Schuberg Philis to host SAP R/3 for Buhrmann subsidiary Tetterode

Amsterdam, May 7 2004 – Buhrmann subsidiary Tetterode is to use a Dutch provider of mission critical outsourcing services. Schuberg Philis will be responsible for hosting and managing Tetterode’s ERP software. Both companies have signed a three-year contract.

Tetterode-Nederland BV is a subsidiary of Buhrmann NV , a stock exchange quoted company that is one of the leading global suppliers of office products for the business market. Tetterode delivers systems, equipment, service and non-durable materials to the Dutch printing industry.

Schuberg Philis will be responsible for hosting and managing Tetterode’s SAP environment. By outsourcing its mission critical activities to Schuberg Philis, Tetterode is ensuring its systems will have a high availability. Schuberg Philis is equipped with necessary facilities to ensure this, such as a state-of-the-art data center and highly qualified, experienced specialists. A new infrastructure for Tetterode is currently being put in place in Schuberg Philis’ data center in Schiphol-Rijk. This will function as a basis for the services of both Schuberg Philis and Perfect for People. As a partner of Schuberg Philis, Perfect for People will manage and maintain the SAP application. Perfect for People can boast many years experience of implementing and optimalizing SAP solutions.

Financial director Herman Albers of Tetterode: “Our mission critical company processes are, for the most part, supported by SAP R/3, SAP CRM and SAP-related systems. There are various external links with suppliers and partners. That is why we’ve chosen a partner that has made the integral management of these kinds of application infrastructures one of its core competences.”

Pim Berger, Managing Director of Schuberg Philis: "By opting for Schuberg Philis, Tetterode is guaranteeing it has, in both technical and functional areas, the necessary expertise, processes and facilities to manage and maintain its critical SAP environment 24x7. Tetterode can now completely focus on the further deployment of existing and new SAP functionalities with the support of its mission critical company processes.”

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About Tetterode
Tetterode Nederland B.V. was established in 1851 under the name Lettergieterij Amsterdam (L.A.). In the Netherlands , Tetterode is market leader in printing systems. As a 100% subsidiary of Buhrmann, Tetterode represents A brands, including Heidelberg . For more information: www.tetterode.nl

About Schuberg Philis
Schuberg Philis is an innovative, privately owned company and a leading provider of mission critical outsourcing services. Schuberg Philis focuses exclusively on applications that businesses rely on 24 hours a day, guaranteeing 100% up-time. For more information: www.schubergphilis.com

For more information:

Schuberg Philis
Pim Berger
Tel.: 020-7506500
E-mail: pberger@schubergphilis.com

Whizpr
Martinique Walraven
Tel.: 0317 - 410 483
E-mail: Martinique@whizpr.nl