REPEAT/ Ajunto Partners with META Group to Launch Innovative, Next Generation Research Offering.Business/Technology Editors REPEATING... KING OF PRUSSIA King of Prussia, industrialized suburban area (1990 pop. 18,406), Montgomery co., SE Pa. It has glass and steel fabricating, food processing, printing and publishing, and varied manufacturing (textiles, liquified petroleum gas, water-treatment and electrical , Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2000 Industry-Transforming Relationship Redefines How Companies Access and Leverage Research to Solve IT Challenges Ajunto, Inc., the first net market and eService dedicated exclusively to the IT industry, today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with META Group (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 :METG METG Military Effects Test Group ) which will extend the research and methodology of Ajunto's unique IT sourcing offering, while also establishing an innovative, new usage model for the leading IT research and 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 . Under the three-year agreement, Ajunto will collaborate with META Group's research analysts to leverage META Group's research and sourcing methodologies to enhance the Ajunto IT sourcing process. The two companies will develop joint marketing programs to leverage the synergies between the organizations and allow both organizations to reach a new audience of online IT professionals. As a part of the agreement, META Group will invest in Ajunto's second round of financing and will provide Ajunto and its clients access to select IT research and strategic advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal . Working with Ajunto gives META Group a unique new tool and technology framework to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. its intellectual capital and optimize their customer service capabilities. META Group research content and services will be integrated in context with the Ajunto eConfiguration Engine(TM) and eService and made available as a subscription via both parties. This will enable Ajunto to reach a new, expanded customer base while fostering complementary research competencies. "This unparalleled partnership between META Group and Ajunto serves to validate our shared vision and Ajunto's unique business model of leveraging information and technology to fundamentally redefine traditional IT sourcing," said Michael M. Carter, founder 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 Ajunto. "This new relationship will enable our customers to utilize META Group's well-respected IT sourcing methodology, Ajunto's proprietary eConfiguration Engine(TM) technology and our growing online community of IT professionals to more efficiently identify the optimal solutions for their unique IT needs." "Our clients are continuing to explore new ways of sourcing their critical IT services and products," said Peter Burris, president and CEO of metagroup.com. "As we develop new collaborative methods of delivering value to our customers, through metagroup.com and our structured transformation programs, it becomes critical that we identify partners who are committed to providing the same level of service. After thorough analysis of the top net market providers, META Group found Ajunto to be the consistent forerunner and thus the obvious choice as a partner. Together, we'll provide the highest-quality net market sourcing option available." About META Group META Group helps companies make better information technology (IT) decisions by providing research and analyst consultation and consulting relevant to their specific business needs. Offering advisory services, strategic consulting, and research reports that span the full spectrum of IT, META Group addresses the latest technologies, industry trends, and business challenges. With more than 2,500 client organizations worldwide, META Group differentiates itself from other information providers through its commitment to highly personal service (enabling "analysis in context"), bottom-line answers, and objectivity. Metagroup.com, a corporate division of META Group Inc., is a leading multimedia, collaborative online information resource for business and IT executives. For details, connect with http://www.metagroup.com. About Ajunto, Inc. Headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, Ajunto is the first eService and net market designed specifically to automate the IT industry. By integrating information through Ajunto.com and technology through the Ajunto eService, Ajunto enables organizations to optimally map their IT needs to create solutions to expedite technology procurement though its proprietary eConfiguration Engine(TM) technology, and its innovative SourceIT(TM) research 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 . Ajunto's unique eService offering was created to serve as the operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. for all future IT digital delivery channels enabling companies to quickly and efficiently deploy customized digital channels for their own unique audiences using Ajunto's proven business process, content delivery services See CDN. , technology frameworks and the Asera platform. Ajunto's investors include Pennsylvania Early Stage Partners, a Safeguard Scientifics-affiliated fund (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SFE See Sydney Futures Exchange. ), The Eastern Technology Fund and Unwired Ventures. For more information, employment opportunities and membership information, visit www.ajunto.com. Ajunto - The Engine Behind the IT Industry(TM). |
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