Leading Concrete and Masonry Supplier Selects Microsoft Axapta Over Heavy SAP Competition

Border Construction Specialties Selects Iteration2 and Microsoft Axapta as their Integrated Enterprise Solution

Irvine, CA -- Source: Iteration2 (www.iteration2.com), the fastest growing Microsoft (MBS) Axapta Gold Certified Partner and 2005 US MBS Partner of the Year, announced today that Border Construction Specialties, has chosen Microsoft Axapta as their Enterprise Software Platform and Iteration2 as their implementation partner, beating out intense competition by SAP.

Celebrating their 50th Anniversary, Border Construction Specialties has grown to become one of the largest suppliers of concrete, masonry, and rebar products to Southwest contractors. The company, which is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has been building contractor trust for 50 years, by providing thousands of quality products to builder contractors from San Diego to Las Vegas and Arizona (www.bordercorp.com).

“Our business has experienced tremendous growth and we had outgrown our software technology. We needed an enterprise solution which provided all the functionality we require to run our business, but it also needed to be to be flexible, easy to use, and provide a smooth integration with our existing Microsoft technology infrastructure and future software modules as our business continues to grow, “ said Bill Donaldson, Chief Financial Officer at Border. “There are a lot of quality software products out there...but we needed more than a product, we needed a solution…and that is what the team at Iteration2 provided us with Microsoft Axapta as the ERP platform. Iteration2’s commitment to our business, the deep technical knowledge of their implementation team, and their superior accomplishments and customer satisfaction track record gave us the confidence that we had found the right solution and right implementation partner.” Bill said with confidence.

“Border Construction Specialties will certainly be a prominent client for us,” said Greg Carter, Vice President of Iteration2. “We beat out some strong competitors, like SAP, and ultimately earned their business with superior commitment, methodologies, and technology from Microsoft. We are thrilled to have them as one of our premier clients in the Southwest.” Greg added.

“Our partners help deliver solutions that integrate software, skills, services and support to improve the overall experience of customers like Border Construction Specialties,” said Sherry Willman, Desert Mountain area general manager for Microsoft’s Small to Midmarket Solutions and Partners Group. “Iteration2 has significant expertise in implementing Microsoft Axapta within the industry, which should serve the customer well as they move forward with the solution.”