Nocom and IKEA extend collaboration

Nocom and IKEA extend collaboration Nocom provides server access solution for IKEA's worldwide standard platform Nocom AB (publ) has signed an agreement with IKEA for the provision of server access products and services for IKEA's standard platform. The agreement also covers maintenance and support and applies to use in the IKEA organization globally. The products in question are WRQ's Reflection series and the agreement is worth around SEK 3 million for Nocom. "This agreement is yet another step in our effort to standardize and enhance the efficiency of our global IT infrastructure. We have chosen to act now, ensuring our users can access the business systems with security and stability," says Tord Åkesson, Managing Director of IKEA Information Services AB. "Furthermore, it gives us the flexibility we need to proceed with new technology and secure support for an expanding IKEA. Choosing Nocom is a natural extension of our long-term collaboration. We are also looking into the possibility of extending our collaboration even further in the development of our global IT infrastructure," concludes Tord Åkesson. "We are naturally delighted about the confidence IKEA is showing Nocom in choosing us as its supplier," says Tomas Nygren, CEO of Nocom. "We look forward to being part of the global initiatives of such a well- established brand. There is plenty of scope for Nocom to extend its undertakings in this context." For more information, please contact: Mathias Båth, Business Area Manager, Nocom AB (publ) Mobile: +46 708 65 53 07 e-mail: mathias.bath@nocom.se Tomas Nygren, CEO, Nocom AB (publ) Mobile: +46 708 65 53 16 e-mail: tomas.nygren@nocom.se You are also welcome to visit our web site at www.nocom.se Nocom AB (publ) was founded in 1985 and is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (NOCM B). Nocom provides companies with e-business solutions for the Internet and wireless networks. The company is based in Uppsala, Sweden with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden; Oslo, Norway; Helsinki, Finland; Copenhagen, Denmark; London, the UK; Riga, Latvia and Warsaw, Poland. The Nocom group employs approximately 240 persons. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/01/16/20010116BIT00810/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/01/16/20010116BIT00810/bit0002.pdf