Business & Decision’s results are above the average growth rates of the software and services market, which are estimated to be between 6%-7% for 2005 and 6%-8% for 2006. (source: SYNTEC).

These results reinforce the positioning and the strategic direction of the Business & Decision Group. For the third quarter of 2005, the French market accounted for 75% of sales revenue with the remaining 25% being accounted for from activities outside of France (this represents a growth of 67% for activities outside of France against the comparative period for 2004).

Business & Decision have recorded consistent growth throughout all areas of expertise (Business Intelligence, Customer Intelligence and E-Business).
This performance has principally been driven by the following activities:
- a consistent increase in sales orders being taken
- the extension of key contracts into 2006
- the signing of new contracts in France and throughout Europe
- the signing of contracts spanning multiple years
- the strengthening of strategic partnerships

Notably, Business & Decision have continued their growth in Business Intelligence (which accounted for 62% of consolidated sales revenue), Customer Intelligence (which accounted for 19% of consolidated sales revenue) and E-Business (which accounted for 17% of consolidated sales revenue).

In order to increase visibility within the French marketplace and to reinforce the Group’s brand amongst decision makers, Business & Decision have launched a television advertising campaign, positioning themselves as “Specialist Consultants” within their primary areas of expertise. The campaign is being broadcasted on LCI for a period of 3 weeks, finishing on 9th November. It will reach 1.8 million viewers.

During 2005, Business & Decision are planning the launch of a new offshore Java development centre on the island of Mauritius, which will allow the Group to increase the profitability of E-Business contracts and offer an off-shore solution for Great Britain and France, as well as follow the rationalisation initiated in 2004.

Additionally, Business & Decision plan to continue their growth and development of activities outside of France, which will supplement the Group’s activities. Several acquisitions are planned to enable Business & Decision to extend their reach beyond Europe.

About Business & Decision - www.businessdecision.com

Founded in 1992, Business & Decision is an International consulting and Systems Integration company specializing in Business Intelligence, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and E-Business. The Group works with clients to implement systems that aim at driving business functions and performance (dashboards, reporting, consolidation etc.); help in customer relationship management (sales force automation, call centers, campaign management, analytical CRM); and assist in E-Business (intranet and extranet portals, directories and Meta directories, e-commerce, knowledge management, Open source technologies, etc.). With more than 2,800 employees worldwide, Business & Decision has developed a "complete project" approach that spans from consulting to implementation. The Group has a reputation for its functional and technological expertise and has forged partnerships with all of the key technology vendors. At present, Business & Decision has more than 1,200 clients.

 

Business & Decision has been listed on the Euronext Paris since February 2001 (compartment B / Isin code: FR 00000 7895 8 / Symbol:  BND). Business & Decision is listed in the NextEconomy segment and in the IT-Cac (technology market). For more information, visit: http://www.businessdecision.com/

Press Contact at Business & Decision
Investor relations

Pauline Cieutat - pauline.cieutat@businessdecision.com

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