Axon announces significant expansion of Axon 05/09/2007
International
Axon today announces four new members of Axon International, a worldwide network of leading independent SAP consultancies created and run by Axon. The addition of Balance Consulting, Consulting Principles, Everis and Lodestone extends the network to 7 member organizations with over 4,500 SAP consultants across 35 countries.
Steve Cardell, Axon's CEO, said:
"Axon International is a key enabler to Axon becoming the world’s leading SAP enabled transformation consultancy. It allows us to expand the number of high quality SAP consultants we can efficiently deliver in to our major global programs and opens up partnership opportunities in a host of new markets. I am delighted that we now have four new strategic partners in Axon International with plans to grow the network further over the coming months."
Fabio Tavares, Balance Consulting’s CEO, said:
"Earlier this year Balance Consulting and Axon created a Joint Venture which has provided a great opportunity for Balance consultants to bring value to Axon’s North American engagements. Our membership of Axon International confirms Balance Consulting as a strategic partner for Axon in South America and builds on a relationship which is already delivering its intended benefits."
Anthony Hawkins, Consulting Principles’ Managing Partner, said:
"Joining the Axon International network, with an initial focus on the Travel and Transportation sector, is an exciting opportunity for Consulting Principles to broaden our offering to customers and to develop new opportunities in our home market. Consulting Principles looks forward to working closely with Axon, extending their capability in the Asia Pacific region by providing an established presence in the Australian marketplace with strong local expertise and a proven record in project management and delivery."
Benito Vazquez Blanco, everis’s CEO, said:
"everis's membership of Axon International is an important step in further enhancing our ability to deliver great business outcomes for clients using SAP technologies as the enabler. I am confident that this relationship will open up new and interesting opportunities for both everis and Axon, across and beyond our existing core markets."
Ronald Hafner, Lodestone’s CEO, said:
"Lodestone's commitment to designing and delivering solutions that enable international companies to thrive in complex business environments is closely aligned with the strategic vision behind Axon International. The alliance will enable clients to benefit from outstanding leadership, delivery excellence with strong process and SAP skills and deep, industry specific transformational experience across the globe."
or further information please contact:
Axon
Steve Cardell
01784 480 800
Bell Pottinger
Chris Hamilton
020 7861 3232
About Axon
Axon is a Business Transformation consultancy that designs, implements and supports solutions to complex business issues faced by multinational organizations that have chosen SAP as their strategic enterprise platform. Axon has over 1,650 experienced professionals specializing in the delivery of change through technology enabled transformation programs. Axon's consultants bring in-depth industry expertise alongside best practice functional knowledge to address the strategic, operational, information management and organization effectiveness challenges faced by organizations today. Axon is renowned for its ability to help clients define more ambitious strategies, build more effective organizations and shape more successful futures. Founded in 1994, today Axon has offices in the United Kingdom, North America, Malaysia and Australia.
About Balance Consulting
Balance is a South American IT consultancy company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, focusing on providing full support services for over 800 mid to large size corporations which have selected SAP as their primary ERP. Balance has been a local SAP partner since 2000 and has specialized in supporting full cycle implementations and process improvements for the manufacturing, chemical, telecommunications and utility sectors.
About Consulting Principles
Consulting Principles Pty Ltd is an Australian owned and operated specialized provider of SAP consulting solutions to Australian and New Zealand based tier one enterprise and mid-market organizations. Founded in 2001, Consulting Principles has offices in Sydney and Brisbane.
About everis
everis is a multinational consulting firm that offers its clients comprehensive business solutions covering all aspects of the value chain, from business strategy through to systems implementation. everis is active in the sectors of banking, healthcare, industry, insurance, media, public sector, telecom and utilities.
About Lodestone
Lodestone is a global management consultancy, committed to designing and delivering solutions that enable international companies to thrive in today’s complex business environment. Lodestone help clients to define the measurable business benefits that they will achieve together, using teams of client-focused consultants, who combine a passion for excellence with strong process and SAP skills and deep experience of transformational change in their industry.
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