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Retalix Partners with Belltech to Provide Retalix Solutions in Argentina, Chile and Peru
Tuesday December 20, 3:01 am ET
Partnership with Chile-Based IT Provider Delivers POS, Store Operations and Replenishment Solutions to South Cone Retailers


RA'ANANA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2005--Retalix® Ltd. (NASDAQ:RTLX - News) announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Belltech, a technology and services company based in Chile, to market and support Retalix POS, store operations and replenishment solutions in Argentina, Chile and Peru.
As part of the agreement, Belltech formed a retail team that will focus on sales and support of Retalix solutions in Argentina, Chile and Peru. Retalix and Belltech have a number of early prospects in those countries that are currently evaluating Retalix's solutions.

Belltech is a prominent provider of advanced IT and communications solutions in South America with more than 500 customers. To address high customer demand in the retail industry, Belltech partnered with Retalix to deliver market leading enterprise software applications that will satisfy the requirements of Latin American retail chains for world-class, integrated software solutions.

Retalix StoreLine(TM) is an advanced in-store solution that addresses grocery industry requirements by offering hardware-independent POS, back office and mobile functionality, ease of use, system robustness and the ability to process critical data in real time across multiple sales channels and formats.
Retalix StorePoint(TM) is a comprehensive family of applications, which provide operators of convenience stores, fueling stations and quick service restaurants with the flexibility to support their multi-concept sites, combining various food service, fuel and retail formats, with one integrated solution.
Retalix PocketOffice(TM) is a suite of integrated mobile applications, which allow operators to perform many back-office operations without leaving their floor locations.
Retalix DemandAnalytX(TM) is a Demand Forecasting and Replenishment solution that enables retailers to improve product availability, inventory management and overall supply chain efficiency. DemandAnalytX utilizes unique algorithms to interpret POS sales and inventory data, and forecast store-level demand and optimize replenishment orders, while taking into account the full complexity of the retail environment.
"Belltech's long and successful experience in large and complex projects in high technology solutions, combined with our deep knowledge of the Retail Business, will complement Retalix's advanced technology and world class solutions to deliver a powerful alliance in the South Cone," commented Rodney Everard, CEO of Belltech. "We are confident that our alliance with Retalix will turn into a highly successful introduction of Retalix's unique portfolio of synchronized retail solutions into Argentina, Chile and Peru."

"We view Latin America as a strategic part of our long-term growth plans," said Barry Shaked, CEO of Retalix Ltd. "Belltech, with its many years of experience delivering advanced enterprise software systems to corporate customers in Argentina, Chile and Peru, is an excellent choice as a partner to market and support our products in this region. Belltech's retail division has already identified some excellent customer prospects, and we are excited about this relationship's potential to contribute to Retalix's future growth in these key Latin American markets."

About Belltech

Belltech is a prominent provider of advanced IT and communications solutions in South America. With presence in Argentina, Chile and Peru, Belltech has 500 customers in the region and annual revenues of US$ 14.5 million. Belltech's Retail division is focused on design, implementation and support of advanced IT and communications and store automation solutions. Belltech is a Platinum Business Partner of Avaya and is also a representative of Nice, Aspect, 3Com, Telesoft, Fujitsu, Aloha/Radiant and British Telecom.

About Retalix Ltd.

Retalix is an independent provider of enterprise-wide software solutions to retailers and distributors worldwide. With more than 34,000 sites installed across 50 countries, Retalix solutions serve the needs of multi-national grocery chains, convenience and fuel retailers, food service operators, food and consumer goods distributors and independent grocers. The Company offers a full portfolio of software applications that automate and synchronize essential retailing, distribution and supply chain management operations, encompassing stores, headquarters and warehouses. Retalix develops and supports its software through more than 1,300 employees in its various subsidiaries and offices worldwide. The company's International headquarters are located in Ra'anana, Israel, and its American headquarters are located in Plano, Texas.

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