Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals to Hold Alliance Summit 2000 in Dallas.

Business Editors

WELLESLEY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2000

The Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (A.S.A.P.) and co-sponsor Andersen Consulting will host the "A.S.A.P. Alliance Summit 2000: Using Alliances to Re-Engineer the Corporate Value Chain"--at the Westin Stonebriar Resort and Conference Center in Dallas, Texas, from December 4 to 6.

"The successful development and implementation of effective alliances has become more crucial than ever for companies, as the demands for increased performance and growth continue to escalate," says William T. Lundberg, the Founding President and Executive Director of A.S.A.P., who will deliver the opening remarks at the summit. The keynote speaker, Dominic Palmer, a Partner of Andersen Consulting, will discuss "The Genetics of Good Alliance Partnerships: Nature vs. Nurture."

Internationally recognized experts from such companies as Andersen Consulting, Commerce One, Dow Chemical, EMC Corporation, Unisys, and many others will convene to offer cutting-edge analyses of the latest must-learn disciplines. Sessions will examine the importance of developing efficient processes, the need for well-defined alliance strategies, and effective support technologies that drive growth and create a truly competitive advantage in the marketplace.

A.S.A.P. provides alliance executives with a dedicated, one-stop informational resource by sharing resources and opportunities on strategic alliances and disseminating best practices in strategic alliance formation and management. A.S.A.P.'s mission is to address the needs of strategic alliance professionals by acting as a central forum for the collection and distribution of resources, advancing excellence and understanding in the development of successful strategic alliances, and supporting the professional development of its members. A.S.A.P. also acts as an educational and social exchange for alliance professionals and the industries they serve. A.S.A.P. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(6) Massachusetts corporation.

A.S.A.P. welcomes the participation and support of alliance professionals worldwide and invites both A.S.A.P. members and non-members to attend this important event.

To learn more, to register for the summit, or to join A.S.A.P., please visit www.strategic-alliances.org, or contact William T. Lundberg directly (Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; or Email: [e-mail]).