EMPTORIS IS APPROVED OGCBUYING.SOLUTIONS SOFTWARE PROVIDER

Emptoris Spend Analysis Solutions Readily Available to EU and UK Public Agencies

HM Revenue & Customs and Home Office Select Emptoris Supply and Contract Management Suite

London, UK (January 6 , 2008) - Emptoris, Inc., a leading global provider of enterprise supply and contract management software, today announced that the company has been registered as an approved vendor of spend analysis software by OGCbuying.solutions, a leading buying organisation for the UK public sector.

"Spend analysis solutions are becoming a mission-critical application for Government agencies as they enable greater visibility into and control over spending, improve sourcing and allow more effective collaboration with other Government entities. Spend analysis software provides the foundation for a holistic approach to Government procurement and should be seen as a key driver to achieving sustainable efficiency savings..," said Justin Sadler-Smith, Public Sector Director at Emptoris, Inc. "Recognising the value of spend analysis, this new OGCbuying.solutions framework agreement allows government entities to quickly source and implement spend technology without engaging in a prolonged request for proposal process."

Emptoris is an "approved supplier" under the OGCbuying.solutions "Spend Analysis Data Service framework agreement," which allows public sector agencies and organisations, both from local and central government, to contract with certain spend analysis software providers under an approved 4 year framework without conducting a drawn-out tender. OGCbuying.solutions is an Executive Agency of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) in the Treasury, and a leading professional buying organisation for the UK public sector. The organisation was formed to ensure best practices and standards for procurement within government.

The OGCbuying.solutions approved vendors went through a vigorous review process before being selected for inclusion in the framework. Emptoris asserts that it is the only approved supplier with a significant track record of enterprise-wide spend analysis and sourcing success at the world's largest companies, as well as at leading government agencies. Emptoris is consistently recognised by independent research firms as a leader in supply and contract management software based on its "heavyweight functionality," "ability to execute," and its track record of innovation. Both the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and Home Office of the British Government recently selected and implemented the Emptoris spend analysis solution, as well as the entire Emptoris Supply and Contract Management software suite.

Emptoris Spend Analysis software allows organisations to collect and organise spending data from across disperse systems and locations to provide an accurate, up-to-date, view into spending. Emptoris Spend Analysis enables organisations to better identify savings opportunities, monitor the effectiveness of savings initiatives, and automate spend classification to provide granular spend visibility. Emptoris Sourcing solutions allow organisations to source the best products and services from suppliers while driving value for money, minimising supply base risk and reducing sourcing cycle time. Emptoris Contract Management software allows organisations to structure stronger contracts, streamline contracting processes, and improve contract quality and compliance.

OGCbuying.solutions' approved framework agreements for sourcing and contract management software are expected to be approved and issued in 2009.

About Emptoris
Emptoris is a world leader in innovative supply and contract management software solutions that empower enterprises to realize best value and accelerate profitable growth. Emptoris solutions are used by successful Global 2000 companies in every industry. Customers include American Express, Boeing, ConocoPhillips, GlaxoSmithKline, Kraft, Motorola, Owens Corning, Syngenta, and Vodafone.

About OGCbuying.solutions
OGCbuying.solutions is an Executive Agency of the Office of Government Commerce, which is itself an office of HM Treasury. It provides public sector procurement professionals with a route to the products and services they need to maximise procurement efficiency and value for money. Its contracts and framework agreements offer substantial savings through significant buying power, economies of scale and strategic partnerships. More details are available on the website: www.ogcbuyingsolutions.gov.uk.

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