Softshare History

In the 20+ years that Softshare has been doing business, it has had a diverse history. Purchased in December of 1988 by its present-day owner, Frank Gott, Softshare started out as a provider of government contract notification services via proprietary network and e-mail-based solutions.

Softshare expanded its offerings in 1992 when the federal government embraced EDI. To keep its client base ahead of the competition, Softshare developed a single-source EDI solution and value-added network that allowed government contractors to electronically exchange vital purchasing documents with the United States Government.

Immediately recognizing EDI's value to all businesses, Softshare broadened its scope to business-to-business EDI. Softshare's desktop software was augmented with standard EDI business document templates such as purchase orders, invoices, and advance ship notices to support e-commerce relationships between any two trading partners.

Since 1993, Softshare's EDI offerings have grown into a suite of e-commerce software applications created for small and large businesses alike. Our network has grown along with our software, supporting prevalent Internet communications and security standards.

In 2005, Softshare went international, opening European headquarters in the Netherlands. Based in Amsterdam, Softshare B.V. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the California-based Softshare Inc., selling and supporting Softshare's suite of e-commerce software across Europe.

Every day, Softshare continues to improve upon its products and services, providing clients with the latest in e-commerce technology. Today, thousands of businesses rely on Softshare for its Web, data translation, and client/server e-commerce solutions.