Sierra Monolithics Selects Tensoft(R) Fabless Semiconductor Management (FSM) for Enterprise-Wide Business Operations
Established Semiconductor Company Opts for Integrated Microsoft-Based Solution to Support Rapid Growth
| Source: Tensoft, Inc.
SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - February 6, 2008) - Tensoft, a leading end-to-end ERP and supply
chain solution provider for the semiconductor industry, announced today
that Sierra Monolithics, Inc., a fabless mixed-signal design company
offering high-performance ICs and modules to the broadband wireless,
optical communication and microwave/millimeter wave markets, has chosen to
implement an integrated Tensoft Fabless Semiconductor Management (FSM) and
Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP software solution. The company will use the
Tensoft solution to manage a hybrid semiconductor manufacturing model for
both in-house plant production and outsourced fabless product lines.
"Sierra Monolithics chose Tensoft FSM as part of our long-term strategy to
deploy a holistic enterprise platform to manage and support our projected
growth," said Trevor Roots, Chief Financial Officer, of Sierra Monolithics.
"The company's robust semiconductor expertise and client base, as well as
FSM's functionality and Sarbanes-Oxley support convinced us that this was
the best solution for our needs."
"Sierra Monolithics' diverse product mix and complex manufacturing needs
are a perfect fit for Tensoft FSM," said Bob Scarborough, Tensoft CEO.
"Because their products enable today's most demanding communication
systems, they needed a solution not only capable of tight manufacturing
control and close collaboration between finance, operations and customer
service, but also flexible enough to respond to a fast-changing market
window."
About FSM
Tensoft Fabless Semiconductor Management (FSM) is a web-based solution,
designed to support fabless semiconductor operations. FSM supports the
fabless industry's unique financial, manufacturing and supply chain needs
using a highly scaleable design. Serving customers from start-ups to large
public companies, Tensoft FSM delivers a comprehensive end-to-end fabless
solution that delivers increased profitability, improved customer service
and a fast ROI. Integrating finance, operations and sales into one flawless
system, FSM manages and leverages outsourced vendors as only a
fabless-targeted solution can do.
About Sierra Monolithics, Inc.
Sierra Monolithics, Inc. is a leading supplier of proven Analog and Mixed
Signal IC solutions for Optical Communication, Wireless, and
Microwave/Millimeter Wave applications. Founded in 1988, Sierra Monolithics
has leveraged its mixed signal IC design and expertise in high-frequency
aerospace and defense communications, to develop a variety of high
performance Optical ICs, RFICs, and MMICs. Currently Sierra Monolithics
designs and manufactures products for Broadband Wireless (WiMAX RFICs),
Optical Communication (OC-768 SerDes), and Microwave/Millimeter Wave (C, I,
J, Ku, and L band modules) markets. For more information, visit
www.monolithics.com, or call (310) 698-1000.
About Tensoft
Tensoft, Inc. specializes in innovative, end-to-end ERP and supply chain
solutions for the fabless semiconductor and high tech industries. Founded
in 1996, Tensoft delivers results tailored specifically to each customer's
needs. The company sells its products directly to customers and partners
with established firms in the U.S., Canada, and Europe to re-sell and
provide local support for its products. For more information, go to
www.tensoft.com or call (888) 450-4030 X406.