Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Wins Lotus 2001 Beacon Award for Delivering 'Greatest Business Impact' for Fluor Corporation.Business/Technology Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2001 "Knowledge Online" Solution developed by Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Promotes Knowledge Sharing at Fluor Corporation Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, the global consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a , won a Lotus Beacon Award in the "Greatest Business Impact" category at Lotusphere 2001 in Orlando, Florida The city of Orlando is a major city in central Florida and is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. According to the 2000 census, the city population was 185,951. A 2006 U.S. . This award recognizes Cap Gemini Ernst & Young's work in creating Knowledge OnLine, a knowledge management solution that leverages the Fluor Corporation's knowledge, expertise and information to measurably improve its organization. The Fluor Corporation nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. Cap Gemini Ernst & Young for providing valuable technical and knowledge management expertise that helped accelerate Fluor's knowledge management program. Using a common community template (1) A pre-designed document or data file formatted for common purposes such as a fax, invoice or business letter. If the document contains an automated process, such as a word processing macro or spreadsheet formula, then the programming is already written and embedded in the design, Fluor quickly configures and deploys knowledge community homespaces into their integrated, cross-functional and cross-business line environment. In less than one year, Fluor has established over 30 operational knowledge communities, comprising over 4,500 members worldwide, with plans for an additional 40-60 communities coming online this year, bringing new awareness and exposure to Fluor's vast technical and human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. . Knowledge OnLine is Fluor's web-based environment that connects global members and knowledge-based assets, leveraging collective resources for the benefit of its clients and shareholders. It connects Fluor members to improve delivery of knowledge-based services. This manifests itself through more predictable cost and schedule for projects, minimization of risk, leveraging of global expertise and experience, and enhances the company's competitive position in today's global business environment. "Cap Gemini Ernst & Young's proven track record in developing and implementing successful knowledge management solutions as well as its own knowledge sharing culture was a clear differentiator for us in choosing a partner," said John McQuary, vice president, Knowledge Management, Fluor Corporation. "The fact that they have extensive experience implementing Lotus-based KM systems and are a Lotus global system integrator See systems integrator. further validated our decision to work with Cap Gemini Ernst & Young." "This award signifies our appreciation of the work Cap Gemini Ernst & Young is doing in a very critical market area," said Ken Bisconti, vice president, worldwide business partner organization, Lotus Development Corp. "Their work with Fluor validates the power of Lotus' Domino platform combined with the expertise of Cap Gemini Ernst & Young." "More and more companies are realizing that to be competitive, they have to know how to tap into their most valuable assets - specific knowledge of customers, markets, technologies, and their own products and services," said John Williamson John Williamson can refer to different persons:
About the Lotus Beacon Awards The Beacon Awards recognize Lotus Business Partners worldwide who excel in providing expert and quality products, solutions, and services based on Lotus technologies. Awards are given in 10 categories, reflecting the rapidly evolving portfolio of solutions and services provided by Lotus Business Partners worldwide. All Beacon Awards winners and finalists were announced during Lotusphere 2001 at the Beacon Awards dinner. About Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Cap Gemini Ernst & Young is one of the largest management and IT consulting firms in the world. The company offers management and IT consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" , systems integration, and technology development, design and 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. capabilities on a global scale to help traditional businesses and "dot companies" continue to implement growth strategies and leverage technology in the new economy. The organization employs more than 59,000 people worldwide and reports global revenues of about 8.5 billion euros (2000 pro forma As a matter of form or for the sake of form. Used to describe accounting, financial, and other statements or conclusions based upon assumed or anticipated facts. The phrase pro forma ). About Fluor Corporation With 2000 revenues of $10 billion, Fluor Corporation provides services on a global basis in the fields of engineering Engineering is a collective term to describe the application of scientific theory in the design, creation, and maintenance of technology. According to 1992 NSF data, the largest fields of engineering are Civil, Electrical / Electronic, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering (by number of , procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. , construction, operations, maintenance, project management and business services. |
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