IBM and Navision has announced a global alliance to deliver affordable, integrated e-business solutions that meet the unique needs of fast-growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Combining powerful IBM eServer products with Navision software, the alliance addresses demand by SME customers for comprehensive e-business solutions that are cost-effective, reliable and easy to manage.
As a key part of the agreement, Navision announced support for its Navision Attain business application suite on IBM eServer iSeries, IBM`s highly secure, integrated server used by thousands of mid-market customers worldwide in a variety of industries. Navision Attain is an adaptable enterprise resource planning solution designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses, providing applications for financial management, supply chain management, customer relationship management and e-commerce.
Under the terms of the agreement, IBM will promote to its worldwide network of Business Partners Navision software on IBM eServer xSeries, IBM`s industry-standard, Intel-based servers that provide leading price/performance for small businesses, and on eServer iSeries servers for mid-market companies. Navision will promote the use of its software on IBM eServer xSeries and iSeries systems to its worldwide network of partners, Navision Solution Centres.
"IBM commands a strong position in the global small and medium-sized business market with its IBM eServer product line," said Navision SA managing director Keith Mullan. "A major goal of the new IBM-Navision relationship is to address the need for reliable, cost-effective, integrated server solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Together, IBM and Navision make a perfect match, and our joint initiatives will bring new benefits to our partners and customers."
As part of the agreement, IBM and Navision also announced plans to develop and market an IBM eServer iSeries offering specially configured to run Navision Attain software simultaneously with e-mail, calendar and collaborative Web applications.
Today, more than ever before, customers need fully integrated solutions that are affordable, simple to deploy and easy to manage. Teaming with Navision, the IBM Server iSeries and xSeries can provide customers with a secure, scalable and cost-effective solution. This offering is part of the Navision and IBM strategy to help customers reduce the complexity of e-business and realise faster time to benefits.
Navision and IBM will be doing a presentation in Johannesburg on Monday, 13 May and Cape Town on Tuesday, 7 May. For more information, contact Navision at (011) 315-2000.
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Navision is a leading global provider of cost-effective and adaptable integrated business solutions that help companies in their quest to grow. The company has more than 130 733 customers worldwide, a global network of more than 2 258 partners, and 1 065 employees in 29 countries. The Navision product line consists of Navision Attain/Navision Financials, and Navision Axapta. You can learn more about Navision on the Internet at www.navision.co.za.
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