To-Increase integrates Itineris Retail Solution with Microsoft Industry Builder

Veenendaal, August 1st 2006 – To-Increase and Itineris have reached a strategic agreement regarding their retail solutions for Microsoft Dynamics™ AX (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions–Axapta).

To-Increase is the Industry Builder for the Retail Chain Manager solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX; Itineris is the developer of a complementary retail solution. The Itineris solution will be transferred to To-Increase and integrated with Retail Chain Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX. As part of the agreement, Itineris will be involved in future product development for the combined solution and the international roll-out. The combined solution will be available for Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 in Q4 2006.

“By combining the power of the Itineris retail solution and the To-Increase Retail Chain Manager, we can offer the retailer a fully integrated retail solution," says Joop van Voorthuijsen, To-Increase CEO. “Based on the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform, the solution covers all key retail processes for today's retailer. The solution helps the retailer transform the back-office and store environment into an innovative and high-performance operation. The Microsoft Dynamics AX platform offers the agility, flexibility and power that are key for retailers in this competitive market. “

“At Itineris, we are really impressed by the software quality standard To-Increase is delivering under the Microsoft Industry Builder program,” says Edgard Vermeersch, Itineris CEO. “Guarantee of investment and growth is key for our customers. We are convinced that this step offers a unique value proposition to our customers. As a preferred partner, Itineris will help To-Increase partners realize the highest added value when implementing the Retail Chain Manager solution. The combined solution will be unique due to the vast retail experience of both the Itineris and To-Increase consultants—a solution made by retailers for retailers. “

About To-Increase

To-Increase (www.to-increase.com) develops solutions and components that bridge the gap across ERP and industry-specific functionality for Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions–Navision®). A global ISV and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, To-Increase is a selected Industry Builder for Microsoft Dynamics AX Industrial Equipment Manufacturing and Retail Manager solutions. We also develop eCon, a leading sales and product configurator. Our solutions are sold and implemented through a world-wide network of independent certified partners. Working together with our partners, we help businesses transform industry challenges into success.

About ITINERIS

Itineris (www.itineris.net) is an IT enterprise dedicated to providing integrated business solutions for two specific market segments: utility companies and retail/fashion enterprises. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Itineris works with the Microsoft Dynamics AX software platform to develop solutions for these industry segments. Our team offers customers the extensive, industry-specific knowledge and experience they need to leverage current business practices and enhance existing business solutions.