Scala Appoints Reseller in The Netherlands

Concentrating on winning business in Scalas key markets

9 July 2002: Scala Business Solutions has appointed Quadron B.V. as its reseller in The Netherlands. Until now, the company has been an integration partner only, but the new contract ensures that Quadron will play a key role in Scalas product sales as well as consultancy and system implementation.

This announcement comes at a very exciting time as Scala has just launched iScala 2.1, its new platform specifically built for collaborative ERP," says Geertjan Hansen, Managing Partner, Quadron. Scala gives its partners the scope to service customers wanting to expand into, or trade with, other countries. This is because Scala has support for international legislation, multiple languages and currencies built into it and a world-wide network of partners for local support almost anywhere. Our main goal is to focus on sales growth and make a major contribution toward increasing license revenue of Scala software here in The Netherlands."

Quadron will concentrate on winning business in Scalas key markets -- the subsidiaries, divisions and suppliers of global companies and also local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in this case, those operating in The Netherlands. With this strategy, Quadron and Scala will then progress to secure further subsidiaries within these target companies and win global roll-out contracts as customers see that implementing one standard system worldwide is far more cost effective than going through the painful integration of various existing legacy products.

Many of Quadrons consultants have been closely involved in the implementation of Scala software at many national and international companies. Quadron consultants cover all areas of Scalas functionality, including Manufacturing Planning and Control, the pharmaceutical vertical market and the new iScala 2.1.

We have worked with Quadron since 2000 and they have provided an excellent implementation and support service to our customer base in The Netherlands, says André Israël, Vice President Operations, Scala Western Europe. This latest agreement is more than a natural progression of our relationship with Quadron, it is an essential part of our plan to build our global network of partners with professional consultancies that complement our own skill-set, while maintaining a high-level of service to our customers."

Scalas worldwide partner network provides its customers with solutions in more than 110 countries. Customers benefit from partners international geographical coverage, professional local support, industry expertise, vertical market knowledge, and complementary skills and solutions.

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About Quadron B.V.

Quadron B.V. is a Dutch Scala dealer that specialises in the sales, implementation, use and support of Scala software. Located in Zeist, the Netherlands, Quadrons consultants advise about the best way for businesses to utilise Scala software. Each Quadron consultant has more than 15 years experience as an IT specialist on ERP software, with broad knowledge and experience of various types of business in the different business sectors.

In addition to Quadrons Scala consultancy activities, the company has built up years of experience in logistics advice, financial administration design, customer information systems, EDI-links, system design and realisation, web design and internet links with back office systems.

Visit www.quadron.nl for further information.

About Scala Business Solutions

Scala Business Solutions creates collaborative ERP software -- integrating Internet technology and traditional ERP functionality -- to make global business simple. With Scala, global companies can fully integrate all their ERP systems anywhere in the world, whether in a subsidiary, division or headquarters, and extending to their partners and suppliers. Scalas collaborative ERP software makes it possible for global companies to meet the requirements for advanced e-business as well as use a standard ERP product for managing traditional business processes. This enables them to gain measurable benefits from trading electronically, building a private exchange or global portal, or optimising the supply chain.

From offices in Europe, North America and the Far East, and through its network of partners and dealers, Scala delivers software and services that are available in over 30 languages in more than 140 countries.
Scala is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange (symbol: SCALA). 2001 revenue was USD 70.6 million.

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