Lawson Signs Significant Multi-Suite Contract with New Mexico Health System
Wednesday January 18, 9:00 am ET

Presbyterian Healthcare Services Selects Proven ERP System to Enhance Cross-Departmental Data Sharing, Provide Better Visibility and Control


ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2006--Lawson Software (Nasdaq:LWSN - News) signed a multi-suite contract with Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Lawson's second quarter, which ended Nov. 30, 2005. The New Mexico healthcare provider licensed Lawson's Financials, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management for Healthcare and Business Intelligence suites to reduce costs and equip decision makers with timely, actionable information.
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Presbyterian is New Mexico's only private, not-for-profit health system and has more than 8,000 employees. As the state's largest healthcare provider, Presbyterian operates seven hospitals, the state's largest health plan, a growing medical group, as well as home healthcare, outpatient centers and ground ambulance services.

Presbyterian will replace its legacy business applications with the Lawson products to create a unified ERP system. The transition to Lawson is part of a larger organization-wide effort to redesign core business support processes. The consolidated Lawson system will help Presbyterian improve business processes by automating administrative tasks and giving staff the information they need to make strategic business decisions. For example, the new system's single data repository will help ensure managers receive accurate information on a timely basis.

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