Axon continues expansion into key SAP industry verticals with acquisition of leading oil & gas partner

May 1, 2008: Axon Americas, the leading dedicated SAP Business Transformation consultancy, announces that it has acquired EnterSys Group L.P., a leading provider of SAP consulting services to the oil, gas & chemical sectors.

Texas-based EnterSys Group has a proven track record in the delivery of complex SAP solutions for clients across the oil & gas value chain. With deep industry knowledge and experience around SAP’s Oil & Gas Industry Solution (SAP IS-Oil), the EnterSys Group represents an excellent addition both in terms of culture and capability to Axon Americas.

Steve Cardell, Chief Executive of Axon Global, said:

“Axon is already the largest dedicated SAP consultancy in the world. We have driven significant growth in the Americas by leveraging our deep expertise in industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Utilities, Transportation and Public Sector. The acquisition of EnterSys Group is consistent with Axon’s strategic growth goals and further extends our leadership position with expansion into the Energy sector“

Steve Peck, President & CEO of Axon Americas, added:

“I am excited about the significant opportunities enabled by the addition of strategic acquisition to our existing global Oil & Gas practice. An immediate priority will be to enhance customer value creation by integrating Axon’s market leading Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) capabilities with EnterSys Group’s Oil Field Services tools and solutions as well as giving EnterSys Group clients access to Axon’s world-class off shore development center. I am delighted to welcome the partners and employees of EnterSys Group to Axon Americas.”

Kevin Graybill, Partner of EnterSys Group said:

“The acquisition by Axon represents a fantastic opportunity for all of us at EnterSys Group to extend our ability to better serve our existing and future clients. We will be able to compete for larger enterprise deals at the major clients in our industry as well as targeting global opportunities. Axon’s dedicated focus on SAP, the quality of their delivery track record, the completeness of their SAP value proposition, and the opportunities for our people were critical to making this acquisition happen.”