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PRESS RELEASE
Beta Systems signs up ddk-software as its new Nordic channel partner for Data
Center Intelligence solutions
Berlin, Germany. 4 November 2014 – Beta Systems announced today that it has concluded a reseller
agreement with ddk-software to sell and support its Data Center Intelligence (DCI) products in the
Nordic countries. The contract has been effective since September 2014. Denmark-based ddk-software
is a specialized distributor of systems management software for IBM z/OS and z/VSE mainframes as
well as midrange IBM system and platforms. This new addition to its growing channel partner network
enables Beta Systems to extend the reach of its DCI portfolio into the Nordic region, provide optimal
support to customers there and complement the activities of its Swedish office.
Beta Systems offers an extensive range of DCI-related products and services to midsized and large enterprises
as well as to public institutions and around the world. The portfolio automates, documents, and analyzes
business-critical IT processes in data centers and for IBM mainframe access management. The agreement
with ddk-software underlines the interest in this growth market by large banks, insurance companies and other
organizations, who need to ensure the efficiency and security of their data center processes while keeping
costs under control.
“We’re delighted with the addition of ddk-software to our partner network,” comments Walter Teichert, Director
Partner Management at Beta Systems. “They have several experts in IBM mainframe and midrange system
along with more than 25 years’ experience working with large and midsized companies in the Nordics – some
of which have been customers for many years. As such, ddk-software is the ideal partner to help us expand our
footprint in the burgeoning DCI market in their region and we’re looking forward to working with them.”
“IBM mainframes and midrange systems are in widespread use in the Nordic countries and companies there
need best-in-class solutions along with optimal, local support to ensure their data centers run smoothly,” adds
Per-Henry Nilsson, Sales Manager at ddk-software. “Our focus is on customer satisfaction and reliability, so
Beta Systems is the ideal vendor partner for us and its DCI portfolio ticks all the boxes for our customers.”
Further information about Beta Systems’ Data Center Intelligence solutions is available at
www.betasystems-dci.com.
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ddk-software
ddk-software is a software distribution company specialized in providing Systems Management software for medium
and large enterprises in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
Since 1987, we have provided software utility products to help enterprises optimize on their operational and
development efficiency, and security management.
Products are focused on the IBM mainframe – z/OS and z/VSE – and midrange IBM System and platforms and
across distributed systems like UNIX, Linux and Windows.
Our mission statement is helping our customers obtain the maximum commercial and operational benefits from their
IT investments using our software products.
Beta Systems Software AG
For over 30 years, Beta Systems Software Aktiengesellschaft (BSS, ISIN DE0005224406) has been supporting
financial services, production, commerce and IT services companies operating widespread, international
organizations, large IT system landscapes and complex IT processes by providing them with software products and
IT solutions that automate, document and analyze IT processes in data centers and for access control. In this
context, ever-increasing transaction loads, data volumes and compliance standards result in rising demands on the
systems’ throughput rates, availability, traceability and security.
Beta Systems was founded in 1983, has been listed on the stock exchange since 1997 and employs around 270
staff. Company headquarters are located in Berlin, Germany. The company, together with its 15 self-owned
subsidiaries and numerous partners, is active across the globe. More than 1,300 customers all over the world are
currently operating over 3,200 installations in more than 30 countries. They employ products and solutions from Beta
Systems to optimize their IT landscape and maximize security. The company is a leading mid-sized, independent
European software solution provider that generates about half of its turnover abroad.
For more information on the company and its products, visit www.betasystems-dci.com.
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