ASAP Software, a leading provider of IT products and services, has announced a partnership with SoftBank Commerce Korea, a leading provider of IT solutions and services in Korea, to provide services for the acquisition and management of software, hardware, and IT services to global accounts. The agreement expands ASAP Software’s reach to include Korea and builds on its international coverage established through partnerships in China, Japan, and Australia, as well as its own offices in North America and Europe.
 
“ASAP Software is excited to expand our international capabilities by partnering with SoftBank Commerce Korea,” commented Paul Jarvie, president of ASAP Software. “This agreement helps ASAP to better serve the needs of our multi-national clients and drive the company’s growth. “ 

Since January 2007, ASAP Software has grown its network of international partnerships, adding Digital China, Ltd., a leading IT services company in China, and SOFTBANK BB, one of the largest Japanese IT products, services and solutions providers. This network of partners allows ASAP to offer software, hardware, and IT services locally to its enterprise customers with locations throughout Korea, North America, Europe, Australia, Japan, and China.

Conversely, the agreement with ASAP Software expands SoftBank Commerce Korea’s capabilities to provide enterprise customers with local support in North America and Europe. 

“SoftBank Commerce Korea is delighted to partner with ASAP Software,” said Don Son, CEO of SoftBank Commerce Korea. “Our customers in North America and Europe will benefit from ASAP’s licensing expertise and reputation for excellent customer service.”

About ASAP Software
ASAP Software provides IT products and services to corporations and government agencies headquartered in North America and Europe. Since its founding in 1984, the company has helped thousands of clients evaluate, purchase, deploy, and manage their software and hardware assets. ASAP offers volume license management expertise, the industry’s leading technology products, and innovative technology such as its ASAP eSMART™ asset management solution. This broad offering makes ASAP Software the single-source provider of choice for organizations whose objective is to maximize the value of their technology investments. ASAP Software is a subsidiary of Corporate Express, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products. For more information, visit www.asap.com or call 1-800-248-ASAP.

About SoftBank Commerce Korea
SoftBank Commerce Korea offers IT business solutions throughout Korea. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Seoul, Korea, SoftBank Commerce Korea Corporation is a leading provider of IT solutions and services specializing in distribution, IT infrastructure, peripherals, devices, and technologies for small, medium, and enterprise businesses. They also provide sales, marketing, business consulting, and technical support services to their partners.

SoftBank Commerce Korea is affiliated with SOFTBANK BB. SOFTBANK BB is one of the largest distributors of IT-related products and services in Japan, and manages various business operating companies in the areas of broadband and e-commerce.  SOFTBANK BB, with SOFTBANK group at its core, has over 20 years of experience in the IT distribution business.