Openbravo, the developer of web-based open source ERP for businesses, has launched QuickStart Edition, a cloud-ready, packaged application to allow small and medium businesses (SMBs) optimise sales, inventory, procurement and accounting processes.

According to Openbravo, the new QuickStart application is a functional software, pre-configured to manage business processes including sales, purchasing, inventory and accounting. The ‘Cloud Appliance Stack’ option delivers improved cloud deployment, with pay-as-you-go pricing and elimination of expenses related to onsite hardware.

In addition, the new QuickStart application also features a new web interface that is intuitive and accessible for non-technical users.

Openbravo claims that, since the QuickStart application is based on the Openbravo 2.50 ERP platform, it allows to add standard or custom functionalities, empowering businesses to achieve competitive advantages with a business management system.

Manel Sarasa, CEO of Openbravo, said: “The ERP industry makes it very difficult for small companies looking to acquire their first system, with a confusing array of compromises around options such as license cost, services cost, time-to-value, technology and expandability.

“With QuickStart, Openbravo throws down the gauntlet in the form of a simple, no-compromises approach, featuring an easy on-ramp to successful, cost-effective initial implementations – while also ensuring adaptability and long-term value.”