Entra strengthens the offer of advanced data storage solutions by means...

Entra strengthens the offer of advanced data storage solutions by means of a partnership with Sigma System Partner AB Entra focuses its core operations and enters a partnership with Sigma in order to offer customers within banking and finance even better services within advanced data storage solutions. Within the framework of the partnership Sigma takes over Entra's operations within advanced data storage solutions including a staff of five. Within the framework of Entra's total obligation to customers within banking and finance, advanced data storage solutions constitute an important part of the offer. The partnership gives both parties advantages since they can focus and expand within their respective core operations. Both parties strengthen their respective offers within advanced data storage solutions where Entra, in this way, gains access to a broader and stronger range of services via Sigma. With Sigma's geographical presence in the markets that are closest to hand in Entra's international expansion the partnership also suits well in Entra's expansion plans. Having access to critical business information around the clock is becoming all the more important for primarily companies within banking and finance. Advanced data storage solutions mean improved opportunities for customers to guarantee access to critical business systems and data in open network solutions. For further information, contact: Börje Berg, Vice President, Entra Infrastructure Solutions AB, Tel: +46- 709-790 450. E-mail borje.berg@entragroup.com Arne Andersson, MD, Sigma System Partner AB, Tel: +46-703-79 14 02. E-mail arne.andersson@sigma Entra is a part of TietoEnator and is a market-leading partner for e- finance solutions in the European market. Entra has more than 270 customers and 460 employees in Europe. For further information, visit www.entragroup.com. With a staff of 10,000 and annual net sales of 1.2 billion euros, TietoEnator is a leading supplier of high value-added IT services in Europe. TietoEnator provides consulting, systems development and integration, operation and support, product development services for customers, and software services. The Group has in-depth knowledge of its customers' businesses in areas such as telecommunications, banking and finance, the public sector and the forest industry. www.tietoenator.com TIETOENATOR CORPORATION DISTRIBUTION Principal media ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/12/01/20001201BIT00090/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/12/01/20001201BIT00090/bit0002.pdf