ECOutlook.com Named to Prestigious List of Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch; Award Recognizes Value, Innovation and Ability to Execute

Business Wire, Nov 21, 2000

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2000

ECOutlook.com, a leading network platform provider and developer of software applications that enable rapid B-to-B integration, today announced that it has been named to Computerworld's Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch in 2001.

The list honors companies that demonstrate superiority in three categories: demonstrable value to corporate IT operations in Fortune 1000 companies, innovation, and ability to execute on its strategy.

"We're honored to receive this recognition from Computerworld," said Mark Kingston, chairman and CEO of ECOutlook.com. "Our inclusion on this list is further evidence of the strength of the ECOutlook.com team, the considerable value our products and services are delivering to our customers and a validation of our business model."

Computerworld editors reviewed nominations for the award and categorized companies by market segment before selecting a list of finalists. A panel of senior-level IT executives then reviewed the finalists, rated the companies based on set characteristics and named the winners. ECOutlook.com earned its award in the "e-commerce" category for its software and solutions.

"This accolade is further confirmation of our position as an emerging leader among the countless number of companies competing in the e-commerce software and services market space," said Mathew Verghese, ECOutlook.com president and COO. "This recognition from Computerworld and its distinguished panel of information technology industry leaders is a testament to our ability to innovate and the benefits our valued customers gain from our products and services."

About ECOutlook.com

ECOutlook.com is a leading network platform provider and developer of software applications that enable rapid B-to-B integration. The company's products and services make it possible for companies to efficiently implement automated, collaborative business processes with 100 percent of their value-chain partners. As a result, businesses are able to gain increased operational efficiencies and cost-savings that can produce improved bottom line results and a sustainable competitive advantage. ECOutlook.com is a privately held, venture-backed company with offices in Houston, Texas and Columbus, Ohio. For more information call 614/718-9290 or visit www.ecoutlook.com.