APRISO PARTNERS WITH THREE OF CHINA’S LEADING MANUFACTURING BUSINESS SOLUTION PROVIDERS

(Beijing, China; Long Beach, CA - September 18, 2006) – Apriso, a provider of adaptive software platforms for manufacturing operations execution, announced today they have signed strategic partnering agreements with three of China’s leading business solution providers. The three, Neusoft, SAIS and CHCONTROL will collaborate with Apriso to expand business opportunities in their respective markets throughout China. Apriso’s flagship product, FlexNet, supports manufacturing operations for a number of China’s leading manufacturers, including Haier, Xian Janssen, Shanghai GM and Founder Group.  

“China is fast becoming the world’s manufacturing center,” Christopher Chung, vice president of Apriso’s Asia Pacific operations. “Most global manufacturers have set up regional plants here, while many Chinese enterprises have alliances with leading global brands or have ambitious plans to present their own brands to overseas markets. To support this phenomenal growth, Chinese manufactures need adaptable operations execution systems implemented quickly. We believe these partnerships will enable us to meet this demand.”

Apriso is now actively engaged with the three business solution providers working to expand the company’s business in China’s leading economic zones. Neusoft in Shenyang, SAIS in Shanghai and CHCONTROL in Guangzhou will cover the North, East and Southern markets of China respectively.

“For more than ten years, Chinese manufactures have been deploying business applications such as ERP,” said Liu Jiren, Chairman and CEO of Neusoft. “These leading manufacturers are familiar with how to gain business efficiency from supportive IT systems. These same leaders are now looking to gain even further return on their IT investment by integrating business systems with operations execution solutions like that of Apriso’s. We are glad to share the common idea of supporting Chinese manufacturers with our combined solutions.”

“It is one of our key missions to introduce leading solutions worldwide to our customers.” Mr. Zhang Chuanhong, VP of SAIS says, “We have found a need amongst our customers for operations execution systems to be directly linked to enterprise information systems. And, this integration is quickly becoming a necessity for the manufacturing industry. Through Apriso’s solutions, SAIS can provide more effective and accurate solutions for our customers by helping to reduce cost, deliver as scheduled, and enhance the quality of product and services.”

“We are pleased to sign this agreement with Apriso, a leading manufacturing software systems provider for operations execution,” said Zhang Hao, Chairman and president of CHCONTROL. “By working with Apriso, we are better able to deliver solutions to our customers through our joint services team, while our local experience benefits both company’s as we pursue business expansion in this region.”

"We are committed to providing competitive advantage to our Chinese manufacturing customers,” said Jim Henderson, president and chief executive officer at Apriso. “With these agreements, we have taken Apriso’s role in China to the next level by complementing our product offering with additional services localized to the Chinese market.”

About Neusoft
Neusoft is a specialized vendor of solutions, digital products and services with expertise in software technologies. We have established a Neusoft-featured business model with integration of software and industry applications, the combination of software and digitalized products, and the cultivation of talents in software and consultation services.

Find more information at www.neusoft.com.

About SAIS
Founded in 2000 by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation and Shanghai Automotive Co., Ltd., Shanghai Automotive Information Systems Co., Ltd. (hereinafter as SAIS) is a leading information technology (IT) and services company focusing on the automotive industry. They provide the right strategies, solutions and services to help clients succeed in the Chinese market.

SAIS’ mission is to provide high-quality professional services and IT support for the fast growing Chinese auto-industry by leveraging resources, cultural savvy and rich vertical industry knowledge and expertise.

About CHCONTROL
CHCONTROL, founded in 2002, is a leading provider of industrial processing control system in Southern China. The mission of the company is to contribute advanced automatic technology and business models to manufacturers in southern China.

CHCONTROL is also the graduate education base for the software college of the Chinese Academy of Science from entrance admission, teaching and management. With this education, the company is becoming more famous and expanding business. 

Find more information at www.chcontrol.com.

About Apriso Corporation
Apriso Corporation is a software company dedicated to providing competitive advantage for its customers.  We do that by enabling organizations to adapt quickly and easily to market changes and unexpected events; providing visibility and real-time control of manufacturing operations across the enterprise and supply network; integrating planning, execution, and control; increasing operational efficiency; and eliminating errors in the production process.

Apriso operates in nine countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, serves more than 150 customers in 39 countries and powers more than 500 installations worldwide. Its customers include General Motors, Lear, Honeywell, Microsoft, L’Oréal, Lockheed Martin, Becton Dickinson, Rubbermaid, Saint-Gobain, Novelis and Essilor. 

Apriso and FlexNet are registered trademarks, and Global Production Manager and Global Performance Manager are trademarks of Apriso Corporation.  All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.