Abel's Voyage
In 1996, Abel Software set sail with a bold vision — to make powerful ERP tools accessible to small and mid-sized businesses. From that vision came Abel® — ERP software designed from the ground up to be affordable, flexible, and easy to use.
Today, Abel delivers a complete solution — sales, purchasing, inventory, planning, manufacturing, and jobbing — all with built-in financials updated in real time. Abel supports businesses of every size, from local enterprises to growing businesses expanding offshore, and multinational organizations with a global presence.
Our customers span multiple industries, including engineering, jobbing, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, distribution, FMCG, and reverse manufacturing of primary produce. Abel’s reach extends across more than 13 countries, five continents, and six languages.
Wherever your business journey takes you, Abel is ready to help you grow and succeed.
2025
Abel BI Launched
Abel releases its new Business Intelligence suite, built in Microsoft® Power BI® to complement Abel’s standard reporting.
2025
Abel Version 7
Abel Version 7 introduces a fresh look, global search, navigator panel, and light/dark mode for enhanced usability.
2025
Mobile Framework Migrated to
.NET MAUI®
Abel migrates its mobile framework to .NET MAUI — both the Abel Mobile Warehouse and Mobile Sales Apps are ported to the new platform.
2022
Associates Program
Abel launches its Associates program, formalizing and expanding integration offerings.
2021
Acquisition of Accounts on Call
Abel acquires Accounts on Call, to provide Accounting and Bookkeping Services to support Abel’s Customers.
2020
Abel Mobile Sales App Released
Abel launches its Mobile Sales App, providing mobile functionality to sales teams in the field.
2019
New Auckland Premises
Abel moves into purpose-built premises in Rosedale — uniting its Consultancy, Development, and Customer Services teams at its new Auckland headquarters.
2019
Hamilton Office Opens
Abel opens a new office in Hamilton to support regional growth.
2018
New Abel Mobile Framework
Abel develops a new mobile framework using Xamarin.Forms® — the Abel Mobile Warehouse App is ported to the new platform.
2018
Acquisition of Abel Solutions
Abel Software acquires Abel Solutions to unify and strengthen software offerings and service delivery.
2018
Abel Version 6
Abel Version 6 debuts with a professionally designed interface, improved usability, new icons, and support for larger screens.
2017
Christchurch Office Opens
Abel opens a Christchurch office to support South Island customers.
2016
Abel’s 20th Birthday
Abel celebrates 20 years of supporting customers in 12 countries, across five continents and six languages.
2016
External Ledgers
Abel expands inter-database functionality with External Ledgers and other enhancements.
2011
Abel Version 5
Abel Version 5 introduces a refreshed interface with wider screens.
2008
Abel Software Australia Formed
Abel establishes Abel Software Australia, with satellite offices in Sydney and Melbourne to support trans-Tasman growth.
2007
Abel Version 4
Abel Version 4 is released, continuing the evolution of Abel’s flagship ERP platform.
2002
Largest Customer
Alsco Inc. adopts Abel and becomes Abel’s largest customer, beginning a long-standing partnership.
2000
Abel Version 2
Abel Version 2 is released — a major update that marks a significant step forward in the evolution of Abel’s ERP platform.
1998
First Customer
New Zealand Wool Testing Authority becomes Abel’s first customer and remains a customer today.
1998
Abel Version 1 launched
Abel’s flagship ERP system is launched after two years of development.
1996
Abel Founded
Allan Baird establishes Abel Software in New Zealand to develop affordable ERP solutions for small to mid-sized businesses.