Lawson Software and Dubai-Based E3 Announce Partnership

To meet an increasing demand for quality healthcare services in the Middle East, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments in the region are continuously encouraging global providers, such as Lawson, to establish a greater presence in the region. This also gives existing Technology providers in the region, such as E3, the opportunity to expand into these markets, through partnerships like the Lawson and E3 relationship.

Lawson is the recognized leader in providing enterprise software to the U.S. healthcare market. Lawson currently serves more than 500 healthcare organizations representing more than 4,500 healthcare facilities and eight of the top 10 integrated delivery networks in the United States.

"It's been shown that a well-run hospital - thanks, in part, to using Lawson solutions - can focus more of its time treating patients, while delivering impressive benefits to the bottom line. We are pleased that our partnership with E3 will bring Lawson's strong solutions to the growing Middle East healthcare sector," said Dean Hager, senior vice president of product management for Lawson. "As regional governmental investments in the Middle East healthcare sector increases, healthcare providers will need enterprise software solutions designed specifically for the healthcare industry, which can help them gain greater efficiencies. The Lawson S3 enterprise software applications will help these organizations better manage their business operations."

"The landmark partnership between E3 and Lawson Software will help redefine existing medical practices and create a new segment of Technology software for the growing healthcare sector in the region," said Sheikh Abdulaziz Aljomaih, chairman of E3, managing director of Pergola Holding Inc., vice chairman of Arcapita Bank, Bahrain and Board member of Dana Gas Co. "This partnership will bring the leading U.S. healthcare enterprise software Technology to the Middle East to help drive the operational improvement of healthcare facilities and overall patient care. It gives me a great pleasure as chairman of E3 to unveil yet another new venture of the Aljomaih Group." The Aljomaih Group is a leading Middle East investment group founded in 1936, with diversified holdings in banking, technology, mobile communications and energy.

About E3

E3 is a newly formed company created by the shareholders and management of Lawson partner, Simtix, with whom Lawson has an existing long term relationship. E3 will be based in Dubai with staff servicing clients across the Middle East and North Africa from offices in Jordan, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as Dubai.

About Lawson Software

Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,000 customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance 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.