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SAAB CARS USA RECEIVES AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN E-BUSINESS; SAAB ONLY
AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER TO RECEIVE HONOR
NORCROSS, Ga., Dec 14, 1999 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Saab Cars USA, Inc. has
been recognized as one of the Top 100 most innovative users of e-business information
technology by CMP's InformationWeek magazine.
The "InformationWeek E-Business 100" is the first time InformationWeek has recognized
companies achieving overall excellence in e-business initiatives. Saab Cars USA, Inc. is the
only automotive manufacturer
recognized by the publication.
All nominations were assessed and evaluated by analysts from Hurwitz Group, a consulting
and research firm specializing in strategic e-business and IT initiatives, as well as
InformationWeek researchers
and editors. Hurwitz Group specifically reviewed these companies' e-business strategies for
their ability to execute their vision, integrate business and technology, and be innovative in
e-business
initiatives.
Saab Cars USA, Inc. is credited by industry observers as deploying the first sales-side
extranet. Saab's e-business infrastructure is one of five key corporate initiatives to ensure
customer satisfaction. The effort has contributed to a 35 percent increase in sales in the U.S.
market.
"Being recognized by InformationWeek magazine as being one of the leading innovators in
e-business is a great honor," said Joel Manby, CEO of Saab Cars USA, Inc. "As we look
forward to 2000, we will continue to dramatically increase our e-business capabilities to further
ensure customer satisfaction."
In 1999, Saab Cars USA, Inc. installed a Java-based computerized retailer information system
at 225 dealerships and 20 service points in
North America. This upgrade provides easy-to-use graphical access to parts and repair
orders, as well as a variety of financial information located on both mainframe and midrange
systems.
"We would like to thank our IT vendors who have helped support our e-business initiatives,"
said Jerry Rode, Director of Information Systems at Saab Cars USA, Inc. "Most notably IBM
and Jacada for providing a powerful e-business infrastructure," he said.
"Jacada for Java, used in conjunction with Lotus Domino, has extended Saab's proven
business rules and best practices throughout our enterprise to allow retailers to easily navigate
through multiple systems and databases for parts, service, sales or financial information."
The December 13th issue of InformationWeek includes the complete list of the Top 100
e-Business companies. The list can also be found at
informationweek.com .
"All companies making the E-Business 100 exemplify three overarching characteristics
essential to e-business success -- strong leadership, business vision, and the capability to
execute on strategy," said
Judith Hurwitz, president and CEO of Hurwitz Group.
About Saab Cars USA, Inc. Saab Cars USA, Inc. is the importer of Saab 9-5 and 9-3
automobiles and is headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, near
Atlanta.
About Jacada Ltd. Founded in 1990, Jacada Ltd. develops, markets, and supports a family of
e-business infrastructure solutions that enable businesses to utilize their existing host-centric
software applications
to conduct business over the Internet. The company operates globally with headquarter offices
in Atlanta, Georgia; Herzliya, Israel; and London, UK. Jacada can be reached at
jacada.com or at
1-800-773-9574.
About Hurwitz Group Hurwitz Group, a consulting and research firm providing advice and
assistance with e-business and IT initiatives, is recognized for its close working relationships
with clients and a focus
on business realities. Hurwitz Group clients include Fortune 2000 IT organizations as well as
business-to- business software and services vendors. Hurwitz Group strategists leverage
research from the company's
knowledge centers to provide clients with a range of services, including market development
and positioning strategies, enterprise technology strategies, and custom consulting.
SOURCE Saab Cars USA, Inc.
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