MAM buys U.K. software solutions firm

BARNSLEY, England (July 13, 2015) — MAM Software Group Inc. has acquired Origin Software Solutions Ltd., a British provider of e-commerce solutions for the automotive aftermarket.

Origin Software Solutions is a privately owned web development company, MAM said. Its small team of developers has “extensive experience” in the industry, including working with companies that include Ferraris Piston Services (FPS), Wilco Direct and Apec Braking.

“With the addition of Origin, MAM Software will be able to provide its global customers with a range of effective B2B and B2C e-commerce solutions,” said Michael Jamieson, MAM Software Group president and CEO.

“We believe this synergistic acquisition will strengthen our e-commerce strategy and help us meet the needs of a changing marketplace where customer demand for Internet trading solutions is on the increase.”

Warminster, England-based Origin Software already was an official MAM partner and the acquisition was the next logical step for the company, Mr. Jamieson said. MAM aims to combines its business management applications with Origin Software's expertise in B2B and B2C e-commerce to position MAM to “fulfill our vision of becoming a full omni-channel solutions provider and deliver integrated solutions for both online and offline sales,” Mr. Jamieson continued.

Giles Greenslade, managing director of Origin, agreed about moving forward. “Selling automotive parts online is not as simple as many people believe, simply due to the vast array of data that requires integrating to the end solution,” he said in a MAM press release.

“By joining the MAM Group, we are able to leverage existing back-office expertise to provide online sales channels that can be easily managed alongside bricks-and-mortar operations.”