Lawson Software Announces Channel Partnership with Commsoft Technologies

ST. PAUL, Minn., Apr 08, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced a new partnership with Commsoft Technologies, a Canada-based provider of enterprise software sales and consulting services. Under this partnership, Commsoft will focus on selling the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System to small and mid-size firms in distribution, general manufacturing, and food and beverage production - primarily in Quebec.

Commsoft will offer localized service with French language capabilities, which is critical when working with Quebec-based customers and prospects. Commsoft also has specific experience and expertise with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software development, implementations and maintenance.

Lawson provides the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System, an ERP system designed specifically around the needs of companies in manufacturing, distribution and equipment service management. Within this system, Lawson also offers industry-specific functionality for the fashion and food and beverage industries.

"Our two companies focus on the same specific industries, which will help us provide value to customers and prospects in our respective target markets," said Jeff Farris, strategic alliance manager for Lawson. "Commsoft helps extend the reach of Lawson enterprise applications in the Quebec market with its region-specific expertise, as well as its industry-specific experience. Working together, we can help companies in this area become stronger and more effective, which is even more critical during tight economic times."

"We see the Lawson M3 system as a compelling ERP offering for the types of companies we serve in this region," said Alix Muller, Commsoft CEO. "We, like Lawson, are committed to delivering flexible options for our customers coupled with smooth implementations at a relatively low total cost of ownership. Our consulting services are well-positioned to support the Lawson product offerings."

Commsoft is structuring its organization with dedicated teams focusing on sales, pre-sales, software implementation and maintenance.

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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