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After years of ideas, refinement, and real-world manufacturing insight, and months of focused planning and development, CIM Software is proud to announce Cim360.cloud, our next-generation, cloud-native manufacturing platform.

We announced Cim360.cloud at Sage’s Future for Partners event in Barcelona, marking an important milestone for both CIM Software and the manufacturing businesses we support. Designed to integrate seamlessly with modern cloud accounting systems on a global scale, Cim360.cloud represents a major step forward in how manufacturers can connect their operations, data, and wider business systems.

The team was represented by Martin Conner and Sam Allen, who shared an early technical preview of the platform. Attendees were encouraged to visit the stand to see a first look at Cim360.cloud and to connect with the team, particularly partners serving the manufacturing sector, or those looking to enter it.

This announcement marked the beginning of the Cim360.cloud journey in the public eye. While development has been progressing quietly behind the scenes for many months, today we begin sharing that journey more openly with partners, customers, and the wider manufacturing community.

Built on Experience, Designed for the Cloud

CIM Software has a long history of delivering reliable manufacturing solutions through Cim50 and Cim200, supporting Sage 50 and Sage 200 users with fully integrated, on-premises systems. These products continue to provide robust, trusted functionality for manufacturers who rely on them every day.

What is changing is not the need for strong manufacturing control, but how manufacturers want to work. More teams now expect real-time access to their systems from anywhere, on any device. They want greater flexibility, improved visibility, and the ability to connect manufacturing data with the growing ecosystem of cloud services they use across their business. Cim360.cloud has been designed specifically to meet these evolving expectations.

What We Mean by Connected Manufacturing

When we talk about connected manufacturing, we mean more than simply moving software to the cloud.

Manufacturers increasingly want their operational platform to connect naturally with the wider systems that support their business, from cloud accounting and e-commerce platforms to fulfilment providers, carrier integrations, and other third-party applications. This level of connectivity enables better decision-making, smoother processes, and a more responsive operation overall.

Cim360.cloud is being built with an open approach to integrations, supported by a full API to allow deeper connections where required. This ensures manufacturers are not locked into isolated systems but instead can build a connected technology stack that works around their business.

At its core, Cim360.cloud brings the trusted capability and manufacturing expertise of CIM Software into a modern, cloud-native platform, delivering the accessibility, mobility, and flexibility that today’s manufacturers expect.

Whether a business is small, growing, or well established, the objective remains the same: consistent, reliable information available whenever and wherever it is needed.

Sharing the Journey

After we announce Cim360.cloud and our journey continues to take shape, CIM Software is committed to sharing progress openly. Our Company Director, Stuart Rowcliffe, will post regular weekly development updates, offering behind-the-scenes insight into how the platform is being built and where it is headed.

These Updates will include:
– How Cim360.cloud is being designed and developed
– Early feature walkthroughs and design previews
– Innovations in scheduling, traceability, and stock control
– Our long-term vision for truly connected manufacturing

In the weeks and months ahead, we will also be sharing early module walkthroughs and design concepts across desktop, tablet, and mobile, highlighting how Cim360.cloud is being shaped to support modern manufacturing workflows.

Looking Ahead to Q4 2026

We are pleased to announce Cim360.cloud which, represents the next evolution of CIM Software’s manufacturing solutions, combining decades of industry knowledge with a forward-looking, cloud-first architecture. Today’s announcement is an exciting milestone, but it is very much just the beginning.

As development continues towards a planned launch in Q4 2026, we look forward to working closely with partners, engaging with the manufacturing community, and building a platform that supports the future of connected manufacturing.

Thank you to everyone who has supported CIM Software so far. We are excited about what lies ahead, and we look forward to building the future together.