COGNICASE Acquires E-Business Technology Firms.Business Editors MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2000 COGNICASE Inc. (Nasdaq:COGI COGI Coalition on Government Information (also known as the Minnesota Coalition on Government Information, or MNCOGI; promotes open access to public records) ) (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :COG.) announced today the conclusion of two agreements that allow it to reinforce its position as an e-business solutions technology provider. COGNICASE is in the process of acquiring 100 % of ACME Multimedia Inc., a specialist in Web integration and communication, and Enter.Net Inc., a web integrator that has also developed an Internet billing software and a security gateway access software. With these two transactions, COGNICASE will add over 100 Internet professionals dedicated to its Web and Wireless integration business. These resources will allow COGNICASE to better respond to increased market demands for Web projects. Moreover, the acquisition of these two Web integrators adds the following customers to COGNICASE's web business: algroup wheaton, Rockwell Collins Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) is a large United States-based international company headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, primarily providing aviation and information technology systems, solutions, and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers. , Husky Injection Systems, Berlex Canada, Hydro-Quebec and the Federal Ministry of Natural Resources. Mr. Ronald Brisebois, 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 COGNICASE, stated that: "Our sales related to Web projects are increasing rapidly and the addition of highly qualified Internet professionals and Web-centric solutions will reinforce our position in this sector". Mr. Brisebois added that "COGNICASE has developed the resources and competence needed to respond to the increasing demand of brick and mortar See bricks and mortar. customers migrating to the on-line environment, including the creation of digital markets. We have strong relationships with our customers who are aggressively developing their e-business strategies. Furthermore, we are a technology services firm with considerable expertise in back-end integration and legacy systems, which competitively positions COGNICASE as a web and wireless integrator". About COGNICASE COGNICASE (TSE: "COG", Nasdaq: "COGI") is an innovative e-Business integrator and wireless/Internet electronic solutions provider, with offices in several major North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. and European centres. Based on its results-driven approach, technologies, international IT engineering/hosting centre, COGNICASE offers innovative solutions that contribute to the business success of its customers in the digital economy. COGNICASE consists of the following three business units: Outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. and Integration, Web and Wireless Integration and Electronic Business Solutions. COGNICASE employs approximately 3 500 professionals in several countries, including Canada, 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. , France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Australia and the Netherlands. |
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