IBM Solutions Partners

• How do you roll out ERP into your smaller international subsidiaries?
• How can you quickly implement enterprise-level solutions into your newly acquired or spun-off offices or manufacturing sites?
• How can you run back office systems very cost efficiently in cost constrained business IT environments and still connect seamlessly to headquarters?

Although small and medium size companies are smaller in scale, they do not have less complex business processes than larger ones. Complexity comes from the business that a company does, not from its size. Small and medium size businesses have unique needs. They require cost-effective solutions that can be up and running quickly, that will continue to progress as the business grows.

Scala has been helping small and medium sized companies run their business more efficiently since 1978. The majority of Scala's clients are large global multi-nationals who use 'Tier 1' solutions at global and regional headquarters, but employ Scala 'Tier 2' solutions for the mid-size and smaller local and regional operations concurrently. The choice for Scala 'Tier 2' is due to its lower cost and faster implementation than 'Tier 1' solutions. At the same time, Scala provides superior management solutions and seamless integration from smaller sales, distribution, and manufacturing sites to their larger counterparts.

IBM has the widest breadth of offerings from hardware, middleware and services, and is best suited to provide the robust infrastructure for Scala business solutions. The recommended hardware for the Scala 'Tier 1' solution is IBM's Intel-based xSeries servers, which are affordable, industry-standard servers that can run on Windows 2000/NT, Linux, Novell and other operating systems. The xSeries server platform combines industry-standard features with IBM mainframe-inspired capabilities to produce revolutionary advances in the I/O, memory and performance. IBM's wide network and experience in diverse industries will ensure you operate sales, representative offices and manufacturing entities in the Asia Pacific region with a risk-free implementation at low cost.

The Value Package for SMBs is a complete IBM-Scala offering. It includes a global class integrated ERP back bone system linking your financials to logistics to manufacturing to service management. Running on IBM hardware, supported by both IBM and Scala. And connected to your existing HQ ERP system like SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JDEdwards, Bann, and others.