MOCA and XUMA Break New Ground in Outsourcing Arrangements.Business EditorsEL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aug. 29, 2000 Quickly Design Process and Commence Operations Merisel Open Computing See open system and open source. Alliance, Inc. (MOCA MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art MOCA Multimedia over Coax MoCA Museum of Chinese in the Americas MOCA Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance MOCA Montezuma Castle National Monument (US National Park Service) (R)), a subsidiary of Merisel, Inc. (Nasdaq:MSEL MSEL Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory MSEL Milton S. Eisenhower Library (Johns Hopkins University) MSEL Master Scenario Events List MSEL Master of Studies in Environmental Law ), and XUMA XUMA eXpertensystem UMweltgefaehrlichkeit von Altlasten , an ASP and provider of customized e-business systems, today announced they have formed a North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. outsourcing arrangement. The new arrangement was planned and executed in 14 days, making this the fastest outsourcing setup in the Sun channel. The speed and success of the setup underscore the companies' reputations for being quick, flexible and reliable. Under terms of the agreement, MOCA will supply XUMA with back-end logistical services and support, including product procurement, collection of receivables, and the integration and storage of custom solutions. The partnership frees XUMA from title ownership of inventory, enabling the company to reduce inventory costs. In addition, XUMA is relieved of managing back-end transactions, allowing it to focus on its core business as an Application Service Provider (ASP) and builder of customized e-business systems, to dot-com and Fortune 500 customers. This outsourcing arrangement reflects the recent trend of solution providers leveraging distributor outsourcing services to streamline the supply chain and enable them to focus on core competencies. "We believe this partnership with MOCA strengthens XUMA's ability to accelerate and improve the reliability of Web system construction and operations with our build-to-order approach," said David Finke, senior vice president of operations for XUMA. "MOCA's innovative services enable us to focus on providing value and critical time-to-market advantages to our customers." As exemplified by the partnership, both companies conduct their businesses with a commitment to speed, flexibility and reliability. XUMA has become a leader in the ASP industry by creating, customizing and hosting e-business solutions. XUMA solutions include information architecture, Internet infrastructure technology, system architecture and customized e-business development for customers. Similarly, MOCA's ability to efficiently develop customized outsourcing services to meet the needs of individual reseller models has contributed to its leadership position in the Sun market. The company's proactive, high-touch model enables MOCA to recommend reliable solutions that increase margins and propel the evolution of customers' business models. "Each of our outsourcing partners has different needs, and we are committed to working on an individualized in·di·vid·u·al·ize tr.v. in·di·vid·u·al·ized, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·ing, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·es 1. To give individuality to. 2. To consider or treat individually; particularize. 3. basis with our customers to create customized solutions," said Bill Page, executive vice president of MOCA. "Because XUMA is one of our fastest-evolving customers, we anticipated their needs would be changing and put a structure in place to help them realize their vision for the company." About XUMA Based in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA, XUMA [pronounced zoo'-ma] provides a build-to-order approach to construct reliable, scalable, flexible and customizable e-business systems. Through its suite of e-business products, XUMA CommerceX(TM), XUMA ExchangeX(TM) and XUMA ControlX(TM), XUMA provides e-business functionality, management and maintenance services and digital marketplace capabilities. XUMA has launched a number of successful e-business sites including CornerHardware.com, Quokkasports.com, Maxim Integrated Circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. and More.com. XUMA has received funding from Broadview Capital Partners, CIT n. 1. A citizen; an inhabitant of a city; a pert townsman; - used contemptuously. Which past endurance sting the tender cit. - Emerson. Venture Capital, IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) Ventures, Intel 64 Fund and Menlo Ventures and has successfully deployed more than 70 e-businesses since the company was founded in 1998. For more information about XUMA, please call (415) 777-9988 or visit the company's Web site at www.XUMA.com About MOCA Merisel Open Computing Alliance, Inc. (MOCA(R)), a subsidiary of Merisel, Inc., provides high-touch customer service and support to Sun Microsystems-authorized resellers and consultants throughout North America. The company has built its reputation on setting new service standards in the Sun channel, and its partners are among the fastest growing in the industry. Through the delivery of complete enterprise solutions, customized fulfillment services and unparalleled customer satisfaction, MOCA is advancing its leadership position. Visit MOCA at www.moca.com. |
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