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Kaba Benzing Workforce Management Solution Receives Certification for SAP NetWeaver

 

MIRAMAR, Florida, May 23, 2006 – Kaba Workforce Solutions, the North American operating subsidiary of Kaba Holding AG, Switzerland (SWISS: KABN), the worldwide leader in enterprise workforce management systems, today announced that Kaba Benzing has been certified for SAP’s open integration and application platform SAP NetWeaver. SAP NetWeaver is a technology platform that enables companies to integrate, analyze and disseminate relevant and timely enterprise information for change management. Kaba Workforce Solutions B-COMM™ ERP for SAP ERP is communications software that is integrated into the SAP NetWeaver platform ensuring seamless data transfer between SAP modules and data collection devices for enterprise systems.

With this platform, new applications – whether they are from SAP or other providers – can be easily integrated. The adjustment of interfaces is either no longer required or becomes noticeably easier. The powerful integration broker SAP XI (Exchange Infrastructure) carries out the communication between a mySAP ERP system and the Kaba Benzing subsystem for Time & Attendance, Production Data Collection as well as Access Control. The new certification proves once more, that Kaba Benzing – as longstanding partner of SAP – is technologically at the forefront.

Currently, nine hundred and eighty customers worldwide deploy the B-COMM™ ERP for mySAP ERP solution. A variety of add-on functionality modules not provided within the SAP system, but required in daily operations can be also be utilized via a Management Console. This console provides a standardized program surface and integrated user administration whereby all licensed add-on modules are automatically activated so users can centrally access all functionalities. The technology provides uniform and practical programming and offers links to other applications and add-on modules for the display of bookings, master data, alarm messages, visitor management, individual cost-center recording etc. are also available. In addition, a new door-opening module even allows security to remotely open outside doors.

Finally, B-COMM™ ERP for SAP ERP can also be utilized for Production Data Collection for the SAP modules PP, PS, and PM. Due to its flexible program structure, highly complex customer requirements such as paperless recording, group work, multiple machine operation, or module-spanning job change functions can be satisfied by sending it through the SAP system via the traditional communication channels or via CATS (cross application time sheet).

About Kaba Workforce Solutions

Kaba Workforce Solutions, Inc., is a subsidiary of $900 million Kaba Holding AG, Switzerland (SWISS: KABN), a worldwide leader in enterprise workforce management solutions. From time and attendance, workforce scheduling, analytics, employee self-service and data collection solutions for SAP, Oracle/PeopleSoft, SSA Global Technologies, Cincom Manufacturing Business Solutions and other leading enterprise business systems, Kaba Benzing offers an array of time and attendance and production data collection solutions. Clients include such industry leaders as Kraft Foods, BMW, General Electric, Goodrich Corporation among others. Kaba Benzing can be contacted in North America at 954.416.1720; website is http://www.kaba-benzing-usa.com/.

For more information:

Rohini Uppal
KABA BENZING
954-416-1720, x361
ruppal@kbm.kaba.com

Kaba Workforce Solutions and B-COMM™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Kaba Benzing AG. Other names of companies and/or products mentioned may be the trademarks of their respective owners.