Lawson Software Announces Partnership with ARX
New Partnership with ARX (Algorithmic Research) provides digital signature capabilities to Lawson Smart Office.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug 18, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) now provides access to ARX's CoSign(R) digital signature solution, allowing customers to digitally sign documents when working within their Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System.
Lawson will offer CoSign, an innovative digital signature (standard electronic signature) solution that allows organizations to sign and protect electronic transactions, help expedite business processes, reduce costs, increase security and help comply with various regulations. Lawson customers that opt for CoSign will access this functionality through Lawson Smart Office, Lawson's intuitive, personalized user interface that allows users to directly access Lawson and Microsoft applications and update data pervasively and instantly across the applications.
By offering this latest advancement within the Lawson ERP system, customers can benefit from added security, improved data integrity and user accountability. When working with certain data or activities, a user can be required to digitally sign any changes made to the data. A digitally signed document will then be generated, automatically linking the user's identity with the action taken. Lawson Document Archive Foundation then manages the signed records, providing a reference point for audit purposes.
"With the addition of the CoSign digital signature capability to the Lawson M3 system, we're able to help our customers improve their security and control capabilities, which is required for passing corporate governance audits and complying with various industry regulations," said John Gledhill, global director of product management for Lawson. "Plus, our companies have a shared commitment to offer technology solutions that are designed to be easier to own, implement and use, which was an important factor in our decision to go with ARX CoSign."
"Our partnership with Lawson highlights the benefits standard digital signatures provide within a leading ERP solution like the Lawson M3 system," said John Marchioni, vice president of business development, Americas, ARX. "Digital signatures can help create portable audit trails, easing integration of multiple resources and functions. This helps our customers manage cost while adding proper controls that they need for a variety of compliance requirements."
About Lawson Software
Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,000 customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance 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.
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 Lawson's ability to realize synergies and revenue opportunities anticipated from the Intentia International acquisition; uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; increased competition; 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 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.
CoSign is a registered trademark and CoSign PSF is a trademark of Algorithmic Research, Ltd.
Lawson Software
Joe Thornton, 651-767-6154
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