CapWan, Isatech and knk Ingénierie are to create Cairns IT

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Cairns IT, the premier mutual network of experts in information system integration, intends to provide a new approach to IT services.

Paris, 8 September 2008 – The companies CapWan, Isatech and knk Ingénierie, all three Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, announced the creation of Cairns IT, the premier independent network of experts in ERP-type information system integration.

The aim of the Cairns IT network is to provide a new approach to IT services in ERP fields (Microsoft Dynamics line), Business Intelligence, Infrastructure, Portals and Hosting.

By associating its member companies’ best practices, Cairns IT wishes to offer its customers unique skills in resources, business expertise, methods and tools.

Jérôme BAZIN, the first President of Cairns IT, a simplified joint stock company, sums up this clear-cut goal as follows:
“Cairns IT offers our current and future customers a great opportunity: to take advantage of the best skills available in their specific businesses and our complete commitment to ensuring their satisfaction. This commitment to long-term customer satisfaction is the ‘trademark’ of the 3 founding integrators of Cairns IT. As all our customers will confirm, this commitment is what has set us apart in mid-market ERP integration for 20 years.”

Meeting the critical needs of SME/SMI

Cairns IT focuses on the critical needs of SME/SMI seeking high performance and excellence in their day-to-day management.

Each member of the network masters the global approach to information systems and has the highest level of certification in the technologies used. Indeed, they have been Microsoft Gold Certified Partners for several years.

Cairns IT also brings together France’s top editors of sector-based solutions (verticalisation) in Microsoft Dynamics solutions.

For example, Cairns IT offers leading solutions for supermarket suppliers, professionals in wines and spirits, complex distribution, the agri-food industry and public auctions.

Microsoft editor supports the initiative

Wim Delbeke, Director General of Microsoft Dynamics France welcomes and supports this initiative:
“Cairns IT represents real added value for customers who have chosen Dynamics solutions in France. It offers the market three essential and eagerly awaited values: geographical or professional proximity, responsiveness and high-level expertise. The founding members’ extensive knowledge in ERP integration and their capacity to deal with large-scale projects gives Microsoft a real opportunity to expand and promote our solutions in France”, comments Mr. Delbeke.

Creating synergy between professional IT service providers

Cairns IT is now an operational structure which is working towards the implementation of an associate programme to bring in new companies and create a synergy between professional members of the network. The aim is to bring together under the umbrella of the Cairns IT trademark, companies that share the same code of good practice with regards to the quality of products, services and customer satisfaction, but also in terms of adaptation to technological progress and market needs.

The Cairns IT network represents a turnover of over 11 million euro with 110 employees (including over 60 consultants certified by Microsoft Dynamics NAV) and a national presence.

Cairns IT is currently studying the applications of 3 French companies and 2 international companies.

About CapWan

CapWan, a leading team in the French integration network for Microsoft Dynamics Nav, ensures the quality of service applied to the rollout of ERP NAV and MS CRM solutions in SME. CapWan is present in Lyon, Toulouse and Bordeaux and provides support to over 900 users working in the agri-food sector, industry, business and services, and has developed the vertical solution for professionals in the wine industry: CAPVIN, based on Microsoft Dynamics Nav technology, a leading solution for wine wholesalers, producers, cooperatives and brokers.

For further information: www.capwan.fr

About Isatech

Since 1983, Isatech has been designing and integrating information systems for SME and SMI by offering a global approach: ERP, decision-making, systems & networks infrastructure. A pioneer of Microsoft Dynamics NAV integration (formerly Navision) in France, ISATECH has developed recognised and certified sector-based solutions around this ERP: INNEXA AUCTION®, for public auction sales professionals and Microsoft Dynamics™ SI Foodware® for agri-food professionals.

To date, Isatech has successfully completed over 120 ERP projects on Dynamics NAV, in France and abroad (Spain, Germany, South Africa, Russia, the United States, China, etc.).

Isatech is present in Paris, Nantes, Rennes and Vannes.
For further information: www.isatech.fr

About knk Ingénierie

As an information systems architect, knk is a leading integrator of Microsoft Dynamics solutions in the fields of ERP and Business Intelligence solutions. To date, knk has over 90 references of companies using Microsoft Dynamics Nav (Navision) and over 450 users of Business Intelligence solutions. knk relies on certified, proven methods to ensure the smooth running of projects, and the maintenance and upgrading of its customers information systems.

knk was the first French integrator to be certified for the Microsoft Dynamics Mobile offer. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, knk took part in the pre-release programme organised by the editor and was the first partner to be certified for the Dynamics Mobile product.

For further information: www.knk.fr

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elisabeth@whispers.fr

Cairns IT
Aurélia Le Corf
Aurelia.lecorf@cairns-it.com

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CapWan, Isatech and knk Ingénierie are to create Cairns IT