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Help/Systems acquires Linoma Software


Johannesburg, 08 Jun 2016

SPI, the African distributor for utility software products and services to the Open Systems segment of the IT industry and the sole Sub-Saharan Africa distributor for both Help/Systems and Linoma Software, today announced that Help/Systems has acquired Linoma Software in a move designed to broaden the HelpSystems security portfolio with solutions that fit specific needs and run on major operating systems.

Linoma Software was founded by Bob and Christy Luebbe in 1994 and the former will continue to lead Linoma, serving as its Chief Architect and President.

"Growth in our security business is strong and we saw an opportunity to expand our offering with managed file transfer and encryption," commented Chris Heim, CEO, Help/Systems. "Linoma provides industry-leading solutions in both of these categories."

"This is an exciting new chapter for Linoma Software," added Luebbe. "HelpSystems knows security well and is dedicated to protecting its customers' information systems. By joining forces we can combine our security expertise and carry a more complete solution to more organisations around the world."

"This is a very positive move for both SPI and its customers," concluded Chris Anderson, Managing Director of SPI. "We established our relationships with both companies as we saw the benefits of exploiting their product portfolios in the local marketplace, so the merger of these two entities is a major bonus and we await the roadmap of the combined entity going forward with great interest and anticipation."

For further information, please contact Chris Anderson at tel. +27 11 234 1560; fax +27 11 234 1387; e-mail chris@spi.co.za

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Linoma Software

Linoma Software, founded in 1994, provides innovative technologies for protecting sensitive data and automating data movement. It has a diverse installed base of over 3 000 customers around the world including Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organisations and government entities and its success has been built on its very responsive attitude to its customers' evolving requirements. Linoma Software is partnered with major software providers including IBM, Microsoft, VMware, Oracle, Red Hat and Novell and its products are certified to work on most operating systems including Windows, Linux, IBM i and UNIX.

Help/Systems

Help/Systems, LLC is a leading provider of systems management, security, and business intelligence solutions. Help/Systems software reduces data centre costs by improving operational control and delivery of IT services. Founded in 1982, the company has 14 offices worldwide and more than 7 000 customers from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Help/Systems sells its solutions directly and through strategic partners worldwide. Help/Systems brands include: Robot, SEQUEL Software, PowerTech, Skybot Software, Safestone, CCSS, InterMapper, Bytware and ShowCase.

Skybot Software

Skybot Software, a division of Help/Systems, develops automation software for multiple platforms. Skybot Scheduler is an intuitive, Web-based job scheduler that automates complex business processes with ease.

SPI

SPI is a company that provides utility software products and services to the Open Systems segment of the IT industry. It is the sole Sub-Saharan Africa distributor for USA-based Innovative Routines; USA-based Help/Systems; USA-based Linoma Software; France-based Esker; and; UK-based Xi Software. SPI also develops some of its own software utilities to complement the overseas products that it distributes.

SPI has a wide and varied customer base and includes organisations such as Aspen Pharmacare, Johannesburg Municipality, University of Johannesburg, MMI Holdings, Nampak, National Brands, Stellenbosch University and UNISA.

Editorial contacts

Paul Booth
Global Research Partners
(+44) 74700 33 126
pabooth@mweb.co.za
Chris Anderson
SPI Group
(+27) 11 234 1560
chris@spi.co.za