Cambridge Technology Partners Strengthens Senior Management Team, Names Former Compaq Executive as Chief Information Officer.Business/Technology Editors CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2000 Timothy M. Woisin to Continue Cambridge's Leadership in Technological Innovation Cambridge Technology Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CATP CATP Cambridge Technologies (stock symbol) CATP Coverage Acceptance Test Plan CATP Committee of Adaptation to Technical Process ) (Cambridge), a global e-Business services provider, today announced that Timothy M. Woisin has joined the firm as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. As CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. , Mr. Woisin will spearhead Cambridge's overall strategic technology direction and be responsible for the design, deployment and ongoing operation of Cambridge's global technical infrastructure. Mr. Woisin joins Cambridge from Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. , the second-largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems, where he most recently held the position of chief information officer in the 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. management services division, where he managed over 135 people. Mr. Woisin, who brings to Cambridge over 30 years experience as a senior IT executive in large, global organizations, will continue Cambridge's leadership in the innovative use of information technology to serve clients' e-business needs. He also will recommend and oversee operational and technical strategies aimed at enabling future growth. Based in the company's Cambridge, MA headquarters, Mr. Woison will report directly to Cambridge Chief Financial Officer John Gavin. "Tim brings a wealth of experience in information systems management to Cambridge and we're delighted to see him join our senior management team," said Jack Messman, 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 Cambridge Technology Partners. "He is a proven IT leader with the skills in both strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. and operational execution that are needed to put the company's information infrastructure to work supporting our core business strategies." A thirteen-year veteran of Compaq and the leader of a team tasked with the overall internal and external information systems, Mr. Woisin brings a track record of significant experience, leadership, and accomplishment to Cambridge. While at Compaq, Mr. Woisin played a vital role in architecting and implementing the company's global infrastructure and facilitating advanced solutions for web-based clients. Additionally, he was responsible for understanding and applying knowledge about technology trends, as well as designing and developing superior technical approaches that served client's business needs. Mr. Woisin commented, "I am honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. and excited to join a recognized leader in technological innovation. I look forward to working with, and helping lead a group of highly talented and ambitious people with the common goals of advancing Cambridge's strategic technological roadmap, and empowering the organization to maximize communication and productivity levels." About Cambridge Technology Partners Cambridge Technology Partners provides management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects and systems integration services to transform its clients into e-Businesses. Working in collaboration with Global 1000, high-velocity middle market companies and dot-com companies An organization that offers its services exclusively on the Internet, either via the user's Web browser or a client program that must be installed in the user's computer. Amazon.com, Yahoo!, Google and eBay are examples of dot-com companies. , Cambridge combines a deep understanding of New Economy issues with integrated, end-to-end services, and a proven track record of shared risk and rapid, guaranteed delivery. Cambridge generated $628.1 million in 1999, with $243.3 million from its global e-Business solutions. Cambridge has more than 4,400 employees and 55 offices worldwide. Cambridge on the Web: http://www.ctp.com. |
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