Körber Supply Chain Software Completes Acquisition Of MercuryGate

Körber Supply Chain Software, a joint venture between Körber AG and KKR, and leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of MercuryGate International Inc., a leading provider of transportation management systems (TMS). This milestone acquisition is one of the largest in the supply chain software industry this year, adding approximately 25 percent to Körber Supply Chain Software’s annual net revenue. Learn more.

MercuryGate Named A 2024 Great Supply Chain Partner

CARY, N.C. – Aug. 26, 2024 – MercuryGate® International, Inc., (MercuryGate) the largest and dedicated transportation and logistics management solutions provider, today announced it has been named to the 2024 SupplyChainBrain list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners. SupplyChainBrain’s annual list recognizes a select group of companies whose customers recognize them for providing outstanding solutions and services. Read more.

MercuryGate Releases Best Practice Guidance on Security Certificate Management for Customers

As part of our unwavering commitment to platform security, MercuryGate has established a partnership with CloudFlare, a leader in internet performance and security services. This arrangement allows SSL encryption to be managed efficiently with certificates issued by CloudFlare, offering an additional layer of security.

We encourage our customers to adopt best practices that align with maintaining uninterrupted access and service continuity, while prioritizing data and infrastructure security. These practices include:

1. Regularly verify the integrity and trustworthiness of the root certificate authorities (CAs) in your system.
2. Implement automated alerts for certificate changes or upcoming expirations.
3. Establish protocols for rapid response to certificate updates or security advisories.
4. Conduct periodic reviews of your security policies to ensure they align with current best practices and standards.
5. Engage with security experts or services that can provide insights and assistance in managing SSL certificate-related matters.

These guidelines can enhance preparedness for any certificate changes and ensure a robust defense against potential disruptions. Please reach out to your internal IT department to learn more about your organization’s security certificate management practices.

Email Relay Service Changes for TMS Customers to Take Affect July 15

Effective July 15, 2024, customers using the email relay service in the MercuryGate TMS version 3.37.13 and higher will have access to our enhanced email handling service.

No customer action is necessary for customers on TMS version 3.37.13 – MercuryGate will auto-update to this email service on your behalf. Customers on prior versions of the TMS will not see any change in their email handling service. If you are on an earlier version of the TMS and would like to leverage this upgraded email service, contact your customer success manager (CSM) to inquire about updating to the minimum TMS version.

If you have questions about this change, please contact your CSM.