Dive Brief:
- Epicor Software Corp. has acquired business-to-business software services from Insite Software, including the fulfillment tools InsiteShip and InsiteManifest SaaS.
- The software-as-a-service companies have collaborated for more than a decade to bring clients e-commerce and shipping solutions.
- The move will help Epicor deliver comprehensive cloud services to business-to-business and direct-to-consumer sellers.
Dive Insight:
Epicor’s acquisition of Insite Software’s InsiteShip and InsiteManifest SaaS will allow it to deliver more comprehensive supply-chain services to its customers in the business-to-business and direct-to-consumer markets. InsiteShip offers shipping tools that integrate with major carriers such as FedEx and UPS, while InsiteManifest offers a solution to process shipments and track shipping data.
The acquisition is the result of a longstanding partnership with Insite; Epicor's services often use the Insite software, and the two companies shared many of the same customers. Under the arrangement, Epicor will be able to increase cloud services to suppliers and manufacturers. Separately, Insite is beefing up its digital commerce capabilities though a partnership with Agency Oasis.