Vision33 Acquires Award-Winning SAP Channel Partner, Apollo Consulting

Online, January 24, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Vision33, Inc. (Vision33) announced today the acquisition of SAP gold channel partner, Apollo Consulting LLC (Apollo Consulting), headquartered in San Francisco. This acquisition is pivotal for Vision33, as it now positions the company as serving one of the largest customer bases worldwide for the SAP® Business One application. With an established presence across the U.S., Vision33 is able to service its customer base at a local level from offices in California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Texas and Florida. As two of the most successful, long-term and exclusive resellers of SAP Business One in the channel, this acquisition brings to customers a combined level of knowledge, expertise and insight that is second to none.

As an SAP gold channel partner with over 13 years of experience, Apollo Consulting has an exceptional reputation throughout California as an SAP channel partner authorized to resell SAP Business One, providing growing businesses with the software and related services necessary to manage their businesses effectively in a changing market. The company brings an extremely satisfied and loyal client base, with a team of highly skilled, certified consultants that can be leveraged from day one.

Mr. Scott McMahon, who has served as managing director, Apollo Consulting, will be joining Vision33 as general manager for the new Northwest region and will continue to be based out of Vision33's office in San Francisco. "I am excited to be joining forces with Vision33, a company that shares a similar approach to building long-term relationships with customers," said McMahon. "Our existing customers will now have access to a wider range of high-quality services and the national reach of Vision33.

"With our combined offering, we represent a formidable force in the community of users of SAP Business One nationwide," continued McMahon. "I look forward to our customers being able to experience the unique benefits that will result from bringing together two such highly skilled and multi-talented teams as Vision33 and Apollo."

While 2009 saw many companies close their doors or downsize their operations, Vision33 is a reminder that even during a recession, companies are able to grow and succeed. "You need to prioritize exactly where the growth opportunities are and make the right decisions," says Alex Rooney, vice president, Vision33.

"As small to midsized businesses look to reposition themselves for growth in 2010, they are going to look for technologies that will deliver business impact from the start and help them save money at the same time," remarks Rooney. "By acquiring strategic partners, such as Apollo Consulting, we are able to further expand our client base and are well positioned for continued success in 2010."