Getronics today finalised the acquisition of Nr.1 Software from Blue Fox Enterprises. In the beginning of January all parties involved signed a letter of intent concerning the sale of the Dutch supplier of software licenses services. Through the acquisition of Nr.1 Software Getronics further strengthens and broadens its software licenses related services portfolio. Selling Nr.1 Software fits with Blue Fox strategy to focus on CAD/CAM/ERP core activities. Nr. 1 Software employs 10 people and generated revenue of approximately EUR 10 million in 2003. No financial details will be disclosed on the transaction.
Since its foundation in 1983, Nr. 1 Software has become one of the most specialised total suppliers of software licenses services in the Netherlands. The most important offering of Nr. 1 Software is managed licenses services for Microsoft software. Next to that, Nr. 1 Software offers licences services for Symantec, Adobe, IBM, Network Associates (McAfee), Computer Associates and Oracle. Nr. 1 Software has been able to build a distinguished set of customers such as airlines, energy companies, various hospitals and municipalities.
About Getronics
With approximately 22,000 employees in over 30 countries and ongoing revenues of EUR 2.6 billion in 2003, Getronics is one of the world's leading providers of vendor independent Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions and services. Getronics today combines the capabilities of the original Dutch company with those of Wang Global, acquired in 1999, and of the systems and services division of Olivetti. Getronics is ranked second worldwide in network and desktop outsourcing and fourth worldwide in network consulting and integration (Source: IDC 2002-2003). Getronics designs, integrates and manages ICT infrastructures and business solutions for many of the world's largest global and local companies and organisations, helping them maximise the value of their information technology investments. Getronics headquarters are in Amsterdam, with regional offices in Boston, Madrid and Singapore. Getronics’ shares are traded on Euronext Amsterdam ("GTN"). For further information about Getronics, visit www.getronics.com
About Blue Fox Enterprises
Blue Fox Enterprises N.V. is a CAD/CAM supplier. Blue Fox supplies CAD/CAM/ERP solutions for the international fashion and textile industry. In addition, Blue Fox distributes CAD/CAM software for engineering solutions and supplies CAD/GIS solutions for government institutions. Blue Fox also provides CAD/CAM services such as outplacement, recruitment and training courses. Blue Fox has been listed on the Official Market of the Euronext Amsterdam N.V. stock exchange since 21 May 1999.
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