Aurigo and SBS Group Partner to Address the Construction Market in the United States

Online, August 24, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Aurigo Software Technologies Inc, a Microsoft Gold certified partner and leading software products and solutions provider in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) vertical, strengthens its presence in the United States through its recent partnership with SBS Group. SBSGroup, a Microsoft Gold certified partner will market, implement and support Aurigo BRIX across the Midwest and Eastern Regions of the US. SBS Group, headquartered in Woodbridge, NJ has offices throughout the United States and has been recognized for its leadership in the Microsoft Dynamics ERP space. Through this alliance, the companies will be able to offer end to end construction ERP solutions to their customers and expand their reach in the US.

BRIX 6.0, the latest version of Aurigo's construction management and inspection system, is a Microsoft Certified Industry add-on to Microsoft Dynamics AX and the combined solution is a powerful Industry ready ERP for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industries worldwide. Aurigo's solution, BRIX 6.0, is targeted at Project Owners, Real Estate Developers, Government Agencies, Project management companies, Architecture & Interior Design Firms and General Contractors. With BRIX 6.0 they can manage a variety of construction related activity including infrastructure development, Roads and Highways, Airports, real estate, ship building and even power plants.

With its multi-lingual and multi-currency capabilities, Aurigo's solution fits well for construction organizations that must support a diverse workforce as well as international projects. With more than 20 years of experience implementing ERP solutions in the construction and professional services markets, SBS Group adds a proven track record, industry knowledge, quality support, and the resources necessary to deliver an implemented solution on time and on budget.

According to Kevin Koenig, Vice President of US Operation for Aurigo Software Technologies Inc., "Our partnership with SBS Group will help us further strengthen and expand our presence in the United States. The partnership with SBS brings a huge value to our product offering. With SBS Group we can leverage their deep understanding the market and reach in the United States market."

"BRIX 6.0 helps construction and infrastructure companies to seamlessly automate traditional processes of land management, cost estimation rate analysis, sub-contract management, change orders, pay estimate generation and digital field inspections for construction houses worldwide", he added.

James Bowman, President/CEO of SBS Group added, "The addition of BRIX6.0 to our solution portfolio lets us better address the needs of larger construction organizations. Incorporating every phase of construction into one integrated solution drives measurable results for those organizations that have outgrown their cobbled together information frameworks. We expect to see strong interest from contractors seeking improvement in their business operations."

The Microsoft-Aurigo ERP for construction offering is a unique 360 degree solution combining Aurigo BRIX 6.0, a web based construction estimation and contract management software is integrated with Microsoft Project Server and Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft's powerful ERP suite that automates the critical areas of Finance, HRMS, CRM, Inventory and Material Management.

About Aurigo Software Technologies
Aurigo Software Technologies Inc. delivers software products and solutions for automating critical processes in the infrastructure and Construction management lifecycle. The combined solution of Aurigo BRIX 6.0 and Microsoft Dynamics™ AX makes for a very powerful Industry ready ERP solution for the construction Industry. Aurigo's customers include state and local government agencies, leading construction management firms, general contractors and transit authorities worldwide. Aurigo is a privately held company with sales offices in New York and Bangalore, India. Aurigo's solutions are available both directly and through a select partner channel network for the US, Middle East and Africa regions. For more information on Aurigo, please visit http://www.aurigo.com

About SBS Group
SBS Group provides business management solutions, including Microsoft Dynamics SL, Dynamics GP and Dynamics CRM to mid-size companies across the country. SBS delivers its solutions and services with the industry's top technology partners including Microsoft, Sage Software, Deltek, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Citrix, Cognos and others. Focused on distribution, manufacturing, supply chain management, customer relationship management, financial management, project management, service management and accounting solutions, SBS Group has over 24 years of working with clients, not just for them. The SBS team has earned an award-winning reputation, having been recognized as a Microsoft Gold Partner, Microsoft Partner of the Year (Dynamics SL), New Jersey Best Places to Work Winner, NJBIZ Business of the Year Finalist, IBM Beacon Award recipient and Sage Software Leadership Academy member. The company is headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey and operates other offices in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, DC, New Orleans, Houston, Oklahoma City, Baton Rouge and Toledo. More information about SBS Group can be found at www.sbsgroupusa.com