Appian Welcomes RAM Consulting as New Strategic Partner; Process Automation Experts Team with Appian to Concentrate on the Transportation Industry.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2004 Appian Corporation, the leading provider of process-driven enterprise solutions for business and government, today announced the company's new partnership with RAM Consulting Corporation. As part of the Appian Affiliate Partner Program, RAM Consulting will work directly with Appian to focus on eProcurement solutions in the areas of state, county, and local government, with an emphasis on transportation, highway, and civil engineering projects. "We expect to see great things from this newest partnership," said George Barlow bar·low n. An inexpensive, one- or two-bladed pocketknife. [After Barlow, the family name of its makers, two brothers in Sheffield, England.] , Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Appian. "RAM Consulting provides unparalleled expertise in process automation and standardization standardization In industry, the development and application of standards that make it possible to manufacture a large volume of interchangeable parts. Standardization may focus on engineering standards, such as properties of materials, fits and tolerances, and drafting . Together we can work with government to make great strides in process and knowledge management -- particularly in the dynamic world of eProcurement." Headquartered in Dulles, Va., RAM Consulting uses process automation and standardization efforts to help government and business entities achieve their goals. The RAM Consulting portfolio of projects and services utilizes the disciplines of database development, Web technologies, CAD CAD: see computer-aided design. (Computer-Aided Design) Using computers to design products. CAD systems are high-speed workstations or desktop computers with CAD software. and GIS (1) (Geographic Information System) An information system that deals with spatial information. Often called "mapping software," it links attributes and characteristics of an area to its geographic location. tools, document management, civil engineering, and publishing. "Appian's proven track record for deploying process and technology solutions in large and complex environments is a perfect fit for our process automation expertise," said Ranjit S. Sahai, 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 RAM Consulting Corporation. "As government agencies try to do more with lesser resources, solutions such as Appian's eProcurement will help them deliver on their eGov initiatives efficiently and quickly. We are excited to be joining forces with Appian to extend the reach of quality solutions to the transportation industry." "Partnerships and strategic alliances are a smart way to help strengthen what we can offer our customers," added Barlow. "Our relationships with process and technology experts like RAM Consulting serve to enhance our ability to deliver integrated, industry-leading technology solutions to government and business." Appian's Strategic Partner Program brings together the world's leading software, services, and hardware companies to deliver a comprehensive suite of capabilities and expertise to address the product strategies and business initiatives critical to Appian's customers. More than 14 technology and services companies currently participate in Appian's Strategic Partner program, including EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. , Sun, and Verity ver·i·ty n. pl. ver·i·ties 1. The quality or condition of being true, factual, or real. 2. Something, such as a statement, principle, or belief, that is true, especially an enduring truth: . About Appian Corporation Appian Corporation is the first business process management company to combine process, knowledge, and analytics capabilities in an integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. suite for deploying business solutions that enhance enterprise agility and performance. Appian's customers include many of the Fortune 500, major government agencies, and non-government organizations. For more information, visit www.appiancorp.com, send e-mail to info@appiancorp.com, or call 703.442.4612 About RAM Consulting Corporation RAM Consulting Corporation serves state and county government agencies automate To turn a set of manual steps into an operation that goes by itself. See automation. their internal processes and engineering functions through the development of custom software and the implementation of world class solutions synergistically syn·er·gis·tic adj. 1. Of or relating to synergy: a synergistic effect. 2. Producing or capable of producing synergy: synergistic drugs. 3. that integrate well within the agency's infrastructure of database, Web, engineering, CAD and GIS technologies. For more information, visit www.ram-corp.com, send email to info@ram-corp.com, or call 703.766.2820. |
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