SVI Partners with Computer Configuration Services —CCS— to Deliver Top Software and Hardware Solutions to Retail Industry

Business Wire, Jan 29, 2002

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CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2002

Joint Marketing Agreement Extends Reach for Both Companies

SVI Solutions Inc. (AMEX:SVI) announced today that it has formed a joint marketing agreement with Computer Configuration Services (CCS) to enhance both companies' technology product and service offerings to the retail industry.

The agreement covers SVI's enterprise management and merchandising software products for retailers running on the IBM iSeries (AS/400) platform and designates CCS as SVI's preferred IBM Business Partner to provide hardware and IBM software services to SVI's IBM iSeries customers in North America.

The companies have already completed their first transaction together. CCS and SVI recently closed a deal with Chick's Sporting Goods to deliver SVI's Merchandise Management system on an IBM iSeries infrastructure.

Barry Schechter, SVI's chairman and chief executive officer, commented, "CCS brings a high level of support and knowledge of IBM products, promotions, technology, and direction to our team, as well as a new revenue opportunity. We joined forces with CCS in this joint marketing effort because we believe it will be beneficial to our customers and will open up SVI's multi-channel technology solutions to an entirely new group of users."

"We are extremely pleased to be working with an industry leading retail software vendor such as SVI to support its iSeries customers and prospects with our hardware expertise," said CCS Executive Vice President Mitch Kleinman. "We look forward to introducing SVI's comprehensive suite of retail software products and professional services to CCS customers and prospects as well."

About Computer Configuration Services

Founded in 1987, CCS has been providing quality solutions to the IBM midrange community with an emphasis on customer service. The company's nine locations around the country offer certified level-one support and service on iSeries (AS/400), pSeries (RS/6000), IBM storage, Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM), Websphere, Domino, MIMIX HA, UNIX HA, WAP integration, software for lodging and gaming, including the Infinium suite of applications, e-business applications, and networking products from IBM and Cisco Systems. More information about CCS can be obtained on their Web site at www.ccseservers.com.

About SVI

Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., SVI provides multi-channel technology solutions to retailers. The company's suite of offerings includes store systems as well as enterprise management, merchandising and direct-to-consumer solutions. Complementing these offerings, the company provides an expansive menu of professional services including consulting and implementation services, as well as technical and project management services. SVI maintains offices in the United States and the United Kingdom. Its worldwide customer base includes major retailers such as Athlete's Foot, Chick's, Charming Shoppes, The Limited, Chico's, Nike, and Toys "R" Us. More information about SVI can be obtained on their Web site at www.svisolutions.com.

Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or the company's future performance. These statements are only predictions. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the risk factors listed in the company's Form 10-K (as amended) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001 and other risk factors identified from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SVI undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to the forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.