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IBS news published in connection with corporate and subsidiary events, as well as market information of general interest.

Interamericana Transport Industries Inc. signs software and services deal with IBS

2005-12-20

Interamericana Transport Industries, Inc. signs software and services deal valued at USD 1 m with IBS for all operations in the U.S., Caribbean, Central and South America.
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IBS and Hobby Hall continue supply chain partnership

2005-11-17

IBS will deliver a customer service and invoicing system to Hobby Hall, extending the Finnish company’s purchasing and warehousing system.
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IBS delivers global ERP and supply chain solution for Maxell

2005-11-02

IBS has announced that Maxell Europe has completed its European roll-out of its IBS Enterprise integrated ERP and supply chain software solution and is currently expanding this roll-out to cover all international operations. IBS was selected by Maxell for its comprehensive international capabilities and ease of implementation.
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IBS receives Quality Assessment confirming SCOR Compliance

2005-10-13

At the Annual Supply Chain Council Conference in Vienna, IBS has announced to delegates that it has received Quality Assessment acknowledgment from the Supply Chain Council (SCC) for compatibility with its leading performance measurement, benchmarking and enhancement methodology, the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Model Release 7.0.
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Bookmaster to be part of Era’s success

2005-09-26

Doubling in size over the last year, and with over 150 new titles pending being published over the next year, as well as an extensive backlist, Era Publications has selected Bookmaster as its new enterprise partner.
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IBS inspires customers at Global Executive Summit 2005

2005-09-26

The IBS Global Executive Summit brought nearly 700 delegates from 25 countries around the world to the city of Stockholm on 20-21 September for an event widely regarded by those present as inventive, informative and inspirational.
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IBS acquires business partner, Bookmaster North America (BMNA)

IBS, International Business Systems, has acquired all assets of Bookmaster, North America (BMNA) related to the IBS, formerly TMS, Bookmaster Software. IBS, with North American HQ in Folsom, California will assume responsibility for the management and oversight of IBS’ Bookmaster customers in North America. In follow-up to IBS’ announcement of the acquisition of Australian software developer, TMS, on March 1, 2005, the addition of BMNA interests in the US further cements IBS’ strategic objective as the leader in book publishing and distribution solutions.
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Italian pharmaceutical distributor AFM improves supply chain efficiency with IBS

2005-09-15

AFM, part of the Celesio Group, has decided to install IBS Pharma, a specialised software solution for pharmaceutical distribution. The new solution will enable AFM to enhance customer service, meet future industry requirements and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
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Audi awards new automotive software contract to IDS

2005-09-13

IDS, part of the IBS Group, has signed an agreement with Audi Australia for a new ERP/SCM-solution tailored for the Automotive industry. The new solution will ensure improved visibility of vehicle sales and distribution, automate warranty claims and provide better control of spare parts and accessory stock.
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IBS signs with Isku Group for ASP system

2005-08-18

New ASP system for Finnish furniture manufacturers
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Pearson Education chooses IBS Bookmaster software for Asian operations

2005-07-11

IBS has signed a six country agreement with Pearson Education Asia. It covers the installation and support of the IBS Bookmaster publishing ERP to service Pearson’s operations in China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia. The agreement comprises software, professional services, hardware and support totalling approximately USD 2 million.
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Hino optimizes its supply chain with new automotive software solution

2005-06-27

IDS, part of the IBS Group, has signed an agreement with Hino Motors Sales USA Inc. (Hino Trucks) for a new ERP-solution tailored for the Automotive industry. The new solution will give Hino greater control over truck sales and distribution, warranty claims, spare parts and accessory stock and supply. The order value amounts to USD 1.3 m.
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IBS Pharma supports ambitious new player in Dutch pharmaceutical market

2005-05-13

IBS Pharma supports ambitious new player in Dutch pharmaceutical market
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IBS acquires Automotive software vendor IDS Enterprise Systems

2005-05-09

The acquisition of IDS establishes IBS as one of the international leaders in the market for supply chain software solutions for the Automotive industry.
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Two more Reed Elsevier companies choose Bookmaster

2005-04-22

Stockholm, 20 April 2005 - Harcourt Education Australia and Reed Publishing New Zealand are the latest in the Reed Elsevier group of companies to invest in the Bookmaster system from TMS Tailor Made Systems (now part of the IBS Group). They join Reed Elsevier LexisNexis (legal publishing) and Elsevier (Science and Medical) subsidiaries in utilising the specialised book distribution and publishing solution.
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IBS and Vision Solutions enter into global bundling and distribution partnership

2005-04-04

IBS and Vision Solutions, the industry standard in IBM eServer High Availability, today announced a strategic global partnership under which IBS will sell Vision’s software to its worldwide customer base. The partnership enables IBS to deliver proven high availability capabilities for its mission-critical distribution and supply-chain applications, thereby satisfying customers’ requirements for business continuity and disaster recovery.
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IBS acquires Australian software developer TMS

2005-03-01

IBS, a corporation publicly listed on the Stockholm stock exchange with offices in 22 countries, has acquired all the shares of Australian software developer TMS as of 1st March. IBS’ largest shareholder is the Ikea Group.
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Pharma distributor Cofas optimises their supply chain with IBS Software

2005-02-04

Cofas, a major Pharma Distributor in Spain, chose IBS specialised software, IBS Pharma in order to optimise their supply chain. With the new solution, Cofas will be able to improve customer service and meet future requirements for pharmaceutical distribution.
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Saajos shortens delivery times with ASP solution from IBS

2005-01-17

IBS Enterprise Software brings more flexibility in order and delivery and shortens delivery times for Saajos, a Finnish producer of fire and safety doors.
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IBS takes Virtual Enterprise solutions into a multiplatform environment

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.
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