4CS Appoints Marubeni Information Systems to Distribute Its Best of Breed Warranty...

4CS Appoints Marubeni Information Systems to Distribute Its Best of Breed
Warranty Life Cycle Management Software in Japan

EAST MOLINE, Ill., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- 4CS, Inc., a leading provider of
intelligent warranty software applications, announced today that Marubeni
Information Systems, a Systems Integrator and Solution Provider of the
Marubeni Group, one of the top 5 Japanese trading and investment houses, has
been appointed as a Distributor of 4CS iWarranty product solutions in Japan.
Philip Cunningham, 4CS Vice President of Marketing remarked, " ... through
this new relationship we have the opportunity to offer our warranty lifecycle
management solutions to an entirely new market, expanding our reach far beyond
our shores. We are very pleased to offer iWarranty products to Japan through a
company with such an excellent reputation. Marubeni Group is well known as a
quality and innovative company group. We considered quite a few options and
feel confident that Marubeni Group will meet with great success in this new
venture."
Marubeni Information Systems will start distribution of the 4CS warranty
Life Cycle Management Software Package; "iWarranty" from January 10, 2008 and
Mr. Toru Watanabe, General Manager of Marubeni Information Systems states
"With iWarranty, we are not just adding another line of products to our
business -- we are partnering with a company that has been and will continue
to be ahead of the field with warranty software solutions."
The partnership is founded on a number of synergies that provide the basis
for both companies to grow their business. Ralf Moller, Vice President Europe
& APAC of 4CS states: "Japan is the most important market for us in Asia, not
just because of its size, but also due to the large number of global company
Head Quarters that make and influence decisions which impact operations around
the world. It has one of the largest, and arguably the most successful,
automotive industry in the world. Marubeni has a great reputation in Japan,
and their experience working with manufacturers means they are well respected
in our target industries. We are very excited about the opportunities and
expect this partnership to be a great success."
iWarranty intelligent software provides a comprehensive, process-driven
solution for managing the complete life cycle of warranty across the entire
service chain. Focus is on the proactive use of failure/claim data assuring
that the right information is delivered, in a timely manner, to the right
people. By addressing product registration, claims processing and payment,
parts returns, supplier recovery, service contracts, and the improved
visibility of information, users of iWarranty have the tools and processes to
help reduce risk and costs related to warranty. Recognized for our virtually
seamless integration of product modules and applications iWarranty represents
4CS's on-going commitment to providing the world's leading warranty management
solution.
About 4CS
4CS is a leading provider of warranty software solutions. 4CS iWarranty
software helps reduce the warranty cost of the products by improving the
quality and reliability of the products, sharing the cost and information with
suppliers and business partners along with automating the warranty management
processes. The iWarranty product directly connects manufacturers, suppliers,
dealers, partners and customers in a service network. It optimizes the entire
warranty cycle through the integration of the following applications: Claim
Submittal, Claim Processing, Claim Review & Payment, Parts Return, Supplier
Warranty, Purchased Warranty, Warranty Analytics, and Warranty Center .
About Marubeni Information Systems
Marubeni Information Systems, part of the Marubeni Group, was formed on
1st October 2007 from a merger of two major Marubeni Group IT solutions
providers; Marubeni Solutions and Marubeni Information Systems. The president
is Mr. Kiyoshi Yoshimitsu and its Headquarters are at: 3-12-18, Shibuya,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Marubeni Information Solutions provides a full range
of IT lifecycle solutions for major industries, with a focus on cutting-edge
technologies in computing, networking, and information systems, including;
-- Introduction, development and customization of advanced
technologies
-- Consulting services
-- Sales and rental of computer systems, software, and hardware
-- System planning, design, and development
-- System integration
-- Data center service
-- Customer support
URL: www.marubeni-sys.com/

SOURCE 4CS, Inc.

Philip Cunningham, VP Marketing of 4CS, Inc., 1-800-709-8773