Uncompromising Ecommerce Solutions

Based out of Vancouver BC, North49 is an evolution of organizations that have been involved with developing and maintaining Sage 300 ERP since 1989.

Our Commitment: It's about the customer.

North49 is committed to you, your client and your client's evolving needs. Our goal is to become a strategic partner, rather than simply a service provider.We believe that through sound relationships, superior product and intelligent solutions,we are able to maximize the investment of your client's ERP and CRM systems, creating an accelerated return on their investment.

Here at North49, developing lasting relationships with our clients is top priority.

We believe that through sound relationships, superior product and intelligent solutions, we are able to maximize the investment of your clients' ERP and CRM systems, creating for them an accelerated return on their investment.

Our goal is simple: to become a strategic partner, rather than merely a service provider.

North49's principles have been helping users rise to today's challenge of merging sound business practice with constantly evolving computer technologies. Our job is to understand that technology and what it means from a business perspective, and to help your clients absorb that technology where and when it will provide value. When you strategically align yourself with North49 Business Solutions, you will receive commitment to your client's objectives, needs, and growth.

Solutions customized for your specific needs.

Our strength lies within the fact that we develop customized solutions to complement your consulting services. Custom development is a cost effective means of solving specific user requirements. North49 has a very experienced team of full-time developers dedicated to this task. Your client's business needs will be evaluated, and customized solutions will be developed in order to address their exact needs.

In today's business environment, software plays an increasingly significant role in developing the effectiveness of a business in its market place by supporting the business's process.

An off-the-shelf Business Management system, like Sage 300 ERP or Sage CRM, will cater to most of the existing processes. However, not all software integrates smoothly with every business process, which results in having to create additional steps to achieve a desired result. These additional steps invariably clutter and muddy the process and create obstacles for growth.

We know that software is not a process, it is merely a tool. North49 integrates software with clear and simple processes so that your business is well positioned to grow.

Rob Eichhorn

Rob has been involved in the computer industry for more than 30 years. He saw a need to offer value added service to purchasers of personal computers.

In 1988 Rob started his own company in South Africa offering computer purchasers and potential owners advice on the best computerized solution for their requirements. His company also offered training and ongoing support to these clients. By 1989 Rob specialized, and focused on assisting clients using Sage ERP Accpac accounting software and all associated products. Rob also offered these clients support on Novell Netware and Microsoft NT operating systems.

For more than 25 years, Rob has installed and supported many Sage ERP Accpac installations ranging from single user PCs to wide area networks with over 150 Accpac users. These installations have included the "core" financial modules and a vast array of 3rd party and add-on modules. Rob also has considerable experience in the writing of custom reports.

His success in Sage 300 ERP consulting has been in the belief that to offer a client a comprehensive service you should get to know and understand your client's business operations. This allows you to integrate their computer and business systems and maximize their smooth operation.

Since 1997 Rob has focused on the Sage 300 ERP products. He has undertaken many successful Sage 300 ERP installations that have included conversion of data from ACCPAC Plus and other Accounting software systems. Some of these installations have been "multi-company" and quite complex in their requirements, and include companies such as VanCity Credit Union, BC Hydro, Accenture Business Services and Canadian Securities Registration Systems.

The experience Rob has gained in the industry over the years makes him an industry leader in Sage ERP implementation.

Etienne Grobler

Etienne served Audit Articles with Price Waterhouse from 1983 to 1987 and it was during this time that he specialized in the audit of computerized accounting systems. He did his first ACCPAC installation at a Price Waterhouse client in 1987 and he has been working closely with the product since then.

In 1988, together with a couple of friends he started his first computer supply and consulting company, Fincompt (Pty) Limited. Fincompt focused its business to the supply of fully integrated financial solutions for mid-sized and para-statal organizations. Fincompt grew to 5 branches, employing more than 75 people within 5 years during which time Etienne created a branch within the company which specialized in developing custom solutions for clients running Sage ERP Accpac. In 1993 Etienne purchased the Development division from Fincompt and rolled its operations into a new company, EcceSignum Pty Ltd. EcceSignum then released Inventory Receipts, the widely adopted purchasing module for ACCPAC plus.

Inventory Receipts became one of the best-selling third party modules for ACCPAC and users included many larger and prominent companies, including De Beers Diamonds, Coca Cola, Afrox and many others, including ACCPAC International.

In 1998 Etienne merged the business operations of Ecce Signum with UniDevCo and settled in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Many of the products developed by Ecce Signum were further developed by UniDevCo and became an integral part of many successful installations of ACCPAC ERP and UniDevCo released UniResMan, a Windows version of Resource Reservations. Etienne sold his share in UniDevCo at the end of 2004 and started North49 Software, which, after its merger with Arylin Consulting, became North49 Business Solutions.

With his broad experience in software development Etienne has become a proponent for modern ecommerce solutions.

Peter Grajczyk

Peter has spent the past several years managing complex sales engagements in different channels and is responsible for driving the company's growth and deeper market penetration. Webtelligence, North49's eCommerce System with Sage 300 ERP integration, will be a key focus expansion.

Peter spent numerous years in the early part of his career with Synex Systems Corporation, the publisher of F9, now owned by Infor. During his tenure he was instrumental in increasing company revenues tenfold. Peter also spent several years with UniDevCo, a Sage 300 ERP (formerly Accpac) Development Partner. With the increased market exposure gained through his efforts, UniDevCo sold several of their Sage 300 ERP products to the accounting software company, which are now key components in the Sage 300 ERP product portfolio.

Immediately prior to joining North49 Peter spent over 8 years with Sage in roles ranging from Regional Account Manager to Strategic Account Manager where he was responsible for managing corporate accounts in North America and overseas. On multiple occasions he has received the Inner Circle award for sales achievement, including the Eagle Award as top sales performer in 2012.

With Peter's background in sales and ecommerce you can rely on creative and effective solutions for your enterprise.