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Lawson Software Announces Integration with IBM's DB2 Universal Database

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Lawson Software, a $200 million provider of self-evident, role-based Web solutions, today announced an initiative to integrate the LAWSON INSIGHT(R) Business Management System with IBM's DB2 Universal Database. The agreement will extend Lawson's current support of the IBM DB2/400 database for the AS/400 platform to support across all IBM hardware, from the smallest NT server to the largest IBM S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server. This integration will enable customers to combine Lawson's leading-edge client/server application technology with their mainframe-class processing power and scalability, helping them save money by extending the life and use of their current mainframe technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lawson Software will integrate the LAWSON INSIGHT Business Management System with IBM's DB2 Universal Database, extending support to all IBM hardware platforms.
  • The agreement will enable customers to combine Lawson's client/server application technology with mainframe-class processing power and scalability.
  • Commercial availability is scheduled for November 1999.
  • Lawson Software has more than 2,500 mid- to large-sized corporate customers and sales of its healthcare solutions growing at 163 percent.
  • Lawson has distinguished itself competitively through a unique blend of feature-rich customer solutions, technology innovation, and user-friendly support.
  • The company has been acclaimed by technology analysts for its innovative use of leading-edge technologies, such as Self-Evident Applications(TM) (SEA) on the Web and Drill Around(TM) for integrated, cross-application data access.
  • Lawson Software has offices in 13 countries, more than 20 distributors worldwide, and a 96 percent client retention over five years.

Statistics:

  • Lawson Software has more than 2,500 mid- to large-sized corporate customers.
  • Sales of Lawson's healthcare solutions are growing at 163 percent.
  • Lawson Software has a 96 percent client retention over five years.
  • The company has offices in 13 countries and more than 20 distributors worldwide.
  • IBM's DB2 Universal Database is the industry's first multimedia, Web-ready relational database management system.

Sources:

  • "Lawson Software, The Global Solutions Company" press release, February 2, 1999.
  • IBM Software Solutions, "IBM DB2 Universal Database" product information.
  • Schneider National, Inc., "Case Study: Schneider National, Inc." (available on the Lawson Software website, [www.lawson.com](http://www.lawson.com)).
  • Shared Medical Systems Corporation (SMS), "Case Study: Shared Medical Systems Corporation" (available on the Lawson Software website, [www.lawson.com](http://www.lawson.com)).

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