Computer Horizons Corp's G. Triad Unit and Red Hat, Inc. Forge Strategic Partnership; CHC First to Join Red Hat's Certified Enterprise Channel Partner Program.Business Editors MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2000 Computer Horizons Corp.'s (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 :CHRZ) eB Solutions' G. Triad operating unit operating unit A type of operating company that engages in transactions with outsiders and that is owned by another business. For example, in 1995 the stockholders of Capital Cities/ABC approved a $19 billion merger with the Walt Disney Company, whereupon (http://www.gtriad.com/), a leader in a new breed of end-to-end e-Solutions providers, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Red Hat, Inc. (NASDAQ:RHAT RHAT Red Hat (stock symbol) RHAT Rainwater Harvesting Association of Tanzania RHAT Register Hba Attributes )(http://www.redhat.com/), the leader in open source Internet computing solutions. As the first Certified Enterprise Channel Partner, CHC CHC Chicago Cubs CHC Community Health Center CHC Chestnut Hill College (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) CHC Congressional Hispanic Caucus CHC Community Health Council (UK National Health Service) will work closely with Red Hat in developing best of breed solutions based on the Linux operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . The partnership will also allow both companies to leverage expertise in the areas of Web applications collocation and development, and help advance the Linux platform to new levels. Red Hat and CHC will co-market service offerings centering around the Web applications collocation space, and best practices Linux engineering. "The impact that the Linux operating system has had on modern computing is monumental. As we move to deliver more advanced and scalable web applications to our client base, it is imperative that we are involved with the best providers of software in that marketplace," said Gerry Libertelli, President of G. Triad Development Corporation, a division of CHC eBSolutions. "Our relationship with Red Hat will allow us to expand on our already robust Linux capabilities, hand-in-hand with the market leader in open source operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , services and information." This move is significant for CHC as it represents a more proactive approach to its Web application development business. As businesses grow to leverage the Internet as a business platform, heterogeneous networks become the order of the day. The addition of a strong Linux capability to the CHC/G. Triad services mix better enables the company to excel in any area a client may require. It also breaks down the barriers to building the most scalable sites on the Internet, by not tying down to one platform. With this partnership, CHC is fulfilling on the promise of true multi-platform, multi-tier Internet solutions. "As the first company to join our Enterprise Channel Partner Program, we are confident that our relationship with CHC will continue to grow," said Lisa Sullivan, Director of Channel Sales, Red Hat, Inc. "We are deeply committed to the open source Linux platform and are excited to begin working with a global leader in systems integration, migration and innovation." About Red Hat Founded in 1994, Red Hat (NASDAQ: RHAT) is the market leader in open source operating system (OS) software, services and information, spanning powerful enterprise and Internet servers to next-generation devices and pervasive computing Refers to the use of computers in everyday life, including PDAs, smartphones and other mobile devices. It also refers to computers contained in commonplace objects such as cars and appliances and implies that people are unaware of their presence. platforms. Along with its award-winning open source Red Hat Linux Red Hat Linux, assembled by Red Hat, was a popular, "middle-aged" Linux distribution (not as old as Slackware but older than Ubuntu) upon its discontinuation in 2004.[1] Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. OS, Red Hat offers a full line of services, including telephone support, on-site consulting, developer training, certification programs and priority access updates, making Red Hat a leading resource for knowledgeable, innovative, mission-critical open source solutions. Red Hat develops and shares all of its software innovations freely with the open source community under the GNU General Public License A software license from the Free Software Foundation (FSF) that ensures every user receives the essential freedoms that define "free" software, which is free of restrictions (see free software). (GPL See GNU General Public License. 1. GPL - General Purpose Language. 2. GPL - ["A Sample Management Application Program in a Graphical Data-driven Programming language", A.L. Davis et al, Digest of Papers, Compcon Spring 81, Feb 1981, pp. 162-167]. ) and other public licenses. The Official Red Hat Linux OS and related services are available directly from the company and through its partner, distributor and reseller programs, which include top PC and server manufacturers such as Compaq, Dell, Gateway, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Hewlett-Packard and Silicon Graphics. About CHC eB Solutions eB Solutions is a leader in a new breed of end-to-end e-Solutions providers enabling enterprise corporations and dot.coms to build business-critical and highly scalable Web-based solutions. eB Solutions enables companies to grow rapidly through its service offerings that span across all areas from e-business strategy to Web user interface. eB Solutions can help companies determine how to best execute a Web presence, integrate it with existing systems, build the infrastructure, and ensure connectivity and security. In addition to Web design, Web integration, and Web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. , eB Solutions develops applications and software that address each company's specific needs - e-commerce, knowledge management, business operations, education, and customer relationship management. About CHC CHC (NASDAQ:CHRZ) is a strategic e-Business solutions and professional services company that is powering a new breed of rapid growth Internet developers. With thirty years of experience, CHC is a global leader in systems integration, migration and innovation, enabling companies to stay ahead of the technological curve. By leveraging its core business in IT services, CHC is powering its new breed of Internet companies, including eB Solutions, CHIMES and Princeton Softech, to enable its Global 1000 customer base to compete in this new digital business environment. For more information on Computer Horizons, please visit our Web site at www.computerhorizons.com. This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the "safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 that involves risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Such statements are based upon, among other things, assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management, including management's own knowledge and assessment of Computer Horizons' industry and competition. |
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