Sage Group

Sage Group
legal form	Public Limited Company
ISIN	GB00B8C3BL03
founding	1981
Seat	Newcastle upon Tyne , UK
management	Steve Hare ( CEO ) ; Sir Donald Brydon ( Chairman )
Number of employees	12,755 (2020)
sales	EUR 2.15 billion (FY 2018/2019)
Branch	Computer, software
Website	www.sage.com

Sage Group is a UK based software company based in Newcastle upon Tyne . The company was founded in 1981 and is listed in the FTSE 100 share index.

Companies

The Sage Group employs almost 13,000 people worldwide and has several million customers. The group is one of the largest providers of business software for small and medium-sized companies worldwide . In Germany, the Sage Group is represented by Sage GmbH . The company's headquarters are in Frankfurt am Main. Other locations are in Donaueschingen, Mönchengladbach, Leipzig and Munich. In Germany, with around 250,000 customers, 1,000 partners and 780 employees, the company is one of the market leaders for business software and services in German medium-sized companies.

Products

The Sage GmbH portfolio consists of software solutions for order and accounting , finance , ERP and merchandise management as well as HR and payroll for small and medium-sized companies. The IT systems are suitable for the service , trade , manufacturing , craft , public administration , health and social services sectors . The focus of the portfolio is the Sage Business Cloud. It integrates applications from accounting for small companies to sophisticated complete ERP solutions (including financial management) and industry-specific software for larger medium-sized companies.

Small businesses

Sage 50 : Commercial software for small businesses, especially for the areas of order processing and financial accounting (including digital receipt recording, accounting as well as dashboards and various reporting functions). Additional modules such as online banking, e-invoices , search function or an audit archive can also book a paid extensions. Mobile use via smartphone or tablet is also possible via an additional module.
Sage 50 Handwerk : Complete solution for office and administrative work specialized in craft businesses. The scope of services of the basic version includes user administration, address and article master data , project administration, cumulative projects, offers, measurements , orders, accounting , MS Office & Outlook integration and various interfaces . Control center (display of important key figures on the start screen) and document management system (DMS) as optional chargeable extensions possible. Mobile applications for smartphones and tablets: mO - mobile customer service (documents, master data), manual creation of your own orders, order calendar, GPS vehicle tracking, automatic creation and documentation of order photos.
Sage Office Online : Cloud- based software solution for inventory management and accounting for small businesses and the self-employed . Central accounting functions are offer and invoice, management of open items, dunning , balance sheet , account statement comparison via online banking, account information and the booking journal. Receipts can be scanned and assigned via the app. DATEV interface available.
Sage Business Cloud Payroll: Cloud-based payroll solution with a range of functions tailored to the needs of small businesses, start-ups and freelancers . Core functions are: administration of employee data (the system processes data from 10 to 100 employees), reporting and the creation of pay slips. Access to system data in the cloud is also possible for tax advisors . The software includes a vacation and absence planner as well as absenteeism recording for employees . The system can be operated via a mobile app from a smartphone or tablet.
Sage Business Cloud Accounting : Cloud-based accounting software for the self-employed, start-ups and small businesses. Core functions are: preparation of offers, invoicing (also taking time sheets into account) and bookkeeping / finances (including evaluations and reports). Data exports to external accounting or tax advisors are possible. However , users can also transmit the advance VAT return to the tax office themselves via XML export.

Medium-sized companies

Sage 100 : Modular and individually adaptable ERP solution for small and medium-sized companies. (from 100 to 1,000 employees). Sector focus: Distribution / trade, production and service The following modules are available: Marketing and sales , purchasing and warehouse , sales and online trading , accounting and controlling , production , project management , CRM , service and support , personnel and wages as well as DMS and archive . The implementation is possible locally on site or alternatively via public or private cloud .
Sage X3 : Cloud-based ERP solution for international medium-sized companies . Core functions: accounting / finance, sales, CRM, purchasing, inventory / warehouse management and production. Central company processes - for example inventory management, production or bookkeeping - can be integrated via the system and controlled centrally. Automatic, system-based calculations (e.g. of delivery dates) via data-based evaluations of warehouse stocks as well as staff and machine utilization are possible.
Sage b7 : ERP solution for production and trade for German-speaking medium-sized companies. Core functions: accounting / finance, sales, CRM, purchasing, inventory (including inventory ) and production. A cash register system is included in the solution as standard. An EDI interface for electronic, automated, external exchange of company key figures (including production data) can be integrated into the system.
Sage Wincarat : ERP solution for the plastic injection molding industry . Mapping of production-related specifics such as cavities , interchangeable inserts, shot weight and sprue possible. Core functions in the PPS area (production planning and control) . Further functions in the areas of master data management , order processing, work planning , procurement , quality assurance , mold construction and logistics (including incoming goods , shipping , warehouse management and inventory). Integration of further system components such as production control system (MES) , computer-aided quality assurance (CAQ) or system for material flow control via interfaces possible.

Sage HR Suite : Integrated HR system for medium and large companies . Core modules are payroll, expense management , time management , human resource development (incl. Documentation and analysis of employee interviews , definition of agreed targets and feedback ), recruiting , personnel controlling / Personnel Cost Planning , digital personnel file and Self Service / HR portal for employees and managers. Users can also use the above-mentioned core functions of the system as software-as-a-service ( hosting in a private cloud). Additional functions such as access control or e-learning (as functionalities made available by third-party providers) can be integrated via interfaces.

Sage People : Cloud-based HR system for international medium-sized companies for the automation of processes in the areas of recruiting, employee motivation , employee management, career planning and development. Interfaces to external IT management and payroll solutions are available. Central database access possible across countries and locations .

Company history

The Sage Group entered the German market in 1997 with the takeover of Frankfurt-based KHK Software AG, a provider of commercial PC software. The company initially operated under the name Sage KHK in Germany. From 2004 to 2016 it was run under the name Sage Software GmbH . Then the company name was changed to Sage GmbH. The company expanded its presence in Germany through further acquisitions over the years. In 2002 the merger took place with Gandke & Schubert GmbH & Co. KG from Mönchengladbach, a provider of business software for small and medium-sized companies. In the same year the company took over S + P Software und Consulting AG from Leipzig, which specializes in human resource management systems. In 2006, the acquisition of Bäurer GmbH from Donaueschingen, a provider of ERP software, especially for production, manufacturing and trade for medium-sized customers. In 2014, with the takeover of Exact Software Deutschland GmbH from Munich, the company acquired the German payroll division of Exact Holding, making it the second largest payroll provider in Germany.

Web links

German company website

Individual evidence

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