Cambridge Technology Partners Launches Network Services Group for Enterprise-Wide Systems.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nov. 7, 1994--Cambridge Technology Partners (CTP), the fastest growing professional services firm specializing in rapid application development and implementation, today announced its Network Services Group, the first of several additions to the company's strategic application development services that will target enterprise-wide distributed computing.

The Network Services Group was formed because CTP realized its clients' need for strategic design of the networking environment to leverage client/server distributed technologies on an enterprise-wide level. The new group develops sophisticated networking strategies and high-performance networking infrastructures for seamlessly sharing data between client/server and legacy systems corporate-wide.

"Cambridge Technology Partners is extending its industry leadership in the development of leading-edge systems that provide organizations with a rapid return on investment in crucial business areas," said Jim Sims, president and CEO of CTP. "We are committed to providing the networking, training and strategic services required for applying client/server technology to high-transaction, mission-critical applications that span enterprises."

Spearheading this effort is Vice President of Network Services Lawrence Bolick, who has more than 17 years of networking experience and who most recently managed advanced network services at Cap Gemini, a large systems integrator. Bolick oversees a rapidly expanding staff of network integrators whose advanced networking expertise spans a spectrum of leading-edge areas, including: IP and SNA networks, wireless communications, computer telephone integration (CTI), and network simulation.

"The network architecture has become increasingly critical as companies today seek to build client/server applications across the enterprise," said Bolick. "In the distributed computing model, the network infrastructure and design are crucial to the performance of business applications and the ability to share data across the organization."

CTP network services are available either as part of the company's core Rapid Application Development Services or as independent networking projects. The Network Services Group focuses on five key areas:

o Network Architecture Review--evaluates the organization's

network strategy in terms of its business needs and technology

strategy.

o Network Diagnostic--assesses how well current networks are

run relative to business demands.

o Network Security Review--measures the organization's

vulnerability to unauthorized access to information and other

security threats.

o Network Cost Analysis--assesses networking costs and

management techniques for business uses.

o Network Risk Analysis--analyzes network reliability and

potential risks to business operations.

Cambridge Technology Partners' Networking Services Group is currently assisting clients in all industries, such as manufacturing, financial services etc., in the design and deployment of high-performance data networks supporting client/server applications. Clients who work with CTP in a networking engagement also receive the benefits of CTP's technological, methodological and strategic expertise. Key differentiators include:

o Practical Implementation Expertise--provides clients with a

detailed understanding of the network infrastructure, its

potential pitfalls, and performance capabilities.

o Leveraged Infrastructure--experience in integrating live

computing environments that use many different types of

products, services and vendors.

o A Seamless Approach--flexible and responsive approach to

application development and network design to help clients

successfully implement and manage distributed environments

that support their future business strategies.

Founded in 1991, Cambridge Technology Partners (CTP) is an information technology consulting and implementation firm with a proven track record developing and deploying client/server distributed applications to more than 200 organizations worldwide. The fastest-growing company in the systems integration industry, CTP's revenue has grown at an average of 75 percent per year, triple the industry average, and has expanded to 14 offices globally and more than 500 employees today.

Working within a unique fixed time/fixed price model, CTP helps clients develop and deploy customized high-payback information technology solutions in unprecedented time frames throughout the enterprise. CTP's methodology brings together end users, IT staff and business executives to reach consensus for rapidly developing applications that result in quantifiable business benefits while transferring distributed computing technology expertise to its clients.

CONTACT: Cambridge Technology Partners, Cambridge

              Maria Battaglia/Colleen Irish, 617/374-9800
              or
              Miller Communications
              Doug Black, 617/536-0470