CCG Teams with Cable & Wireless a-Services for ASP Services

Business Wire, Nov 28, 2000

Business Editors

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2000

Atlanta-based CCG and Cable & Wireless a-Services of Houston jointly announced an agreement this morning through which CCG takes on a roll as Full Solution Provider.

Under this agreement, CCG brings the full power and capabilities of the a-Services offerings to its already strong list of technology solutions.

Cable & Wireless a-Services was formed through a strategic Alliance with Compaq in November 1999 with a joint investment of $500m. Microsoft further strengthened the Alliance when it joined in June 2000. The company - 100% owned by Cable & Wireless - unifies the global infrastructure and IP networking strengths of C&W, with the global services and technology strengths of Compaq, and the application software of Microsoft.

"We feel this relationship is a strong move in the right direction for meeting the needs of the small to medium business," said Mark Munson, President and CEO of CCG. "Cable & Wireless a-Services makes applications affordable for small and growing business and CCG adds value to that through a high level of service and a deep understanding of technology needs in the SMB market."

Jeremy Thompson, President of Cable & Wireless a-Services, stated, "We believe strongly in the delivery of our solution through our partners. We're especially pleased to have CCG on our team. We look forward to a long and mutually successful relationship with CCG."

About the companies

Cable & Wireless a-Services is a global company established by Cable & Wireless - in alliance with Compaq and Microsoft - to provide businesses with a revolutionary new way to deploy IT and business applications.

CCG, a technology-centric professional services firm, provides high value-added services to customers in small to mid-size business around the globe through strategic use of cutting-edge technologies.