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SAP

Further extending its commitment to SAP® solutions, Kinaxis RapidResponse™ 9 has achieved "Powered by SAP NetWeaver" status. SAP has certified the interface between Kinaxis RapidResponse 9 and the SAP® ERP application. With the RapidResponse Adapter 2.0A interface software, Kinaxis customers can further leverage their investments in SAP ERP to gain customer service and operations performance enhancements as a result of an improved ability to respond to change. The RapidResponse Adapter for the Kinaxis product RapidResponse has earned Powered by SAP NetWeaver status for its integration with SAP ERP 6.0 via ABAP™ Add-on 7.0.

Besides achieving Powered by SAP NetWeaver status for RapidResponse Adapter 2.0A, Kinaxis has also achieved SAP-certified integration for the RapidResponse Adapter 1.0B interface for RapidResponse 7.3 with the SAP R/3® Enterprise solution Release 4.7. RapidResponse also supports integration with SAP R/3 Releases 3.1g, 3.1h, 4.0, 4.15, 4.5 and 4.6 and a wide variety of other enterprise applications.

With this certification, Kinaxis customers are able to enhance the value they receive from their software investment in SAP solutions by further ensuring that business users receive a consistent view of operational information necessary to rapidly respond to ever-present changes. RapidResponse enables organizations to develop a core competency in Response Management that leverages the data from the SAP systems and empowers individuals to quickly make the right decisions and drive the appropriate response action.

For more information on RapidResponse and our SAP Certification: RapidResponse Achieves "Powered by SAP NetWeaver®" Status

Hewlett-Packard (HP)

Kinaxis is a recognized ISV partner in the Hewlett-Packard Developer and Solution Partner Program (DSPP). RapidResponse leverages the value of the broad spectrum of HP platforms such as those based on the Intel® Itanium® 2 processor. As an HP Partner, Kinaxis is among an impressive list of like-minded leaders and innovative developers of IT solutions who develop, and deploy solutions using industry-leading HP technologies.

Hewlett Packard Services provides a complete portfolio of services tailored to a company's unique business and IT needs. HP partners closely with customers to help the company design, build, integrate, manage, and evolve an adaptive enterprise that lets the company effectively respond to changes in its business. HP Services helps bolster business agility with an experienced team of more than 65,000 professionals. Kinaxis and HP target electronics manufacturers through a value added reseller relationship that enables Kinaxis RapidResponse™ to be marketed and supported by Hewlett Packard Japan.

"Large manufacturers require a strategic response management solution as a part of their supply chain management strategy," said Hiroshi Oowaki, director, Manufacturing Industry Practice, Consulting & Integration of Hewlett Packard Japan. "RapidResponse addresses this critical business need and is an important part of HP Japan's portfolio of offerings to help manufacturers profitably attract and retain customers."

For more information on our partnership with Hewlett Packard:
Kinaxis to Target Electronics Manufacturers with Hewlett Packard

Intel

RapidResponse is compatible with Intel's 32-bit and 64-bit platforms. The ability to leverage Intel's 64-bit platforms facilitates the deployment of RapidResponse across large multi-site companies that require increased performance and functionality from their enterprise applications. Kinaxis is an active partner in the Intel Developer Solution Program, which supports our ongoing development initiatives and future product enhancements.

For more information on our partnership with Intel and its benefits to Casio:
Kinaxis and Intel Empower Casio to Manage Constant Changes in Supply and Demand

Microsoft

Kinaxis has historically been an early supporter of platforms and technologies from Microsoft and RapidResponse is compatible with Microsoft environments. RapidResponse uses a distributed architecture based on Microsoft technologies. This facilitates ease-of-use for rapid integration and user adoption. In addition to compatibility with Microsoft platforms and applications, Web Services is a central component to our solution and alignment with Microsoft.

Certified Partners represent a high degree of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies. Kinaxis also participates in a variety of Microsoft Developer Programs, including: .NET Early Adopter Program and Certification (achieved January, 2003), Visual Studio .NET, Office Developer programs, .NET Framework and Visual Studio and Microsoft Business Framework.

For more information on RapidResponse and our .NET Certification:
Kinaxis Earns Microsoft .NET Connected Distinction