Hyperion Launches Supply Chain Analysis Business Unit

Hyperion, a leader in business analysis software, announced the formation of a new business unit chartered to bring robust business analysis applications and technology to the supply chain. The new Hyperion Supply Chain Analysis business unit will be led by Amelia Tess Thornton, formerly managing vice president of Right Management Consultants.

"We see tremendous opportunity in the business to business (B2B) marketplace with supply chain profitability analysis, partner relationship management analysis, trading exchange analysis, and e-procurement analysis," said Jeff Rodek, Chairman and CEO of Hyperion. "Our new Supply Chain Analysis business unit will leverage that opportunity with a total go-to-market initiative that embraces new product development, our alliance partners, marketing and consulting services. This initiative rounds out Hyperion's suite of enterprise-wide business analysis technology and applications that help companies better understand, optimize and operate their businesses. Our supply chain analysis solutions will complement our current product suite, giving CEOs and other key executives a holistic view of their entire operation, including the supply chain."

Mr. Rodek continued: "A mobile-enabled solution is a critical element of our supply chain development strategy. We intend to accelerate our expansion into this arena in collaboration with Brience, a leading provider of nextgeneration wireless solutions for extending the power of the enterprise. We intend to use Brience's adaptive delivery platform to enable Hyperion customers to have 'real-time' access to analysis information at every point in the supply chain on their hand-held devices, online or offline."

"It's no surprise that several Global 1000 corporations are already deploying our platform to extend their critical business operations to their employees and customers anytime, on any device," said Rod McGeary, co-founder and CEO of Brience. "To date, solutions extending the reach of enterprise systems have been costly and time consuming to implement. We recognized that global companies need an efficient way to deliver a consistent user experience that differentiates them and allows them to capitalize on the enormous opportunities of eBusiness."

Mr. Rodek commented on the appointment of Ms. Thornton to lead the new unit: "We are delighted to announce Amelia's appointment as vice president and general manager of our supply chain analysis business unit. She will ably lead us in the supply chain analysis market with the development of new applications, new alliance partners, new distribution channels and new opportunity."

"This is a very exciting opportunity," said Thornton. "I am looking forward to working with Hyperion customers and alliance partners to develop independent and open business analysis solutions that will enable organizations to manage all aspects of their supply chain in a seamless, proactive manner. Hyperion Essbase OLAP Server is well established as a technology platform for creating custom-built supply chain analysis solutions, and Hyperion has an additional presence in the market through partnerships with several of the leading ERP and supply chain management vendors. Our goal is to leverage the significant accomplishments and work-in-progress with Hyperion's business analysis applications in eCRM analysis, Performance Management and Financial Management. Our opportunity is to develop applications built on Hyperion Essbase that will extend the breadth of our service offering even further."

Ms. Thornton's immediate task will be to build an ace team. "We will start to crystallize the product definition immediately. I am looking forward to Hyperion's aggressive entry into the supply chain analysis marketplace," said Thornton.

About Amelia Tess Thornton

Prior to joining Hyperion, Amelia's previous career highlights include: Right Management Consultants - managing vice president of the Western Group consulting practice, responsible for strategic direction, development, delivery, practice management and client satisfaction. Also responsible for Teams International, a leading software provider of 360 degree assessment tools and services. Oracle Corporation - senior practice director, Oracle Consulting - responsible for developing a CRM and eBusiness implementation practice for the West Industrial consulting practice. MG Taylor Corporation - vice president and co-CEO, responsible for large scale systemic change initiatives. Ernst & Young partner. Federal Express - managing director of Ground Operations.

About Hyperion

Hyperion is a leader in business analysis software. Hyperion helps business leaders plan, manage and execute on strategies by analyzing information on e-business initiatives, supply chain execution, customers, operations and finance. The company's market-leading OLAP (online analytical processing) technology, packaged business analysis applications and tools are used by 6,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 60 of the Fortune 100 and more than 40 of the Financial Times European Top 100. In addition, 350 Hyperion alliance partners deliver technology, applications and services to increase the flexibility and choice for customers. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company has offices in 26 countries. More information is available at www.hyperion.com, info@hyperion.com , or 1-800-286-8000.