ECI buys Data Inventions and Lojic
Cloud-based business management firm ECI Software Solutions, announced that it has acquired two companies: Data Inventions, Inc and Lojic LLC. Terms were not disclosed.
Data Inventions is the maker of a data connectivity and manufacturing intelligence platform called Alora.
Lojic is the maker of a customizable visualization and data analytics solution that helps manufacturers create and display actionable, real-time insights across operations.
Together, Alora and Lojic connect and analyze data from ERP business systems and a variety of shop floor data sources and visualize production performance in real-time.
“Manufacturers are still just learning how valuable data-driven business intelligence can be for their operations, and we believe the combination of the Data Inventions’ Alora and Lojic manufacturing intelligence platforms have the power to become ubiquitous in the industry,” said Trevor Gruenewald, CEO, ECI.
Alora integrates out-of-the-box with ECI’s JobBOSS, JobBOSS2, M1 and Macola ERP systems, while Lojic integrates with ECI’s JobBOSS.
“Through our product integrations, we’ve seen firsthand how much manufacturers can benefit from a more complete view of operations and a higher level of business intelligence. We’re excited to make Alora and Lojic a part of our product portfolio and enable widespread adoption,” said Gruenewald.
To help accelerate adoption and expand customer value, ECI said it plans to invest in the Alora and Lojic solutions along with continued industry and customer thought leadership, like market education and customer success strategies.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and providing software solutions for more than 30 years, ECI has served small to medium-sized manufacturing, wholesale/retail distribution, building and construction and field service organizations.