Business solutions: combining technology and service.

In Latin America, the most effective business solutions are based on a strong foundation of effective technology and quality service. By offering leading-edge technology, along with consultative, training and support services, providers such as the following companies deriver a host of business benefits to their clients.

Fast-growing SSA GT expands its portfolio

With a growing portfolio of applications that streamline business processes, SSA Global Technologies Inc. (SSA GT) is strengthening its presence in Latin America. With longstanding facilities in Brazil and Mexico and a strong network of affiliates and distributors, SSA GT serves 1,300 active customers throughout the region.

"We offer our customers better solutions and better functionalities," says Oscar Garcia Velasco, president, Latin America. "Although we are a global company, our solutions are geared to the Latin American region."

One of SSA GT's flagship products, BPCS (Business Planning and Control System) is a flexible ERP platform that easily integrates with other applications to promote enterprise profitability. SSA GT also offers a full range of extended solutions, including corporate performance management, customer relationship management (CRM) and supply chain and supplier relationship management.

SSA GT's recent acquisition of Baan gives Latin American customers enhanced extension solutions in areas such as logistics and supply chain management. SSA GT is also acquiring global supply chain execution provider EXE Technologies, whose solutions include warehouse management, fulfillment, collaboration, inventory management and supply network execution.

Headquartered in Chicago, SSA GT serves more than 16,500 customers in over 90 countries.

For additional information, visit www.ssagt.com.

Sterling Commerce's new suite supports e-business integration

One of the world's largest providers of e-business integration solutions, Sterling Commerce has expanded its offerings to Latin America with its Gentran Integration Suite. A Business-to-Business (B2B) and Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) solution, Gentran helps companies exchange data with current and future trading partners, enabling a fully integrated e-business infrastructure.

"We offer a secure, automated, fully integrated solution that includes digital transformation and data transfer," says Angel Corton, vice president of Latin America.

Sterling Commerce has been serving Latin American financial institutions, telecom companies and governments for more than 15 years, with products like Connect, which allows business partners to exchange files over a dedicated line. With offices in Brazil and Mexico and distributors in other markets, Sterling Commerce is expanding to retail, health care, manufacturing and other vertical markets.

Sterling Commerce, an SBC Communications Inc. company, has more than 25 years of experience. Today, as customers explore new ways to improve business performance via the Internet, Sterling Commerce continues to innovate its software and services to promote the global adoption of e-commerce while offering its customers strategic solutions that leverage existing technology.

For more information, visit www.sterlingcommerce.com.

Nynas delivers quality specialty oils

Since entering the Latin American market in 1998, Nynas Naphthenics AB, has established an excellent reputation for its specialty oils and its customer service. Today, Nynas Naphthenics, part of the Nynas Group, has a refinery in Curacao and a network of offices and depots in the region to provide specialty oils for applications in the electrical, lubricant and chemical industries.

"Our expansion in Latin America has progressed at a great rate during the past four years," says Hala El Sheemy, market manager, chemical industry. "More and more companies are discovering that our company offers high-quality products. We understand our customer needs and provide a high level of technical service, making us an attractive supplier."

A Swedish-based company whose core activities are naphthenic specialty oils and bitumen, Nynas has around 800 employees and subsidiaries in 25 countries.

Nynas is equally owned by Petroleos de Venezuela and the Finnish oil, chemicals and energy company Fortum Oy.

"Our people are as an important part of our offering as our premium oils," says El Sheemy. "They allow us to create new products and to deliver consistent quality to our customers' sites, throughout the world."

For more information please visit: www.nynas.com/naphthenics.