Plex Delivers Microsoft Office 365 Connector; Launches Plex Developer Portal built on Microsoft Azure

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plex Systems, a leader in cloud ERP for manufacturing, today announced a new integration with Microsoft Corp. aimed at making it easy for companies to connect Microsofts desktop productivity applications to the Plex Manufacturing Cloud. Plex has also leveraged Microsofts Azure platform as the foundation for the Plex Developer Portal, the companys new gateway for customers and partners using Plexs growing portfolio of REST Application Program Interfaces (APIs).

The new integration is part of Plex Connect, the companys open integration framework that makes it easier for manufacturers to connect people, things and applications to the Plex Manufacturing Cloud.

Plex Connect: Microsoft Office 365

The new Plex Workcenter Lookup app is now available on the Microsoft store.
The app enables users to connect, view and analyze manufacturing data from Plex in Office 365, making it easier for business users to leverage that data for getting work done in the desktop applications they use every day.
Built using Plex Connect REST APIs, the app enables real-time lookups, while maintaining role-based security for customer data.
Leveraging Plexs APIs, customers and partners can also create their own connections and applications to interact with the Plex Manufacturing Cloud in ways that support their unique business objectives.
Plex Connect: Developer Portal

Plex also launched the companys new developer portal, providing customers and partners with secure access to the companys expanding portfolio of RESTful APIs.
Leveraging Microsoft Azure, the Plex Developer Portal takes advantage of the platforms scalability, tooling and managed services to support Plex customers growing requirements for enterprise connectivity.
The Plex Developer Portal provides sample code, sandbox capabilities, documentation and other resources to help customers and partners build secure, robust connections between the Plex Manufacturing Cloud and third-party applications.
Comments on the News

"Microsofts desktop productivity applications are fundamental to business, providing people and teams with flexible tools for running their day-to-day operations," said Karl Ederle, group vice president, products at Plex Systems. "Our goal with Plex Connect is to make it easy for manufacturers to achieve a completely connected enterprise, with rich data always available to support business and customer objectives, whether through desktop applications or connections to other enterprise systems. The Azure platform is an ideal foundation for Plex Connect as we scale to meet the needs of global manufacturers."

"Microsoft Office 365 and Plex Manufacturing Cloud are more valuable for our joint customers when we bring them together," said Rob Howard, director, Office 365 Ecosystem, Microsoft. "The power to quickly pull real-time data from Plexs manufacturing system of record directly into a tool like Excel enables professionals to use and analyze data in ways that support todays most dynamic work environments."

About Plex

Plex is the Manufacturing Cloud, delivering industry-leading ERP and manufacturing automation to more than 450 companies across process and discrete industries. Plex pioneered Cloud solutions for the shop floor, connecting suppliers, machines, people, systems and customers with capabilities that are easy to configure, deliver continuous innovation and reduce IT costs. With insight that starts on the production line, Plex helps companies see and understand every aspect of their business ecosystems, enabling them to lead in an ever-changing market. Learn more at www.plex.com.