For Immediate Release

September 2008

Software 21 and Steller Solutions, LLC partner together in Washington and Oregon as IBM Business Partners to provide complete service, process consulting, and ERP solutions to manufacturing companies.

Software 21 and Steller Solutions, LLC have partnered together as IBM Business Partners in Washington and Oregon, to provide technology, software and services to manufacturing companies of high technology products, including avionics, medical devices and aerospace components. 

Software 21 of Kirkland, WA , is a leading provider of Enterprise Software Solutions to manufacturing companies of high technology products. Steller Solutions, a professional business consulting company, specializes in improving profitability and efficiency.  In today's global marketplace, manufacturers require software solutions and strategic business services that enable them to successfully meet industry challenges and to quickly identify new business opportunities whether they arise locally or from around the world.                                        

Software 21's leading Enterprise Software Solution, FlexGen 4-AE features fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Resource Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM)and Business Intelligence (BI) applications designed to enhance manufacturing productivity, supply chain efficiency and overall customer satisfaction. Typical operating results for companies implementing FlexGen4 include increased profitability, enhanced customer satisfaction, Quality Assurance including ALL required certifications.  This coupled with manufacturing operations based industry “Best Practices” results in better decision making and increased productivity.

Since 1986, Software 21's – FlexGen 4-AE Enterprise Software has been successfully implemented in over 800 manufacturing companies, developing an extensive knowledge of the industry and experience dealing with complex manufacturing companies.

Steller Solutions, LLC headquartered in Woodinville, WA and co-founded by David Robinson and Julia Robinson is a professional business consulting company specializes in improving profitability, efficiency and developing loyal customers. Steller Solutions LLC services include business process improvement, lean manufacturing, people development, strategic planning and executive coaching.

Their processes and methods have been utilized in manufacturing companies, healthcare facilities, and professional service firms nationwide to drive improvements in sales, profits, reduced employee turnover and improve customer loyalty.

In addition to the extensive software portfolio and services both Software 21 and Steller Solutions bring to the market, IBM rounds out the technology offering by providing both hardware and IT services worldwide. IBM has partnered with Software 21 and Steller Solutions to now deliver the only Software as a Service (SaaS) offering in our market space, including CRM, ERP, SCM and BI. This all new SaaS offering built on the IBM (X) server technology provides 7/24 availability, comprehensive application software, complete implementation planning and education, and maintenance, all available under one simple monthly subscription fee.

The Software 21 / Steller Solutions partnership promises a strong regional presence for Enterprise Software Solutions to the SMB marketplace drawing on the strengths and experience of both companies leveraged with the technology and service excellence of IBM.

For more information please visit :

 www.software21.com and www.steller-solutions.com

 or contact David Robinson at Steller-Solutions at (425).485.4250