Lawson and OR-NEXT Sign Reseller Agreement Focusing on Czech Republic and Slovakia
Agreement to provide sales channel for Lawson M3 enterprise software applications in the region.
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (February 01, 2008) – Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced that as part of the growth plan for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, it has signed an agreement with OR-NEXT to become a reseller of the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System for these countries. OR-NEXT is a well respected and highly credible business solution provider in this market and will join the Lawson Partner Program effective Feb. 1, 2008.
Lawson and OR-NEXT have identified the Czech Republic and Slovakia as markets where Lawson applications can help businesses within Lawson’s strategic vertical markets. “OR-NEXT is going to be a great partner for Lawson” said Franck Cohen, senior vice president of sales for Lawson in EMEA. “This agreement gives them the opportunity to leverage a fully operational business with an established customer base, supported by the Lawson Sales, Services and Support organizations.”
Lawson’s existing and new customers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia may also benefit as a result of this change. OR-NEXT is well positioned to serve the Lawson M3 customer community by adding its own local resources, local industry knowledge and experience with enterprise software implementations.
“We believe this is the right way to expand the Lawson M3 customer base in the region,” said Cohen. “After detailed consideration of the alternatives, we decided the most appropriate action was to seek a strong partner to help achieve this goal.”
“OR-NEXT will leverage our local consulting resources, industry knowledge and ERP experience,” said Vaclav Machat, owner and managing director, OR-NEXT. “Our proven track record and dedicated, successful and professional leadership team is looking forward to working with Lawson and expanding the Lawson M3 business.
Source: Lawson
