Gartner MarketScope S&OP report underscores growing importance of S&OP solutions

Pleasanton, CA - July 7, 2008 - In a recent MarketScope for S&OP Report by Gartner, Steelwedge was positioned as one of three top S&OP vendors and as solution that delivers needed functionality for both sales forecasting and S&OP processes.

The Gartner MarketScope Report for Sales and Operations Planning profiled a total of eleven vendors in the S&OP space based on proven customer implementations, demonstrated S&OP functionality, and global coverage.  Each vendor was assessed based on comprehensive evaluation criteria including Market Understanding, Product Strategy, Innovation and Customer Experience.  Each vendor was given an overall rating.  Steelwedge was one of the three top vendors rated Positive in the study.

“Steelwedge is pleased to be listed as one of the top vendors in Gartner’s S&OP MarketScope Report by Gartner -- coming on the heels of being called the ‘Leading Pure Play S&OP Vendor’ by AMR, we feel our hard work and dedication to helping companies implement world-class S&OP solutions is getting the recognition it deserves”, said Glen Margolis, CEO of Steelwedge. 

Steelwedge Software Inc. links Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to existing systems through familiar desktop applications including email and Excel.  Steelwedge helps companies improve the effectiveness of their S&OP, Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Performance Management activities.  Steelwedge customers include Harley-Davidson, Hewlett-Packard, Honeywell, Emerson Electric, Juniper Networks, Nvidia, Tellabs and Teledyne. For more information, please visit www.steelwedge.com.

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