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

2025

Abel Version 7

Abel Version 7 introduces a fresh look, global search, navigator panel, and light/dark mode for enhanced usability.

2025

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.

2025

2022

Associates Program

Abel launches its Associates program, formalizing and expanding integration offerings.

2022

2021

Acquisition of Accounts on Call

Abel acquires Accounts on Call, to provide Accounting and Bookkeping Services to support Abel’s Customers.

2021

2020

Abel Mobile Sales App Released

Abel launches its Mobile Sales App, providing mobile functionality to sales teams in the field.

2020

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

2019

Hamilton Office Opens

Abel opens a new office in Hamilton to support regional growth.

2019

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

2018

Acquisition of Abel Solutions

Abel Software acquires Abel Solutions to unify and strengthen software offerings and service delivery.

2018

2018

Abel Version 6

Abel Version 6 debuts with a professionally designed interface, improved usability, new icons, and support for larger screens.

2018

2017

Christchurch Office Opens

Abel opens a Christchurch office to support South Island customers.

2017

2016

Abel’s 20th Birthday

Abel celebrates 20 years of supporting customers in 12 countries, across five continents and six languages.

2016

2016

External Ledgers

Abel expands inter-database functionality with External Ledgers and other enhancements.

2016

2011

Abel Version 5

Abel Version 5 introduces a refreshed interface with wider screens.

2011

2008

Abel Software Australia Formed

Abel establishes Abel Software Australia, with satellite offices in Sydney and Melbourne to support trans-Tasman growth.

2008

2007

Abel Version 4

Abel Version 4 is released, continuing the evolution of Abel’s flagship ERP platform.

2007

2002

Largest Customer

Alsco Inc. adopts Abel and becomes Abel’s largest customer, beginning a long-standing partnership.

2002

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.

2000

1998

First Customer

New Zealand Wool Testing Authority becomes Abel’s first customer and remains a customer today.

1998

1998

Abel Version 1 launched

Abel’s flagship ERP system is launched after two years of development.

1998

1996

Abel Founded

Allan Baird establishes Abel Software in New Zealand to develop affordable ERP solutions for small to mid-sized businesses.

1996

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