IBS takes Virtual Enterprise solutions into a multiplatform environment

News & Events 2005-01-03

IBS announces the delivery of new technical architecture for its collaborative software suite, Virtual Enterprise. The stepwise introduction of software for multiplatform environment is part of the IBS´commitment to IBM open standards.

IBS Virtual Enterprise is a leading-edge solution for companies with supply chain collaboration needs. To maintain and build on this advantage, IBS will continue to developing IBS Virtual Enterprise according to true object-oriented J2EE architecture standards. This enables IBS to consolidate technology standards across its product range and maximise development resources in the future.

During 2005, IBS will introduce new releases of IBS Virtual Enterprise, delivering advanced solutions for collaborative enterprise procurement, sales, supply chain visibility and shared financial services. This will benefit IBS' customers with the cooperation and coordination of these activities across all enterprise operations regardless of structural complexities or IT infrastructures.

IBS Virtual Enterprise for I5/OS As part of its commitment to IBM open standards, IBS has now completed phase one of a two-phase update for IBS Virtual Enterprise, scheduled for completion in 2005. This re-engineering of the solution´s technical architecture will not impact functional content or continued support for the existing version. IBS has released a sub-set of the Virtual Enterprise product suite in these updated standards. Products affected are applications for collaborative procurement, sales and supply chain visibility.

“Our long term strategic alliance with IBM enables us to continue the development of world-leading distribution and supply chain software for a multiplatform environment. IBM WebSphere and i5 eServer make up by far the most attractive technical platform in the market providing low total cost of ownership, high flexibility and high scalable performance,” says Mark Cockings, Vice President, IBS Global Software.

For further information, please contact:

Mark Cockings, Vice President Global Software, IBS AB Phone: +46 8 6272460 Mobile: +46 70 6272460 mark.cockings@ibs.net

John Womack, Director Corporate Communications, IBS AB Phone: +46 8 6272499 Mobile: +46 70 6782499 john.womack@ibs.net

IBS AB, (XSSE: IBS B) International Business Systems, is a leading provider of business software for supply chain management, business intelligence, financial control, and demand-driven manufacturing. IBS' primary focus is mid-sized and large wholesale distributors as well as sales and manufacturing companies in international groups, especially in pharmaceuticals, electrical and electronic parts and equipment, automotive parts and supplies, machinery, industrial supplies food & beverage and consumer durables.