ATI Systems International Invests in Compass Computer Group -- Top Microsoft Development Consultancy.Business Editors PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2001 Strategic Investment Acknowledges Support for Compass Computer Group's Business Direction and Methodology The Compass Computer Group, a leader in custom software development utilizing Microsoft technologies such as Visual Basic(c) and SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. (c), announced today that the company has secured private funding from its longtime customer and business partner, ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. Systems International, Inc. Proceeds from this private funding will go toward accelerating the growth of sales, marketing, development, and consulting efforts. Compass is a Microsoft Managed Partner with expertise in custom software development, e-commerce, data warehousing, Client/Server development, Web development, and Microsoft's new .NET technology. Compass clients include Warner Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) ., SunAmerica, Daily Variety, Gateway Title, DuPont, Countrywide, CAA Caa See CCC. , Boeing, Hughes, UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX , Ralphs, Disney, Universal, Paramount Studios, and Microsoft. ATI Systems International is a privately held $500 million holding company of which the major operating companies are: Armored Transport, Brooks Armored Car, Brooks Data Services, Anderson Armored Car, Armored Transport of Texas, Armored Transport Northwest, Armored Car Company, UCI UCI University of California, Irvine UCI Union Cycliste Internationale (International Cycling Union) UCI Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos UCI United Cinemas International (UK) DistributionPLUS, Ameriflight, Autovend and CSG CSG - constructive solid geometry Security Services. Products include a deposit proofing and cash counting automation package in wide use in the cash vaults of financial institutions throughout the U.S. and the Pacific Rim. "We are very pleased that ATI has chosen to make this investment in Compass, as it reflects their support of our business direction and commitment to quality," stated Jim Ehrenberg, President and 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. of Compass. "ATI has been a valued partner for several years, and we are enthusiastic about partnering with them on many technical initiatives." About Compass Computer Group The Compass Computer Group is a software development consultancy specializing in the design, development and deployment of Microsoft based, mission-critical, line-of-business software applications using Client/Server, Intranet, and n-tier development methodologies. In additional to being recognized by Microsoft for technical excellence, Compass has extensive expertise in core business functions such as finance, accounting, production, manufacturing, document management, human resources, sales, marketing, legal, and project management. To learn more about the services offered by Compass Computer Group, visit its Web site at http://www.compasscomputergroup.com, or send e-mail to info@Compasscomputergroup.com. |
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