DataFlux Partners with Conversion Services International to Enhance Enterprise Data Quality; Partnership Offers CSI Clients Superior Data Quality Services For BI, Data Warehousing Initiatives

Business Wire,  July 25, 2006  

Tags: business intelligence, data quality, data warehouse, partnership

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CARY, N.C. -- DataFlux, a leading provider of data quality integration services, and Conversion Services International (AMEX: CVN), a premier professional services firm focused on business intelligence and data warehousing solutions, today announced a partnership targeting joint opportunities in the data quality software and services market. This partnership will allow CSI clients to utilize the DataFlux(R) Data Quality Integration Solution to enhance and standardize the data that serves as the foundation for business intelligence efforts.

CSI focuses on strategic consulting, data warehousing, business intelligence and business process re-engineering, as well as integration and information technology management solutions for Global 2000 organizations and other businesses. CSI will set up a DataFlux Center of Excellence and will help clients benefit from the DataFlux Data Quality Integration Solution, enabling them to analyze, improve and control their data through a single, integrated platform.

"We recognize the tremendous value that DataFlux technology provides in enhancing the quality and integrity of corporate information and unifying that data across the enterprise," said Mark Albala, director of solution services at CSI. "We look forward to extending our client offerings to those businesses that are looking to make improvements to the underlying data that serves as the basis for corporate decisions."

DataFlux enables organizations to enhance the effectiveness of data-driven initiatives, including business intelligence, customer data integration (CDI), product information management (PIM), data warehousing and compliance. DataFlux technology uses a service-oriented architecture (SOA) to provide a standards-based data quality framework that reduces implementation time and allows organizations to easily develop, refine and reuse business rules for data quality.

"Having CSI as a new partner provides a new, valuable service for our customers, given the large-scale master data management services and expertise that CSI provides," said Mike McQuaid, director of business development and solution engineering at DataFlux. "CSI offers excellent data quality and data warehousing consulting services, and their expertise will be a valuable asset to our sales force and our professional services group as we jointly pursue opportunities. We are pleased that CSI has committed to training their consultants on the DataFlux solution and to establishing a DataFlux Center of Excellence."

About Conversion Services International Inc.

Conversion Services International Inc., (CSI) is a leading provider of professional services focusing on strategic consulting, data warehousing, business intelligence, business process reengineering, as well as integration and information technology management solutions. CSI offers an array of products and services to help companies define, develop, and implement the warehousing and strategic use of both enterprisewide and specific categories of strategic data. CSI's current customers include ADP, Coach, Goldman Sachs, Liberty Mutual, Merck, Morgan Stanley, Pfizer, and Verizon Wireless. Information about CSI can be found on the Web at www.csiwhq.com or by calling its corporate headquarters at 888-CSI-5036.

About DataFlux

DataFlux enables organizations to analyze, improve and control their data through an integrated technology platform. Through its enterprise data quality integration solutions, companies can build a solid information foundation that delivers a unified view of customer, product or supplier data. A wholly owned subsidiary of SAS (www.sas.com), DataFlux helps customers enhance the effectiveness of their data-driven initiatives, including customer data integration (CDI), enterprise resource planning (ERP), legacy data migration and compliance. To learn more about DataFlux, visit www.dataflux.com.

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