Lawson Selects EpicRus as New Channel Partner in Russia
Partnership provides global ERP expertise with a local touch
MOSCOW, March 21, 2007 – Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announces that it has selected EpicRus as an official Lawson Business Partner in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as part of the company’s global channel strategy. EpicRus will provide sales and support services for Lawson M3 applications designed for companies that make, move and maintain products.
“Russia is a key emerging market for Lawson, and our partnership with EpicRus reinforces our goal to be a global company with a local touch,” said Fady Sfeir, vice president of channels for Lawson in EMEA. “EpicRus was selected due to its proven ERP experience and understanding of the local Russian market, which in turn will offer our customers the kind of expertise they need to achieve their business objectives.”
Through this partnership, EpicRus will provide software sales, implementation, training, maintenance, support and IT and business consulting for Lawson M3 customers in Russia
“We are delighted to be able to offer Lawson M3 products as part of our portfolio,” said Alexander Petrov, business development director for EpicRus. “It is our goal to offer ‘best in class’ global software and introduce Lawson to the local market. The Lawson M3 product suite provides broad and flexible functionality to simplify automation across key vertical industries, including food and beverage, wholesale/distribution, fashion and asset intensive organizations.”
Based in Russia, EpicRus is a provider of comprehensive ERP solutions enabling business automation throughout the whole enterprise. The company has operated in the Russian and CIS market since 1993 and has more than 350 implementations in different industries and fields of activity. EpicRus employs more than 80 specialists in Moscow.
For any query on Lawson in Russian and CIS please contact Josep Pou, EMEA Country Partner Manager
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
Press Relations Manager
Lut.verschueren@be.lawson.com
Cell: + 32 473 71 32 92
Alexander Petrov
Business Development Director
EpicRus
aspetrov@epic.ru
Tel. +7 (495) 334 2974
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