Lawson Software Signs Contract with IBM to Provide Managed Hosting to European Customers
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2008--Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) announced it now offers Lawson Managed Hosting to its enterprise software customers in EMEA. Lawson Managed Hosting is designed to help customers get the most out of their Lawson ERP investment while reducing demands on their IT resources. IBM will be the official hosting provider for Lawson's on-demand and hosted offerings in the region.
Lawson Managed Hosting was created to help simplify the enterprise application ownership experience for Lawson customers. It offers customers a single contract and point of contact for all aspects of application management of their Lawson installation. Lawson Managed Hosting is specifically tailored for organizations that want simplified support and maintenance as well as accountability and answers from one source.
"Lawson Managed Hosting was launched in the United States last year and was received well by our customers," said David Osborne, vice president of managed services for Lawson. "With this in mind, Lawson is extending our hosting offerings through IBM to include our customers in EMEA."
"In addition to the many Application Management customers we already serve in EMEA, we are now providing them with this additional option for hosted solutions," said Stephen Thornton, senior vice president for Lawson in EMEA. "It gives our customers greater choice and helps alleviate unnecessary burden of owning and using enterprise applications."
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
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SOURCE: Lawson Software
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Joe Thornton, 651-767-6154
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