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Solgenia Announces the Acquisition of emFAST Inc.

2011-04-08T14:09:00.000-04:00

Bridgewater, NJ – April 7, 2011 – Solgenia S.p.A., a European provider of technology solutions and services, has strategically expanded its product offering and US customer base through the acquisition of emFAST Inc., a US based industry pioneer in network fax messaging. Since 1990, emFAST has enhanced fax messaging from a simple document transport mechanism into an indispensible business tool that fully integrates into critical communication areas.

This acquisition expands Solgenia's presence in North America, strengthening its position as a global leader in providing comprehensive business software platforms and technology for small and medium sized businesses. This new enterprise will operate as Solgenia, USA, Inc. and will be branded simply as Solgenia.

Benefits from the transaction include the following:

FACSys Messaging Gateway is a robust software addition to Solgenia's Unified Communications business technologies and Content and Workflow Management offerings
emFAST has a strong North American customer base that is aligned with Solgenia's target customer profile
Greater presence in the North American markets
Solgenia gains a strong team of employees with a long standing reputation for delivering great service to its customers and channel partners

"Today we have strengthened both our product offering and our access to North American customers," said Ermanno Bonifazi, Chairman and CEO of Solgenia SpA. "We are proven technology leaders with small and medium businesses in Europe, and I am excited to bring our innovative approach to new North American customers."

"The emFAST product line and its people are a great addition to our rapidly growing operations in the US and Canada," said Bob Binns, CEO of Solgenia USA and Canada. "We look forward to assisting our new customers and channel partners with innovative business solutions through the robust Solgenia product offering."

About Solgenia SpA

Since 1990, Solgenia has been providing powerful modern business applications and technologies to help companies of 50 to 500 employees take advantage of the Web and Cloud 2.0 computing. Its integrated set of business applications includes: ERP and Supply Chain Management, CRM and Time Management, Content and Workflow Management, and Business Analytics. Business Technologies include: WAN Optimization, Unified Communications including WebLive, and Systems Management via Cloud. Solgenia assists its customers directly and through a network of channel partners.

Through strategic partnerships with Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Hewlett-Packard, Novell, Cisco, and Oracle, Solgenia delivers software solutions through multiple platforms, databases, and technologies, allowing users to customize a solution that best suits their needs and preferences.

Solgenia has over 600 employees and maintains offices in Italy, USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Bob Binn's to Lead Solgenia's Growth into North American Markets

2011-03-28T16:16:00.000-04:00

Toronto, ON - March 22, 2011 - Solgenia S.p.A., a European provider of technology solutions and services, is pleased to announce that Bob Binns will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Canada and USA.

"With our recent North American acquisitions, we need innovative corporate leadership to drive our growth in these new markets," said Ermanno Bonifazi, Chairman and CEO of Solgenia. "Bob is a proven leader in the IT marketplace who delivers breakthrough results in sales, operations and employee engagement."

Bob Binns is a talented executive who has built and operated technology companies serving vertical markets in the Canadian marketplace. He has achieved team success in small companies through to large multinationals and is highly accomplished in strategic planning, financial management, and communications with a broad range of stakeholders. Prior to joining Solgenia, Bob Binns has held executive positions at IBM, Microsoft, Bank of Montreal and Unisys, as well as several privately-held software companies. Bob Binns is a graduate of Queen's University in Mathematics and of management programs at Harvard University and the Kennedy School of Government.

Bob Binns will be based in Toronto, Ontario, with responsibility for the development and operations in Canada and USA.

About Solgenia SpA

Since 1990, Solgenia has been providing powerful modern business applications and technologies to help companies of 50 to 500 employees take advantage of the Web and Cloud 2.0 computing. Its integrated set of business applications includes: ERP and Supply Chain Management, CRM and Time Management, Content and Workflow Management, and Business Analytics. Business Technologies include: WAN Optimization, Unified Communications including WebLive, and Systems Management via Cloud. Solgenia assists its customers directly and through a network of channel partners.

Through strategic partnerships with Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Hewlett-Packard, Novell, Cisco, and Oracle, Solgenia delivers software solutions through multiple platforms, databases, and technologies, allowing users to customize a solution that best suits their needs and preferences.

Solgenia has over 600 employees and maintains offices in Italy, USA, Canada, and Mexico.

For more information, please visit www.solgenia.com.

Solgenia Continues its Growth in North America

2011-03-01T12:39:00.002-05:00

Toronto, ON - March 1, 2011 - Solgenia SpA, a European provider of technology solutions and services, has taken the next step in implementing its growth strategy by acquiring Microset Systems Inc., a value-added solution provider in Canada with over 35 years in the Information Technology market. The acquisition represents Solgenia's entry into Canada, further strengthening its position as a global leader in providing a comprehensive business software platform and technology for small and medium sized businesses. This new enterprise will operate under the branding of Solgenia Canada Inc.

Benefits from the transaction include the following:

Solgenia's extensive enterprise product offering is ideally targeted to the profile of the current Microset customer
Solgenia offers an expanded portfolio of Web and Cloud enterprise software and communications products for the channel partners
Microset's experienced sales and support staff are able to continue delivering a great customer and channel partner experience
Expands Solgenia's presence in the North American market

"Today is an important milestone in the implementation of our North American growth strategy," said Ermanno Bonifazi, Chairman and CEO of Solgenia SpA. "Building on our success with small and medium businesses in Europe, we see great potential in launching our comprehensive business platform in Canada."

"We are pleased to welcome a new team of employees with a long standing reputation for delivering great service to its customers." said Bob Binns, CEO of Solgenia USA and Canada. "We look forward to serving our new customers and are excited to offer them business solutions through the robust Solgenia product offering."

About Solgenia SpA

Since 1990, Solgenia has been providing powerful modern business applications and technologies to help companies of 50 to 500 employees take advantage of the Web and Cloud 2.0 computing. Its integrated set of business applications includes: ERP and Supply Chain Management, CRM and Time Management, Content and Workflow Management, and Business Analytics. Business Technologies include: WAN Optimization, Unified Communications including Weblive, and Systems Management via Cloud. Solgenia assists its customers directly and through a network of channel partners.

Through strategic partnerships with Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Hewlett-Packard, Novell, Cisco, and Oracle, Solgenia delivers software solutions through multiple platforms, databases, and technologies, allowing users to customize a solution that best suits their needs and preferences.

Solgenia has over 600 employees and maintains offices in Italy, USA, Canada, and Mexico.

For more information, please visit www.solgenia.com.