Javits Convention CentreNew York City until January 14 2009

Robust, feature-rich andhighly functional store systems solutions such as SAPs POS software provideretailers big and small with the tools they need to survive in todays tougheconomic climate - but with an investment of time and resources thats oftenbeyond the reach of many retailers. Now, thanks to RapidStore retailers caninstall a fully functional feature-rich SAP POS system in just four months andat a very attractive price tag. RedIrons RapidStore process will be featured at the National RetailFederations 98th Annual Convention and EXPO in New York City from January 11 -14, 2009. The RapidStore AdvantageRetailers have been implementing integrated PC-based POS solutions for more than20 years.

Far too often, however, these implementations have been long induration and costly to complete. Much of this can be attributed to the time andeffort associated with getting the technology platform and functionality right.It has meant the need for a high degree of customization and complexity whichtranslates into increased risk and eats up critical internal resources.RapidStore breaks through these obstacles by combining a "retail hardened" POStransaction technology platform with a fully configured, full-featuredimplementation of SAPs proven POS software solution. It delivers anout-of-the-box high quality POS functionality that has been proven in hundredsof retail settings over the past decade. The Result SAP POS implementation thatis cost-effective and time sensitive; typical implementations are completed in12 to 16 weeks at approximately one-half to one-third the cost of a full-scale,custom implementation. "RapidStore takes the complexity and risk out of a SAP POS implementation," saysTony Smart, Vice President, Professional Services, SAP Retail. "The retailergets the benefits of an effective, efficient integrated store system muchfaster, making them more competitive and able to address a rapidly changingmarketplace.

The combination of SAP professional services and RedIron, thelongest standing SAP Certification Partner for implementing, upgrading andenhancing SAP POS software solutions, delivers world class store systems toretailers that can take advantage of the RapidStore process." Rapid to Market Means Rapid BenefitsRedIron has completed greater than 200 SAP POS and EPOS projects over the pasteight years for SAP customers with stores ranging from 27 to more than 4,000.Most recently, RedIron implemented a RapidStore project for Duty Free Americasand their 135 stores. RedIron isa SAP Gold Consulting Partner in multiple geographies and a premierimplementation partner for SAPs POS and Enterprise POS systems. The company hasan outstanding success rate across the years over a portfolio of retail productdevelopment, customization and implementation projects for well known retailerssuch as Williams-Sonoma, TJX, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Trader Joes, TheChildrens Place, Hot Topic, Hallmark, Virginia ABC, Duty Free Americas,Kirklands, Dots, Ulta Salon, Cosmetics &Fragrance, Jo-Ann Stores, WashingtonState Liquor Control Board, Grafton-Frazier, Beverages & More, The SportsAuthority and many more. Note to Editors: RedIron Founders Rick Williamson and Herb Cline are availablefor interviews, and will be at the SAP Booth (Booth 1603) at the NationalRetail Federation Convention & EXPO in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre,New York City until January 14, 2009. LoudFrogs PRColin Trethewey, orRedIronRick Williamson or Herb Cline, 978-885-0660Managing orSAP RetailTony Smart, 404-667-3863Vice President, Professional Copyright Business Wire 2009. (Updates analyst comment, adds Vidaza sales figures) Stocks Global Markets By Toni Clarke BOSTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Biotechnology company CelgeneCorp (CELG.O) provided a sales and earnings forecast for 2009that disappointed investors and sent the company's shares downover 1 percent.