COGNICASE Rebuilds Computer Network for NYC Agency
Following World Trade Center Attacks
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--DECEMBER 5, 2001 - 09:42 EST
COGNICASE Inc. (Nasdaq: "COGI"), a provider of
advanced transaction processing solutions and Internet-based
applications, has begun work on a contract to rebuild computer
network services for the New York City Law Department agency.
COGNICASE was awarded this contract following damage the agency
suffered during the September 11 World Trade Center (WTC) attacks.
The contract is valued at over US$1 million.
Under the terms of the agreement, COGNICASE will provide
consulting services to redesign, install and operate the Law
Department's information systems infrastructure and respective
data security at several different Law Department locations
throughout the city. The September 11 WTC attacks damaged the
agency's main office and MIS headquarters. The Law Department
contracted COGNICASE to rebuild its MIS headquarters at a new site
as well as to build a network connecting its professionals working
at the different City of New York offices. The agency is already
experiencing real benefit from the work begun by COGNICASE.
"In the wake of the events of September 11, we were very pleased
to collaborate with MIS groups at several leading New York City
agencies in their efforts to re-establish mission-critical
operations," said COGNICASE Chairman of the Board, President and
CEO Ronald Brisebois.
"COGNICASE's immediate offer of assistance and support following
September 11 enabled us to plan and implement a Local Area Network
(LAN) at our new location. We have been very impressed with the
knowledge, skill and professionalism of COGNICASE's staff and we
look forward to continuing our working relationship in the
future," stated NYC Law Department MIS Division Director, Mr.
Vincent R. Esposito.
About COGNICASE
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 Canada, the United
States, and Europe.
Forward Looking Statement
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meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
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