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Hi, ICGE steigt da: Wednesday May 2, 9:08 am Eastern Time Press Release VerticalNet Forms Alliance With CSC to Offer Clients B2B Software Solutions CSC Named a Preferred Systems Integrator for VerticalNet`s B2B Software Solutions; Companies Targeting Discrete Manufacturing Industries HORSHAM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2001-- VerticalNet, Inc. (Nasdaq:VERT - news), the Internet`s leading business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce enabler, announced today that it has formed an alliance with Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE:CSC - news), a leading consulting and information technology (IT) services firm. As part of the alliance, CSC was named a Preferred Systems Integrator for VerticalNet`s suite of B2B software, including its collaborative commerce and supplier enablement solutions. This new relationship extends the companies` long-standing systems integration relationship. As part of the agreement, the companies will target U.S.-based customers within the discrete manufacturing and other industrial business sectors that seek B2B private marketplace solutions. In addition, the companies will work together on a range of sales and marketing initiatives. CSC will also maintain a team of dedicated professionals trained specifically on VerticalNet`s technology. ``Over the past few years we have worked with CSC to integrate our software into the Net marketplaces that we have built for several of our major customers including Elastomer Solutions,`` said Dwayne Spradlin, Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Corporate Development for VerticalNet. ``We are now pleased to further extend this relationship by working in tandem with CSC to identify potential customers and provide them with best-in-class systems integration services.`` ``VerticalNet continues to be ahead of the curve in developing B2B solutions,`` said CC Satterfield, a vice president in CSC`s Consulting Group. ``The timing for a CSC/VerticalNet alliance couldn`t be better - we believe that the industrials` market sector is poised to take advantage of full-scale value chain collaboration. Based on CSC`s leadership position in supply chain/supplier enablement and integration, and VerticalNet`s track record in establishing marketplaces in the industrial and manufacturing industries, we are well positioned to help clients leverage this best-of-breed software and begin sharing business processes across enterprise boundaries.`` About CSC Computer Sciences Corporation, one of the world`s leading consulting and IT services firms, helps clients in industry and government achieve strategic and operational results through the use of technology. The company`s success is based on its culture of working collaboratively with clients to develop innovative technology strategies and solutions that address specific business challenges. Having guided clients through every major wave of change in information technology since 1959, CSC combines the newest technologies with its capabilities in consulting, systems design and integration, IT and business process outsourcing, applications software, and Web and application hosting to meet the individual needs of global corporations and organizations. With more than 68,000 employees in locations worldwide, CSC had revenues of $10.2 billion for the 12 months ended December 29, 2000. It is headquartered in El Segundo, California. For more information, visit the company`s Web site at www.csc.com About VerticalNet, Inc. VerticalNet, Inc. (Nasdaq:VERT - news) is the Internet`s leading e-business enabler. It provides suppliers and buyers with robust software solutions and Web-based commerce services. Through its creation of private marketplaces that connect large buyers to networks of enabled suppliers, and its development of e-commerce tools for small and medium-sized suppliers, the Company provides businesses with an integrated e-commerce platform to effectively drive their improved performance. Founded in 1995, VerticalNet, Inc. is an innovator in business-to-business solutions. For more information about VerticalNet, Inc., please visit www.verticalnet.com. und da: Press Release i2 Names Greg Brady Chief Executive Officer Sanjiv Sidhu Continues as Chairman of the Board DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2001--i2 Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ITWO - news), the leading provider of supply chain and marketplace solutions, today announced that Greg Brady has been promoted to chief executive officer. Brady`s exemplary leadership skills and industry insight have contributed to i2`s impressive growth record since he joined the company over seven years ago. Brady has been the guiding force behind i2`s strategic product vision, expansion of the company`s global sales and operations, and i2`s aggressive acquisition strategy. Sanjiv Sidhu will continue as chairman of the board of directors, responsible for providing on-going direction and vision for the company. Romesh Wadhwani will remain in his current role as vice chairman. ``Greg and I have worked very closely over the past seven years building a strong company focused on delivering value to our customers,`` said Sanjiv Sidhu, i2 chairman. ``Greg possesses the best combination of sales and marketing, technology and business skills of any executive I know in the high-end software applications space. He knows and thoroughly understands i2, its customers, its partners and its investor base.`` Sidhu will continue to consult with Brady on the long-term strategy and vision for i2, as well as assist in the transition of his role. Going forward, Sidhu will dedicate a significant amount of his time working with customers, employees and partners. Wadhwani will continue to focus on strategic initiatives for the company. ``Greg is extremely dedicated to the success of i2,`` continued Sidhu. ``He has worked tirelessly to help us achieve and exceed our goals. He has earned this position.`` ``Sanjiv and Romesh have created a tremendously successful company,`` said Brady. ``As a result of their leadership and the hard work of i2 employees, i2 is uniquely positioned to grow from a $1 billion to a $5 billion company, with the broadest solution footprint available, more successful customers, and more value delivered than any of our competitors. With their continued involvement, we will be able to take i2 to the next level -- to aggressively `step on the gas` and fuel i2`s growth.`` Since 1994 Brady has served as president of i2, leading the company from a small start-up to the global leader in e-business. In 1996, he was instrumental in orchestrating i2`s successful initial public offering and is credited with much of the evolution of i2`s market-leading e-business solutions. In addition, he has led the growth of i2`s sales and market share in several key industries including high tech, automotive, consumer goods and retail. Brady currently serves on the board of directors of EXE Technologies and Primavera Systems, Inc. Before joining i2, Brady worked for Oracle, J.D. Edwards and McCormack & Dodge. Along with his appointment to the position of CEO, Brady is expected to become a member of i2`s board of directors. Conference Call i2 will host a conference call to further discuss this organization announcement at 11:45 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 2, 2001. The call is available via web cast at www.i2.com/investors. About i2 i2 is creating real value for its global e-business customers through its i2 TradeMatrix Solutions(TM), content, and marketplace platform. i2 TradeMatrix allows businesses to create both private and public marketplaces, while improving the efficiencies of all participants. i2 provides a wide variety of collaborative e-business services for both the early stages and next generation of e-business adoption, with each service supported by decision optimization, transaction management and content management solutions. Founded in 1988, i2`s mission is to deliver $75 billion in value to its customers by 2005. i2 is headquartered in Dallas, has more than 5,600 employees and maintains offices worldwide. Visit i2`s Web site at http://www.i2.com. i2 is a registered trademark of i2 Technologies, Inc. i2 TradeMatrix, i2 TradeMatrix Solutions and the i2 logo design are trademarks of i2 Technologies, Inc. i2 Cautionary Language This press release contains forward-looking statements including statements regarding future growth and expansion of i2, and future management of i2. These forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including market demand for our products, the pace of IT spending, management decisions and general economic conditions. For a discussion of factors which could impact i2`s financial results and cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements, please refer to i2`s recent filings with the SEC, particularly the Form 10-K filed March 29, 2001. i2 assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this news release. Zur Erinnerung: ICGE hält ca 4 mio Shares von ITWO. CMGI: da erinnere ich mich dass CMGI und Aether Systems in einem WSJ-Artikel als Unternehmen genannt wurden, die mehr Cash innehaben, als die Marktkapitalisierung darstellt. Aber sonst finde ich nicht zu CMGI. Vielleicht haben sie auf der einigen der Analystenkonferrenzen was gesagt, was noch nicht an die Öffentlichkeit gedrungen ist. Dies ist aber eher unwahrscheinlich. Eher gilt: Incubatoren und Holdings reagieren furchtbar sensibel auf den Markt. Also: Voilá! @fsch ARBA: Neue Kooperation mit BEAS - Bea Systems, Neuer CEO Erweiterte Kooperation mit IBM ( früher flotter Dreier zusätzlich noch mit ITWO ) Das sollte wohl reichen. Grüsse an alle, siscoinvestor |
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