SSA Global Appoints Cory A. Eaves as Chief Technology Officer

CHICAGO--Sept. 23, 2004--SSA Global(TM), a leading provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced that it has named Cory A. Eaves, chief technology officer of the company, effective immediately. Eaves will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle of the company's extended enterprise solutions, including architecture, solutions management, research, development, and third-party technology.

Eaves has been with SSA Global since its acquisition of Infinium in 2002 and has held a number of increasingly important roles in the development of SSA Global's product direction strategy of convergence and modernization and has spearheaded the integration of strategic extension solution initiatives. In his new role, Eaves will report directly to Mike Greenough, chairman, president, and CEO of SSA Global.

"As SSA Global has grown in size and complexity, we recognized the need to streamline our internal supply chain," said Greenough. "This fusion of architectural and development roles, under Cory, will improve our market responsiveness and agility. The SSA Global executive management team is excited about this new appointment and expects Cory to continue to effectively drive and articulate the product strategy to our customers. We recognize that without a clear product strategy we have no business strategy."

"SSA Global is setting the standard for the changing business models in the extended ERP marketplace," said Eaves. "I look forward to working with our employees and partners to further strengthen the industry leading products and services that bring value to SSA Global's customers."

Cory Eaves brings more than 15 years experience in software and technology in the enterprise applications market. Prior to joining SSA Global, Eaves held product and technology positions at several leading technology companies, including Infinium Software, Lycos, and Emerson Electric.

About SSA Global

SSA Global(TM) is a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, services and public organizations worldwide. In addition to core ERP applications, SSA Global offers a full range of integrated extension 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.

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