Sage Software caters to businesses that appreciate the wisdom of planning. The company (which does business as Sage North America) is the North American subsidiary of UK-based software developer The Sage Group plc. Sage North America provides small and midsized companies with a variety of business management applications focused on such functions as accounting, customer relationship management, not-for-profit and government management, human resources and fixed asset management, and contact management. The company also provides industry-specific applications for customers in fields that include construction, real estate, and health care.