The business was renamed Kendle Computer Services and henceforth focused on software distribution. We won the contract to become the master distributor of Breeze Software in SA, NT, WA. It was one of the first software programs that enabled retailers to manage their sales, stock, customers, and debtors from a single interface. Breeze was a Windows based program designed by a team in Melbourne and it revolutionised the retail industry in Australia.

The legacy of Kendle Computer Services and Breeze Software

Kev and his team provided installation, training, and support services to hundreds of clients across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. Kendle Computer Services competed with several other software companies for the contract, but they had a few advantages that helped them win. First, they had a strong reputation and relationship with IBM, which was the main hardware provider for Breeze Software. Second, they had a deep understanding and experience of the retail industry obtained through the operation of Kendle Consulting Services. Third, they had a dedicated and skilled team of technicians and consultants, who were ready to provide installation, training, and support services to clients.

The contract with Breeze Software was a huge success for Kendle Computer Services, as it boosted our revenue and reputation in the software industry. It also gave the company valuable real-world knowledge and experience that would prove invaluable to Merlin Software Pty Ltd and the Cobalt Retail Management System. During this time, Kev continued to provide accounting services to our clients, including those who were using Breeze POS.

Merlin Software Pty Ltd remains an independently owned, Australian family business that is committed to providing the best software solutions to small businesses. We have grown from a consulting service to a software development and distribution business, but we have never lost sight of our original vision and mission: