Snickelways Executive Named to Microsoft's Internet Advisory Board

Business Wire, Feb 11, 1999

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 1999--

Jay Patel Joins Elite Think Tank to Plan Future Microsoft

Internet Projects

Jay Patel, Chief Technology Officer at Snickelways Interactive (www.snickelways.com), a leading e-commerce solutions provider, has been selected as a member of Microsoft's Internet Advisory Board. Mr. Patel joins a select national team to review Microsoft's Internet products and strategies.

"We are pleased to have been recognized and selected by Microsoft as a member of their Internet Advisory Board," said Paul Cimino, CEO of Snickelways Interactive. "Jay brings to the table his knowledge in database, telecom, programming and networking systems as well as most legacy environments to this prestigious group."

Snickelways has been utilizing Microsoft's e-commerce platform, SiteServer 3.0, in the majority of their commerce web sites for over a year, and is a certified Microsoft Solution Provider. Mr. Patel's experience in consulting and implementing all aspects of the software has helped in the launching of over a dozen SiteServer sites for his clients.

The Internet Advisory Board, which meets several times a year, advises Microsoft on the direction of their future products and strategies. Microsoft selected the Internet Advisory Board members by going through clients, system interpreters, Microsoft's technology evangelists, as well as in-house developers.

About Snickelways Interactive

Founded in 1993, Snickelways Interactive is an electronic commerce solutions provider that offers its clients innovative online business solutions. The Company offers a full range of marketing, technology and design services. Snickelways clientele includes Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Compaq (NYSE: CPQ), Fruit of the Loom (NYSE: FTL), Global Knowledge Network, Rand McNally (OTC BB: RNMC) and Tumi Luggage.