The contract with Auchan confirms that Comarch is a major, competitive provider of IT solutions for the telecommunications sector in Europe, states Anna Filipiak, President of Comarch Software AG.

The value of the deal may increase as Auchan has the potential to expand its MVNO operations to other counties where its supermarkets are present. The Comarch solution for MVNOs is a preconfigured system based on Comarch BSS component modules. It can be rapidly deployed to meet the needs of any particular MVNO.

Auchan owns over 360 hypermarkets and 635 supermarkets all over the world. In 2005, the Auchan Group placed 14th in a global ranking of large retailers complied by Planet Retail. It is the fifth largest retailer on the European market. Founded in 1961 in France, Auchan currently operates in 11 countries: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Luxembourg, China, Taiwan and Morocco.

Comarch is a leading Central European IT business solutions provider specializing in forging client relationships to maximize customers' profitability and optimizing operations and business processes. Comarch primary advantage lies in huge domain knowledge accumulated in our software products which we use to deliver and integrate sophisticated business IT solutions for Telecommunications, Financial Services, Public Administration, Large Enterprises and Small and Medium Companies. Comarch specializes in billing&network management, CRM & Sales Support, ERP, EDI supported by a full range of professional services and strong R&D traditions. Since inception 14 years ago Comarch has blossomed into a multinational network of offices employing over 2100 highly experienced IT specialists in the States, Middle East and Europe. Comarch clients include many prominent players of global business.