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Columbus IT Expands Its Operations In Latin America And Establishes Offices In Mexico, Brazil And Chile

Columbus IT today announced the establishment of three offices in Latin America - Mexico, Brazil and Chile. This transaction strengthens Columbus' geographical presence, to encompass 26 countries, including five countries in Latin America.

Columbus’ strategies are to invest in new markets, to expand geographical presence to work with international customers and to operate in all primary developed and emerging markets. Latin America is a fast-growing market, and its business opportunities are very attractive.

Columbus IT Mexico is founded after the acquisition of 51 percent of the Mexican consulting company Spade S.A. de C.V. and will be based on the partnership between Columbus IT International and Spade.

After acquiring 51 percent of the Brazilian consulting company Capston, the partnership of Columbus IT International and Capston results in Columbus IT Brazil.

Columbus IT Chile is a newly founded company which begins operating on July 1, 2006.

Backed by a team with experience from the HP and SAP worlds, Spade S.A. de C.V. is a profitable consulting company with more than ten years of experience in the Mexican IT market. The company's main specialization is in business consulting and in implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Axapta, primarily within the manufacturing and distribution industries where Axapta is the ideal platform for more than 5,000 mid-size Mexican companies.

Columbus and Spade share the common vision of developing a long term business relationship with customers. "Together with Columbus, this synergy will result in thinking globally and working locally," says Miguel Angel Galicia, director of Spade. "This gives us a unique competitive advantage by becoming a part of a large international company, with expanded access to resources, expertise and advanced Columbus industry solutions. The opportunity is unparalleled - we get an exceptional opportunity to grow with one of the most experienced and the largest global Axapta partner: Columbus IT. We aim to become an ultimate Axapta leader and preferred IT provider for mid-size companies in Mexico."

Capston is a Brazilian IT company, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and local leader in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, as well as recognized by Microsoft with Inner Circle and President Club memberships. With 16 employees and 30 customers, its main specialization is Microsoft CRM within the following industries: banking, pharmaceutical and industrial machinery. Columbus IT headquarters plans to build a CRM Competence Center in Brazil and expand to other countries.

“By combining Columbus' international assets with our local interests, this partnership gives us significant benefits. We plan to grow our operations by 50 percent within the next year and to maintain Microsoft Dynamics leadership in Brazil. We are happy to partners of Columbus IT," says Angelo Dalle Molle, director of Capston.

Columbus IT Chile is a start-up, focusing on Microsoft Axapta. Columbus already has several customers in Chile -such as CTI, Ducasse and RMD - with on-going implementation projects. The office will begin operating on July 1, 2006.

Dallyz Montenegro, who is currently a co-director at Columbus IT Colombia, will assume the position of business development manager for Latin America and will be responsible for growing and supporting Latin American operations in five countries.

"As Columbus IT expands its reach, it opens up the possibility for international customers to have local implementation projects and delivers our expertise to local companies in Latin American countries including Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica and Colombia," says Michael Gaardboe, CEO of Columbus IT.

"Microsoft has very strong growth plans for the LATAM region, and Columbus is fully aligned with our strategy," says Raul Lozano, Microsoft Business Solutions director for Latin America. "Columbus Latin America becomes a key regional player with more than 100 employees and a physical presence in five Latin American countries. Columbus IT becomes the first global Microsoft partner with such a strong presence in this region."

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