SSA Global Announces the General Availability of SSA ERP LN; Provides Enterprises with Market-leading Discrete Manufacturing Solution Designed for Rapid ROI

CHICAGO--Aug. 4, 2004--SSA Global(TM), a leading global provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced the immediate general availability of SSA ERP(LN) version 6.1, which substantiates SSA Global's ongoing commitment to deliver best-in-class ERP solutions and protect existing customers' investments.

"Our customers were instrumental in providing feedback during the development and early adopter stage of SSA ERP(LN) 6.1, enabling us to focus on delivering what was necessary for enterprises to run a smoother and leaner business," said Cory A. Eaves, corporate vice president of solutions management and research, SSA Global. "SSA ERP(LN) 6.1 provides a clear upgrade and migration path for thousands of our SSA Baan, SSA MANMAN/HP and SSA MK customers."

SSA ERP(LN) is based on a state-of-the-art technology architecture that provides web-based user interface, eases the transition to a Service Oriented Architecture, and enables standards-based cross application integration. SSA ERP(LN) offers exceptional manufacturing capabilities, including true lean-based manufacturing, improved freight management, and comprehensive field service capabilities. In addition, SSA ERP(LN) embeds specific solution templates for its primary target industries, including automotive, aerospace & defense, hi-tech electronics, and industrial machinery and equipment.

"SSA ERP(LN) has enabled Telair to gain attractive return on investment, deliver real-time information on the state of our business, and reduced costs through increased efficiency and improved service levels," said Tony Williams, global ERP/IT manager for Telair, a cargo-handling solutions provider for the airline industry. "Its functional design and modern architecture creates a platform to accelerate our future growth and collaboration with our suppliers and customers."

"SSA Global and its SSA ERP(LN) solution merits the mind share of discrete industry CIO's, but what is arguably the biggest story here is what they have done for the existing installed base," said John Moore, vice president, ARC Advisory Group. "While Baan customers should be pleased with this upgrade, both SSA MANMAN and SSA MK customers will be elated as they now have a truly viable upgrade to bring them forward."

SSA ERP(LN) is the first of two major SSA ERP releases, which demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to its strategy of modernization and convergence of multiple product lines. The second SSA ERP release, SSA ERP(LX), will be the next-generation platform of convergence for SSA BPCS, SSA PRMS, SSA PRISM and SSA Infinium MM/PR customers. SSA ERP(LX) offers a world-class solution for process manufacturing companies and is targeted for release in early 2005.

About SSA Global

SSA Global(TM) is a leading provider of 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 60 locations worldwide and its product offerings are used by approximately 13,000 active customers 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.

SSA Global Technologies, SSA Global, and SSA are trademarks of SSA Global Technologies, Inc. All copyright, registration and trademarks for Baan, BPCS, PRMS, Infinium, PRISM, MK, and MANMAN are owned by SSA Global Technologies, Inc.

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