After decades of developing software in partnership with SMB customers, the firm sets its sights on the next 20 years
BOISE, ID – Oct. 26, 2022 – aACE Software, a leading business management software company, is celebrating 20 years of helping small to mid-sized businesses run their operations more efficiently.
Founded in 2002 by a small group of developers, the business began as Avant Garde Information Solutions (AGIS), LLC, a consultancy that developed applications for large corporations and small mom-and-pop shops alike. In its early years, the firm enjoyed a significant trajectory of growth as it evolved to better meet the needs of their customers.
In 2008, the recession hit and the firm’s consulting work dried up almost overnight. In response to the widespread economic uncertainty brought on by the recession, the leadership team shifted its focus to better serve the many struggling small businesses across the country. They began offering an affordable, end-to-end, quote-to-cash solution designed to seamlessly blend Accounting, CRM, and ERP into one powerful business management system.
“We’ve worked hand-in-hand with our customers for over 20 years to design a solution that helps small-to-midsized businesses compete on a level playing field with larger enterprises,” said Michael Bethuy, the Founder and President of AGIS. “We’re proud to help SMBs leverage technology to improve their operations, and we are excited to continue that mission in the years to come.”
AGIS rebranded as aACE (Art in Accounting, CRM, and ERP) Software in 2013, reflecting their singular focus on perfecting the solution. They partnered with customers to develop and refine the features that mattered most to businesses, which resulted in an easy-to-use software solution that leverages smart automation to help businesses increase efficiencies and improve their bottom line.
“I am proud to be part of the aACE Software team as the company celebrates 20 years in business,” said Lance Caffrey, former aACE customer and current Acting CEO. “Having worked closely with this solution for five years as a customer, I had the benefit of experiencing the incredible product, first-hand. As a proud member of the aACE team today, I now understand the true power behind the solution: the staff is comprised of smart, sophisticated, and focused individuals who put customers’ needs and project success above everything. I look forward to contributing to the next two decades, as we continue to help our customers thrive,” he added.
The company recently reorganized as Avant-Garde Information Solutions, Inc., doing business as aACE Software, to better position them for rapid growth as they continue to help small and mid-sized businesses thrive. Now 20 years into their mission of helping customers achieve sustainable success, the aACE Software team continues to see their operations scale.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary, aACE Software relaunched its website to include a modern design, more user-friendly navigation, and a section dedicated to customer testimonials and successes, which can be found at www.aacesoft.com/testimonials.
About aACE Software
Avant-Garde Information Solutions Inc., dba aACE Software, is an innovative B2B software company with one goal: helping small-to-midsized enterprises take their businesses to the next level with a robust yet affordable ERP solution. Founded in Manhattan in 2002, aACE Software is currently headquartered in Boise, ID, with an office in New York and a partner network that spans the United States. To learn more, visit www.aacesoft.com.
