SSA Global and Sirius Computer Solutions Form Alliance to Deliver End-to-End Technology Solutions

CHICAGO--Dec. 9, 2003--SSA Global(TM), a leading provider of extended enterprise solutions and services today announced a strategic alliance with Sirius Computer Solutions to deliver end-to-end hardware and software solutions. Under the agreement, Sirius becomes the recommended IBM hardware infrastructure provider to SSA Global customers in the United States. The agreement leverages the respective strengths of the two companies in order to help customers in a variety of sectors achieve competitive advantage.

SSA Global provides core ERP solutions focused specifically on manufacturing, human resources and financial applications that provide comprehensive functionality at single-site, divisional, enterprise and multi-location levels. In addition to core ERP applications, SSA Global offers a full range of integrated extended solutions including corporate performance management, customer relationship management, supply chain management, product lifecycle management and supplier relationship management.

Sirius has extensive experience in configuring and implementing infrastructure solutions, with more than 2,500 implementations in the United States, specific to the IBM family of eServer(TM) products. Sirius has demonstrated its ability to efficiently implement the correct IBM technology infrastructure solution in a number of industries.

"This agreement brings together proven enterprise solutions from SSA Global with the largest IBM midrange eServer reseller in the world. This powerful combination delivers increased business value for customers," said Joe Mertens, executive vice president, Sirius.

The alliance between SSA Global and Sirius will allow customers to utilize the core competencies of both companies as well as the Sirius IBM technology competency centers. The two companies can provide end-to-end technology solutions and ensure that the right hardware, software and implementation methods are selected and delivered. Furthermore, as many SSA Global customers look to enhance their e-business capabilities, they can receive certified and experienced IBM WebSphere application support.

"We look forward to continuing our close relationship with Sirius to provide solutions that solve real business problems," said Warren Fletcher, president, SSA Global North America. "As we continually look for ways to maximize our customers' existing technology investments, our relationship with Sirius enables us to have a direct impact on the success of our customers."

Both SSA Global and Sirius have significant investments in IBM platform and middleware technologies. SSA Global is the leading vendor of extended enterprise software to the manufacturing sector, serving a major share of the mid-market worldwide and Sirius is IBM's largest midrange eServer reseller in the world. Together they offer a comprehensive solution for thousands of SSA Global clients in the United States.

About Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc.

For more than two decades, Sirius has been helping customers design, implement and maintain their IT infrastructure with best of breed technology solutions. With offices across the U.S. and partnerships with the leading hardware and software providers, including IBM, Sirius architects infrastructure solutions that incorporate servers, storage, software and networking products. Hundreds of certified technical and sales professionals at Sirius are experts at designing, sizing, configuring and implementing technical solutions that provide performance, reliability, security and availability. For additional information, visit the Sirius web site at www.siriuscom.com.

About SSA Global

SSA Global(TM) is a leading provider of extended enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for manufacturing, services, and public organizations worldwide. In addition to core ERP applications, SSA Global offers a full range of integrated extended solutions including corporate performance management, customer relationship management, product lifecycle management, supply chain management and supplier relationship management. Headquartered in Chicago, SSA Global has 121 worldwide offices and its product offerings are used by approximately 16,000 customers that represent market-leading companies in over 90 countries. For additional information, visit the SSA Global web site at www.ssaglobal.com. SSA Global(TM) is the new corporate brand for product lines and subsidiaries of SSA Global Technologies, Inc.

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