To: baddtiming who wrote (66961 ) 1/25/2000 9:34:00 PM From: puborectalis Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 108040
Look at CBIS.....earnings on Thursday could propel it to 100. Recent news includes:C-bridge Expands Senior Management Team with New Executive VP of Human Resources Seasoned IT and HR Exec Donald Amaya Strengthens Ability to Attract World-Class Talent and Reinforces Commitment to Professional Development Cambridge, Mass., — January 17, 2000 — C-bridge Internet Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBIS), a full-service provider of strategic e-business solutions, today announced the expansion of its executive management team with the addition of Donald Amaya as Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Mr. Amaya brings more than 13 years of experience in the IT professional services industry in the United States and abroad, including implementing "best practice" human resources systems in a wide variety of organizations. The appointment demonstrates the high priority C-bridge places on attracting world-class expertise and underscores its commitment to the professional development of its employees. "C-bridge's mission to become the leading provider of e-business solutions to Global 1000 companies depends on our ability to attract, develop, and retain the best and the brightest in the industry," said C-bridge President and CEO Joe Bellini. "Don's demonstrated excellence in human resources will allow us to build a world-class infrastructure for attracting and retaining top talent as we continue our rapid expansion, while maintaining our strong corporate culture. His emphasis on professional development will help us maintain an environment that is intellectually challenging and personally rewarding, while also increasing our in-house intellectual capital and ensuring continued state-of-the-art service to our clients." Don Amaya, Executive Vice President of Human Resources Mr. Amaya will have overall strategic responsibility for recruiting, compensation, benefits, and compliance for C-bridge's offices worldwide. He will also oversee the company's comprehensive professional development program, which includes educational offerings through the C-bridge Institute. Prior to joining C-bridge, Mr. Amaya was Vice President of Staffing and Education at EMC Corporation, where he helped build a recruiting organization that was able to hire more than 3000 employees worldwide. He also established EMC University to address the professional development needs of EMC's employees, customers, and partners. Previously, Mr. Amaya served as Vice President of Human Resources for Keane, Inc. from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. "With today's tight labor market and unprecedented opportunities for talented professionals, more organizations are competing for limited resources," said Don Amaya. "C-bridge's cutting-edge technology innovation, supportive environment, and opportunities for continued growth are a winning formula for attracting top talent and developing future industry leaders. I look forward to contributing to the organization's ongoing success through aggressive recruiting, creative compensation strategies, and increased opportunities for employees to continually expand their knowledge and skills." About C-bridge Founded in 1996 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, C-bridge is a full-service provider of e-business solutions. C-bridge creates business value for clients through its experience-driven ability to diagnose and resolve business and technology issues, develop business and technology strategy, and deliver advanced Internet applications and solutions. C-bridge also provides executive educational services to assist business leaders in successfully defining and implementing e-business transformation and collaboration. For more information on C-bridge, visit www.c-bridge.com. "C-bridge's holistic approach to developing e-business solutions distinguishes us from other players in the Internet services area," said Bellini. "True business revolution requires strategic insight, effective deployment of solutions, and knowledge transfer that empowers companies to be successful. I look forward to partnering with C-bridge's clients to develop and deploy Internet-based business strategies that give them a competitive edge and ensure their long-term success." C-bridge Internet CBIS SoundView Tech » Strong Buy History C-bridge Internet (a) CBIS Robertson Stephens » Buy History C-bridge Internet (a) CBIS SG Cowen » Strong Buy On January 12, 2000 Robertson Stephens analyst Steven Birer issued a 14 page Company Report on C-bridge Internet Solutions, Inc. Report highlights: 'Coverage was initiated with a BUY rating. The company's 2000 and 2001 EPS estimates were set at ($0.01) and $0.07, respectively. The company's three-year secular growth rate was projected at 50%.'