Stoneridge Software Acquires Veteran Microsoft Partner Advanced Business Systems

By Leah Baker | February 7, 2020

Stoneridge Software announces the acquisition of veteran Microsoft Dynamics partner Advanced Business Systems (ABS). ABS has focused on mid-market companies for more than 20 years through implementation and support of Dynamics NAV business software. They were one of the first partners in the world to implement the cloud-based Dynamics 365 Business Central solution.

The combination of the two firms positions Stoneridge Software as one of the leading Microsoft Dynamics partners in the mid-market space. Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud-based, Microsoft accounting and operations software designed for small to medium-size companies.

The acquisition expands the Stoneridge Software consulting practice and adds nearly 120 organizations to the Stoneridge Software client community.

“ABS is a forward-thinking partner who truly wants the best for their clients,” said Eric Newell, CEO of Stoneridge Software. “We are thrilled to bring on a talented team of consultants who share our passion for problem-solving and we look forward to serving the needs of their clients. With this merger, we strengthen our already strong Dynamics 365 Business Central practice and establish ourselves as the go-to choice for mid-market companies looking for a flexible and powerful business solution.”

Company leaders see many synergies between the two firms with similar company values, a client-centric focus, culture, the caliber of team members, and the same approach in running a business.

“We have always looked for ways to better serve our clients. After 21 years in business, the breadth of the business technology landscape has grown, and clients are coming to rely on partners to provide more comprehensive offerings,” said Chris Carrigee, ABS President. “In the best interest of our clients and partners, we began to search for a like-minded Microsoft partner we could team up with. After much due diligence, we found Stoneridge Software. We knew right away when we met the Stoneridge leadership that this was the right home.”

The acquisition was effective as of February 1, 2020.

About Stoneridge Software

Founded in 2012, Stoneridge Software is the largest Microsoft Gold ERP & CRM Partner in the upper Midwest with offices in Barnesville and Minneapolis, MN and Fargo, ND. As a business technology firm with specialties in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dynamics AX, Dynamics NAV, and Dynamics CRM, Stoneridge focuses on attracting the most knowledgeable experts in the field to provide stellar solutions that deliver maximum business impact. This means 1) a modern, easy-to-use interface that’s available anywhere, 2) a fully connected system that pulls together data from multiple lines of business and best-of-breed systems and 3) the business intelligence to help companies make informed decisions based on real-time data. Stoneridge has focused industry expertise in manufacturing, distribution, agriculture and professional services.

About Advanced Business Systems

Since 1999 Advanced Business Systems has helped customers modernize their ERP and CRM technologies to become more efficient and profitable. They have delivered Microsoft products to small and medium businesses (SMB) to improve productivity, decrease costs, and increase revenue. ABS is based in Louisiana and Texas and has an industry focus in distribution, manufacturing, oil field services, professional services, and rentals.

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