Sydney, 19 January 2011 – Lawson Software today announced its first Australian channel partnership with Enterprise Outsourcing, a leading Perth-based technology and business solution provider which is affiliated with South African-based S.A. Outsourcing. Under the agreement, Enterprise Outsourcing will focus on selling the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System to companies in Western Australia in the equipment service management and rental (ESM&R) and food and beverage industries. The new alliance is part of Lawson’s broader strategy to build its partner network in the Asia Pacific region and around the world.

The newest release of the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System, Lawson M3 10.1, is the most significant launch for the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System to date. It includes more than 100 overall enhancements, including more than 600 detailed functional changes from the earlier version. Lawson M3 10.1 also includes new industry-specific features and enhancements focusing on specific business processes for companies served by the Lawson Food and Beverage, Manufacturing & Distribution, and ESM&R business units.

“I’m very excited about our new partnership with Lawson in Australia – particularly since we are the very first reseller to operate here. Our aim is to help companies grow stronger by offering them best-in-class products and solutions from Lawson, and aligning these to overall business strategy. Our partnership will undoubtedly help customers stay ahead of their competition though enhanced operational effectiveness and reduced costs,” said Pedro Viudez, CEO of Enterprise Outsourcing.

Lawson has been in partnership with Enterprise Outsourcing’s affiliate, S.A. Outsourcing, in South Africa since 2009.

“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to extend our partnership with Enterprise Outsourcing to Australia. The new alliance allows us to better address the needs of the West Australian market through Enterprise Outsourcing’s team of local sales and delivery professionals. The company has the core technologies and business competencies which will help Lawson drive growth in the ESM&R and food and beverage markets in WA,” said Ian Desbrow, country manager for Lawson in Australia and New Zealand, and Regional Director ESMR, Asia Pacific.

Lawson’s partnership with Enterprise Outsourcing will take effect immediately.

About Enterprise Outsourcing
Enterprise Outsourcing, a leading technology and business solution provider, helps its clients discover and harness the competitive advantages that are possible in an increasingly digital, networked world. Established in 2000, and based in Sandton, South Africa, the company specialises in radically simplifying technology deployment and access to technology solutions. Combined with skill and knowledge Enterprise Outsourcing has positioned itself as a leader in quality, cost effective IT and data processing solutions. Enterprise Outsourcing operates national area networks and local area networks that provide hosted applications and IT services for corporations and service providers. Its founders have deep expertise in corporate information technology and within the Telecommunications, Leisure and Travel, CPG and Distribution industries. For more information, please visit www.enterpriseoutsourcing.com.au.

About Lawson Software
Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,500 customers in equipment service management and rental, fashion, food & beverage, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution, public sector (United States), service industries, and strategic human capital management across 40 countries. Lawson Software is a global provider of enterprise software, services and support to customers primarily in three sectors: services, trade and manufacturing/distribution. Lawson’s solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Human Capital Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com. For Lawson’s listing on the Third North exchange in Sweden, Remium AB is acting as the Certified Adviser.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: uncertainties in uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; increased competition; general economic conditions; the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; continuation of the global recession and credit crisis; global military conflicts; terrorist attacks; pandemics, and any future events in response to these developments; changes in conditions in the company's targeted industries and other risk factors listed in the company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.

Contact:
Lawson Software
Joe Thornton
+1-651-767-6154
joe.thornton@us.lawson.com

Edwina Hinchliffe
+61-2-9468-8953
edwina.hinchliffe@au.lawson.com