Descartes Systems Group And T-Systems Partner In Logistics Solutions; Companies to Engage in Joint Marketing, Sales and Operations Activities.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2003

The Descartes Systems Group Inc., (Nasdaq:DSGX), (TSX:DSG), a trusted provider of logistics solutions, today announced that it will jointly engage in marketing, sales and operations activities with T-Systems, a division of Deutsche Telekom and Europe's second largest integrated systems provider.

Providing end-to-end supply chain and logistics connectivity for buyers, suppliers, logistics providers and carriers, this relationship will strengthen the reach and breadth of the Descartes Global Logistics Services Network(TM) (GLSN) in key parts of Europe and, in particular, in Central Europe where T-Systems is headquartered. Combining the implementation and integration expertise of T-Systems in concert with the capabilities of Descartes solutions and the GLSN will drive competitive advantage for organizations looking to improve operational efficiencies and gain visibility into information exchanges between suppliers and partners.

Leveraging its strong installed base, this alliance will enable T-Systems to market Descartes' network-based logistics portfolio including Descartes Contract Management(TM), Descartes Global Visibility and Inventory Control(TM), and Descartes Transportation Management(TM) to its worldwide customer base.

Within this partnership, T-Systems offers to its customers value-add eLogistics services. Integrating these eLogistics services enables the comprehensive integration - and thus optimization - of procurement, sourcing and logistics processes. In connection with the T-Systems exchange platform, business processes can be coupled and outsourced much more extensively than ever before.

"As the speed of business accelerates and sales channels diversify, transportation is faced with an increasingly complex challenge - to deliver goods faster through the supply chain and ultimately to the customer, while minimizing costs to increase profitability," said Ad van der Meys, Senior Executive Vice President, responsible for Network Services Solution and Product Management, T-Systems. "Descartes' logistics solutions are proven to deliver measurable results and we value our new alliance in providing these best-of-breed technologies to companies throughout Europe."

"Descartes' alliance with T-Systems, one of Europe's largest systems integrators, will provide us with an opportunity to continue building out the reach of the GLSN while expanding awareness of Descartes' full portfolio of logistics solutions to parts of Europe and Central Europe," said Manuel Pietra, Descartes' chief executive officer and president.

About T-Systems

T-Systems is one of Europe's foremost ICT service providers. Within the Deutsche Telekom Group, the company serves the largest business clients. With a workforce of about 43,500, T-Systems is located in more than 20 countries worldwide. In 2002, the company posted sales of EUR 11.3 billion and an adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of EUR 1.15 billion.

The purpose of T-Systems' solutions is to achieve sustained improvement in the business competitiveness of its customers in the industry sectors telecommunications, services and finance, public and healthcare as well as manufacturing. For its customers, the company optimizes processes, cuts costs and improves earnings, making targeted use of industry expertise and cutting-edge technology.

Its services range from the integration of new ICT solutions into existing customer systems, through the implementation and operation of desktop systems, data centers and networks, all the way to telecommunications services and solutions for international carriers.

For more information about the company and its services, see www.t-systems.com.

About Descartes

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is a trusted provider of logistics management technology. In over 60 countries Descartes' leading logistics solutions drive operational efficiency, enhance customer responsiveness and improve precision in purchasing for global organizations. For more information, visit www.descartes.com.

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