LANSA First to Upgrade Data Synchronization Software

1SYNC Certifies New Release for Recipient User Migration to Data Pool

Downers Grove, Illinois, USA. — May 17, 2007 — LANSA has announced the certification and release of LANSA Data Sync Direct V6, an enhanced version of its widely used data synchronization solution, which will facilitate migration by suppliers, distributors and retailers to the new 1SYNC data pool platform. 1SYNC, a not-for-profit subsidiary of GS1 US™, introduced the new platform to help participants maximize the value of data synchronization. The certification, the first for a 1SYNC Solution Partner, recognizes that LANSA Data Sync Direct has met the requirements for migrating recipient users to 1SYNC Data Recipient XML Release 6.1.1.

New features LANSA Data Sync Direct V6 include support for the new 1SYNC messaging and data content resulting from the 1SYNC platform change. By being the first to obtain certification, LANSA has provided its customers with a head start on this conversion. In addition to the 1SYNC platform change support, the new release provides for the dynamic definition and storage of item attributes, which make it easier for customers to define, add and maintain industry or partner specific attributes. Another important new feature allows users to save a specified number of historical versions of attributes as they change over time, thus showing the impact of publication/attribute changes. In addition, LANSA Data Sync Direct's newer architecture more easily facilitates the processing of item data received by means other than GDSN in a manner consistent with how GDSN publications are handled.

Jeff Holzman, LANSA Americas’ director of solution product sales, said, "LANSA has been working closely with 1SYNC and key customers to understand the latter’s needs. In addition to the new 1SYNC platform support, LANSA Data Sync Direct V6 now supports full Master Data Management and Product Information Management capabilities. LANSA's customers and business partners have told us that many existing PIM and MDM solutions have proven to be difficult and expensive to implement. Therefore we feel there is a strong need for a quality, affordable solution that supports GDSN/1SYNC and other critical data sources. Our goal in this market is to provide superb software that can be implemented in production within reasonable time frames and costs."

About LANSA Data Sync Direct
LANSA Data Sync Direct is an award winning solution that allows manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers to link product data between their systems and a certified data pool within the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). LANSA Data Sync Direct is a turnkey solution that is installed on your server of choice and integrates with your master catalogue or Item-of-Record database (typically found within ERP systems). LANSA Data Sync Direct supports essential Product Information Management (PIM) functionalities that provide a single source for the management of product data across your organization. For more information visit our GDSN Solution page.

About 1SYNC
1SYNC was established from the consolidation of Transora and UCCnet in August 2005. The strengths of both organizations have been combined to offer a cost-effective Data Pool with solutions and services that support user needs and make implementation easier. 1SYNC operates as a not-for-profit subsidiary of GS1 US™ to help the industry maximize the value of data synchronization.1SYNC operates in the United States, Europe, Mexico and South America and represents subscribers from leading retailers and manufacturers. For more info visit: www.1SYNC.org