KITCHENER, ONTARIO, CANADA - June 12, 2007 - Second Foundation announced today the purchase from IBM of the world-wide rights to NaviMeat software. IBM sought a suitable partner to provide top quality support and enhancements to the existing NaviMeat client base.
Second Foundation is the exclusive North American partner for NaviMeat. In an effort to increase penetration into the global meat processing market, Second Foundation has purchased the intellectual property associated with NaviMeat software from IBM. Second Foundation is committed to the continued support and growth of the NaviMeat customer base and reseller channel on a global basis.
The NaviMeat solution is designed to support mid-sized and large companies in the meat industry, covering both the slaughtering and the processing side. The solution covers all functional areas of administration and production in one system. The NaviMeat software is developed based upon Microsoft's worldwide release of Microsoft DynamicsNAV.
Second Foundation has a depth of experience in Microsoft products as a Gold Certified Partner. "We see drawing upon our product and industry expertise to create an even better solution for a broader mix of clients," says David Popowich, President of Second Foundation. "Our goal is to enhance the product to deliver extended functionality at the right price for global companies in the meat slaughtering and processing industry."
"We are focusing on creating pockets of excellence with our ISV (Independent Software Vendor) solutions," states Popowich. "We recognize the need to provide vertically focused industry solutions that are targeted at niche markets. NaviMeat is just one of the products with which we will specialize. We are excited about the evolution in our organization." Second Foundation is continuing to develop additional industry focused software products to compliment the Microsoft Dynamics product line.
The current and future versions of the NaviMeat software will continue to be made available through Second Foundation and their channel of resellers.
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