COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- TDCI, Inc. (TDCI), a diversified enterprise software and consulting company serving both mid-size and large manufacturing organizations, announces that Tectura Corporation, the world's leading Microsoft Business Solutions partner and number one provider of Microsoft-based ERP, CRM, and technology solutions, has joined the TDCI channel partner program. Tectura will offer TDCI's BuyDesign(TM) Control Center configuration software integrated with both the Navision and Axapta products as part of solution sets aimed at to-order manufacturers, with particular focus on manufacturers of architectural products such as windows & doors, cabinets, etc. BuyDesign Control Center is the core component of TDCI's BuyDesign Product Customization Management System designed to support a holistic approach to the design, marketing, sales, and production of customized products.

"We are seeing a growing number of companies who want to improve their ability to offer customized products with their next generation ERP system," stated Kathy Nohr, Head of Tectura's Microsoft Navision practice. "BuyDesign provides advanced configuration capabilities that fit perfectly with the make- to-order functionality of Microsoft Navision and Axapta to help them achieve that. The combined solution offers manufacturers struggling with out-dated systems the opportunity to move to a fully integrated Microsoft-based solution with full configure-to-order capabilities."

In addition to integrating BuyDesign Control Center into the two Microsoft ERP solutions, Tectura will also sell Sales BuyDesign -- a flexible and comprehensive web-based application that leverages the power of BuyDesign Control Center to provide 24x7 web-based sales and service for highly customized products.

"We are very pleased to welcome Tectura as a BuyDesign channel sales partner," added Dan DeMuth, TDCI President. "Microsoft's ERP solutions represent an excellent option for many mid-size and larger manufacturers, and with BuyDesign, they will be an even better fit for the growing number of to- order manufacturers."

About TDCI

TDCI is a diversified enterprise software and consulting company serving both mid-market and large organizations. TDCI's innovative BuyDesign(TM) product customization management solutions help manufacturers of highly customizable products leverage configuration, engineering, and e-business technologies to streamline key business processes across product design, marketing, sales, and manufacturing. http://www.tdci.com/buydesign .

About Tectura

Tectura is the world's leading Microsoft Business Solutions partner and number one provider of Microsoft-based ERP, CRM, and technology solutions to mid-market companies and large enterprise divisions. Tectura provides software, consulting, and IT implementation services to more than 4,000 clients in the distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and service-based industries. Through these services, Tectura delivers business process improvements, greater efficiency, and a clear competitive edge to clients in over 50 countries. Customers benefit from unmatched experience and a solid commitment from more than 1,000 dedicated Tectura employees with offices spanning the entire industrialized world. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Tectura has been recognized by Microsoft for its outstanding customer service with such awards as U.S. Partner of the Year 2004, Global Partner of the Year 2003, and Excellence in Customer Care 2003. Learn more at: http://www.tectura.com/ .

CONTACT: Sharon Binkley of TDCI, Inc., +1-614-781-2325 x171, or
sbinkley@tdci.com

Web site: http://www.tdci.com/
http://www.tdci.com/buydesign
http://www.tectura.com/