Scala Partners with System Integrator in South Eastern Europe

Largest IT company in Yugoslavia to resell Scala software and deliver high-quality implementation services and support to global Scala users

London, 19 June 2001: Scala Business Solutions partners with Informatika, the largest systems integrator in Yugoslavia, to extend its geographical presence and provide local support to its global customers with installations in the area. Scala currently has installations in more than 100 countries.

Under the agreement Informatika will resell and implement Scala 5.1 in Yugoslavia. Scala 5.1, the fully-integrated suite of e-business management software for managing business processes is available in more than 30 languages. Scala 5.1 includes local legal requirements for the Central and Eastern European region and Informatika will work together with Scala to translate the software into Serbian. This opens up a new market for Scala, who already has eight installations in the area.

We have been helping companies of all sizes in this area to maximise their IT investments for over 25 years," said Srdjan Gazevic, Senior Consultant for Informatika. We are delighted to be working together with Scala and hope that the combination will bring added quality to our offerings. Local business knowledge is essential to success in economic areas such as Yugoslavia and we understand that theres more than just language issues that need serious consideration, you have to consider the culture, business processes, taxes, regulations, competitive environments, legal requirements and so on."

Informatika is the type of partner that both our global and local customers will value," said Ota Kulhanek, Regional Director Indirect Channels, Scala Central and Eastern Europe. Global companies expanding in this region demand high-quality software coupled with consistent implementation and support services. We believe that Informatika can provide this level of efficiency as they have proven to us that their experience and knowledge of local business requirements, together with focused customer services, will give our global and local customers the advantages they need to stay competitive and, in turn, create added value for their customers."

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Notes to Editors

About Informatika

Founded in 1976, Informatika has grown into a leading system integrator in Yugoslavia. With over 190 employees and offices in all major cities, Informatikas expertise covers hardware, networks, communication systems, software, Internet support and tailor-made solutions, offering a true end-to-end package to the market. By offering a wide range of equipment as well as corresponding software products to form a complete solution, Informatika is capable of meeting its customers requirements both in the sense of capacity and purpose of usage. More than 850 users in the area, including many local industry leaders, use services and support by Informatika. For more information, visit www.informatika.com.

About Scala Business Solutions

Scala Business Solutions is a global software provider serving multinational companies. Scala makes global business simple with its world-class software for managing an e-business, combining traditional back office business management systems with software for doing business over the Internet. Scala provides a complete solution for its customers, and also works in combination with other providers to extend the scope its customers may need.

From offices in Europe, North America and the Far East, Scala delivers software that is available in more than 30 languages. The company implements its software through a network of direct offices and partners that together cover more than 100 countries. Local markets are also addressed through a network of dealers.

Scala is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange (symbol: SCA). 2000 revenue was USD 71.2 million.

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