Technology PR:
Waltham, Mass September 25, 2008 -- B4 Consulting, delivering comprehensive Business Performance Management, implementation and support services for SAP® solutions, today announced that it has been acquired by Sumisho Computer Systems (SCS) (USA), Inc. and is now a subsidiary of SCS. Headquartered in Tokyo (Japan), SCS is part of the Sumitomo Corporation, one of the world's leading general trading companies. SCS acquired B4 Consulting to strengthen its global capabilities as a provider of SAP solutions, and implementation and support services.
"We are pleased to have quickly finalized the acquisition of B4 Consulting," said Haruo Doi, president and CEO of SCS (USA). "With B4 Consulting as part of our family, we can now focus on the business of advancing and supporting SAP solutions and implementations for our customers around the world while accelerating our growth in SAP markets."
"We are delighted to be an SCS company, which shares our business values that always put the customer first," noted Klaus Schottenhamel, who will continue to serve as president and CEO of B4 Consulting. "Moreover, as an SCS company, B4 Consulting will be able to improve and deepen our service offerings to SAP customers throughout the world."
About B4 Consulting, Inc.
An SAP channel partner that has achieved gold-level status, B4 Consulting integrates business processes and technologies globally for customers who want enhanced results from their SAP solutions. With professional services for Business Performance Management, Implementation and System Integration, and Application Management, B4 helps mid-sized companies and large enterprises optimize profits and throughput to enhance business performance. B4 is authorized to resell and implement the entire suite of SAP solutions for the mid-market including: SAP® Business One, SAP Business All-in-One, SAP Business All-in-One fast-start, and SAP Business Objects. Headquartered in Greater Boston (MA), B4 has offices in Greater Philadelphia, Chicago, New York City, and Mountain View as well as in Stuttgart, Germany.
URL: www.b4-consulting.com
About Sumisho Computer Systems (USA) Inc. (SCS USA)
Established in 1987, SCS (USA) is a subsidiary of Sumisho Computer Systems Corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With headquarters in New York City and a branch office in Irving, Texas, SCS (USA) provides one-stop service as a strategic business partner to Japanese-related corporations operating in the United States. Services include Application Development, Infrastructure/Network Development, Security, IT Consulting, and Outsourcing/Help Desk Services.
SCS (USA) is part of a global network of professionals dedicated to international IT service. It is a member of the SCS group of companies, which includes: Sumisho Computer Systems Corporation in Japan; Sumisho Computer Systems (Europe), Ltd., in London, England; Sumisho Computer Systems (Shanghai) Ltd.; Sumisho Computer Systems (Dalian) Ltd. both located in China; and Sumisho Computer Systems (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. Additionally, Curl, Incorporated represents the SCS group's efforts to develop globalized software products in Japanese for the Japanese market. URL: www.scsusa.com
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