IFS Applications selected by Brightpoint for certain markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa

IFS Applications selected by Brightpoint for certain markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa IFS has signed an agreement with Brightpoint EMA Ltd on the delivery and im- plementation of IFS Applications for distribution, financials, and document management for certain of Brightpoint´s locations. Brightpoint is a leading provider of integrated logistics services for network operators and manufacturers within the global wireless telecommunications mar- ket. "Brightpoint was looking for a modern, flexible business solution since a key factor in the fast moving telecom business is the ability to quickly adapt to new business requirements," says Paul Fanelli, VP Operations Brightpoint EMA Ltd. Other important requirements are fast implementations and local support. Most countries will be live in IFS Applications within a few months. - The fact that IFS has local representation in a number of countries is a strong point when a global company like Brightpoint chooses us as supplier. On top of that, the component based IFS Applications offers the kind of freedom and flexibility Brightpoint is looking for, says Thomas Pettersson, President IFS Europe. About Brightpoint 1 Brightpoint EMA Ltd. is a part of Brightpoint Inc. The Company is a leading provider of innovative services to network operators and equipment manufactur- ers in the global wireless telecommunications industry. Brightpoint strives to enhance the success of its customers through the specialized and focused pro- vision of efficient and effective solutions for their mission critical busi- ness requirements. The Company´s innovative services include inventory manage- ment, prepaid solutions, custom packaging and other outsourced services. Addi- tional information about Brightpoint can be found on its website at www.brightpoint.com or by calling its toll-free Investor Relations Information line at 877-IIR-CEL (877-447-2355). About IFS and IFS Applications Industrial & Financial Systems, IFS AB, develops and supplies IFS Applica- tions, which is a complete Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for busi- ness processes in medium-to-large-sized companies. It covers manufacturing, distribution, financials, maintenance management, resource management, engi- neering and the front office. The IFS business concept is to increase the freedom of action and competitive- ness of companies by offering standardized business systems based on leading technologies. IFS Applications is one of the first business systems in the market developed entirely using a component-based architecture, which means that it can be readily adapted to the needs of individual customers. The system is equipped to handle the Y2K compliance issues and the introduction of the Euro. IFS is the world's fastest-growing company in the ERP and maintenance soft- ware market. The company has more than 2,000 employees and its products are sold in 32 countries around the world. Some of the more than 1,600 major cus- tomers include Volvo, NEC, Akzo Nobel, Caterpillar, Saab, Nikon, Kimball, AlliedSignal, Ericsson, International Paper, Sundstrand Corporation and Rover Group. For further information, contact: Robert Grahn, IFS Europe Rolf Erichs, Dir. Corp. Comm., IFS Telephone:+46 13 20 15 00 Telephone: +46 13 13 03 18 Fax: +46 13 20 15 01 Fax: +46 13 12 43 73 E-mail:robert.grahn@ifsab.se E-mail: rolf.erichs@ifsab.se IFS´ website: http://www.ifsab.se ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/03/04/19990304BIT00300/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/03/04/19990304BIT00300/bit0002.pdf