KSolutions, Compaq and United Training Join to Deliver Five-Day Rapid Implementation of Microsoft's SharePoint Portal Server.Business Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2001 KSolutions, WorldCom Partnership Offers Accelerated Implementation Via 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. Model KSolutions, Compaq, and United Training announced today that they have teamed to offer a five-day rapid implementation of Microsoft's SharePoint Portal Server (1) A network server that deploys portal services to a public Web site or internal intranet. See portal. (2) An application that is used to develop, deliver and maintain a Web portal. technology. The service, called K.SPRINT, which stands for SharePoint Rapid INTegration, brings leaders of the knowledge management, hardware and training industries together to help companies reap the rewards of their technology investments in only five days. Additionally, for small to mid-sized companies or individual departments that need SharePoint Portal's functionality over the Internet, the Internet, the, international computer network linking together thousands of individual networks at military and government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, industrial and financial corporations of all sizes, and commercial enterprises K.SPRINT team will leverage its relationship with WorldCom and its Digex hosting facilities specifically. This partnership provides for high-end managed Web and application hosting services for businesses worldwide. Further, by eliminating IT interference issues, Microsoft's SharePoint Portal Server can be installed almost immediately with a service agreement that ensures availability of the SharePoint Portal via the Internet. K.SPRINT leverages the capabilities of KSolutions, Compaq, United Training and WorldCom in the Web hosting model, to provide the knowledge management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects , hardware, software, Microsoft Certified Training and hosting needed to establish SharePoint Portal in any existing business environment within a rapid, five-day window. With K.SPRINT, companies can quickly and inexpensively evaluate the dynamic benefits that Microsoft's SharePoint provides prior to making an enterprise decision. KSolutions, a SharePoint Portal Server global launch partner known for its knowledge management solutions and services, has been working diligently dil·i·gent adj. Marked by persevering, painstaking effort. See Synonyms at busy. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin d during the past year to help plan and participate in the product's launch. "We realized early on that Microsoft's SharePoint would become a key component of the solutions and services we offer to our clients," said John Hart
John Hart (about 1711 or 1713–May 11, 1779), was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Jersey. , Executive Vice President of Solutions Development for KSolutions. "K.SPRINT manifests that idea and offers that same potential to other companies that would like to experience and test its feasibility for their own solutions." Jeff Teper, General Manager of the SharePoint Portal Server Business Unit at Microsoft added, "We are extremely enthusiastic about this partnership and the ability of K.SPRINT to accelerate the implementation of SharePoint Portal. KSolutions and Compaq have both been innovative SharePoint Portal Server launch partners and it's not surprising to see them come together with this type of solution. Knowing their commitment to quality service, we are convinced that this solution is an ideal way for any company to experience the value of Microsoft's SharePoint." Compaq ProLiant servers represent the hardware backbone of the K.SPRINT Program. Compaq will deliver defined, tested and recommended ProLiant server configurations for K.SPRINT. Compaq's ProLiant server based Refers to hardware or software that runs in the server. Contrast with client based. solutions, running Microsoft's SharePoint and implemented by Compaq's engineers with the K.SPRINT team will quickly turn networks into enterprise knowledge intranets bringing people, processes and information together to increase productivity and agility. Compaq will leverage their hardware acumen acumen Astuteness, perception, perspicacity and Microsoft platform expertise to provide pre-loaded SharePoint Portal Servers and services to the K.SPRINT program. SharePoint Portal offers companies the ability to easily find, share and publish information through robust document management, collaboration, subscription, indexing and search functions. Microsoft's SharePoint Portal Server delivers significant value as a stand-alone product; however, its power is greatly enhanced when combined with the new line of Office XP applications. About KSolutions, Inc. KSolutions is a full-service provider of knowledge management services and solutions. KSolutions helps companies identify, capture, share and apply intellectual capital within and throughout an enterprise. At KSolutions, the mission is to help businesses transform their current operations to a new business model, one that is suited for the new digital economy. To accomplish this, KSolutions integrates people, processes and technology within a strategic context, resulting in a thriving knowledge ecology. For more information about KSolutions, visit www.ksolutionsinc.com. About Compaq Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. , a Fortune Global 100 company, is a leading global provider of technology and solutions. Compaq designs, develops, manufactures, and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, and communications products, commercial desktop and portable products, and consumer PCs that are sold in more than 200 countries. Information on Compaq and its products and services is available at www.compaq.com. About United Training United Training is a national network of Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers (CTECs) offering training services and support in 47 locations throughout the US. The network was formed in December 2000 to address the needs of national clients seeking a consistent level of high quality training, regardless of location. United Training currently has 30 members, all independently-owned and operated CTECs. Visit United Training on the Internet at www.unitedtraining.com. About WorldCom WorldCom (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 : WCOM WCOM MCI/Worldcom (stock symbol) WCOM Windows Component Object Model WCOM Wireless Communication ) is a pre-eminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae global communications company Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. for the digital generation, operating in more than 65 countries with 2000 revenues of approximately $23 billion. WorldCom provides the innovative technologies and services that are the foundation for business in the 21st century. For more information, go to http://www.worldcom.com/ |
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