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IBS and IBM Announce Extensive Development Plan for ASW Software Portfolio

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IBS, in alliance with IBM, has announced an extensive development plan for its software portfolio, aiming to increase flexibility in technology infrastructure and enhance market share in selected industries. The plan involves developing versions of IBS' supply chain-focused enterprise software suite, ASW, to run on i5/OS, Linux, Unix, and Windows. This move is expected to advance IBS' position as a world-leading vendor in supply chain execution.

Key Takeaways:

  • IBS will offer versions of its ASW software suite on i5/OS, Linux, Unix, and Windows to increase flexibility in technology infrastructure and enhance market share in selected industries.
  • The development plan aims to secure return on investment (ROI) for customers by developing solutions that facilitate increased automation, e-business, collaboration, and integration throughout the supply chain.
  • IBS will extend the supply chain-focused enterprise software suite, ASW, to multiple platforms, enabling customers to choose the technology base that best suits their needs.
  • The IBS product strategy consists of securing ROI for customers, extending the use of ASW software to additional platforms, adding advanced functionality for key business processes and integration, and continued development of industry-specific solutions.
  • IBS has 5,000 customers in over 40 countries and offers a range of applications for CRM, sales order management, distribution and warehousing, planning and forecasting, and more.
  • Current development activities cover enhancements in areas such as project management and planning, accounts receivable, credit control, and management, inventory handling, and stocktaking.
  • IBS software is developed to handle RFID and will be available in Q4 2005.
  • Planned product launches during 2005 include the next release of ASW software in Q4 2005, followed by additional Java deployment versions in 2006.

Statistics:

  • IBS has 5,000 customers in over 40 countries.
  • Current development activities cover enhancements in over 20 functional areas, including project management, accounts receivable, and inventory handling.
  • IBS software will be available on multiple platforms, including i5/OS, Linux, Unix, and Windows.
  • The first release of the IBS product range that will be available in Q4 2005.
  • IBS' primary focus is mid-sized and large wholesale distributors as well as sales and manufacturing companies in international groups.

Sources:

  • Amr Research 2004
  • PR Newswire-AsiaNet
  • IBS AB, International Business Systems
  • IBS AB, +46-8-627-25-15
  • IBM WebSphere platform

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