Lawson Software, the Enterprise behind the Internet, has announced a $3.6 million contract with ClientLogic, an international provider of integrated customer management services to e-commerce and technology companies, for an array of Lawson products powering e-business.
"Lawson`s Web-enabled architecture, seamless integration, product flexibility and openness, combined with executive commitment, were key factors in the win over PeopleSoft," says Cliff van Tonder, country manager for Lawson Software Africa. Lawson made the announcement in San Diego at CUE 2000, the company`s 15th annual conference and user exchange.
ClientLogic licensed Lawson`s financials, analytics, distribution, procurement and human resources e-business engines to better integrate and manage core business processes across the world. In addition, Lawson`s Open Component Solutions and Web Service Centers will extend information access throughout the ClientLogic enterprise, aiding fast decision making for competitive advantage and supporting the company`s e-business initiatives to the retailers they serve.
"Lawson`s human resources solutions and services will empower employees by allowing them to access benefits and payroll information via the Web Service Centers," explains van Tonder. "Lawson`s Web Service Centers also give employees, suppliers and customers direct access to authorised information on the system via the Web at any time, from any location. This will streamline the information flow, cutting out delays and inefficiencies and automating routine tasks to free staff to concentrate on key activity. Other enhancements will be evident in internal procurement and supply chain processes," van Tonder says.
"Both Lawson Software and ClientLogic share a mutual commitment to quality and a client-centric focus," says Jay Coughlan, president and chief operating officer, Lawson Software. "The win demonstrates Lawson`s commitment to expand our business globally and the ability to win multi-million dollar strategic accounts."
"We chose Lawson because its flexibility, ease of use and service team will allow us to focus on the execution of our business, not training people on software," said Sytze Koopmans, chief technology officer for Europe, ClientLogic.
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Lawson Software, the Enterprise behind the Internet, is a $270 million provider of integrated e-business solutions powering enterprises and e-services. Lawson offers role-based Self-Evident Applications(tm) (SEA), transaction engines and solution extensions powering financials, human resources, procurement, distribution and analytics solutions. With 3,000 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. IDC states that Lawson is "...primed for the next generation of enterprise-applications utility." According to the Aberdeen Group, "Lawson`s commitment to Internet application standards and the delivery of e-business-enabling enterprise applications...should propel it to the forefront of this market space."
Red Herring magazine lists Lawson among the world`s top 50 private companies. Offering enterprise e-business solutions for UNIX, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and IBM AS/400 and S/390 platforms, Lawson has 30 offices and affiliates serving North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn. and London. Additional information about Lawson Software is available on the company`s Web site, http://www.lawson.