Ariba Helps Companies Reset their Businesses

As the economy slowly moves toward recovery, companies are rethinking the way they operate. They’re realizing that to survive and thrive in the new state of normal requires solutions and processes that are fundamentally different than those they are using today. To help them understand the new requirements for success, Ariba, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARBA), the leading spend management solutions provider, will host a summit at which leading executives and industry analysts will discuss the state of the economy and the tools they are using to achieve their short-term goals and position their organizations for long-term growth. The event will be held on Thursday, February 25 at the House of Blues Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.

"The recession has forever changed the way that a business does business,” said Tim Minahan, Chief Marketing Officer, Ariba. "Despite the widespread adoption of business applications such as ERP and CRM, major inefficiencies among trading partners still exist that hinder effective commerce. To ensure success post-recession, businesses need to reset the way they think about business commerce and the solutions used to drive it.”

Ariba aims to help them do this through the day-long Los Angeles forum, which will feature presentations from leading companies who will outline how they are leveraging flexible technology-based solutions to control costs, minimize risks, improve profits and optimize cash flow and operations. Among the companies set to present:

• Chevron Corp.
• Experian
• First American Corporation
• Live Nation, Inc.
• Office Max
• WellPoint, Inc.

The event will also include a discussion of how companies can emerge from the downturn stronger – not just leaner – led by Chris Sawchuck, Procurement Practice Leader, the Hackett Group.

At the conclusion of the day, participants will have the opportunity to share insights and best practices with their peers at an informal networking reception.

For more information on the Ariba Los Angeles event, or to register, please visit www.ariba.com/events/smd/

About Ariba, Inc.

Ariba, Inc. is the leading provider of on-demand spend management solutions. Our mission is to transform the way companies of all sizes, across all industries, and geographies operate by delivering technology, service, and network solutions that enable them to holistically source, contract, procure, pay, manage, and analyze their spend and supplier relationships. Delivered on demand, our enterprise-class offerings empower companies to achieve greater control of their spend and drive continuous improvements in financial and supply chain performance. More than 1,000 companies, including more than half of the companies on the Fortune 100, use Ariba solutions to manage their spend from sourcing and orders through invoicing and payment. For more information, visit www.ariba.com.

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