COGNICASE Awarded Network Architecture and Internet
Connectivity Services Contract From City Of New York
Board Of Education
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--NOVEMBER 6, 2001 - 10:59 EST
COGNICASE (Nasdaq: "COGI"), a provider of
advanced transaction processing solutions and Internet-based
applications, was awarded a contract to provide consultative
services to enhance and operate the Internet architecture of the
New York City Board of Education (NYC BOE). COGNICASE was awarded
this contract as part of NYCBOE's Project Connect initiative to
interconnect and Web-enable approximately 1,200 schools and 72,000
workstations. The contract is valued at US$2.1 million.
Under the terms of the agreement and in collaboration with New
York City's BOE Information Technology group and IBM's Global
Services Division, COGNICASE will provide the enterprise
architecture and networks consultative and operational expertise
to enhance and maintain New York City's BOE frame relay network
and NT domain infrastructure.
"I am very happy about our continuous business growth and
development in the City of New York and in the Northeast U.S. We
believe our technical proficiency represents strong added value
for our clients," stated COGNICASE Chairman of the Board,
President and CEO Ronald Brisebois.
COGNICASE (TSE: "COG", Nasdaq: "COGI") is an IT products and
services provider specializing in advanced transaction processing
and Internet-based applications. Relying on its results-driven
approach, its software and technology and its Application Services
Technology Centre, COGNICASE offers secure and scalable solutions
that contribute to its customers' economic success in the age of
the new economy. The Company is active in several countries,
including Canada, the United States, France, Spain, Belgium, and
the Netherlands.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
(US), which involve risks and uncertainties. Risk factors
relating to this press release include the possible cancellation
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