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To: chic_hearne who wrote (31806)	5/11/2000 9:44:00 AM
From: briank	Respond to of 64865

Good job Scotty. I see membership (GE Board) does have it's benefits! GE NET Solutions Named Sun National Systems Partner NEWPORT, Ky., May 10, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- GE NET Solutions this week was named a National Systems Partner for Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW), a leading provider of hardware and Intranet/Internet software and services. As a National Systems Partner, Sun recognizes GE NET Solutions as making significant investments in Sun products and service expertise. GE NET Solutions also provides the scalability to implement anywhere in the U.S. -- delivering applications, systems integration and technology deployment services to end users through field-based sales and systems engineering resources. "We're excited to be a Sun National Systems Partner because it's a testament to our company's breadth and depth," said Fred Pugh, president of GE NET Solutions. "Our services are the foundation for E-business, and very few resellers, if any, can match our technical expertise." The Sun designation is a major component of GE NET Solutions' strategy of helping customers realize their e-business potential. This bolsters GE NET Solution's ability to provide focused technological expertise, near-flawless execution through Six Sigma processes and unparalleled customer, supplier and alliance relationships. "To meet the rigorous technical challenges of a Sun National Systems Partner, GE NET Solutions has devoted a wealth of resources to rapidly deploy innovative, scalable and reliable Sun solutions on a nationwide scale." said Ed Graham, Sun Microsystems Regional Director, National Systems Partners. "GE NET Solutions operates an expansive sales and technical coverage model that helps meet the product and services needs of our largest joint customers." "The Sun National Systems Partner designation is particularly impressive when viewed as a compliment to our status as a Cisco Gold Certified Partner," continued Pugh. "This combination of honors from leading providers really sets us apart from our competition." Both as a Sun National Systems Partner and Cisco Systems' Gold Certified Partner, GE NET Solutions resources are extensions of the manufacturers' own support team and are guaranteed to provide customer support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Sun and Cisco Systems both recognize GE NET Solutions' expertise in virtually every aspect of their businesses. About GE Capital IT Solutions GE Capital IT Solutions is an independent, IT Solutions integrator, providing technology and quality based growth opportunities for our customers. Headquartered in Newport, KY, GE Capital IT Solutions is segmented into three businesses, GE IT Products Solutions, GE Managed Service Solutions and GE Net Solutions. Each business is designed to complement and advance our focus on infrastructure services and build on our core capabilities to provide products, services and network planning, all delivered with Six Sigma quality. GE Capital IT Solutions is a GE Capital Company. As part of the GE family of companies, GE Capital IT Solutions is a valued member of an organization FORTUNE magazine votes as "The Most Admired Company in America" for the second consecutive year in 1999. To learn more about GE Capital IT Solutions, its strategic solutions and its products, visit its Internet Site at gecits.ge.com . About GE's E-business Initiative GE has made it a priority to migrate its traditional "brick and mortar" businesses to new e-business models. In 1999, e-business became an official GE initiative, joining Six Sigma, Globalization and Services as the key growth strategies for the Company. In its first year, GE's e-business initiative yielded more than $1 billion in online sales. For 2000, the Company's e-business strategic direction is three-fold: ensure that every GE business has a Customer Web Center offering the highest quality service, sales and support online; migrate internal procurement and supplier resources to the Web to take advantage of increased productivity and cost savings; and continually develop new technologies and services that will contribute to online sales growth. Note: Sun, Sun Microsystems, and the Sun logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. SOURCE GE Capital Information Technology Solutions (C) 2000 PR Newswire. All rights reserved. prnewswire.com