Global Leader in Active Travel Chooses Epicor

Backroads to make use of Epicor Enterprise for Streamlined Accounting Processes, and Multi-company and Multicurrency Capabilities

Epicor Software Corporation, a leading provider of integrated enterprise software solutions for the midmarket, today announced that Backroads (www.backroads.com), an active travel company offering nearly 150 active itineraries for cyclists, walkers, hikers and multisport enthusiasts in 34 countries around the world, has chosen Epicor Enterprise to manage and streamline its financial and operational resources around the globe.

Founded in 1979, Backroads began as a small, regional touring company offering bike trips in the western United States and has grown to be the world's number one active travel company, offering the most destinations, itineraries and annual departures in the active vacation industry.

Backroads offers more than 1,400 scheduled departures annually with services ranging from Premiere Inn Trips at luxurious five-star hotels with award-winning cuisine, to Casual Inn Trips featuring simpler cozy accommodations and Deluxe Camping Trips at scenic campgrounds where Backroads' leaders prepare meals and handle camp chores.

"We evaluated the Great Plains, Navision, Solomon and MAS 500 solutions, and ultimately choose Epicor because it provides a strong financials and project accounting package along with the multi-company and multicurrency functionality required to manage our international operations," said Robert Notte, vice president of IT at Backroads.

"The Epicor solution will assist us in better budgeting and tracking trip costs through comprehensive project accounting functionality," said Karen Bennett, vice president of finance at Backroads.

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