Lawson and OR-NEXT Sign Reseller Agreement Focusing on Czech Republic and Slovakia
Agreement to provide sales channel for Lawson M3 enterprise software applications in the region.
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, Feb. 1, 2008 - Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced that as part of the growth plan for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, it has signed an agreement with OR-NEXT to become a reseller of the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System for these countries. OR-NEXT is a well respected and highly credible business solution provider in this market and will join the Lawson Partner Program effective Feb. 1, 2008.
Lawson and OR-NEXT have identified the Czech Republic and Slovakia as markets where Lawson applications can help businesses within Lawson’s strategic vertical markets. “OR-NEXT is going to be a great partner for Lawson” said Franck Cohen, senior vice president of sales for Lawson in EMEA. “This agreement gives them the opportunity to leverage a fully operational business with an established customer base, supported by the Lawson Sales, Services and Support organizations.”
Lawson’s existing and new customers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia may also benefit as a result of this change. OR-NEXT is well positioned to serve the Lawson M3 customer community by adding its own local resources, local industry knowledge and experience with enterprise software implementations.
“We believe this is the right way to expand the Lawson M3 customer base in the region,” said Cohen. “After detailed consideration of the alternatives, we decided the most appropriate action was to seek a strong partner to help achieve this goal.”
“OR-NEXT will leverage our local consulting resources, industry knowledge and ERP experience,” said Vaclav Machat, owner and managing director, OR-NEXT. “Our proven track record and dedicated, successful and professional leadership team is looking forward to working with Lawson and expanding the Lawson M3 business.
About OR-NEXT
OR-NEXT is part of OR-CZ spol s.r.o. which was founded in 1990 to serve the Czech and Slovak market focusing on the needs of Discrete Manufacturing, Electrical, Textile and Fashion, Plastic, Food and Beverage, Woodworking and Wholesale companies. OR-CZ currently have more than 90 highly qualified employees serving more than 200 customers (130 with ERP systems) and turnover approximately 4,8 mil. EUR.OR-CZ is recognized as a leader in the Czech and Slovak market with a strong financial history and a clear vision for growing the business. OR-CZ mission is „We want to help our customers on their way to success by affording complex services and top information technologies.”
About Lawson Software
Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,000 customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson’s solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com.
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Lawson Software
Lut Verschueren
Media Relations EMEA
Cell: + 32 473 71 32 92
lut.verschueren@be.lawson.com
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