Lawson Software, the leading provider of Self-Evident Applications (SEA) for the NetGeneration, has announced a relationship with Cisco Systems, Inc, the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Lawson will participate in the Cisco Resource Network, a joint marketing, product and services initiative focusing on the mid-size and growing business market.
The Cisco Resource Network program is designed to enable mid-sized organisations to grow their business, extend productivity and increase profits through high-value Internet business solutions delivered via a team of leading technology providers, independent software and hardware vendors, resellers, solutions integrators and consultants. The LAWSON INSIGHT II Business Management System addresses the specific information needs of executives, managers, knowledge workers and information technology professionals with Web-based enterprise software products employing Lawson`s role-based Self-Evident Applications.
"Lawson`s enterprise software leadership in the mid-market comes from offering robust, value-added business management solutions based on leading-edge technologies and providing industry-leading customer support," said William Lawson, Sr., chairman and chief executive officer, Lawson Software. "Together, Lawson and Cisco deliver a total solution of hardware, software and networking, and can reduce organisations` implementation time and costs, providing a much faster return on investment."
LAWSON INSIGHT II comprises fully integrated solutions for enterprise value management, including Financial Performance Management and the Analytic Suite. Transactional process suites for automating and managing core business processes include Enterprise Budgeting, Financials, Human Resources, Procurement, Supply Chain and Collaborative Commerce. In addition, LAWSON INSIGHT II offers Open Component Solutions, which leverage industry standard development environments and toolsets like Java technology, MicrosoftVisual Basic and LotusDomino for faster application deployment and easier customization. The first fully Web-deployable enterprise-wide business management system, LAWSON INSIGHT II also features ijob, a Web-based, outsourced solution for job candidate recruitment and screening.
"Implementing new applications often requires value-added software, systems and expertise," said Joe Diodati, director, Medium Markets at Cisco Systems. "Assembling such solutions can be a major challenge and a time-consuming task for mid-sized businesses. Through the Cisco Resource Network, and with the help of members like Lawson, Cisco is committed to helping mid-sized companies accelerate their growth and profitability while maintaining close relationships with their customers by delivering complete Internet business solutions."
Lawson Software, a $270 million provider of Self-Evident Applications (SEA) for the NetGeneration, offers role-based Web solutions for financials, human resources, procurement, supply chain and performance management. With 2,800 mid- to large-sized corporate customers, Lawson has distinguished itself competitively through a unique blend of feature-rich customer solutions, technology innovation and user-friendly support. Lawson Software has been acclaimed by technology analysts for its innovative and unique use of leading-edge technologies, like Self-Evident Applications (SEA) on the Web, and Drill Around for integrated, cross-application data access.
Red Herring magazine names Lawson "the strongest private ERP company" and lists Lawson among the world`s top 50 private companies. The Information Technology Association of America asserts Lawson is the first to be certified for Year 2000 compliance. Says the Meta Group, "Lawson gives its customers quantified savings by aiming their technology at saving corporations on overhead...a rare thing in the client/server world." Offering LAWSON INSIGHT II for UNIX, NT and AS/400 platforms, Lawson has offices in 15 countries, more than 20 distributors worldwide and a 96 percent client retention over five years. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis and London. Additional information about Lawson Software is available on the company`s Web site, http://www.lawson.com.
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