 and continue to assist each other on numerous projects. For more information, email jennyh@mktsoftware.com.
October, 2005 – MKT Wins AccountMate West Coast Regional Sales Award
MKT was awarded a trip to Las Vegas for being the top AccountMate sales producer in the Western Region for Q3 2005. For more information, email jennyh@mktsoftware.com.
September, 2005 – MKT Releases BETA for Credit Card Processing Add-On
MKT developed a Credit Card Processing program that provides the ability to process credit card transactions directly through Visual AccountMate. Credit Card transactions are processed over a secure internet connection from each workstation and do not require any additional equipment or central server software to operate. For more information, email jennyh@mktsoftware.com.
August, 2005 – MKT Attends Bioterrorism Compliance Seminar
MKT attended the Bioterrorism Compliance Seminar for Food Manufactures held in Dallas, Texas. The seminar was sponsored by Tamlin Software Developers and co-sponsored by AccountMate Software Corporation. Food Manufactures with over 500 employees have until Dec. 9, 2005 to comply and those with fewer than 500 employees have until June 2006 to comply. For more information, email jennyh@mktsoftware.com.
June, 2005 – MKT Implements New Lifecycle Plan
In an effort to simplify and improve the delivery of our products and services, MKT created the MKT Lifecycle Plan. This plan bundles all of the products and services needed to maintain each client’s individual AccountMate Installation. Each client can enjoy the benefits of receiving annual upgrades, quarterly reviews and monthly support to keep their system running smoothly. For more information, email jennyh@mktsoftware.com.
February, 2005 – MKT Receives Presidents Award at SYNERGY 2005
MKT was among the top business partners to receive an award during the annual AccountMate Business Partner Conference, SYNERGY 2005. These awards were presented as a way to recognize and honor business partners that make AccountMate a success. For more information, email jennyh@mktsoftware.com.
January, 2005 – MKT Completes Tamlin MC Training Program
MKT completed a two day intense one-on-one training program for Manufacturing Conductor™ (MC) at the headquarters of Tamlin Software Developers in Dallas, Texas. MC is Tamlin's proprietary shop floor control software designed for small to mid-size manufacturers. MKT is now authorized to resell and support the MC product. For more information, email jennyh@mktsoftware.com.
June, 2004 – MKT Named Killer VAR by Accounting Technology Magazine
MKT Software Designs was named a 2004 Killer VAR by Accounting Technology Magazine. The theme for 2004 was “Staying on Target” which means not only reaching exemplary sales volume but increasing customer satisfaction during a year of economic uncertainty.
Accounting Technology's Killer VARs profiles resellers of accounting software that stand out from the crowd. These firms, spanning a range of sizes and product offerings, do things in ways that kills the competition and makes their practices a must read. For more information, email jennyh@mktsoftware.com.
April,
2004 - MKT Tools and MKT Setup for AccountMate V6.5 is now shipping
On April 30, 2004, MKT officially released MKT Tools V6.0 and MKT
Setup V6.0 for AccountMate V6.5. For more information, email sales@mktsoftware.com.
February,
2004 - MKT Receives National Business Partner Award
On February 8-11, 2004 MKT attended the annual AccountMate reseller
conference held in San Francisco, CA. At the "Evolution 2004" event
MKT received a national partnership award in recognition of outstanding
performance with AccountMate. In addition Guy Hodgdon was honored
for his participation as guest speaker at the event sharing both
technical and consulting related experiences. For more information,
email jennyh@mktsoftware.com.
January,
2004 - MKT Announces new "Business Services" Division
In January 2004, MKT created a new "Business Services" division
that includes accounting management, operations management, project
management and marketing related services. For more information,
email sales@mktsoftware.com
or visit the Services
page of our website.
October,
2003 - MKT introduces customer newsletter “MKT
Community News”
On October 15, 2003, an introduction newsletter was sent to all
MKT customers. Each newsletter will highlight an MKT customer and
provide news on MKT, AccountMate, third party products and more.
The purpose for “MKT Community News” is not only to
share information but to build a community, a hub that brings MKT
and our customers together. For more information, email jennyh@mktsoftware.com.
September,
2003 - V6 MKT Tools is now available
MKT is pleased to announce the September 1st release of Version
6 for MKT Tools. In addition to making this valued product
compatible with Visual AccountMate Version 6, you will find
new features and functionality. For more information, email
sales@mktsoftware.com or see our Product
Page.
August,
2003 - MKT attends Everest Manufacturing Training at Softline
AccountMate Headquarters in Novato
Guy Hodgdon at MKT spent two intense days of training on the Everest Manufacturing
software. Topics covered where Features & Functions of the Everest Work Order,
Shop Floor Control, Shop Floor Data Collection and Production Planning modules
as well as installation, implementation and support. Everest Manufacturing Software
is a mature software suite that converts AccountMate into a complete manufacturing
system that manages the production process from raw materials to finished goods.
MKT is excited to represent Everest in the Sacramento area as well as the Bay
Area. For more information on Everest Manufacturing, email jennyh@mktsoftware.comor see our Product
Page.
March,
2003 - MKT Tools Version 6
In late April, MKT Software Designs is planning to release a version
upgrade of MKT Tools SQL Data program, compatible with VAM SQL
V6.
In addition to the VAM SQL V6 compatibility, MKT will also release
new MKT product features and we encourage your input. If there
are features or functions you would like us to consider, please
email your suggestions to guyh@mktsoftware.com.
For those who have purchased the SQL edition of MKT Tools within
one year from the release date of a new version, you are eligible
for a free upgrade. If more than a year has elapsed since your
purchase date, you may receive the upgrade by purchasing a Maintenance
Plan within 30 days of the new release.
For more information or to place your advance order, call or email
sales@mktsoftware.com. Please remember to include the serial number(s)
or End-User Company Name for the MKT Tools product you wish to
upgrade.
February, 2003 - AccountMate 2003 BP Conference
Over the past years, the AccountMate Business Partner Conference
has grown into the largest and one of the most important events
for AccountMate Business Partners. Dedicated Business Partners
from different parts of the world come together and use this
event as the avenue to exchange ideas, share expertise, promote
mutual support and foster comradeship.
Guy Hodgdon
from MKT Software Designs discussed his programming design ideas
and expertise with fellow Business Partners in the “Making
Your Modifications Upgradeable” presentation. Understanding
the need for a cost-effective way to move customer modifications
from one version to another, Guy designed a method to accomplish
this task and shared his approach with the audience. By applying
these methods to existing customer jobs, MKT has drastically reduced
the time and cost of upgrading customer modifications.
November,
2002 - Accounting Today 2002 Technology Pacesetters
MKT Software Designs was recently selected as a 2002 Technology
Pacesetter in the November 2002 issue of Accounting Today. Every
year, editors of Accounting Today identify candidates for inclusion
in the feature report, “Technology Pacesetters.” The
report identifies the leading resellers/consulting firms handling
business management/accounting software products for small and
midsize business clients.
Accounting Today Magazine, the national business newspaper for
the tax and accounting industry, is read by 39,000 practicing accountants
and business advisors, plus a large number of vendors who work
in this market. Firms are qualified based on research involving
major information technology vendors, trade associations, industry
peers and our understanding of the market. Selections include top
volume producers, astute client advisors and/or recognized leaders
among peers.
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