International Business Systems (IBS) announces general availability of IBS Enterprise for Windows

Another milestone is reached in the strategic initiative launched September 2008 with general availability of IBS Enterprise on the Windows platform

STOCKHOLM, July 1, 2009 – International Business Systems (STO: IBS B) the leading application software and services supplier for wholesale and distribution, announced today the general availability of its award-winning IBS Enterprise applications products for the Windows platform, a major milestone in the company’s new strategic direction announced at the end of 2008. Over the last few months IBS has started a number of transformation initiatives, under the umbrella of the new company strategy announced in September 2008. These transformation initiatives include a refined focus on core wholesale and distribution industry verticals, a broader technology-platform offering, and an even greater attention to existing customers. After several successful pilots and a recent early contract win for a full suite of the system, IBS today announces full availability of its IBS Enterprise for Windows offering. Traditionally only available on the IBM Power i platform, IBS Enterprise for Windows introduces a new service-based architecture for IBS Enterprise, based on Java and other open-standard technologies. “Nine months ago we set ourselves some big challenges, not least broadening the availability of our products to include Windows servers, to complement our existing support of IBM Power i”, commented Mike Shinya, CEO and President of IBS. “I am pleased to report that we have done that and much more. We have managed not only to complete testing and packaging of this new version, but have also already sold the full suite to a company that is market-leading in its industry”. IBS Enterprise for Windows brings all the rich functionality of IBS Enterprise, the leading business application suite for wholesale and distribution functions and businesses, to the Windows platform. It is based on IBS’s own software framework called XT Cross Technology, which has already been used in the award winning IBS Integrator product as well as in IBS’ cross-platform user interface XT UI. Furthermore, by utilizing modern service-based architectures and open standards, IBS Enterprise for Windows now provides an increased choice of deployment environments for IBS customers. “IBS Enterprise for Windows brings our 30 years of experience in distribution systems, and the richness of functionality long enjoyed by our Power i customers, to the Windows world”, continued Mike Shinya. “We see it as a natural next step towards our vision and stated intent of delivering the most agile, scalable and cost-effective products for the distribution industries. This now broadens the choice by which our customers and prospects can deploy our solutions”, he concluded. For more information, please contact: Oskar Ahlberg, Senior Vice President of Communications, IBS AB Tel: +46-70-244 24 75 oskar.ahlberg@ibs.net About IBS IBS specialises in differentiating companies from their competitors on the strength of their distribution operations. Founded in 1978, IBS has over 30 year’s experience of distribution in industries ranging from automotive and electronics to paper, publishing and pharmaceuticals. This deep understanding of distribution models and best practices is embodied in IBS’ global distribution system, which is enhanced with local expertise to create a unique system for each IBS client. More than 4,000 companies in 40 countries rely on IBS to improve their distribution operations – enabling them to achieve both increased profitability and higher valued services to the channel. IBS B share is listed on NASDAQ OMX First North Exchange Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.ibs.net