Lawson Announces U.S. Channel Partnership with PHOENIX Business Consulting

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 14, 2009-- Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced a U.S. channel partnership with PHOENIX Business Consulting. PHOENIX is a premier provider of business consulting services and solutions, based in Greensburg, PA. Under this partnership, PHOENIX will market the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System to a variety of companies in multiple manufacturing industries in the United States. PHOENIX brings more than 20 years experience in the enterprise software business and has a proven track record of providing business value to its clients.

The Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System includes a full suite of enterprise applications designed for manufacturing and distribution operations, with specific functionality for the needs of food and beverage companies. As an example, Lawson Trace Engine helps food and beverage companies build trust in their products by offering greater transparency into raw materials and supplies. Trace Engine can help companies meet growing demands for accountability and transparency relating to food safety. In addition, the recently-introduced Lawson M3 Analytics is another set of applications designed specifically around the needs of companies in manufacturing and distribution. It provides a full set of business intelligence tools that can be implemented in days – as opposed to months. The new analytics package helps companies to begin realizing business intelligence value almost immediately.

“We were very impressed with the depth and breadth of the Lawson M3 suite of products and Lawson’s industry-leading technology including the innovative Lawson Smart Office, ProcessFlow Integrator and Lawson Business Intelligence,” said Sean Kissane, vice president of business development for PHOENIX Business Consulting. “There are many companies that could quickly gain competitive advantages by implementing the Lawson M3 system and we’re ready to partner with them to help them realize these benefits and thrive in this challenging economic environment. By offering the Lawson M3 system with its low Total Cost of Ownership and industry-specific functionality, we can deliver meaningful value to a wide range of general manufacturers in the U.S.”

“Our two companies share industry-specific expertise, which means we understand the challenges and emerging threats that our customers face,” said Jeff Farris, strategic alliance manager for Lawson. “General manufacturers as well as food and beverage producers face growing challenges – from managing supply chains effectively during a tough economy to responding to food safety threats that can destroy a company’s brand and reputation overnight. We offer solutions that can help companies address these challenges more effectively with high-value, lower cost solutions.”

For more information on Greensburg, PA-based PHOENIX, visit www.phoenixbcinc.com.

About Lawson Software

Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,500 customers in healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, public sector and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Human Capital Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: uncertainties in uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; increased competition; general economic conditions; the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; continuation of the global credit crisis; global military conflicts; terrorist attacks; pandemics, and any future events in response to these developments; changes in conditions in the company's targeted industries and other risk factors listed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.

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