Misys Banking Systems announces today (14th February 2006) that it has acquired INTESIO GmbH, the specialist multi-channel banking solutions company for €10million in cash.

The multi-channel INTESIO software will become part of Misys Enterprise Channel Banking, a component of Misys Equation Plus.  Misys Enterprise Channel Banking provides banks with a single point of integration addressing every channel - call centre, internet, ATM/POS, telephone and teller - allowing for rapid software implementation and a consistent view of their customers, whatever channels they choose to use.

“This is a valuable addition to our Equation Plus product family,” said Clive Pedder, Chief Operating Officer, Core Banking, Misys Banking Systems.  “Integrated multi-channel banking gives banks the functionality to serve their existing customers better and enables them to access new markets at a lower operating cost.  With Misys Enterprise Channel Banking, banks will be able to significantly improve their multi-channel integration.

“We have worked closely with INTESIO for over two years on joint projects and this acquisition brings a wealth of expertise.  We are delighted to welcome the talented team into our business.”

This addition to Misys Enterprise Channel Banking is written in Java J2EE, using the same Service Oriented Architecture framework as the rest of Misys Equation Plus.

The acquired business is expected to perform close to break even during the remainder of the current financial year as the process of integrating it with the Misys Equation Plus product family is commenced.

Edward Taylor

Global Head of Public Relations

Misys Banking Systems

+44 (0) 208 486 1661

INTESIO GmbH, based in Bad Nauheim and Dresden, delivers standard software components for banks and financial institutions focusing on front-end and middleware solutions. The INTESIO Process Suite (IPS) is a scalable and platform-independent multi channel solution with multi client ability. It allows straight through processing from the front-end (Internet, call centre, branch, mobile and self service) to the core banking system. The IPS assures 7x24 hour availability and has open interfaces (IPS Virtual Banking Interface) to backend systems and third party systems. INTESIO has a strong success record in developing software solutions for financial institutions because of a long-standing industry specific business expertise combined with first class J2EE development skills.

Misys Equation Plus is the latest retail banking core system from Misys Banking Systems.  Building on over 25 years of expertise in banking software, Misys Equation Plus is an SOA-based, 100% Java retail banking system, incorporating a Business Process management capability, a customer hub and has no in-line end-of-day batch run.
About Misys Banking Systems
Misys Banking Systems supplies over 1,200 customers in over 120 countries, among them 49 of the world's top 50 banks, with software and solutions for retail banking, wholesale banking, treasury and capital markets and risk management. It has 2,600 people around the world, over 70% of whom are outside of the United Kingdom, and sales, implementation and customer support teams in over 28 countries. Misys Banking Systems is part of Misys plc.

Misys plc (FTSE: MSY), the global software company, is one of the world’s largest and longest-established providers of industry-specific software. Founded in 1979, Misys serves the international banking and healthcare industries, combining technological expertise with in-depth understanding of customers’ markets and operational needs. In banking Misys is a market leader with over 1,200 customers, including 49 of the world’s top 50 banks. In healthcare Misys is also a market leader, serving more than 92,000 physicians in 18,000 practice locations, 1,250 hospitals and 600 home care providers. In UK general insurance Misys is the market leader in software solutions. Through Sesame, a wholly-owned subsidiary, the company is also a leading provider of support services to about 7,800 financial advisers in the UK. Misys employs over 6,500 people who serve customers in more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.misys.com

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