Sage and Logica expand partnership around Sage ERP X3 to better support multi-country, mid market ERP projects

Paris, January 20th 2010. At today’s launch of Sage ERP X3 V6, Sage’s flagship global ERP solution for mid-sized and large businesses, Sage announced it has expanded its partnership with Logica, a global systems integrator. The partnership now includes the opportunity for multi-country end-to-end ERP projects covering consulting, system integration and deployment. Reinforcing its position as one of the market leaders, Sage also announced the formation of an international team, including professional services, to better support its global Sage ERP X3 customers.

The partnership extends the agreement signed a year ago between Sage and Logica France around Sage ERP X3. The success of this collaboration combined with Sage's new approach to this market, has prompted the two companies to give their partnership a new global scope.

"By drawing closer to Sage we meet the needs of global businesses and the subsidiaries of major corporations, and also diversify our partnerships with ERP vendors by strengthening our approach to the mid-market with a "must have" player. Given the road we have already travelled together, and the relationships we have forged, I am confident that this partnership will continue to be successful in the future", says François Sancho, General Manager, Logica France.

Logica offers to deploy and integrate Sage ERP X3 worldwide, in conjunction with Sage’s local teams. Customers can benefit from additional services such as consultancy, system integration, outsourcing and training in a host of business sectors where Logica has a wealth of experience, such as heavy industry, distribution, pharmaceuticals, transport, energy & utilities.

“Our customers now have the choice to use Logica’s global presence, ERP knowledge, business expertise and multi-country project skills to support their implementation of Sage ERP X3, in partnership with our local representatives. This partnership will also allow us to focus on our core business and increase the number of Sage ERP X3 consultants devoted to global projects," says Christophe Letellier, General Manager, Sage ERP X3 Worldwide.

About Logica

Logica is a leading IT and business services company, employing 40,000 people. It provides business consulting, systems integration, and IT and business process outsourcing services. Logica works closely with its customers to release their potential - enabling change that increases their efficiency, accelerates growth and manages risk. It applies its deep industry knowledge, technical excellence and global delivery expertise to help its customers build leadership positions in their markets. Logica is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext (Amsterdam) (LSE: LOG; Euronext: LOG). More information is available at www.logica.com.

About The Sage Group plc

The Sage Group plc is a leading global supplier of business management software and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage has 6.1 million customers and 13,400 employees worldwide. We operate in over 24 countries covering the UK, Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, India and China. For further information please visit www.sage.com.

About Sage ERP X3

Sage ERP X3 is a dedicated solution for mid-market companies with international demands. Over 2,700 customers representing 150,000 users worldwide already chose Sage ERP X3 because it is easy to use, fast to deploy and cost effective. For more than 10 years Sage ERP X3 has been a proven and comprehensive ERP solution addressing mid-market companies specific requirements and challenges in various industries from manufacturing, services to distribution and many more. Sage ERP X3 is present in 50 countries and counts a network of 1,500 Sage professionals and 150 partners in its ecosystem.

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