Infosys Technologies Limited Implements Java-Based Client Services Workstation for the Copeland Companies.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 1998--Infosys Technologies Limited, a leading software 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 , today announced an agreement to create a Client Services Work Station (CSW CSW Commission on the Status of Women CSW Christian Solidarity Worldwide CSW Clinical Social Worker CSW College of the Southwest (New Mexico) CSW Cambridge SoundWorks (audio manufacturer) ) for the Copeland Companies, the nation's leading provider of retirement planning Retirement financial planning refers to a collection of systems, methods, and processes which, in their aggregate, support a family unit's (client's) desire to achieve a state of financial independence, such that the need to be gainfully employed is optional. products and services for non-profit organizations. Implemented in Java,(TM) CSW is an integrated intranet application that provides a GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. front end with simple navigation. The product is targeted to Copeland's Help Desk personnel. CSW is Copeland's first mission-critical application developed using a distributed object Distributed objects are software modules that are designed to work together, but reside either in multiple computers connected via a network or in different processes inside the same computer. architecture and one that relies on state-of-the art Internet technologies. "Copeland is aggressively pursuing a technology-based business strategy to reap the rewards that the Internet offers," stated Winthrop Cody, 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. , Copeland Companies. "Copeland chose to partner with Infosys because of the company's commitment to innovative technology, coupled with its quality development," he commented. The decision to implement a CSW was the result of Copeland's desire to provide the best possible service for its existing clients -- as well as to attract new ones. "As a result of CSW, Copeland will be able to provide better service to its customers without adding headcount," stated Phaneesh Murthy, Vice President of Marketing for Infosys. Highly customizable, the new system allows Copeland to offer users a personalized interface based on their industry category. The CSW's easy-to-use Graphical User Interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI) also equips counselors to better handle phone inquiries by providing a single channel for accessing client information residing on their AS/400s. "We are delighted to see this announcement from Infosys Technologies Limited," said Dr. Lew Tucker, director of strategic relations at Sun Microsystems' Java Software division. "This is evidence of Infosys' expertise in leveraging the power of the Java platform Running Java programs under the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). Java "platform" refers to the running of Java programs versus Java itself, which is a programming language. Java programs are machine independent and run intact on any hardware platform that has a Java interpreter (JVM). to bring mission-critical, cost-effective business solutions to major corporations." The CSW project is part of a company-wide transition to distributed object technology. It will consist of a three-tiered architecture, featuring a Win 95 or NT client, an NT object server and an AS/400 database server. Data access will be accomplished by Java Data Base Connectivity. (JDBC (Java DataBase Connectivity) A programming interface that lets Java applications access a database via the SQL language. Since Java interpreters (Java Virtual Machines) are available for all major client platforms, this allows a platform-independent database (TM)) "Developing one of the first full-scale, JAVA-based, mission-critical applications for Copeland validates Infosys' commitment to delivering strategic business solutions," observed Murthy. "This helps our clients benefit from new technologies without incurring a heavy investment in R&D." About Copeland Companies The Copeland Companies are the nation's leading providers of personal retirement planning services. Established in 1976 and head quartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey, Copeland serves more than 7,000 not-for-profit organizations in the healthcare, government, and education markets. Copeland handles almost $19 billion in retirement savings for over one million workers. The company has 1,400 employees in 41 regional offices across the U.S. The Copeland Companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Traveler's Group Inc., one of the nation's largest diversified financial The diversified financial services segment includes a range of consumer and commercially-oriented companies offering a wide variety of products and services, including various lending products (such as home equity loans and credit cards), insurance, and securities and investment services companies. About Infosys Technologies Limited Infosys Technologies Limited is a world leader in providing software consulting to Fortune 500 companies. Infosys offers off-the-shelf software and offshore software services such as IN2000,(TM) a Year 2000 conversion service, application development, offshore software maintenance, Internet consulting and establishing offshore software development centers. The company has achieved an annual growth rate of 60% and is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified. Infosys is also one of only twenty companies in the world to have achieved the Level 4 certification based on the CMM (Capability Maturity Model) A process developed by SEI in 1986 to help improve, over time, the application of an organization's supporting software technologies. model of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI). For companies requiring application development, re-engineering, maintenance, Internet development and package implementation, Infosys is an efficient and cost-effective partner. The company is head quartered in Fremont, California with offices throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia. For more information, contact Infosys Technologies at 510-770-3400 ext. 410 or visit Infosys on the World Wide Web at www.inf.com. -0- Note to Editors: Java and Java Data Base Connectivity are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. CONTACT: Infosys Technologies Limited "DV" Subbalakshmi, 510/770-3400 ext. 410 dv@inf.com or Creative Marketing Group Marti Colwell, 760/598-8988 marticolwell@mindspring.com |
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