CorNet Partners with FirstFloor Software for Sales Force Automation and Internet/Intranet Integration Strategy.STROUDSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 1997--CorNet International Ltd. Tuesday announced a product licensing agreement with FirstFloor(TM) Software Inc., a premier supplier of web-based document delivery products, that will allow the integration of FirstFloor's managed push technology into CorNet Catalyst -- the most technologically advanced technology-enabled selling solution within the sales force automation Automating the sales activities within an organization. A comprehensive SFA package provides such functions as contact management, note and information sharing, quick proposal and presentation generation, product configurators, calendars and to-do lists. industry. Capitalizing on FirstFloor's web-based document delivery innovations, CorNet continues its strategy of positioning itself as the premier solution provider -- delivering unparalleled return-on-investment to its customers. "Our partnership with FirstFloor will enable CorNet to remain the technology-leader in the marketplace, further increasing the effectiveness of our clients' sales forces," said John B. Kennedy, chairman, president and chief executive officer, CorNet International Ltd. "As CorNet moves closer to the millennium, strategic alliances are becoming increasingly vital to achieving and maintaining industry leadership." "We're excited to see growing adoption of FirstFloor's products by innovative solution providers like CorNet," said Judith Hamilton, 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 FirstFloor Software. "CorNet's vision of a complete technology-enabled selling solution will empower sales organizations with the effectiveness and productivity needed to compete in today's marketplace." About FirstFloor Software FirstFloor, headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., is a premier supplier of web-based document delivery products and technologies for application developers. The FirstFloor Smart Delivery product line enables the delivery of up-to-date documents and web pages so so users have only the information they need, when they need it and includes innovative technologies such as agents, targeted notification, and off-line viewing. FirstFloor's licensing agreements and partnerships with America Online See AOL. , 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) , Microsoft, Netscape Communications Corp., Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. and Verity have placed the company's technology and products into the hands of millions of enterprise users. FirstFloor's application customers include Aurum, Calico Technology, CorNet International, Market Power, Sales Technology, Saratoga Systems, and The Vantive Corporation. FirstFloor, founded in October of 1992, is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. . FirstFloor Software has its corporate headquarters at 444 Castro St., Suite 200, Mountain View, CA 94041; Fax 415/968-1193. Visit FirstFloor's Web site at http://www.firstfloor.com; or for reader inquiries, contact FirstFloor at 415/968-1101. About CorNet International CorNet is a leading provider of Technology-Enabled Selling (TES TES Times Educational Supplement (publication) TES The Elder Scrolls (series of computer games) TES Thermal Emission Spectrometer TES Teaching Every Student TES Thermal Energy Storage ) software systems and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services -- expanding on traditional Sales Force Automation (SFA See sales force automation. SFA - Sales Force Automation ) solutions -- to a variety of industries including healthcare, business-to-business and consumer packaged goods (CPG CPG central pattern generators. ). CorNet Catalyst, the most technologically advanced software package in the industry, is the leading 32-bit, Windows 95(R) and Windows NT(R) compatible TES solution that integrates into existing client/server and legacy system architectures -- automating, tracking, planning and directing the entire sales process. CorNet's installed customer base includes Apothecon, Astra USA Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS BMS abbr. Bachelor of Marine Science ), Eisai, GD Searle (a division of Monsanto), Westwood Squibb, Wyeth-Ayerst (a division of American Home Products), Bracco Diagnostics and FedEx. CorNet is headquartered at 701 Main St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Further information can be obtained from CorNet at Tel. 717/420-0800, Fax 717/420-0818, e-mail corinfo@cornetltd.com or by visiting www.cornetltd.com . -0- FirstFloor, FirstFloor Smart Delivery and the FirstFloor logo are trademarks of FirstFloor Software Inc. Other brands and products mentioned here are trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: CorNet International Ltd. Michael Brazukas, 717/420-0800 corinfo@cornetltd.com or FirstFloor Software Mark Bonacorso, 415/254-5128 markb@firstfloor.com |
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