Updated for 2025
The annual Acumatica Summit brings together technology, partners, customers, and prospects. Each year, Acumatica recognizes leading contributors to the vibrant Acumatica Marketplace.
Among the partner categories highlighted are independent software vendors (ISVs). These companies are crucial for businesses that need to tailor Acumatica to specific needs.
Stellar One is an Acumatica Gold-certified value-added reseller (VAR). We partner with most of these ISVs during member implementations as needed, except for Workforce Go. They work with the construction industry, while we specialize in eCommerce, retail, and distribution.
The following ISV companies received recognition this year:
- ISV Partner of the Year, eCommerce/Retail Edition: Shopify
- ISV Partner of the Year, Distribution Edition: SPS Commerce
- ISV Partner of the Year, Manufacturing Edition: eWorkplace Apps
- ISV Partner of the Year, Construction Edition: Workforce Go
In this article, you’ll get insight into the Acumatica ISV ecosystem. You'll learn what makes these solutions best in class and the businesses they work with. This will help you decide if they can help you amplify your ERP power.
Fulfilled by Acumatica: what does it mean for your business?
The Acumatica Marketplace has over 350 products that extend Acumatica ERP’s capabilities. Each of this year’s winners is listed as Fulfilled by Acumatica. What does that mean, and how does it impact your business?
This designation means these products are purchased directly from Acumatica. Here’s how this helps you:
- Ensures seamless integration between the application and Acumatica.
- Provides data consistency across the Acumatica environment.
- Indicates that certified Acumatica developers have developed the application
- Validates that the app meets Acumatica’s strict security requirements.
- Reduces pricing and billing complexity with a single invoice from Acumatica.
- Eliminates separate renewal processes.
The Marketplace site can be filtered to show only applications Fulfilled by Acumatica. To do this, use the toggle in the upper right.
Now that you know why these ISV solutions are especially easy to integrate, let’s see why these particular companies were selected.
eWorkplace Apps for Acumatica
Founded in 2020, eWorkplace Apps focuses on developing solutions for Acumatica ERP. These solutions enhance production efficiency and ensure high-quality standards and compliance requirements.
eWorkplace Apps offerings for Acumatica include:
Quality Management Suite: A quality management system focused on quality testing and compliance across the supply chain. Capabilities include creating testing plans, managing acceptable quality limits (AQL), nonconformances, corrective actions, validation testing, and, soon to be released, Vendor Rating and Performance.
Process Manufacturing Suite: A formula-based manufacturing solution tailored for industries like chemicals, paints and coatings, food and beverage, and more. Key features include handling weight/volume tracking, multiple pack sizes, laboratory management, and complex labeling requirements.
Why these solutions stand out as best in class:
- Tight integration with Acumatica's cloud ERP provides a unified platform and user experience.
- Decades of domain expertise in process manufacturing and quality testing inform the design and roadmap.
- Flexible solutions tailored to the complex needs of process manufacturers.
- Customer input directly drives over 70% of product enhancements through feedback and working with Acumatica.
eWorkplace Apps is committed to the Always Current program from Acumatica. This program ensures that Acumatica's customers enjoy seamless access to the latest updates for these products. These updates synchronize effortlessly with Acumatica's bi-annual releases. It guarantees access to cutting-edge features and alleviates concerns about add-on solutions malfunctioning with each new Acumatica release.
According to Ralph Kubek, Director of Sales and Services at eWorkplace Apps, their success is deeply rooted in their relationship with Acumatica.
I think the real success that we have is our close working relationship with Acumatica, that we do meet with their team to make certain that what we're designing is designed and embedded in a way that works best for them.”
Acumatica is as steady as they come when talking about ERP companies. Ralph agrees, “I think that the Acumatica team has been great to work with. They are probably the best software manufacturer I've seen so far, who has laid out what they're going to do and how they're going to do it and have lived by those words.”
While eWorkplace Apps is relatively new, it is no stranger to the Acumatica community. It has won the Manufacturing ISV Partner of the Year award for the last three years. It is now Acumatica’s go-to ISV partner for its areas of expertise.
Shopify for Acumatica
This all-in-one commerce platform was developed over 10 years ago. More than a million businesses worldwide now use Shopify. Its platform enables companies to start, run, and grow their digital commerce.
Shopify for Acumatica is a specialized connector that offers these key features:
- Real-time stock information shared between Acumatica and the eCommerce website.
- Synchronized customer information between the website and Acumatica.
- Accelerated, customized customer checkout
- Localized customer experiences with global storefronts
Acumatica eCommerce and retail customers can also use Shopify Pro for their POS system.
We didn’t have a chance to speak with anyone from Shopify during the Summit. However, they shared recent developments during a standup conversation with attendees. This indicates a continued commitment to the Acumatica partnership.
SPS Commerce for Acumatica
A publicly traded company established in 1987 and headquartered in Minneapolis, SPS Commerce has a global footprint. They have offices spanning Australia, Hong Kong, Europe, and beyond. Their electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions enhance supply chain management for distribution companies.
SPS Commerce sets itself apart as the sole full-service EDI provider for Acumatica. They manage all facets of implementation, testing, support, and maintenance for clients. They have over a decade of partnership with Acumatica. Their solutions provide access to EDI data and workflows directly in Acumatica. This eliminates the hassle of switching between systems.
Some key benefits of SPS Commerce's EDI solution integrated with Acumatica include:
- Real-time visibility into order and inventory data shared with trading partners.
- Automated sending/receiving of purchase orders, advanced ship notices, and invoices.
- Error handling and data structure translations native within Acumatica.
- Support for omnichannel sales models with marketplace/eCommerce order integration.
SPS Commerce reports handling over a trillion B2B transactions each year. This extensive experience helps distribution companies optimize their operations. Their stable EDI platform helps customers adapt and pivot for unpredictable supply chain issues. Scalable information flows between all order fulfillment entities are key.
SPS Commerce is a trusted EDI provider for many Acumatica customers. As Moh Damerchi, Senior Channel Manager at SPS Commerce, states,
EDI really is the backbone of moving item data, , connecting all different systems from the supplier\ to the buying organization \ and making sure all that flows. . And that's where SPS really excels and manages all that on behalf of all these entities.
When asked what springs to mind about Acumatica, his response was unequivocal:
Community – the strong sense of community. And I'm sure you experienced it firsthand at the Acumatica Summit. Whether you're a customer, prospect, VAR, or ISV, whether you're rivals or collaborators, there's this palpable feeling of camaraderie and shared purpose, everyone coming together and simply enjoying the moment."
SPS Commerce helps Acumatica's distribution customers optimize supply chain efficiency and partner collaboration.
Workforce Go for Acumatica
Focused on human capital management (HCM), Workforce Go provides human resources (HR), payroll, and time and labor management technology. Each Acumatica solution can be implemented alone. These components provide an end-to-end employee experience and seamless data flow. They have been part of Acumatica's ecosystem since 2018 and became a Fulfilled-by-Acumatica partner in 2022.
Key benefits of Workforce Go’s solution for Acumatica include:
- Robust mobile capabilities cited by customers as a key differentiator.
- Payroll workflows that streamline the process for a perfect paycheck every time.
- HR processes that ease management and engagement with your people.
- Single source of truth across HR, payroll, and time and attendance data.
Workforce Go’s platform handles complex functions, like union fringe calculations, certified payroll reporting, and crew punch features. It also integration with compliance software like LCPtracker. Workforce Go is also an Acumatica Always Current solution.
Acumatica ISV success hinges on support from Acumatica software providers and resellers. Kimber Crumlish, Director of Channel Development at Workforce Go, attests to this. She credits some of the company's achievements to Acumatica and the partner channel.
The partner relationship is truly the cornerstone of our operations," she emphasizes. "We're incredibly fortunate to be part of the vibrant Acumatica community.
I've had the privilege of managing our relationship with Acumatica, and I must say, their team's dedication is unmatched. From their day-to-day operations to their ISV management team, Acumatica sets the gold standard. Their leadership provides clear, transparent guidance, outlining their vision, goals, and growth strategies, which in turn, helps us align our own strategies.
Their commitment to shared growth and genuine partnership is evident in every interaction. It's a collaborative effort where ISVs, VARs, and Acumatica all work hand in hand towards a common goal: meeting the diverse needs of our customers, no matter how complex, ensuring satisfaction every step of the way."
How top ISV solutions improve your business
Choosing an ISV endorsed by Acumatica has tremendous value. This includes a seamless integration and a unified user experience. Innovative capabilities can be used without having to cobble together disparate systems.
The included ISVs offer leading solutions that solve complex business problems. Each demonstrates a commitment to customer success and product innovation. The Acumatica partner ecosystem fuels their recognition as leaders in their respective areas.
These ISV partners deserve strong consideration if you want to extend your Acumatica ERP with specialized functionality and assured integration. They can position your business for greater agility, connectivity, and competitive advantage.
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