Pulsen - strategisk IT-partner sedan 1964.

English summary from annual report 2007/2008

Sports people and entrepreneurs have a lot in common, such as setting goals they want to achieve and then moving on from that point towards new goals and challenges. Pulsen can boast a record year for its 44th year in business and write it in the history books. It all began as a one-man operation with a modest turnover in 1964, and this year we achieved a record turnover of 1.246 billion Swedish kronor, up approx. 13 % since last year. Even a 69.6 million Swedish kronor result almost measured up to last year´s record result of 71.3 million. Movement-wise however, the result has improved by approx. 18 % during the past year. It is very positive, as we have been making organisational changes, which should provide us with the conditions necessary to create a better result in the future. So far it´s looking good, but we cannot know of course what market and economy-related obstacles might arise in future.

Pulsen has a clear goal of acting as a public company without being public. Pulsen was listed on Stockholm´s OTC stock exchange from 1984 until 1992. Pulsen has retained the positive elements of being a public company, among them an external board of directors, and the production of an annual report every year, informing people about the operation and how it has developed.

Our values and honorary words are Confidence, Peak competence, Commitment and Innovation. These are values that should reflect our direction and work for our clients. They are also values that we have evidently lived up to during our long history in an industry with major technological changes and tough competition.

Pulsen Data AB is the parent company of several subsidiaries each with a different focus area within IT. Pulsen Application is the leading supplier in the Nordic Countries of business systems with regard to consumer-based mail order and instore shopping, as well as its book club system, with efficient logistical solutions and commodity flow. Application develops the future´s IT support for the Swedish social services, through projects from Nacka, Täby, and Upplands Väsby municipal councils. Commissioning will take place during the autumn of 2009. There are also twenty or so option municipal councils involved behind the scenes. Application is active in several areas, with a focus on the public sector. The Magna Cura social welfare system currently covers almost 15 % of all municipal council markets.

Pulsen Integration markets solutions of packaged services within standard workplaces, identity and access, as well as portal solutions. Integration´s aim is to be a strategic partner for its clients, who are mainly municipal council offices, county council offices and large companies. During the past few years, the organisation has been awarded a number of major projects that have been ongoing for several years.

Pulsen Systems´ aim is to streamline and secure existing and new IT environments. Systems is also the unit responsible for all product sales on the market, from mainframe computers to workplaces. With regard to workplaces, the project focus is on large contract clients. The subsidiary Pulsen Systems Solution markets packages services specialising in IBM System i.

Pulsen Production is the unit that ensures the client´s operation works around the clock, all year round. They are Europe´s market leader when it comes to IBM VM/VSE/Linux Platforms. On this platform, they are responsible for the operation of large volumes for our business system and outsourcing clients. Production also operates a number of server platforms in a secure and modern computer hotel. Pulsen Service Desk is also part of this unit, and they handle the support and administrative services. The aim is for this unit to be the entry point for all user support.

Pulsen Fastighets AB is responsible for our real estate in Borås, Gothenburg and Solna, and our conference and restaurant operation in Borås. Pulsen Fastighet aims to design creative environments for our customers, suppliers and employees in the locations where the majority of our activities are based. Closely linked to Pulsen Fastighet is the Pulsen Förvaltning operation, which has invested capital in Priveq Investment's funds II and III and the Creval fund I. The annual results have been positively influenced by these investments.

If you are looking for a special experience, you should pay a visit to Pulsen Konferens (conference centre) and Restaurant Astern in Borås. They create a range of different treats, for the eye as well as the palate. Come and let us inspire you!

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