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IBM and Navision Deliver Solutions

IBM and Navision announced a new global alliance to deliver affordable, integrated e-business solutions that meet the unique needs of fast-growing small and medium-sized businesses (SMB).

Combining powerful IBM eServer products with Navision software, the alliance addresses demand by SMB customers for comprehensive e-business solutions that are cost-effective, reliable and easy to manage.

As a key part of the agreement, Navision announced support for its Navision Attain business application suite on IBM eServer iSeries, IBM's highly secure, integrated server used by thousands of mid-market customers worldwide in a variety of industries. Navision Attain is an adaptable enterprise resource planning solution designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses, providing applications for financial management, supply chain management, customer relationship management and e-commerce.

Under the terms of the agreement, IBM will promote to its worldwide network of Business Partners Navision software on IBM eServer xSeries, IBM's industry-standard, Intel-based servers that provide leading price/performance for small businesses, and on eServer iSeries servers for mid-market companies. Navision will promote the use of its software on IBM eServer xSeries and iSeries systems to its network of partners, Navision Solution Centers.

"IBM commands a strong position in the global small and medium-sized business market with its IBM eServer product line," said Jesper Balser, president and CEO of Navision. "A major goal of the new IBM-Navision relationship is to address the need for reliable, cost-effective, integrated server solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Together, IBM and Navision make a perfect match, and our joint initiatives will bring new benefits to our partners and customers."

As part of the agreement, IBM and Navision also announced plans to develop and market an IBM eServer iSeries offering specially configured to run Navision Attain software simultaneously with e-mail, calendar and collaborative Web applications.

"Increasing return on hardware and software investment is a top priority for businesses of all sizes," said Buell Duncan, general manager, IBM eServer iSeries. "The combined strengths of IBM and Navision allow us to provide exactly what small and mid-sized companies tell us they need -- highly secure, integrated e-business solutions that help them reduce costs, improve their operations and better serve their customers."

Navision Attain is available for IBM eServer xSeries servers today and is expected to be generally available for eServer iSeries in the second quarter of 2002.

About IBM

IBM is the number one server company in the world, offering a full line of data transaction, Web application and appliance servers that embrace industry standards. Powered by breakthroughs such as microprocessors with copper wiring and Silicon-on-Insulator technology, IBM servers have captured industry-leading benchmarks that measure transactions, Web serving capabilities and performance in software applications. The IBM eServer line is an integral part of customized, flexible and scalable Internet solutions for companies of all sizes. IBM supports Linux on its entire portfolio of e-business servers. Information on IBM eServer is available at www.ibm.com/eserver.

About Navision

Navision a/s is a leading global provider of cost-effective and adaptable integrated business solutions that help companies in their quest to grow. The company has more than 130,000 customers worldwide, a global network of more than 2,250 partners, and 1,100 employees in 30 countries. The Navision product line consists of Navision Attain/Navision Financials, Navision Axapta and Navision XAL. Navision a/s was created through the merger of Navision Software a/s and Damgaard A/S in December 2000. The company is headquartered in Vedbaek, Denmark. Information on Navision is available at www.navision.com.