Sage Ireland buys GFK Technology

Sage Ireland, a supplier of business management software solutions has announced the acquisition of GFK Technology Ltd, the developer and author of the Take Five accounting, retail and payroll software.

The acquisition adds another line of accounting, retail and payroll software solutions to Sage's market-leading accounting and business management software solutions.

The combined number of registered customers will be in excess of 50,000.

"The acquisition of GFK Technology provides an exciting opportunity for Sage Ireland ", explained Liam Mullaney, Managing Director of Sage Ireland.

"GFK Technology has the well known Take Five brand, excellent products, a powerful value-added reseller network and a substantial customer base. The strategic fit with our existing businesses is strong.

"Take Five software will continue to be marketed and supported with the stability and financial backing of Sage's investment in Ireland".