Orbis Software launched for the Benelux distribution network

Monday 27th October 2003

Following the successful entry of Orbis TaskCentre into the Netherlands, through a network of over 50 Accounting Software resellers, UK based Orbis Software is expanding its European operations into both Belgium and Luxemburg through a new dedicated channel appointment.

Loe Hameleers, previous CEO of Abacus NL and newly appointed CEO of Orbis Software Benelux, said "Orbis products have been well received in the Netherlands through Abacus NL and following this success we have now realigned our whole Orbis distribution network by creating a new dedicated sales, consultancy and support entity." Loe continued, "Orbis Software Benelux will enable us to provide a focused distribution vehicle that can swiftly expand the reseller channel in the Netherlands and also provide a stronger infrastructure into Belgium and Luxemburg."

"The Benelux region is pivotal to our expansion and coverage plans." said Philip Smith, MD of Orbis Software in the UK. "We have achieved considerable success with our previous distributor Abacus NL and have now taken an opportunity to develop further through a more direct and dedicated route to market."

Orbis TaskCentre® Alerting and Automation server provides a scalable enterprise product suite of unparalleled power and extensibility for organisations of any size. A host of advanced features are provided, simply configured by building one-off Tasks containing Actions, which emulate and automate business workflow processes.

Orbis Software

Orbis Software is a leading author of enterprise business alerting and automation software, helping organisations drive efficiency and business processes. Founded in 1997, Orbis Software Ltd provides a scalable suite of applications to suit any size of organisation. There are more than 2000 organisations around the world already using Orbis products, including such names as Chevron Texaco, Telstar, BP, BDO Stoy Hayward, GE Capital Equipment, The Rank Group, Salomon Brothers, Zenith, BUPA, Jaguar, Lloyds TSB, and Rolls Royce.

Orbis Software Benelux BV

Recently launched as the dedicated and exclusive distributor of Orbis Software (UK) products into the Benelux region, Orbis Software Benelux is being operated by a highly experienced team of individuals. Loe Hameleers, previous CEO of Abacus NL, has been appointed CEO, Gerard Maeyer previous Sales Director of Abacus NL has been appointed Sales Director and Mark Dahmen has been appointed Technical Manager and has over 10 years of experience in developing B2B software. With a combined total of over 35 years experience they provide Orbis Software Benelux with both experience and a wealth of channel knowledge.