COGNICASE Acquires Fireworks Creative: Acquisition Part of COGNICASE's Strategy to Provide End-to-End e-Commerce Solutions.Business Editors MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 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 acquisition of Fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to Creative Inc., a Toronto based new media agency. Founded in 1995 and employing more than 25 new media professionals in Toronto, Fireworks provides corporate clients with innovative e-business strategies, brand positioning, interface design and programming. The company's clients include Hydro One Hydro One Incorporated delivers electricity across the Canadian province of Ontario. It is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Ontario. Hydro One traces its history to the early 20th century to the establishment of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of , Glaxo Wellcome, Famous Players, Shared Technologies, Office Specialty, Deloitte & Touche and the Toronto Board of Trade The Toronto Board of Trade is Toronto's chamber of commerce, the largest local chamber of commerce in Canada, representing more than 10,000 business and individual members with about 500,000 employees across Canada and annual revenues of more than $200 billion (Canadian dollars). . This acquisition strengthens COGNICASE's position in Canada as a company with the strategic, creative and technological capabilities to deliver complex digital solutions. "We expect to grow our business significantly with this strategic relationship. Thanks to COGNICASE's expertise in Web and wireless integration, we will now offer our clients end-to-end e-business solutions from digital strategy to back-end integration," said Andy Strote, President of Fireworks Creative. "We intend to significantly expand our operations across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. The show ran from 3:00PM ET until 7:00 PM ET. and recognize the need for strong companies with complementary expertise to make this happen," said Ronald Brisebois, President and Chief Executive Officer of COGNICASE. "We are confident that Fireworks' reputation and expertise will help us gain additional share in the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. e-business market." About COGNICASE COGNICASE (TSE: "COG", Nasdaq: "COGI") is an innovative company specializing in the development and integration of e-business solutions using the Internet and Wireless technologies. Based on its results-driven approach, software and technologies, as well as its international Internet engineering, ASP applications development and IT hosting centre, COGNICASE offers innovative solutions that contribute to the business success of its customers in the digital economy. The Company is active in several countries, including Canada, the United States, France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Australia. About FIREWORKS CREATIVE Fireworks helps companies transform their communications and processes to take full advantage of the digital economy. The company develops coordinated campaigns that include the Internet, CD-ROMs, and kiosks together with traditional media such as print, direct mail, and advertising. On the Internet, Fireworks develops powerful Web strategies, site architecture, brand development, interface design, and original content including copywriting Copywriting is the process of writing the words that promote a person, business, opinion, or idea. It may be used as plain text, as a radio or television advertisement, or in a variety of other media. , graphic design, illustration, and photography. |
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