SSA Global Helps Savista Offer First Integrated Outsourcing Service for Mid-Market

CHICAGO, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SSA Global(TM) (NASDAQ: SSAG) , a leading provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, announced the deployment of a financial management and human resources solution that is enabling Savista, LLC to offer the first integrated finance and accounting (F&A) and human resources (HR) outsourcing services exclusively for the mid- market.

Savista, a leading provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services to the mid-market, is using SSA Financial Management, SSA Human Capital Management and SSA Workflow solutions to provide mid-sized companies with a solution that is both affordable and rich in functionality.

"Savista was quick to recognize the value of integrating financial management and human resources services, allowing mid-market companies to work with just one provider for their business process outsourcing needs," said Graeme Cooksley, executive vice president, SSA Global. "We believe that an integrated business process outsourcing solution can help facilitate growth among mid-market companies by enabling them to focus on their core competencies."

"The solutions provided by SSA Global have made it possible for Savista to offer comprehensive outsourcing services for the entire mid-market," said Doug Harrison, chief operating officer, Savista. "Mid-market customers are responding very positively to the scope of our integrated offering and the fact that we're working with SSA Global, an industry leader they know and respect."

Savista serves more than 100 clients with a wide range of BPO services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, benefits administration and other F&A and HR services. In addition, Savista uses SSA Corporate Performance Management to offer its customers accurate and timely reporting of financial reports for improved operational visibility and compliance with government mandates.

About Savista

Savista is the leading firm that focuses exclusively on delivering POS and Restaurant Operating Systems for the world's largest restaurant chains, as well as finance / accounting, human resources, and technology solutions for fast-growing mid-market companies. The firm services more than 7,800 restaurants and mid-market companies worldwide today.

Savista's NewPOS software is installed in over 4,500 McDonald's restaurants across 62 countries.

Savista also provides Business Process Outsourcing services in the United States to more than 3,300 restaurants in over 40 leading brands, including Applebee's, Burger King, McDonald's, Long John Silver's, Rally's, Papa John's, Church's, Hardee's, KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Wendy's and other well-known multi-unit restaurant companies.

With locations in Wichita, KS; Oakbrook Terrace, IL; and Sao Paulo, Brazil; Savista is owned by Accel-KKR, a private investment firm founded by venture capital firm Accel Partners, private equity investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Savista management. Please visit http://www.savistacorp.com/ .

About SSA Global

SSA Global(TM) (NASDAQ: SSAG) is a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, services and public organizations worldwide. In addition to core ERP applications, SSA Global offers a full range of integrated extension solutions including corporate performance management, customer relationship management, product lifecycle management, supply chain management and supplier relationship management. Headquartered in Chicago, SSA Global has over 50 locations worldwide and its product offerings are used by approximately 13,000 active customers in over 90 countries. For additional information, visit the SSA Global web site at http://www.ssaglobal.com/ . SSA Global(TM) is the corporate brand for product lines and subsidiaries of SSA Global Technologies, Inc. SSA Global, SSA Global Technologies and SSA GT are trademarks of SSA Global Technologies, Inc. Other products mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or service marked by their respective owners.

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First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact: maria.diecidue@ssaglobal.com