Consona Corporation has launched Chinese version of AXIOM ERP Software v6.0.1. The company also released its companion 6.0.1C, which it claims to be the first Simplified Chinese-specific version of AXIOM, an ERP software solution designed specifically for the unique requirements of manufacturers and distributors in the metals, wire and cable industries.

Officials with Consona (News - Alert) said that AXIOM 6.0.1C is immediately available to all new customers in China, and AXIOM 6.0.1 is available for new system sales and to all current AXIOM customers on a maintenance agreement.

Company officials pointed out that AXIOM v6.0.1 and v6.0.1C include a variety of new upgrades to enhance the user experience and update software compatibility. All of the features and cumulative service-pack enhancements that have been released to date for AXIOM 6.0 are bundled into this new version, as well as an updated forms-based reporting functionality, now built with Crystal Reports.

AXIOM 6.0.1 also features a more robust code design to support language translations using Progress Translation Manager, along with the ability for users to specify their preferred language for displaying screen elements, reports and system data.

According to company officials, AXIOM 6.0.1C also offer fully translated screens in Simplified Chinese for all AXIOM Transactions and Inquiries.

Consona has been expanding is operations in China since the acquisitions of the Intuitive related assets of Chinese resellers GrapeCity and TproSoft in late 2008.

“In recent years, we have noted a great deal of demand for industry-specific enterprise software in China as its market and economy have expanded, and we're excited to answer that call with a Chinese-specific version of our newly updated AXIOM software for metals – it's truly a milestone release,” said Scott Malia, general manager of Consona’s ERP solutions, in a statement.

Malia said that the company looks forward to bringing its solutions to new Chinese customers who are looking to achieve sustainable improvements in operational performance throughout their businesses -- from sales and customer service to production, quality and financial management.

Consona Corporation (News - Alert) is a major player in providing customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and services for companies of all sizes.

TMCnet in October reported that Consona has released the version 6.6 of theConsona Live Assistance solution.

The company has claimed that the collection of powerful tools included in Consona’s Live Assistance solution, such as web collaboration, e-mail, live chat, and phone support interfaces provide support technicians with multi-channel consistency across all assisted service channels to resolve common end-user problems.