Introduction to PrismERP
What is PrismERP
History of PrismERP
PrismERP’s evolution spans nearly two decades of innovation, starting from a vision to digitize business operations and growing into one of Bangladesh’s most advanced enterprise platforms. Below is the complete, detailed history including all major milestones based on official sources.
Engaged R&D Team
PrismERP began as an experimental project within Divine IT Limited. A dedicated R&D team was assembled to research enterprise workflows, data structuring, and how to unify all business functions into a single digital environment. This conceptual groundwork laid the foundation for a future ERP ecosystem.
2005Concept & Planning Initiated
Formal planning for the ERP platform began under the name Divine Business. System architecture, module planning, financial structures, supply chain logic, and long-term scalability pathways were defined. This year marked the transition from idea to structured ERP roadmap.
2006Introduction of “furinaPy”
Divine IT introduced furinaPy, an internal technology platform powering the first functional version of Divine Business. It established the system’s modular architecture and enabled the pilot ERP deployment.
2007Rebranded as PrismERP
Divine Business evolved into PrismERP, receiving a new name, interface, and strategic direction. The rebranding symbolized clarity, multidirectional insights, and enterprise-grade capability.
2008PrismERP v2 Released
PrismERP v2 gained fast adoption among SMEs due to performance improvements, refined modules, and enhanced web compatibility. Its growing market presence validated PrismERP’s position as a reliable business solution.
2009Formation of the Dedicated PrismERP Team
A specialized product, implementation, and support team was created to accelerate development and handle full-cycle ERP delivery. This strengthened PrismERP’s ability to serve larger and more complex organizations.
2010PrismERP v3 Released
The third version introduced new modules, faster performance, better maintainability, and enterprise-standard enhancements. PrismERP matured into a system capable of handling multi-department, multi-branch operations.
2011ISO 9001:2008 Certification Achieved
This milestone demonstrated PrismERP’s commitment to international quality standards in software development, service delivery, and operational processes.
2012Adoption of Advanced Open-Ended Database Platform
To support large-scale operations, PrismERP transitioned to a more flexible and high-performing database platform. This enabled better reporting, complex workflows, and superior scalability.
2013ISO 27001:2013 Certification Achieved
PrismERP strengthened its security framework and earned ISO 27001 certification—an essential benchmark for data security, risk mitigation, and protected enterprise operations.
2014Launch of PrismGRP (Government & Public Sector Edition)
Divine IT introduced PrismGRP, designed specifically for public and government sector organizations. The Prism J Series enabled large-scale deployment across organizations requiring strict compliance and multi-layered authorization.
2015National Productivity & Quality Excellence Award
PrismERP was awarded for its contribution to boosting productivity, digital operations, and organizational efficiency across many industries in Bangladesh.
2016PrismERP v4 Released
PrismERP v4 launched with enhanced security, authentication, and architecture improvements. The release strengthened data integrity and system reliability.
2017National Productivity Award (Medium Industry)
PrismERP again received national-level recognition for its consistent innovation and service to enterprise digitalization.
2018Launch of PrismVAT (NBR Approved)
PrismVAT was developed to align with the NBR’s VAT system modernization requirements. After meeting all compliance criteria, PrismVAT received official approval as a registered VAT software.
2019WTISSA Global ICT Excellence Award
PrismERP earned international acclaim by achieving Merit in the WTISSA Global ICT Awards for its innovation, impact, and enterprise digitization excellence.
2020Release of PrismERP 5.0
Version 5.0 introduced graphical production planning, major UI/UX improvements, optimized database performance, and improved module interactions. This marked a big leap toward modern ERP usability.
2021Continued Innovation
PrismERP continued expanding with a stronger API ecosystem, cloud and hybrid deployment models, mobility solutions, IoT readiness, and more industry-focused enhancements.
2023Release of PrismERP Version 8
In 2025, PrismERP Version 8 was officially released, marking one of the most significant jumps in platform evolution. Key highlights of Version 8 include:
- Completely redesigned user interface with a modern, fluid experience
- Enhanced workflow automation and business rule engines
- Containerized deployment architecture for faster performance
- Migration from MySQL to PostgreSQL for better scalability and reliability
- Advanced role-permission structures and zero-trust security layers
- Deep API extensibility for third-party integrations
- Scalable microservices-based backend
- Optimized performance for high-volume transactions