Acxiom and Keane Consulting Group Form Alliance to Provide Customer Relationship Management Solutions.Business Editors/Technology Writers LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2001 AbiliTec(TM) Software to Complement KCG's IT and Business Consultation Services Acxiom(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ACXM), the global leader in Customer Data Integration (CDI CDI compact disc interactive: a system for storing a mix of software, data, audio, and compressed video for interactive use under processor control ) and customer recognition infrastructure, today announced an alliance with Keane Consulting Group (KCG KCG Knowledge Capital Group KCG Chignik, AK, USA - Fisheries (Airport Code) ) designed to provide clients with comprehensive solutions for data management consultation services, CDI and IT outsourcing. As part of the new strategic alliance, KCG will now offer Acxiom's CDI software, AbiliTec(TM), along with Acxiom's InfoBase(R) data products, data warehousing See data warehouse. data warehousing - data warehouse and other data management outsourcing services through KCG's consultative services for Customer Relationship Management (CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. ) solutions. AbiliTec is CDI software powered by patented linking technology already adopted by leaders in the technology, financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , telecommunications and retail industries to create a comprehensive, single view of an individual customer across the enterprise. Through a number of strategic alliances, AbiliTec also is an integral part of the CRM solutions offered by the industry's technology leaders. Acxiom's InfoBase is the largest and most comprehensive collection of U.S. consumer, business and telephone data available in one source for database or file enhancement, analytical services or list rental. KCG defines a cross-functional perspective of a company's business model and examines the organization from the customers' point of view. KCG will incorporate AbiliTec and InfoBase data into this holistic approach holistic approach A term used in alternative health for a philosophical approach to health care, in which the entire Pt is evaluated and treated. See Alternative medicine, Holistic medicine. to create unique and effective CRM packages for its clients. "Ultimately, it is the customer that will benefit from this alliance. Acxiom's cutting-edge AbiliTec software, coupled with KCG's customer-centric business solutions, will allow companies to forge lasting relationships with their customers," said Jennifer Scanlon, KCG senior vice president. The alliance is a milestone in Acxiom and KCG's long history of collaboration. In May 1998, KCG assisted in the merger of Acxiom Corporation and May & Speh. KCG helped Acxiom in its planning and integration strategy to leverage the potential of the combined organizations and created a blueprint for future integrations. In addition, KCG assisted Acxiom's IT Outsourcing Department in enhancing its service programs to prepare for aggressive growth. "This is the next logical progression of a successful alliance that brings two leaders in their respective industries together and to the market with a robust, combined offering," said Andy Griebel, Acxiom Business Development Leader for Strategic Alliances. "Together, Acxiom and KCG can provide both strategic and technological expertise to our customers." About Acxiom Acxiom Corporation, the global leader in real-time, multi-channel Customer Data Integration, enables businesses to develop and deepen customer relationships by creating a single, accurate view of their customers across the enterprise. Acxiom achieves this by providing Customer Data Integration software, database management services, and premier customer data content through its AbiliTec(TM), Solvitur(R) and InfoBase(R) products, while also offering a broad range of information technology outsourcing Information Technology Outsoucing or ITO is a company's outsourcing of computer or Internet related work, such as programming, to other companies. It is used in refence to Business Process Outsourcing or BPO, which is the outsourcing of the work that does not require so much services. Founded in 1969, Acxiom (Nasdaq:ACXM) is based in Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas required military intervention to desegregate schools (1957–1958). [Am. Hist.: Van Doren, 556–557] See : Bigotry , with locations throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and with operations in the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Australia. Acxiom revenues were $1.06 billion for the 12 months ended December 31, 2000. For more information, please visit www.acxiom.com. About Keane Consulting Group Keane Consulting Group (KCG), a subsidiary of Keane, Inc., is a business innovation consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a that provides leadership in strategy and implementation services. KCG takes a holistic approach to transforming the way companies do business by solving the root causes of business and technology issues. KCG's consultants use this approach to help clients realize measurable results - fast. KCG specializes in assisting organizations to realize the expected benefits from their business strategies and technology investments, including CRM and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. . With staff in its Boston, Chicago, and Denver offices, KCG's solutions help clients across a range of industries, including insurance, financial services, information technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. KCG assists mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies nationwide, including Aon Corporation, Caterpillar Inc., Prudential Insurance, USG Corporation USG Corporation (NYSE: USG), also known as United States Gypsum Corporation, is a Fortune 500 (rank 396 in 2007)[1] company that manufactures construction materials. USG Corporation was organized on January 1 1985 as the holding company of its subsidiaries. , and 3M. The discussion in this release regarding Acxiom Corporation contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including risks detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports. Actual results may differ materially. Acxiom undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revision to any forward-looking statement to reflect any future events or circumstances. Acxiom, InfoBase and Solvitur are registered trademarks of Acxiom, RTC See real time clock. , Inc. AbiliTec is a trademark of Acxiom Corporation. |
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