Hybris Announces its Presence in US Market at Internet Retailer 2008

CHICAGO, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Hybris, http://www.hybris.com, a leading multi-channel communication and commerce software vendor, today announced its entry into the US market by exhibiting at the Internet Retailer 2008 event in Chicago (IRCE 08) where it will be exhibiting with Arvato Systems at booth number 711. This follows a US partnership agreement made between Hybris and Arvato Systems and the company gaining its first US-only customer wins.

By focusing on the publishing and management of data from multiple data sources and in various sources, Hybris creates a 'single source of truth' for e-commerce and product information management (PIM) systems. This allows companies to develop effective and innovative online, multichannel management and to maximize their online commerce activities. Hybris works with global brands such as Puma, Norgren, Zavvi and Blaupunkt helping them with their e-commerce and PIM requirements.

Speaking about the announcement, Carsten Thoma, Managing Director of Hybris US, said; "We have worked hard to break into the US market, going against the usual trend of companies coming from the US to Europe. We already have customers such as Puma and Henkel that are using our solutions in the US market, but we now also have customers who are operating in the US only. Our partnership with Arvato Systems, who will distribute and implement our e-commerce and PIM solutions, has been a key factor in this success.

We are delighted to be at IRCE 08, to highlight our solutions in the US market, and look forward to helping more US companies in the retail and manufacturing sectors with their online selling and supply chain operations."

Frank Zimmermann, Managing Director of Arvato Systems, said: "Hybris is a perfect fit for us. We are always looking for cutting edge technologies that can help to create significant value to our customers. We believe that this partnership will make a considerable contribution to our business in the US market as we help our customers to drive their business through multi-channel communications and commerce."

About Hybris:

Hybris is a leading vendor of multi-channel communication & commerce software. Its clear vision about the need for consistency, co-ordination and personalization of information across all channels and throughout all phases of the customer lifecycle has resulted in the development of an integrated solution which supports the industrialization and automation of communication, sales and support processes. It is spearheading innovation in this field, enabling companies to master the complexities of implementing and managing single site, multi-site and multi-channel communication and commerce processes step-by-step without any compromises.

Established in 1997, Hybris has a proven track record of profitability and growth, with ambitious expansion plans for the future. Headquartered in Munich, it has offices in the UK, Netherlands, Switzerland and Sweden. Its international presence is extended via a dedicated network of business and technology partners across Europe and the USA. It has over 150 customers worldwide running more than 1.500 websites "powered by Hybris". Customers are global brands from retail and manufacturing industries, including zavvi, TUI, Lufthansa, Puma, Ulla Popken, Nokia, Reebok, Grundfos, Demag, Sika, Hagemeyer, Phonak and Bechtle.

About Arvato Systems North America:

Arvato Systems is a global 1,100 person IT division of the media conglomerate Bertelsmann AG. The company is a leading provider of technology, business solutions consulting and application development primarily for the media/entertainment industries - publishing, music, and broadcasting. It provides an integrated value chain starting from vision and consulting, through planning, development and operation to comprehensive maintenance and care of IT systems.

Operating offices in New York and Toronto, Canada, Arvato Systems N.A. is dedicated to solutions-based consulting and custom application development.