PTC's Winchill PLM solution, which is integrated to the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform, (as well a numerous other platforms) completes the integrated solution offering that Business & Decision offers to the IEM industry. This solution combined with industry specific functionality from Microsoft and Business & Decision's extensive industry knowledge, systems integration expertise, CRM and BI capabilities, provides Business & Decision's customers with a comprehensive solution and a capable partner to help support their changing business needs.

Sylvain Thauvette, Business & Decision's CEO for North America, comments: "B&D has 15 years of experience in the IEM industry and believes that by partnering with PTC we can continue to deliver high value solutions to our customers across ERP platforms. The capabilities of PTC's product range and B&D's industry know how will be a winning combination."

About Business & Decision

Business & Decision is an international Consulting and Systems Integration (CSI) company. It is a leader in Business Intelligence (BI) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and a major player in e-Business, Enterprise Information Management (EIM), Enterprise Solutions as well as Management Consulting. Business & Decision contributes to the success of customer projects by driving maximum business performance. The company has a reputation for functional and technological expertise and has forged partnerships with all of the key technology vendors.

Located in 19 countries, Business & Decision currently employs more than 2600 people worldwide.

Additional information is available at www.businessdecision.com.

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Business & Decision, Inc.

Ian Thurbon - SVP

Tel: + 1 602-244-1200 x108 or Email: ian.thurbon@businessdecision.com

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