Talaris Named to InfoWorld 100 List; The List Represents 2001's Greatest Innovators and Exemplifies the Best of IT

Business Wire, Dec 4, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2001

Talaris Corporation today announced that it is ranked No. 18, the highest ranked software company, on the 2001 InfoWorld 100 list. The winners span 11 different industries and represent the most innovative uses of technology to improve business processes, reduce costs, and overcome current economic challenges. Talaris' Web services application manages costs and increases employee productivity for organizations with mobile and distributed workforces. Working on behalf of the user, Talaris intelligently procures and coordinates a wide variety of business services based on corporate rules and personal preferences.

"Talaris set out to solve a real business problem through technology innovation, and we are honored to be included in this year's InfoWorld 100," said Patrick Grady, CEO and founder of Talaris. "Mobile professionals are spending up to one-third of their time procuring and coordinating business and personal services, and Talaris' application streamlines this process for top-line growth and bottom-line results."

By enforcing corporate rules at the actual time of procurement and facilitating the use of preferred provider relationships, Talaris provides a real-time cost management tool for organizations. Additionally, Talaris minimizes the administrative burden placed on mobile professionals and allows them to focus on their core responsibilities of sales, customer relations, or other revenue generating projects.

Talaris' solution is device-agnostic and works based on a user's personal preferences and corporate policies. Users place a service request and are then removed from the process until Talaris notifies them that their services are scheduled and confirmed. Talaris integrates with a user's calendar, invites other participants, and interacts with any service supplier, regardless of technical sophistication. Talaris is initially focused on the procurement of business, travel, entertainment, and personal services, and currently has more than 120,000 different providers in its network.

InfoWorld's 100 are chosen by the senior editorial team and represent 2001's greatest IT achievements. The full list can be found at http://www.infoworld.com/features/feinfoworld100.html

About Talaris Corporation

Talaris Corporation is a software infrastructure company that develops and markets an always-on platform and application for buyers and suppliers of services to transact anywhere, any time, via any device. Headquartered in San Francisco, Talaris is a privately held company backed by principal investors JAFCO Ventures, Charter Venture Capital and individual investors. Talaris' business alliances include Sun Microsystems, GetThere, a Sabre Company, FedEx, Dynamex, eCourier, Intercall, Latitude, Zagat Survey, and other leading service aggregators. The company was selected by Red Herring magazine as one of its "Ten to Watch" in 2001, an annual profile of the hottest emerging technology companies. For more information, Talaris can be reached at 415/355-2700 or http://www.talaris.com.