Lawson Positioned as a "Leader" in Integrated Talent Management for Third Time in a Row

Lawson Talent Management ranks high in IDC MarketScape, report cites flexible access and Lawson’s industry expertise

ST. PAUL, Minn.--()--Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced that independent industry analyst firm International Data Corporation (IDC) positioned Lawson as a "leader" in integrated talent management in its February 2011 report, "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Integrated Talent Management 2011 Vendor Analysis1," by Lisa Rowan, program director, HR, Talent and Learning Strategies for IDC. Lawson has made a copy of the excerpt available for download at http://forms.lawson.com/forms/idc_2011_tm.

The report states: "Lawson again emerged as a market leader in this analysis. IDC has cited Lawson’s approach of enabling access where the individual user works as particularly noteworthy. Use of Microsoft Outlook works well for users that are not bound to their desktop devices and sets Lawson up well as mobile access becomes more ubiquitous."

The IDC MarketScape report evaluated 13 talent management system vendors across 28 criteria, encompassing the vendors' talent management offering strategy, go-to-market strategy, system capabilities, and business factors such as financing and R&D available. Lawson received high scores for its talent management functionality, global reach, industry sector expertise, and focused investment in its future product roadmap.

“Finding and keeping talent remains one of the biggest workforce obstacles in achieving company growth, and that’s why we continue to see a growing demand for our Lawson Talent Management solutions, from both the public and private sectors,” said Larry Dunivan, senior vice president of Lawson Human Capital Management. “Our positioning in this report reinforces the value our customers receive through our products with updates that help address real-world HR challenges. Lawson Talent Management helps make our customers stronger by aligning their talent management activities with their business objectives."

This marks the third year in a row that Lawson received this ranking. Lawson also received “leader” positions in the 2009 and 2010 IDC Integrated Talent Management MarketScape reports.

Lawson Talent Management is designed to help organizations strategically manage, develop and retain employees, and improve the ability to identify and develop top talent and emerging leaders. It is part of the Lawson Human Capital Management suite, which is used by more than 1,000 companies worldwide to help them manage talent, automate administrative human resource (HR) processes and help HR staff focus on more strategic, value-added employee initiatives.

About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

About Lawson Software

Lawson Software is a global provider of enterprise software. We provide business application software, maintenance and consulting to customers primarily in specific services, trade and manufacturing/distribution industries. We specialize in and target specific industries including healthcare, services, public sector, equipment service management & rental, manufacturing & distribution and consumer products industries. Our software solutions include Enterprise Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Business Intelligence, Asset Management, Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Service Management, Manufacturing Operations, Business Project Management and industry-tailored applications. Our applications help automate and integrate critical business processes, which enable our customers to collaborate with their partners, suppliers and employees, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com. For Lawson’s listing on the First North exchange in Sweden, Remium AB is acting as the Certified Adviser.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; increased competition; the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; continuation of the global recession and credit crisis; Lawson’s ability to integrate acquisitions successfully; changes in conditions in the company's targeted industries; the outcome of pending litigation and other risk factors listed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.

1 IDC, IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Integrated Talent Management 2011 Vendor Analysis, Doc # 226834, February 2011

Contacts

Lawson Software
Joe Thornton
Media
+1-651-767-6154
joe.thornton@us.lawson.com
or
Jessica Wagner
FD
+1-312-861-4707
jessica.wagner@fd.com

Release Summary

Lawson Positioned as a "Leader" in Integrated Talent Management for Third Time in a Row. Lawson Talent Management ranks high in IDC MarketScape.

Contacts

Lawson Software
Joe Thornton
Media
+1-651-767-6154
joe.thornton@us.lawson.com
or
Jessica Wagner
FD
+1-312-861-4707
jessica.wagner@fd.com