Customer Success Story

Pickering Interfaces success story.

Pickering Interfaces designs and manufactures modular signal switching and simulation for use in electronic test and verification. They offer the largest range of switching and simulation products in the industry for PXI, LXI, PCI & USB applications. Their products are specified in test systems installed throughout the world and have a reputation for providing excellent reliability and value. Pickering Interfaces operates globally with direct operations in the US, UK, Germany, Sweden, France, Czech Republic, and China; together with additional representation in countries throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Sage Platinum Club Winner

20+ Years Experience

UK&I + North America

First UK Sage X3 Partner

Product

Sage X3

Location

Global

Industry

Manufacturing & Distribution

Employees

~1,000

The Challenge

Business challenges.

Due to phenomenal growth over the last few years, Pickering Interfaces found their system was no longer capable of supporting their business needs. They required a more modern and advanced solution.

The global electronics manufacturer has sites in the UK and Czech Republic, as well as sales offices in the USA, France, Germany and Sweden. The products they produce are highly technical, mostly made-to-order and often require very quick turnarounds.

The technology used pushes the boundaries of what is possible in their industry, so they required a business management solution that could reflect this technically advanced and cutting-edge way of working.

at a gLANCE

A modern, multi-national Sage X3 solution to support Pickering Interfaces’ global manufacturing operation.

What They Needed

Key requirements.

Pickering Interfaces needed a modern business management solution that could support its global operation and technically advanced way of working:

Due to the global nature of their company, Pickering needed a solution that could handle multi-legislations, multi-countries and multi-languages. They wanted to move to a modern solution that was being continuously developed and one that could be built upon for years to come.

As well as the need for a truly multi-national solution, Pickering was also impressed by Sage X3’s usability features and adaptable interface.

The Solution

Benefits of Sage X3 for GCT.

Multi-national support

Sage X3 provided a solution capable of supporting multi-legislations, multi-countries and multi-languages.

Modern long-term platform

Pickering wanted a modern solution that was being continuously developed and one that could be built upon for years to come.

Remote browser access

As Sage X3 functions through any web browser, users are now able to access the system using their mobile devices.

Greater global visibility

Sage X3 provides much greater visibility for the company, helping Pickering gain full visibility of their global operation and make more informed decisions moving forward.

We see Sage X3 as the long-term solution for our business. If we are going to be investing in software, then it makes sense for us to invest in a modern solution that is being continuously developed, rather than one that is reaching the end of its life. We wanted a solution that has the potential to expand, and that is what we saw in Sage X3. It can accommodate multiple countries and, potentially, in the future, advanced business intelligence tools and CRM as well.

Kerry Mitchell | IT Manager

The Outcome

Greater visibility, remote access and a long-term platform for future growth.

By using a multi-national solution, Pickering will have full visibility of their global operation and be able to make more informed decisions moving forward.

The Partnership

Why Mysoft?

It was decided that Sage’s flagship product, Sage X3, was the most suitable option. Mysoft supported Pickering Interfaces with a solution that could reflect the company’s technically advanced and cutting-edge way of working, while giving the business a modern system that could be built upon for years to come.

I know with Mysoft that I will be able to pick up the phone and talk to a human being straight away. No outsourced support services or lengthy online forms, just an experienced and dedicated team ready to take my call.