IBS and IBM announce integrated supply chain solution
Press Release Nov 05, 2001
IBM and IBS, International Business Systems, have announced a new integrated solution to help businesses easily and affordably automate their supply chains. The optimized IBM eServer for IBS software offers wholesale distributors and manufacturers an integrated supply chain execution solution that is reliable, scalable, secure and affordable, yet simple to implement and easy to maintain. IBS software helps businesses automate demand-driven supply-chain processes and gain a competitive advantage through improved operational efficiency. "This new integrated offering is specially optimised for wholesale distributors and sales companies in international groups", said Magnus Wastenson, vice president, global marketing, IBS. "This is a very attractive solution for small and mid-sized companies because it integrates IBS' leading supply chain execution software with IBM's powerful new generation of eServer products."
"Today more than ever, mid-sized customers need fully integrated solutions that are affordable, simple to deploy and easy to manage", said Kim Stevenson, vice president, IBM eServer iSeries marketing operations. "By teaming with leading solution providers like IBS, we can provide customers with secure, scalable and cost-effective solutions that help them reduce the complexity of e-business and realise faster Time to benefit than competitive solutions that are not fully integrated."
The new server is part of IBM's strategy to deliver low-cost, easy-to-implement, integrated hardware and software solutions that help customers reduce the cost and complexity of e-business. The IBM/IBS solution joins the IBM eServer iSeries Powered by WebSphere as part of this strategy.
Taking small and medium business (up to 1,000 employees) as an example, IBM believes these will represent 52 per cent of the total server market worldwide by 2004. The total IT opportunity for small and medium business is more than $300 billion, and customers spend two-thirds of those dollars on solutions for delivering fast return on their investment.
The IBM eServer for IBS will be jointly marketed worldwide through IBM Business Partners, IBS' direct sales force, and IBS' business partner network. General availability is expected in the fourth quarter of 2001.
About International Business Systems
IBS is a leading provider of business software and consulting services for Wholesale Distributors and Manufacturers worldwide. Customers rely on IBS' suite of software applications to automate demand-driven, supply-chain processes and gain a competitive advantage through improved operational efficiencies. IBS is an IBM Global Strategic Alliance Partner. Corporate revenues exceed $300 Million, and a network of almost 2,000 employees that span over 44 countries. IBS headquarters in the Americas is located in Folsom, California.
For further information, please contact:
Dan J. Wells
Vice-President of Marketing, IBS Americas
Tel: 1 (800) 886-3900
dan.wells@ibsus.com
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