Released on: April 10, 2008, 8:18 am

Press Release Author: Manthan Systems

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: ARC from Manthan Systems recognized as Outstanding Industry
Solution by IBM Beacon Awards 2008

Press Release Body: 10 Apr 2008: IBM today announced Manthan Systems a finalist in
the annual IBM Beacon Awards 2008. Manthan's flagship product ARC - Integrated
Retail Business Intelligence Suite was recognized in the category of "Outstanding
Industry Solution by an ISV". Beacon Awards in this category recognizes ISVs that
have brought to market a key innovative industry solution which improves industry
processes and delivers outstanding value to the clients.

The award distinguishes ARC for being one of the first and only solutions that fully
meet the business intelligence and performance management needs of retailers. The
solution delivers unparalleled business value through its technologically superior
engine which understands and anticipates retail data structures, ensures rapid
deployment and gives a high return on investment. ARC is creating a fundamental
change in the way a global retailer adopts and uses BI and analytics for business
performance improvement.

Manthan's founder and CEO Mr. Atul Jalan cites, "With another feather in our cap we
continue to strengthen our leadership position in the retail business intelligence
space through innovative solutions that make business intelligence a reality for the
retail industry."

The IBM Beacon Awards are an important part of IBM\'s PartnerWorld program, providing
industry recognition, increased visibility and promotional opportunities to winners
and finalists. Members of PartnerWorld take advantage of worldwide IBM marketing and
enablement initiatives to drive new revenue and market opportunities through the
delivery of innovative, high-value business solutions.

\"The IBM Beacon Awards recognize the best solutions and services that Business
Partners deliver across our business and around the world,\" said Ravi Marwaha,
general manager, IBM Global Business Partners. \"Through their dedication to
innovation, business value and customer satisfaction, these Business Partners
combine their deep technology and industry expertise with IBM technology to deliver
exceptional solutions that solve real business problems.\"

Chosen from over 725 nominations, winners and finalists from around the world will
be honored during a gala event at the IBM Business Partner Leadership Conference in
Los Angeles on April 30 - May 2, 2008.

About Manthan Systems
Manthan Systems is a provider of specialized software solutions for the retail and
consumer Goods industries. Manthan helps retailers capture and process data that can
be leveraged to improve planning, monitor results, analyse and anticipate changes
and mine opportunities. Manthan understands retail business practices and their
technology underpinnings, having worked with a wide range of retailers and consumer
goods companies, including Woolworths Germany, Haggen Supermarkets, Castorama, Ecco
Sko., McDonalds and Haggar Clothing Co. For more information about Manthan Systems,
please visit www.manthansystems.com.


Web Site: http://www.arc-bi.com

Contact Details: Manthan Software Services Pvt. Ltd
No. 40/4, Lavelle Road
Bangalore - 560001
India
Phone: +91 80 2299 0585