Lawson Software and Co.Operate Announce Partnership
SYDNEY, Australia, 25 November 2008 - Lawson Software today announced a
partnership with Co.Operate to assist Lawson customers within the Equipment
Service Management & Rental (ESM&R) market in Australia and New Zealand, as
well as across the wider Asia Pacific region.
Lawson just released its latest software suite, Lawson for Equipment Service
Management & Rental, which is designed around the specific business processes
for companies that manufacture, sell, rent and service heavy equipment.
Lawson and Co.Operate formed this partnership to help strengthen this overall
product offering for companies that sell, maintain and rent out heavy
equipment in the region. The two companies will provide customers with an
extended portfolio of management and support services to enhance efficiency,
allowing them to focus on their core business.
“Together, Lawson and Co.Operate will deliver a unique, strong and focused
offering to customers that manufacture, distribute or rent equipment,” said
Axel van der Smagt, Partner Engagement Director for Lawson. “Our ability to
provide industry-specific, low cost of ownership solutions coupled with
Co.Operate’s industry expertise and skills will help give our customers a
competitive edge.
“Our partnership will provide new and existing customers with a more complete
approach to best practices associated with selling, renting and supporting
heavy equipment. This includes business processes, software solutions and
management techniques, which will help bring about positive organisational
change for our customers to ultimately help them drive growth, better agility
and improved performance in a number of areas. This includes cost control,
operations of service, rental and maintenance, risk management, contract
management, as well as all aspects of customer service and the management of
parts and equipment,” confirmed Van der Smagt.
Co.Operate provides a number of services aimed at improving the performance
and practices of its customers. This includes management support services
such as business strategy, process improvement and compliance.
“Co.Operate consultants are all seasoned practitioners and specialists in the
heavy equipment, mining, construction and earthmoving industries,” said Mark
Furlong, Managing Director for Co.Operate. “We speak the language and
understand the issues companies face. Through our partnership with Lawson, we
are able to combine our best practice processes and solutions to resolve our
customers’ issues and provide them with the means to achieve greater business
efficiency.”
About Co.Operate
Co.Operate comprises a core team of senior business people with wide ranging
expertise in management, finance, IT, operations and marketing. Our team
members have a proven track record of delivering in real world industry roles
and understand the difference between theory and business. We know the
importance of listening and can help you bridge the gap between business and
technology. Co.Operate adheres to an agreed set of principles and values by
striving to work with our customers in a highly collaborative style to: allow
them to achieve their goals; be a true business partner with our customers
where there is mutual benefit in each others' success; and maintain an
attitude of professionalism and commitment, within an enjoyable and exciting
environment. For more information about Co.Operate, please visit
www.cooperate.com.au.
About Lawson Software
Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,500 customers in
manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, healthcare and service sector
industries across 40 countries. Lawson’s solutions include Enterprise
Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource
Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning,
Enterprise Asset Management, Human Resource Management, and industry-tailored
applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their
businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce
costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is
headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit
Lawson online at
www.lawson.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that contain risks and
uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain statements of intent,
belief or current expectations of Lawson Software and its management. Such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve
risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially
from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The
company is not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on
circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and uncertainties
that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: uncertainties
in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions
for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; increased
competition; general economic
conditions; global military conflicts; terrorist attacks; pandemics, and any
future events in response to these developments; changes in conditions in the
company's targeted industries and other risk factors listed in the company's
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
information contained in this press release.
