(COMTEX) B: Sylvan Learning Systems Engages CBQ Affiliate Quantum Net B: Sylvan Learning Systems Engages CBQ Affiliate Quantum Net Technologies in a Consulting, Design and Service Agreement HUNT VALLEY, Md., Jan 22, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quantum Net Technologies, a wholly owned affiliate of CBQ Inc. (OTC: CBQI), has been engaged by Sylvan Learning Systems to perform consulting, design and support services. Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. is the world's leading provider of educational services to families, schools, and industry. The engagement by Sylvan provides for the daily maintenance and management of Sylvan's mission critical corporate messaging infrastructure. The services to be provided include directory architecture and layout of required messaging. By fully understanding Sylvan's strategic goals, CBQ/Quantum will be able to effectively implement successful enterprise solutions for Sylvan. "A key requirement for any enterprises is the transformation of messaging infrastructure to a comprehensive unified messaging strategy. CBQ/Quantum will continue to strive to provide enterprises with the highest quality of infrastructure necessary to operate efficiently in the Internet and e-business economy," said Gino Manna, President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Quantum Net Technologies. "Sylvan Learning Systems is a valued client of CBQ/Quantum, and we look forward to a long and lasting relationship," said Bart S. Fisher, Chairman and CEO of CBQ, Inc. About Quantum Technology Group, Inc. Quantum Net Technologies Inc, ("QNT"), one of the leaders in web based and database application development, strives to provide enterprises with the highest quality of infrastructure necessary to operate efficiently in the Internet and e-business economy. By using QNT's products and services, their clients can rapidly implement an Internet e-business strategy. Quantum Net Technologies is located in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The company strives to provide top quality service and products into the next millennium. For additional information on Quantum Net Technologies or the services that they offer visit their Web site at or contact us at 8001296-9670. About CBQ, Inc. CBQ, Inc. is a full service, end-to-end F-Business solution. Through its subsidiaries, led by Quantum Technology Group, Inc., CBQ provides custom web-based Software including web portal design and development, networking services and security, as well as many other web-based solutions. The company also provides information technology outsourcing resources to its clients. For more information on Quantum Technology Group, visit . ChinaSoft, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBQ, Inc. that is a joint venture partner with CCSoft Technology Developing, Ltd., Beijing, China. Its services include Software Development for enterprise computing and Internet development. For more information about CCsoft, visit . For more information on CBQ, lnc., visit About Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. is the world's leading provider of educational services to families, schools, and industry. In the year 2000, Sylvan Learning Systems embarked on a new strategy to optimize operations focus on new emerging markets and further build on its strong brand identity. In implementing this new strategy, the company organized operations into three business units: Sylvan Learning Group, Sylvan International Universities, and Sylvan Ventures, This strategy has allowed the company to focus efforts on building learning networks in distinct, high growth areas of the global education marketplace. Safe Harbor: This news release includes forward looking statements related to CBQ, Inc. that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, quarterly fluctuations in results, the management of growth, market acceptance of certain products and other risks, These forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information about these factors that could affect CBQ's future results, see the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). Prospective investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from management expectations. CONTACT: Marketex for CBQ Inc. Gary G. Swancey, 770/389-5645 URL: businesswire.com Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. Copyright (C) 2001 Business Wire. All rights reserved. -0- KEYWORD: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: E-COMMERCE INTERNET NETWORKING SOFTWARE MARKETING AGREEMENTS *** end of story *** |