DP Systems

What DP Systems does

DP Systems Ltd. is a privately held, 100% Irish-owned software and IT services company headquartered in Ballymount, Dublin 12, founded in the late 1980s. The company develops, distributes and supports a proprietary accounting and business management platform called ABM (Advanced Business Manager), originally built by accountants, which serves as the foundation for a suite of industry-specific modules including ABM Service Manager (ASM) for field service, Advanced Manufacturing System (AMS), Advanced Point of Sales (APOS), Visual Alarm Manager (VAM) for the security industry, ABM Mobile Sales/Service Apps for iOS and Android, and ABM Billfeeds for automated document extraction.

The technology stack centres on the ABM platform, which integrates with Microsoft Office and Outlook, supports multi-currency operations across up to 10 countries, and scales from single-user to 100+ user deployments. Beyond proprietary software, DP Systems distributes third-party solutions including Microsoft Office 365, Panda Adaptive Defense 360 and Panda Endpoint Protection Plus, and resells hardware from HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Lexmark and SonicWALL. Revenue derives from a mix of one-time software licensing, recurring software maintenance and subscriptions, hardware resale, professional services (implementation, training, consultancy), and technical support.

Go-to-market is hybrid: direct sales to Irish businesses supplemented by a named dealer network of five Irish resellers (Software Support Group, Office Logics, Dart Digital, Crystal Computers, Acom Business Solutions). Customers are predominantly Irish SMBs, with extended support reaching the UK, Australia and New Zealand through local solution providers.

Name

DP Systems

Legal name

DP Systems Ltd.

Website

https://dpsystems.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DP Systems Ltd. is a privately held, 100% Irish-owned software firm that develops and supports the ABM (Advanced Business Manager) accounting platform and industry-specific modules for Irish small and medium businesses, distributed via direct sales and a five-partner dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Management Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAEAEAA

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platforms

SECONDARYHDAEAEAB

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platforms

SECONDARYHDAEAGAA

Document Management Systems (DMS)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Enterprise Content Management (ECM) & Document Management

SECONDARYBPAEALAI

Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery & Backup Services

Keywords

• Business accounting software
• Enterprise resource planning
• Field service management
• Point of sale systems
• IT managed services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Distribution: Initial shareholder, developer and authorised distributor of Advanced Business Manager (ABM) accounting/business software and CRM software. Revenue from software licensing and distribution.
2. Software Solutions: In-house developed software solutions for range of industries and applications including security industry management, service management, specialised point of sale, and bespoke solutions. Revenue from software sales, customisation and licensing.
3. Software Development: Customised software solutions created with exact business specifications when adequate solutions are not available on the market. Also offers software enhancements on existing products.
4. Hardware Sales: Supply of hardware including PCs, laptops, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, cabling from suppliers HP, SonicWALL, Samsung, Lexmark, Lenovo and Microsoft. Provides single point of responsibility for both hardware and software issues.
5. Consultancy: Consulting services combining business and technical knowledge to provide comprehensive IT services designed to improve long term performance and increase competitive advantage. Includes system audits and designing solutions.
6. Implementation Services: Delivery of IT systems and software solutions on time and on budget by experienced IT professionals. Close collaboration with customers throughout projects.
7. Training Services: Training services from basic to advance levels ensuring staff are knowledgeable of system capabilities and benefiting from full range of features.
8. Client and Technical Support: Committed to providing highest quality client support including software maintenance, technical consultancy, advice and support before, during and after implementation. Includes specifying hardware architecture, servers, back up, disaster recovery systems, network integration, database structures and operating protocols.
9. Security Solutions: Provides Panda Adaptive Defense 360, Panda Endpoint Protection Plus, firewall solutions (SonicWall), internet/network security, and online backup solutions (Data4Sure).
10. Office 365 Services: Expert migration assistance and support for Office 365 integration, providing local in-house support for small businesses. Offers cloud services with subscription-based licensing models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DP Systems develops, distributes, and supports the ABM (Advanced Business Manager) accounting and business management software platform for Irish businesses, complemented by industry-specific add-on modules (Service Manager, Manufacturing System, Point of Sales, Visual Alarm Manager, Mobile Sales/Service Apps) and a full suite of IT services and hardware reselling. The company provides a complete IT solution combining proprietary software, third-party products (Panda security, SonicWALL, Office 365, Data4Sure), hardware supply, consultancy, implementation, training, and ongoing support.

Product overview

DP Systems is an award-winning Irish software company offering a unified platform-plus-modules architecture centred on ABM (Advanced Business Manager), their flagship accounting and business management software. The core ABM platform is complemented by industry-specific add-on modules including ABM Service Manager for field service operations, ABM Mobile Sales/Service Apps for mobile workforce management, Advanced Manufacturing System for production control, Advanced Point of Sales for retail environments, and Visual Alarm Manager for security industry companies. The company also distributes third-party products including Panda Adaptive Defense 360 and Panda Endpoint Protection Plus security solutions, and provides Microsoft Office 365/Exchange services. All products can be enhanced through custom software development, implementation, training, and ongoing technical support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABM Advanced Business Manager: Comprehensive accounting and business management software designed by accountants for the next generation of business.
• ABM Service Manager (ASM)
• Advanced Point of Sales (APOS)
• Advanced Manufacturing System (AMS)
• Visual Alarm Manager (VAM)
• Data4Sure

Products and services

• ABM Advanced Business Manager Comprehensive accounting and business management software designed by accountants for the next generation of business. Available in Enterprise and Small Business editions supporting 1 to 100+ users, with core accounting, inventory, job costing, multi-currency support for up to ten countries, and integration with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• ABM Service Manager (ASM) Complete service management system for service companies that supply on-site and in-house service to clients. Integrates with ABM, includes graphical scheduler, automatic invoice creation, optional mobile apps, document scanning, and web portal, and is applicable to air conditioning, refrigeration, fire & security, facilities management, electrical, plumbing, gas, construction, and home/shop fitting industries.
• Advanced Manufacturing System (AMS) Software management tool designed specifically for manufacturing and controlling its complexities, simplifying, organising, managing and controlling every step of manufacturing from planning to production and from raw materials to finished goods.
• Advanced Point of Sales (APOS) Retail management system with modules for various retail situations, with versions developed for carpet and furniture stores, DVD rental, and tanning salons. Integrates directly with ABM.
• Visual Alarm Manager (VAM) Management system for security industry companies supplying and/or servicing intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, and fire alarms. Includes installation details, comprehensive contracts, service call logging, invoicing, document scanning, direct debit facility, and full service history.
• ABM Mobile Sales/Service Apps Mobile applications for both Apple and Android devices that work online and offline. Sales capabilities include creating orders, quotes, invoices, credits, viewing transactions, collecting payments, viewing live stock, and printing receipts. Service capabilities include receiving jobs, creating calls, showing service history, capturing times and travel, and collecting signatures. Includes satellite navigation with live traffic updates and optional remote tracking.
• Panda Adaptive Defense 360 Endpoint detection and response (EDR) service that accurately classifies every process running in an organisation, only allowing legitimate programs to run, providing protection against targeted and zero-day attacks using machine learning and big data technologies.
• Panda Endpoint Protection Plus Centralised antivirus and security solution for Windows, Mac and Linux workstations, laptops, smartphones and virtualisation systems, providing protection against known and unknown threats, anti-spam, web filtering, and anti-theft protection for mobile devices.
• Office 365/Exchange Services Microsoft Office 365 services including migration assistance and ongoing local in-house support, providing email, calendar, contacts, Office desktop apps, document sharing and collaboration tools with 99.9% uptime SLA, on monthly pay-as-you-go subscription licensing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of users depend on ABM Mobile systems every day

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Software Support GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the strong dealer network that DP Systems works with to supply and service customers across Ireland.
• Office LogicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the strong dealer network that DP Systems works with to supply and service customers across Ireland.
• Dart DigitalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the strong dealer network that DP Systems works with to supply and service customers across Ireland.
• Crystal ComputerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the strong dealer network that DP Systems works with to supply and service customers across Ireland.
• Acom Business SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the strong dealer network that DP Systems works with to supply and service customers across Ireland.
• Panda SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationDP Systems distributes Panda Adaptive Defense 360 and Panda Endpoint Protection Plus security solutions. Adaptive Defense is an endpoint detection and response (EDR) service that classifies every process running in an organization.
• Microsoft (Office 365)coreTechnology or IntegrationDP Systems provides expert migration assistance and support for Office 365 integration. Positions themselves as adding the Plus to Office 365 for small business with local in-house support.
• HPminorOthersMain hardware supplier for PCs, laptops, servers, printers, scanners.
• SamsungminorOthersHardware supplier for various technology products.
• LexmarkminorOthersHardware supplier for printers.
• LenovominorOthersHardware supplier for PCs and laptops.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Brightpearl (now Sage): Brightpearl is a cloud retail ERP that competes with APOS and ABM at SMB retailers, particularly those with omnichannel needs. Acquired by Sage, it represents the cloud-native direction of the market.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Business One: SAP's flagship SMB ERP targets growing SMBs (especially manufacturing and wholesale distribution) and competes with ABM and AMS in the manufacturing vertical where DP Systems has a dedicated module.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's cloud ERP for SMBs competes head-to-head with ABM and is increasingly bundled with Office 365 — the same product line DP Systems distributes — creating both a partner and competitor dynamic.
• Access Group: Access Group is a large UK vertical software consolidator that owns Pegasus and many other SMB applications. It represents both a comparable competitor and a potential acquirer for DP Systems' vertical modules.

Direct peers

• AccountMate: AccountMate is a US-headquartered modular accounting/ERP platform with industry-specific editions and dealer-channel distribution, structurally similar to ABM's module-plus-reseller model.
• Xero: Xero is a leading cloud accounting platform with strong Irish accountant-channel penetration. It competes with ABM for new SMB logo wins and is a credible substitute for the cloud capabilities ABM lacks.
• Sage Group: Sage is the dominant UK/Ireland SMB accounting and ERP software vendor (Sage 50, Sage 200, Sage Intacct). It directly competes with ABM in the sub-100-user accounting and business management category that DP Systems targets.
• Pegasus Software (now part of Access Group): Pegasus Opera 3 is a UK/Ireland-focused accounts and business management suite for SMBs with vertical modules for manufacturing and distribution. Closely comparable to ABM's product architecture and target geography.
• Exact Software: Exact (now part of KKR portfolio) sells cloud ERP and accounting for European SMBs with modules for manufacturing, wholesale, and professional services — a comparable product breadth to ABM.
• Intuit QuickBooks: QuickBooks is the dominant SMB cloud accounting product globally and increasingly in Ireland, competing directly with ABM at the lower end of the SMB market on price and ease of use.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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