Achieving SME Competitiveness with Abas ERP and IBM: The Role of Users, IT and Academia

The Division of Commerce of the Community College of City University of Hong Kong today announced that a thirteen-week Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) course has opened for an Associate Degree course in Global Logistics and Trade Finance (GL&TF) since 16th January, 2006 with the funding and support of ABAS Business Solutions (PRC) Ltd (ABAS) and IBM China/Hong Kong Limited (IBM). ABAS has donated an ERP software worth HK$1,200,000.

As part of the Abas Worldwide University Program which has over 15 universities participating in Europe and in Asia, the latest development in Hong Kong reflects Abas' extension of its continuous commitment to Community College of City University of Hong Kong and is pledge to cultivate the innovative spirit of students. This program provides students with resources necessary to understand how ERP can enable integrated business processes and strategic thinking and gives students the skills to add value to the marketplace.

Community College of City University of Hong Kong gains access to the Abas ERP via the IBM OpenPower710 and Linux platform. This flexible business software supports business, global logistics, and information technology programs, enabling students to put lecture theories into practice through demonstrations, exercises and case studies.

Students gain insight into how technology can enhance a business to optimize key processes such as purchasing, sales, materials management, scheduling, production planning and controlling, fixed asset accounting through hands-on experience with Abas ERP. Students in this program can understand and learn about effective and efficient business planning and operations with the support of ERP therefore improve their IT management skills and get them well-equipped for future employment.

With the mission of inspiring an enthusiasm for science and technology in the next generation, Abas enables employees to engage with their communities to help students explore their own creativity and develop both technology and business skills.

Abas believes education is a key factor for innovation and the growth of communities and economies. Students have their opportunities to reach their potential and create their own futures. Abas is dedicated to educating today's students and hopes they can play an active role in tomorrow's economies.

About ABAS

Abas is a leading German based provider of ERP software to over 30,000 users in 25 countries. Abas has always being committed to promoting the development of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in China, which is highlighted by the establishment of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Shanghai Office ABAS Business Solutions (PRC) Ltd. in 2003. The newly established company is aimed at providing Chinese developing and small and medium sized enterprises with comprehensive ERP and IT services ranging from consulting to software development and support. Bestowed with over 25 year's extensive experience in the field of ERP software development and the knowledge of business administration and IT, and as well as the establishment of offices in 25 countries around the world, ABAS will perfectly cater to your international business need. For details, please visit http://www.abas-prc.com .

About IBM

IBM, the world's largest information technology and business solutions company, is the global leader in innovative systems, services, consulting, research and financing that help organizations transform into on demand enterprises. IBM opened for business in Hong Kong in April 1957. For details, please visit http://www-8.ibm.com/hk/linux/case_studies/abas.html .

Abas is a registered trademark of Abas Software AG in the Germany and other countries. IBM is a registered trademark of IBM China/Hong Kong Limited.

Media Contact

Ms. Liu Lai Shan

Abas Business Soultions (PRC) Ltd.

Tel: +852-2882 2949

Email: lls@abas-prc.com

Ms. Sammie Lee

IBM China/Hong Kong Limited (IBM)

Tel: +852-2825-0031

Email: sammieky@hk1.ibm.com

Dr. KK Lam

Community College of City University

Tel: +852-2788-7993

Email: cmkklam@cityu.edu.hk

Ms.Yu / Ms. Ma

UIM Consultants Limited

Tel: +852-6374-0613 / +852-9525-1848

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