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Comarch Group acquires Swiss provider of ERP solutions

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Comarch Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of shares in the A-MEA Informatik AG, which is one of the most important player on the Swiss ERP application market.

A-MEA Informatik AG based in Arbon, canton of Thurgau, has vast experience in ERP (ERP = Enterprise Resource Planning) and finance-accounting systems for small and medium-sized enterprises in German speaking countries: Germany, Switzerland, Austria. A-MEA processes a. 50 customer projects. The biggest ERP customer is Victorinox AG incl. Wenger SA which are broadly supported by A-MEA. The turnover of A-MEA Informatik AG amounts to ca. 4 million CHF per year; the company has 20 employees.

The main solution which A-MEA Informatik AG will offer is Comarch ERP Enterprise (in the past Comarch Semiramis ERP) – the new generation ERP system which was developed to optimally fulfill requirements of active international companies in the Internet age. With a completely new ergonomic user interface and its integrated WorkFlow, Comarch ERP Enterprise optimally maps business processes and organisational models.

According to Comarch CFO, Vice President of Comarch Konrad Taranski, the acquisition is a big step towards improving the position of Comarch Group on the Swiss IT market.

- The DACH market is of strategic significance for the Comarch Capital Group, says President of Comarch SA, professor Janusz Filipiak. Almost 30 proc. of the turnover of the Comarch Group comes from the German-language countries.

- Prestigious references allow us to gain new contracts, explains Anton Stäheli, and Jürg Feuz who is also board member of A-MEA Informatik AG like Anton Stäheli adds: - We are convinced that we will further strengthen the very good confidence of our customers with this step and that we can persuade many prospects and customers of our enhanced performance. Together with Comarch, A-MEA Informatik AG will be able to better serve an increasing number of global projects of Swiss customers.

Comarch is a global software house and IT systems integrator. Comarch specializes in the design, implementation and integration of advanced IT systems and infrastructure, as well as technology-based business solutions. The company distinguishes itself through its comprehensive range of solutions for major economic sectors including telecommunications, finance, banking  and insurance, trade and services, IT infrastructure, public administration and utilities, as well as small and medium enterprises and also telemedicine. Comarch specializes in billing systems, customer service, business  management systems, ERP, IT security, CRM systems and sales support, electronic communications and business intelligence.

The company also offers IT outsourcing services and consulting. Comarch has got customers on 4 continents in more than 30 countries, over 3000 successfully completed projects and employs 3500 employees worldwide.