Management Dynamics Acquires NextLinx

Acquisition completes global trade management platform for importers, exporters, integrated carriers and logistics service providers

East Rutherford, NJ October 25, 2005 Management Dynamics, a provider of global trade management solutions, today announced that it has acquired NextLinx Corp., a developer of international trade compliance technology and content. Management Dynamics said it expects the acquisition to combine the strengths of both organizations to offer a portfolio of enterprise software and on-demand services, powered by content, to plan, optimize and execute global trade operations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Global trade management (GTM) is a category of supply chain software companies can use to implement global sourcing strategies and improve the efficiency of their value chains from supply to demand. Founded in 1994, NextLinx made its niche by providing enterprise software and integrated content solutions for Global 1000 enterprises. Today, NextLinx has over 70 customers worldwide, including such companies as Boeing, Cisco Systems, UPS and VF Corp.