Lawson Software selects FileNet's workflow engine for new integrated business process suites

Business Wire, June 24, 1996

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 1996--Lawson Software, a leading provider of Web-deployable client/server business applications, and FileNet Corporation (Nasdaq:FILE), a leader in enterprise document management and business process automation software, today announced that Lawson will embed FileNet's workflow engine into its process suite software applications.

The new process-centric applications will provide managers with embedded workflow process models that control and track key business processes. Lawson Software's process suites are a part of the company's new product release, scheduled for delivery later this quarter.

Lawson's process models and Visual WorkFlo(r), FileNet's workflow engine, comprise the base of Lawson's process automation capability in its new product line, which will include Financial, Human Resources, Procurement and Supply Chain process suites. Lawson chose to embed FileNet's object-oriented Visual WorkFlo with its process suite applications to help companies streamline and automate their traditional departmental, stove-pipe business functions into workflow-driven, cross-functional business processes. Additionally, Visual WorkFlo's open API sets and object-based architecture are highly compatible with Lawson's multi-tiered client/server application architecture, ultimately giving Lawson's customers highly flexible and adaptable process-centric business applications.

"Our partnership with FileNet delivers the benefits of best-of- breed business solutions," noted Bill Lawson, CEO of Lawson Software. "FileNet's workflow engine, combined with Lawson's new process-centric product suites, allows maximum process adaptability. Our clients will receive standard process templates based on cross- industry best practices, yet still have the flexibility to adapt existing processes or create new processes at any time."

According to Ted Smith, president and CEO of FileNet, "The Lawson/FileNet partnership combines the strength of Lawson's multi- tier client/server business applications with FileNet's best-of-breed workflow technology to provide best-practice suites that enable users to deploy flexible, process-centric business models."

FileNet pioneered workflow software nearly 15 years ago and today is the world's leading provider of workflow software for document imaging and business process automation. Its client/server software enables customers to organize, manage, and store all electronic information, including scanned images, faxes, text, graphics, sound, forms, CAD drawings, and video. FileNet products make that information available anywhere in an organization at any time and enhance business processes across corporate enterprises, including Internet and intranet applications.

FileNet Corp. is the strategic workflow, document-imaging, document-management, and COLD (computer output to laser disk) software vendor of choice for corporate and government organizations worldwide. The company and its customers have continually received recognition from the industry, including awards from AIIM, Giga Information Group, Imaging Magazine, and Imaging World. Software from FileNet, including Saros and Watermark Software products, provide a foundation for enterprise document management to maximize productivity and efficiency. Ranked among the top 50 independent U.S. software vendors, FileNet is headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif. and has a sales and support organization that spans 50 countries.

Lawson Software is a $100 million provider of Internet- deployable client/server business applications, specializing in financials, human resources, and materials and distribution management. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Minneapolis, the organization employs over 700 professionals worldwide. Offices are located in Atlanta; Boston; Calgary; Chicago; Columbus; Dallas; London; Los Angeles; New York; San Francisco; Seattle; Toronto; and Washington, DC; with affiliates in Europe and Africa. Additional information about the company and its products and services is available on its Web site, URL: http://www.lawson.com or by calling 800-477-1357.

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CONTACT: Terry Plath

Lawson Software

(612) 362-4718

terry.plath@lawson.com

or

Richard Smith or Judith Vanderkay

Rogers Communications

(617) 224-1100

rsmith@rogerscom.com or jvanderkay@rogerscom.com