Tectura (Australia) Celebrates First Birthday with 40% Growth
Software reseller and Microsoft Dynamics leading partner, Tectura (Australia) is on track to achieve 40% growth in its first year of operation in Australia, more than double its initial target of 15-20%.
Tectura (Australia) implements Microsoft Dynamics enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Dynamics AX, for medium sized companies and divisions of large organisations.
Globally, Tectura is a privately-owned company with 1,300 team members in more than 60 offices across North America, Europe and Asia with customer implementations in 50 countries.
In July 2004, Tectura’s global CEO, Terry Petrzelka, launched the Australian operation, projecting 15-20% growth for company which has offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Celebrating Tectura’s first birthday this month, Tectura (Australia’s) Managing Director Peter Maggs announced the inaugural growth figures which are 400% higher than the current IT industry average of 6-7%.
Mr Maggs said he was delighted with the growth figures which had surpassed all expectations.
“We have been very successful with our strategy of providing highly specialised software solutions for vertical industries such as Life Sciences, including biotechnology and Care Services as well as broader solutions for manufacturing and distribution.
Over the past 12 months, Tectura has implemented specialised verticals and ERP solutions for companies such as a world leading medical device company; care services provider, manufacturer and distributor of luxury home appliances and a global office supplies giant.
“We’ve been able to develop many of the software modules ourselves and this intellectual property (IP) is used globally by Tectura. Conversely, we’re able to utilise global IP locally.
“Not many IT companies have the muscle to develop IP to such a degree and Tectura (Australia) has been one of the most innovative in developing vertical industry offerings,” Mr Maggs said.
Tectura’s reputation globally as a fast-growing and highly professional company had also provided Australian customers with confidence in the local operation, according to Peter Maggs.
“Despite a very competitive employment market, we have to ensure their systems are ready for deployment into live operation attracted and retained the best people possible to provide high level customer service.
The company is experiencing a steady staff growth rate and recently upgraded to larger offices in Melbourne with the Sydney office relocating in November.
Tectura has utilised leading edge management practices such as consultative and coaching styles of management rather than the more traditional styles of command and control.
Peter Maggs: “We’re in a people-focused business. It’s important to have the right people and empower them to be successful and the success of the business will follow. We have built a positive mindset at Tectura and we now have a 95% staff retention rate.”
He said Tectura was fast becoming recognised as a leading edge software reseller where customers had the best of local industry expertise combined with global reach
“We’re finding that our customers are satisfied because they have our expertise at their front door as well as direct access to the rest of the world with our international offices and technology.
“We’re forecasting 20-30% growth over the next 12 months. This will be an exciting consolidation period for us as part of such a progressive global business,” Mr Maggs said.
Australian media contact:
Lauren Chadwick
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Phone: +61 7 3228 5101
About Tectura (Australia)
Tectura’s Australian operation is growing rapidly; the team currently consists of 40+ highly skilled staff working from offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Tectura (Australia) support over 70 customers nationally and have developed partnerships with other industry vendors to ensure that customers have access to the very best Microsoft Dynamics products and services. Tectura’s Australian team of MBS certified and industry skilled consultants work closely with all of their customers to ensure their systems meet every requirement. Once a system has been fully implemented, Tectura (Australia) customers are then offered ongoing support which is provided by a dedicated support team. Tectura’s industry solutions in Australia address the unique requirements of such vertical fields as Life Sciences, Aged Care and Plant Maintenance. For more information about Tectura (Australia), visit www.au.tectura.com
About Tectura Corporation
Tectura® provides business value and competitive advantage to more than 4,000 clients worldwide through its Microsoft integrated business solutions. With successful implementations in over 50 countries, Tectura is a leading global provider of integrated business solutions for mid-market companies and large enterprise divisions. Tectura specializes in ERP and CRM solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics software and integrated with leading-edge Microsoft products and technologies. The company’s 1,000 team members (40 of which in offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney) provide clients with industry expertise, software, and services from 50 offices around the globe. Tectura’s dedication to excellent customer service has earned the company several Microsoft awards, including U.S. Partner of the Year 2004, Global Partner of the Year 2003, and Excellence in Customer Care 2003.
