Third Wave Business Systems Awarded 2009 SAP® Pinnacle Award
Global Partner Awards Recognize SAP Partners that Made Exemplary Contributions to SAP’s Ecosystem

Wayne, NJ — May 18, 2009— Third Wave Business Systems LLC today announced that they have been awarded a 2009 SAP® Pinnacle Award in the category SME Global Innovation Partner. SAP Pinnacle Awards were granted to leading SAP partners that have excelled in enhancing the customer experience, addressing critical issues such as accelerating co-innovation and improving return on investment.   Winners were selected based on over 300 nominations, twice the amount in 2008, received from partners and SAP employees.  Third Wave Business Systems received the award at a special awards ceremony held on the eve of SAPPHIRE® 2009, SAP’s international customer conference held in Orlando, Fla. May 11 – 14. 

“We are proud to be recognized by SAP for our investment in innovative products in support of the SAP Business One application,” said Korey Lind, CEO, Third Wave Business Systems.   “We believe this validates our approach of fully embracing SAP Business One technologies, implementing solid product development and support methodologies, and fully committing to the SAP certification process for our products.  We look forward to continuing our productive partnership with SAP and helping the ecosystem increase its profitability.”

“SAP is committed to working with partners of all sizes to be as successful as possible in partnering with SAP,” said Patricia Hume, senior vice president, Global SME Indirect Channel, SAP. “Partners like this year’s SAP Pinnacle Award recipients exemplify excellence in action. They are very successful companies and are devoted to helping midsized companies meet their specific business needs. We thank Third Wave Business Systems for their dedication and passion to partnering with SAP to help redefine the customer experience in the midmarket.”

About Third Wave Business Systems
Third Wave Business Systems LLC, is a global innovator and leader in business management software. Its mission and purpose is a continued commitment to innovation, quality, ecosystem leadership, and corporate social responsibility.

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