Scala Partners with B*Mobile to Offer Wireless Barcode Integration with iScala 2.1

Scalas first Collaborative partnership to offer complementary functionality

27 August 2002: Scala Business Solutions has appointed B*Mobile Solutions, LLC, in the United States as its first Collaborative Partner. Under the partnership, B*Mobile will integrate their mobile barcode data collection module with iScala 2.1, the new Collaborative ERP platform launched in May.

Partnering with B*Mobile and their sister company B*Smart Intelligent Solutions takes us deeper into barcode data collection and business intelligence reporting - value-add products our discrete manufacturing customers are asking for," says Geoff Dawson, Channel Manager for Scala Business Solutions in North America. Based on the principles of Collaborative ERP, our goal in this partnership is to automate activities customers perform on a daily basis, making work easier while allowing people to work the way they want to."

While adding the wireless bar code data collection adds value to Scala's customers, Scala's Collaborative ERP solution made a winning addition to B*Mobile's preferred partners.

Our engineers are thrilled with iScala 2.1," says Steve Heimburger, CEO of B*Mobile. Weve partnered with other ERP companies in the past, but the iScala installation was smooth and quick. And when we pulled back the covers, we saw a quality-built product that is the next generation of ERP software."

The integration will hit the market within the next two months, Heimburger says. Discussions are already underway to integrate iScala 2.1 with the business intelligence application of B*Smart Intelligent Solutions to provide business performance insight at all levels where everyday decisions are made, from the frontline worker to the CEO.

Scalas worldwide partner network provides custom integration, sales and deployment services in more than 110 countries, offering customers a diverse range of benefits including business, application and technical skills for its collaborative ERP software. The geographical spread, the industry know-how and the total solution that our partners provide allow our customers to maximise the return from their investment," Dawson says. Moreover, our close relationship with our partners means that our customers can trust qualified Scala partners at every stage of their Scala project." A Scala Collaborative Partner is an independent company whose software complements Scalas system functionality and architecture.

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About B*Mobile Solutions, LLC
B*Mobile Solutions is a software integration company that specialises in bar code data collection using radio frequency (RF) technology They also provide project management, assistance with the hardware selection, co-ordination of installation and testing, and process reengineering assistance. Doing business for nearly a decade, B*Mobile and its sister company Software Works, Inc have been delivering results to hundreds of customers in a variety of industries including food/beverage, biotech, chemicals, steel and pharmaceuticals. Their long history of project experience in financials, distribution and manufacturing are key components in delivering solutions that work.

For more information, visit www.bsmartsolutions.com.

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 (€ 79.1 million).
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