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To: Mohan Marette who wrote (8181)	10/30/1997 11:12:00 AM
From: hpeace	Respond to of 97611

News Alert from BusinessWire via Quote.com Topic: Computers and Electronics Quote.com News Item #4394051 Headline: Compaq Recognized by Kaiser Permanente as IT Supplier of the Year ====================================================================== HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 1997-- Healthcare Leader Receives Compaq Help in Managing Supply Chains Demonstrating Compaq's unsurpassed quality and service to the healthcare industry, Compaq today announced in North America that it was awarded the IT Supplier of the Year by Kaiser Permanente, one of the nation's largest healthcare organizations. Compaq was named the leading supplier of information technology and was recognized for its outstanding contribution to Kaiser Permanente's business and communication infrastructure. Kaiser Permanente relies on Compaq's high-performance servers, desktops and workstations to effectively run its mission-critical business. "Compaq is delighted to receive the IT Supplier of the Year Award in recognition for its top-notch performance," said James T. Schraith, Vice President & General Manager, North America, Compaq. "The award further signifies our commitment to provide the highest quality products and services not only to Kaiser Permanente but also to the entire healthcare industry." Kaiser Permanente's selections for IT Supplier of the Year were based on a Supplier Performance Rating System that quantitatively evaluated price, service and responsiveness, product availability, current and future technical resources, quality, and knowledge of Kaiser Permanente. A team from Kaiser Permanente's National Purchasing Organization evaluated the candidates, carefully weighting supplier performance in each category. Finalists were presented for consideration and approval by Kaiser Permanente oversight organizations, including the National Product Council, National Material Leadership Team, and Kaiser Permanente-IT. "Compaq understands the significance of continuously improving quality, service and cost," said Chuck Noland, Director of Operations, National Purchasing Organization, Kaiser Permanente. "As IT Supplier of the Year, Compaq is helping Kaiser Permanente achieve its vision of managing the entire supply chain to be as efficient and productive as possible."