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Letter from the management:
Dear sir or madam, Dear business partner and customer,
We would like to inform you personally today of the acquisition of the leading company in Lotus Notes based CRM solutions in the USA. GROUP Technologies AG, the parent company of GEDYS Intra Ware, announced in a press release its intentions to acquire a corporation. Through the purchase of the Relavis Corporation, with it’s base in New York City, the business interests of GEDYS IntraWare in the USA should be developed. The contractual finalities are expected to take place in June with the take-over becoming active as from July 1st 2007.
With the purchase of Relavis, the company not only acquires a strong brand but also one with know how in the north and south American markets. Worldwide Relavis supports some 600 customers both directly and through their partner network. Thanks to the leading position of GEDYS IntraWare in the European market, customers will receive the services of the first worldwide supplier of standard CRM solutions in Lotus Notes / Domino.
An essential aspect of the strategic decision is the readily available know-how of Relavis Corp. in the area of mobile and internet based CRM. This area of Customer Relationship Management, which is in particular demand in the American market today, is expected to gain considerably in importance on the European market in the future.
Moreover, the already established worldwide partner network, as well as the international customer structure, provides a decisive milestone in the expansion strategy.
GEDYS IntraWare expects a further increase in its market position, along with noticeable synergies in the areas of service,sales and marketing, as well as product development.
The relevance for you as a business partner and customer
With the aid of a support offer which stretches across numerous time zones, you, as a customer and business partner, will profit from a higher service quality and availability. Thanks to the enhancement of the coverage in international CRM installation, we are in a position to implement projects with contact partners directly on location. We are in turn able to deal with the rising demands on projects for internationally operative businesses.
All arrangements, services and conditions made with us prior to this acquisition will remain unaffected. Our current solution and service offers will be greatly improved and additionally enhanced. With the cooperation of an increased international development team, we will be able to offer solutions on a higher performance level. The amalgamation of Relavis and GEDYS IntraWare means the formation of the leading business for solutions based on IBM Lotus Notes worldwide. In addition the acquisition will lead to a strengthening of the cooperation with IBM as well as leading international customers and partners.
Further information
For further information, don’t hesitate to contact the management at GEDYS IntraWare by telephone: +49 661 9642-0 or by e-mail at: info@gedys-intraware.de.
Looking forward to continued successful cooperation
With kind regards Ralf Geishauser Joachim Weber Management |