SSA Global Appoints Global Vice President of Channels and Business Development

CHICAGO & PHILADELPHIA--Sept. 27, 2004--Today at its annual Global Client Forum, SSA Global(TM), a leading provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, has appointed Martin Ambrose global vice president of channels and business development, as the company continues to focus on growing worldwide business through strategic alliances and its channels network. Ambrose, who will report to Graeme Cooksley, executive vice president of SSA Global, will be based in North America. He previously managed SSA Global's Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) operations as regional president.

In his new role, Ambrose's responsibilities will include managing existing partnerships and channel relationships as well as signing new agreements in efforts to expand into new geographical regions and industry segments. He will oversee SSA Global's partnership with IBM, while also developing new relationships with channel partners, system integrators, infrastructure management vendors, implementation partners and companies with specific vertical industry expertise. The partnerships that Ambrose establishes will benefit SSA Global customers who are growing their businesses into new dynamic markets.

"Today's appointment of Martin, with his extensive product knowledge and sales and marketing expertise, further demonstrates SSA Global's growth strategy and commitment to the development and support of our channels initiatives and strategic alliances," said Cooksley. "Martin's international experience will be essential as he begins this new position. As president of our Asia Pacific Japan region, Martin formed innovative alliances and worked closely with our strong established channel network. He understands the importance of developing partner relationships that create value for our customers, SSA Global and our partners alike."

Ambrose's more than nine years with SSA Global includes positions in global marketing, where he developed product strategies based on input from customers, field sales staff and industry analysts. When he first joined SSA Global, he led the company's business consulting group in Canada.

Prior to working for SSA Global, Ambrose had enterprise software experience serving in business development, technical, consulting and sales management jobs at JBA Canada, JBA UK, and RTS.

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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