Have a look at the Softline blog for views on the synergies between Softline and Alchemex and why the Alchemex business intelligence solution is a natural extension of Softline’s business applications: http://blog.softline.co.za/2011/12/01/softline-bolsters-business-intelligence-offering-with-alchemex-acquisition/
Softline and Alchemex are part of the Sage Group plc.