Socius Welcomes Abacus Information Systems into National Affiliate Network

DUBLIN, OH, February 25, 2013 (Press-News.org) Socius, a leading provider of business management solutions and Microsoft Dynamics Master VAR, has accepted the Capital District Microsoft Dynamics partner, Abacus Information Systems, into their national Affiliate network.

In 2011, Socius was named one of three Master VARs in the US and has since built a nation-wide group of Sales Affiliate organizations who continue to sell to and service their existing customers and grow their individual businesses with the support of Socius' business development processes, marketing efforts, brand recognition, and Gold competency level in the Microsoft Partner Network.

"The Master VAR program was designed to provide Sales Affiliate organizations with additional growth opportunities and enhanced capabilities to better serve their customers for the mutual benefit of both the Affiliate and the Master VAR," said Jeremy Thies, Senior Director, US Dynamics Partners, Microsoft Corporation. "We welcome the news of Abacus Information Systems joining Socius as a Sales Affiliate. We are confident that together they will embody the spirit of the Master VAR program and achieve their collaborative goals."

Abacus Information Systems provides consulting services and Microsoft Dynamics SL ERP solutions to businesses, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations in upstate New York and western New England from their offices in Clifton Park. Their combined expertise in network design and accounting systems ensures that their clients receive a seamless implementation experience that lays the foundation for improved business processes and ongoing success.

"Our business is built upon delivering secure systems to our clients and I feel secure in partnering with Socius as an Affiliate," said Jonathan Van Houtte, President of Abacus Information Systems. "With the depth of resources now available to us, I am certain that our affiliation with Socius will have tremendous benefits for both of our businesses and, most importantly, for our clients."

"It is a privilege to welcome Abacus Information Systems into our Affiliate network," said Terry Ginley, Socius' Director of Mergers & Acquisitions. "By having them on our team, we will be able to bring effective and affordable business management solutions to even more project-driven organizations on the east coast, and beyond."

About Socius:
Socius is a strategic business consulting partner that provides comprehensive business management solutions to help companies leverage technology to accelerate their growth and profitability and compete more successfully in today's economy. As a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner and a Sage Authorized Partner, Socius represents the most trusted accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and business intelligence and analytics technologies on the market. Backed by more than 25 years of award-winning experience, Socius proudly serves clients throughout the country from its headquarters in Ohio and its 18 locations across 10 states.