Ottawa, ON, March 30, 2023 – ACCEO Solutions inc. (« ACCEO »), a wholly subsidiary of the N. Harris Computer Corporation (« Harris »), is proud to announce the acquisition of Sweda Canada Inc (« Sweda »). The Toronto-based company provides software solutions for the retail industry, specifically for the grocery market.
With its SwedaMart Enterprise solution, the company offers an integrated product line that includes points of sale, administrative services, and promotions, as well as extensive interfaces designed to easily integrate with various loyalty programs, payment facilities, etc. Sweda holds a significant share of the Canadian grocery market with a presence in over 1,500 grocery stores and supermarkets across the country.
“We are very pleased to welcome Sweda employees to ACCEO and are very proud of the addition of their software to our management solutions offering. The clients and market served by this Canadian flagship represent a strategic growth axis for ACCEO, particularly in the retail sector. I welcome the entire Sweda team to the Harris family!” said Joël Villeneuve, Portfolio Leader for Harris Computer.
According to Jean-Pascal Gagnon, Portfolio Manager at ACCEO: “Combined with our products, such as Logivision and our Ogasys ERP, the addition of Sweda to our portfolio at ACCEO, allows us to complement and enhance the offer for the retail market. This new acquisition also positions ACCEO as a leader in the technology industry for Canadian businesses and organizations, and more specifically now, as a technology leader for the Canadian grocery store market.
All Sweda solutions will continue to be developed and supported for their respective clients. Through all these changes and improvements, one constant remains, ACCEO’s commitment to delivering business solutions that maximize and accelerate the growth of its customers.
For further information, contact:
ACCEO Solutions inc.
Jean-Pascal Gagnon, Portfolio Manager
Telephone: 418-454-8891
Email : jpgagnon@acceo.com
Website : www.acceo.com
Harris Computer
Joël Villeneuve, Portfolio Leader
Telephone: 418-877-5051, ext. 2270
Email: jvilleneuve@harriscomputer.com
Website : www.harriscomputer.com
About Sweda
Sweda is a national organization whose primary objective is to develop and support point of sale software solutions for North American retail industries. Sweda’s point of sale software solutions are used daily in over 1,500 grocery stores across Canada. Sweda has built its enviable reputation on retail expertise, high-quality products, superior services and support, and a strong, experienced team. For more information: www.sweda.com
About ACCEO
Leading Canadian IT company ACCEO, specializes in software design, implementation, integration, and support for management, accounting, and e-business development solutions. ACCEO’s diverse client base comprises SMEs of every size, medium and large businesses, municipalities, and financial institutions. More information about ACCEO is available at www.acceo.com.
About the N. Harris Computer Corporation (Harris)
Harris acquires vertical market software businesses, manages them using industry best practices, and builds them for the future. Through acquisitions, Harris has grown extensively from its roots in the utilities, local government, education, and healthcare sectors to operate over 170 businesses globally across more than twenty industries. Harris is an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), one of North America’s most active acquirers of software businesses.