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Invensys Operations Management Acquires Skelta Software

-- Invensys extends open platform to deliver new workflow and collaboration applications --

APRIL 21, LONDON - Invensys plc today announced that its Invensys Operations Management division, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the process and manufacturing industries, has acquired Skelta Software, a privately held software company headquartered in Bangalore, India.

"This acquisition further extends our Enterprise Control System strategy," said Sudipta Bhattacharya, president and chief executive officer, Invensys Operations Management. "Simply put, Skelta technology will enable Invensys Operations Management and our global network of ecosystem partners to deliver new, easy-to-configure workflow, collaboration and process-centric applications. This, in turn, empowers our customers and partners to be more productive and innovative as they strive to achieve productivity excellence. Every business needs the flexibility to respond to new business challenges in real time. By extending our open Wonderware^® System Platform and InFusion^® Enterprise Control System offerings, we further accelerate the development of applications that improve collaboration and workflow across people, systems and documents."

Founded in 2003, Skelta provides enterprise-wide business process management (BPM) and advanced workflow software solutions for companies of every size in several industries, including manufacturing and processing. The Skelta BPM suite offers leading capabilities for business process modeling and execution and includes unique, integrated capabilities for business rules management, forms management, document management and business activity monitoring. It also includes connectors to popular Microsoft offerings such as SharePoint, BizTalk and Office.

The business will continue to be managed by Skelta's existing executive team, adding approximately 130 employees to Invensys operations in India. Gross assets acquired are approximately £2 million.