Just over a year ago, Tower Systems was acquired by Vela APX, part of the Constellation Software group. It’s been a terrific first year under new ownership. What we hoped for pre-acquisition has been our experience.
Mark Fletcher, founder of Tower Systems commented: “I am grateful to have found a happy and strong home for the Tower Systems community of team members and customers and to have done this at a time of my choosing. I am also thankful for the opportunity to continue to serve the business as it evolves in its service of local independent small businesses. Our mission remains: to help local indie retailers thrive.”
Mark is still with the business, and loving it.
Tower customers have noticed minimal change. Our focus on local small retail businesses remains.
In the last year we have delivered awesome POS software updates, hosted many customer meetings, handled thousand of customer support and advice calls, released new training materials and helped with plenty of suppliers serving our retailers.
It’s been a business and good year, just as it was planned to be prior to the sale of the business.
As part of a larger family we have more people we can call on for advice and more shoulders to lean on if we need.
Gavin Williams, General Manager of Tower Systems, expressed excitement about joining the Vela Software Group, “We’re excited to join the Vela Software Group, a move that builds on the dedication and talent of our team. This partnership will help us grow, innovate, and continue providing practical solutions that make a real difference for the Retail businesses we are proud to serve.”
Gavin leads the business today, guiding it daily.
Mark Schmutter, Group Director at Vela APX, echoed this sentiment in saying “We are thrilled to welcome Gavin, Mark and the Tower Systems team to the Vela Group. Their expertise in providing real solutions for independent retailers helps to strengthen our position in these markets both in Australia/New Zealand and with our other business unit servicing similar customers in the UK. Tower’s agility, innovation and flexibility, combined with Vela’s network of expertise and resources, will allow them to thrive and continue evolving with their customers.”
Mark and others at vela saw the value in the Tower business, for which we are grateful.
This post today is not to brag. Rather, it’s a note that a year on we’re settled, happy and having a terrific time serving our small business retail customers and being part of the Vela APX works. We are excited to see what 2026 brings.
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