Established Semiconductor Company Opts for Integrated Microsoft-based Solution to Support Rapid Growth
SAN JOSE, CA – 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.