DataFlux Announces Formation of Customer Advisory Board; Advisory Board to Counsel DataFlux on Customer Needs.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2002 DataFlux Corporation, a SAS (1) (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, www.sas.com) A software company that specializes in data warehousing and decision support software based on the SAS System. Founded in 1976, SAS is one of the world's largest privately held software companies. See SAS System. Company and leading provider of data management solutions announced today that it has formed a Customer Advisory Board of experienced, objective information technology executives. By establishing the advisory board, the company is strengthening its relationship and communication with a representative group of customers across a broad spectrum of industries in which DataFlux solutions are currently being used. The Board will serve as a forum to exchange ideas on the direction of the data management market space and to discuss data quality, enhancement, profiling and integration strategies needed to solve today's complex data challenges. This ongoing interaction will facilitate the gathering of knowledge and experience from a broad range of individuals that represent the interests of leading companies. Customer Advisory Board members represent global organizations spanning a variety of industries. Its participants are recognized industry leaders and senior management decision makers responsible for developing and implementing data management strategies for their organizations. The Founding Members consist of both customers and partners including: Center for Data Quality, ChoicePoint, Cintas Corporation, Dun & Bradstreet Sales and Marketing Solutions, Delos Technology, Fairfax County Government, FDIC FDIC See: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC See Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). , Technology Solutions Group, Innovative Consulting, iORMYX International, PACCAR PACCAR Pacific Car and Foundry Company (former railroad car manufacturer now parent corp of Peterbilt & Kenworth Truck) Parts Division, Data Management Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, SAS, Siperian, and Weyforth-Haas Marketing Inc. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Tony Fisher, 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 DataFlux, "Establishing a customer advisory council is an integral part of DataFlux's overall strategy. Since our inception, customers have been the force behind our drive to improve our data management solutions. The feedback provided by valued customers and partners is priceless, and so we have formed this board as another step in honing our listening skills and looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to improve upon our technology as well as our total customer communication." Advisory board members will serve a staggered three-year term. They will act both as customer advocate and barometer of data management issues to help DataFlux stay abreast of real-world strategic and business challenges facing companies today. The Board is also expected to recommend areas for growth, and be a critical force in determining the future direction of DataFlux data management initiatives. About DataFlux Corporation DataFlux is a North Carolina-based software company that provides leading edge data management technology for data profiling Data profiling is a process whereby one examines the data available in an existing database and collects statistics and information about that data. The purpose of these statistics may be to:
data warehousing - data warehouse , business intelligence, e-commerce systems, data mining, customer information systems, 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. , marketing databases, customer/prospect profiling and list management. DataFlux is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of SAS Institute, the market leader in providing business intelligence software and services that create true enterprise intelligence. For more on DataFlux, visit: www.dataflux.com. DataFlux and all other DataFlux Corporation product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of, or licensed to, DataFlux Corporation in the USA and other countries. (R) indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. |
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