HighJump Software Names Joel Levinson as President


EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.-January 15, 2007-HighJump Software, a 3M company, announced today that Joel S. Levinson has joined the company as president.

Levinson joins HighJump Software after over 20 years with EDS, where he held various executive and management positions. Since March 2005, he has served as a director in EDS's Global Accounts Startup organization, where he was responsible for the introduction of the startup best practices and tools on a global basis. Previously, he was an operations director in the Solutions Consulting division, where supply chain initiatives were a key area of focus.

He also served as president of EDS's E Solutions West and Midwest regions, which concentrated on consulting to the consumer industries / retail and hi-tech manufacturing arenas. He has been recognized within EDS for his leadership and commitment to customer satisfaction.

"I'm excited to join HighJump Software at this exciting time in the company's history, and welcome the opportunity to work with such an impressive team and roster of clients," stated Levinson. "Delivering upon our commitments to our clients and our corporate parent will be my top priorities."

"We welcome Joel to the 3M and HighJump Software team. His experience, enthusiasm and leadership are a great addition, and I look forward to continuing to build upon HighJump Software's history of growth and dedication to customer loyalty," said Lem Amen, division vice president of 3M Track & Trace Solutions.

Joe Blauert, HighJump Software's chief operating officer, will remain in his position with the company and continue to be an integral part of its ongoing success. "I want to thank Joe Blauert for his leadership of HighJump Software over the last several months, particularly with the successful integration of two acquisitions," adds Amen.

3M Track & Trace Solutions is the divisional home of HighJump Software within 3M.

About HighJump Software, a 3M Company

More than 1,300 customers worldwide are transforming their supply chains with solutions from HighJump Software, a 3M company. HighJump Software is a leading provider of supply chain execution solutions that streamline the flow of inventory and information from source through consumption. HighJump Software's functionally rich, highly adaptable solutions create a global execution platform spanning the supply network, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation and delivery. As an independent subsidiary in the 3M family of companies, HighJump Software delivers on a century-old commitment to innovation and quality. www.highjump.com

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