AWB selects EKA for its Grain Trading Operations

June 18, 2009 - PRLog -- Eka Software Solutions the leading provider of commodity trading software,
announced today that AWB  has selected Eka for its grain trading,
operations and risk management in Europe and India. The implementation is a
vital part of AWB’s Global IT strategy to have a common software platform for
all of its geographically dispersed agri operations.

“We needed a product with the capability to manage our diverse business
operations – origination, trading, domestic, exports and imports, risk management,
storage and distribution. Equally important, we were looking for a company that has
the development and delivery organization that will be there as a long term partner
for AWB’s growing needs. After a highly detailed vendor selection process,
we choose Eka. What clearly differentiates Eka’s product is that it is designed from
the ground up as a system for meeting the physical requirements of the global agri
business. This is very unique and unlike other products in the marketplace that are
‘adapted’ from other commodity markets. Eka’s technology platform is “real” and “current’
- pure JAVA and Web 2.0. And their professional, transparent approach to the whole
engagement makes us feel very comfortable in working with them.” Says Byron Collins,

General Manager – Technology & Business Services, AWB.

The Eka solution will be used to manage all commodity operations including physical
trading, domestic and export logistics operations, storage and consolidation,
risk management, finance and business intelligence, including interfacing with SAP
Manav Garg, CEO & Founder of Eka, adds: “We’re thrilled to be working with AWB.
It cements Eka’s position as the number 1 solution for the agri commodities business.
Managing complex global operations in churning markets and its associated risks is a
huge challenge for any company. You need a highly responsive, sophisticated, and
technologically evolved product, and Eka is uniquely placed in its abilities to meet
these challenges. We look forward to rolling out the solution globally for AWB.”

About AWB

AWB Limited is Australia's leading agribusiness and employs more than 2,200 people across
more than 500 points of presence in Australia, India, Brazil, Switzerland and Singapore
to the People’s Republic of China and Japan. Seventy-six percent of their employee
population works in rural and remote communities. AWB’s client base extends to 110,000
customers, serviced by three core business streams: Landmark Rural Services, Financial
Services and Commodity Management. The geographic spread of their activities now sees
40% of earnings from outside of Australia, reflecting the business’ successful growth
and diversification strategy.”

To know more please visit www.awb.com.au

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About Eka Software Solutions

Eka Software Solutions is a market leader in software for global commodity markets.
Our products and services help companies that buy, sell or trade commodities manage
the challenges of volatile markets and 24x7 global operations more efficiently.
We see ourselves as partners in our customer’s growth, working with them to improve
operational control, increase profitability, accelerate growth and manage risks and
exposures. Today, Eka is a 200+ member strong team that caters to clients across a
cross-section of commodities, segments and sizes, including leading names like
Louis Dreyfus, Noble and CHS.

To know more please visit www.ekaplus.com