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We launch our JSI accounting software (the DOS version).1986Jonar Systems Inc. was founded in Montreal, Quebec.We started selling our first ERP software, AIMS (Apparel Information Management Software) in DOS19871990
1990We begin treating our staff to a weekly breakfast of champions – warm, fresh, Montreal bagels with cream cheese.
- Our first annual team picnic party (of many more to come).1992We launch our own EDI module that we built in-house.We move our office space to a bigger location to accommodate our growing team.199519981999We joined Y2K craze and spent time addressing the potential problems in our software to ensure we safely move into the 2000's.
- We introduced our new Product Development Management (PDM) module for JAS to help product design teams focus on making great products.2000We try a stint in the world of point of sales with the launch of our POS system, JSI Storz. Product launch admittedly fails.We release JAS for Windows and further establish ourselves as authorities on manufacturing and import/export.200120052007Jonar ranks third in the category of Best ERP in Apparel Magazines’ Top 50 Software Scorecard.
- We turn weekly staff meetings on their head by getting each member of our team to take a turn leading one.2011We initiate our Jonar Internship Program which continues to feed our growing team with amazing new talent.Succession of management when Jon Ruby takes over the daily operations of Jonar from the founder, Stephen Ruby.201120112012We finally reach our wits end with ERP systems that suck. We begin re-designing a completely new ERP solution.
- We launch our blog to share what we’ve learned and what we know.2012We finish the design for our new software and begin early stage user validation.201220132013We chose Servoy as our development platform.
- We officially begin building our new software, Paragon ERP.2013Our software development team goes completely Agile.We award our first Jonar Team Values Ambassador – a team member who best embodies our company values.201320142014
- Beta customers start using Paragon.2014The realization that people are people and should be treated that way initiates major changes in our HR policies.201520152015
- We introduce debating at our weekly staff meetings. Our first debate - the pros and cons of the Waterfall and Agile methodologies.2016The Jonar team is blessed with New Year’s gift to feed our caffeine addiction– a super automatic espresso machine!20162016Paragon officially launches.
