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1983

Founding of Original Software Company

Summit Software is founded, providing software solutions for agribusiness and petroleum distribution clients.

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1983

2001

Newly-Developed

Company's IT develops a home-grown CTRM (Commodity Trading and Risk Management) system, iTrade.Newly developed

2001

2005

Manufacturing Management System

Company’s IT develops a home-grown manufacturing management system, iMake.Manufacturing management software

2005

2008

iRely LLC Established

iRely LLC spun off and began marketing its CTRM software to coffee, tea, and spice commodity companies.

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2008

2010

Summit Software

Acquires Summit Software Fort Wayne, IN, expanding into grain and petroleum industries.

Summit Software

2010

2011

Comtech Solutions

Acquires Comtech Solutions, expanding operations into Houston TX, and the Philippines.

Comtech solutions

2011

2013

The Move to One Platform

Begins rewrite of iRely platform to consolidate all software onto one platform.

2013

2016

iRely Platform Complete

Completes rewrite of the iRely platform for petroleum distribution, commodity management, and agriculture. Implements our flagship customers on the new iRely platform.

2016

2017

Customer Conversions

Begins conversion of customers from origin products to the new platform.

Conversion

2017

2018

C-Store Module

Completes convenience store module

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2018

2019

More Continued Growth

Continues growth in petroleum, commodity management, and agriculture.

Petroleum iRely Software

2019

2020

Sales Double as Companies Increase Digitalization

Doubles sales as companies increase investment in digitalization, automated business processes, and collaboration.

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2020