``E-life Economy'' Revealed; Next Generation Internet Described.Business Editors & High Tech Writers LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2000 The evolution of the next-generation Internet was a prime topic at today's CO-OP Network National Shareholders Meeting. The nation's leading network for credit union ATMs, CO-OP Network's investors took part in a forum with businesspersons from around the country. With the theme "National Neighborhood," top marketers from a variety of companies shared their vision of the future and how customers will be reached. "Much like a planned community Noun 1. planned community - a residential district that is planned for a certain class of residents residential area, residential district, community - a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences , the infrastructure of the next generation Internet See Internet2. will center on `e-Life Management (e-LM),' said Lawrence Williams III, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of Orange County, Calif.-based NetInterstate.Com (NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. ). Williams said, "the DotComs of the future will allow individuals to reverse the traditional relationship between consumer and seller, and as a result, create an e-life Economy empowering the consumer as never before, and in ways not possible until now." NIC is launching an Internet company this summer, LifeTower.Com, that will revolutionize consumer use of the World Wide Web. LifeTower.Com will facilitate better living, working, playing, learning, and shopping through consumer-centric design and e-LM functionality. Participating in the CO-OP Network forum with Williams were Al Ries Al Ries is a marketing professional and author. He is also the co-founder and chairman of the Atlanta-based consulting firm Ries & Ries with his partner and daughter, Laura Ries. , author of "The 22 Immutable IMMUTABLE. What cannot be removed, what is unchangeable. The laws of God being perfect, are immutable, but no human law can be so considered. Laws of Branding"; Mike Andres, Senior Vice President of McDonald's Corporation; and Lisa Foote, Vice President, Employer Plans for Gateway Computers. NetInterstate.Com, formed in January 1999, creates, develops and markets Internet companies focused on e-LM applications and infrastructure solutions. www.netinterstate.com |
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