Connetation Expands Technical Delivery Capabilities

Expertise in XML, B2B and Additional Platforms Round Out Companys Strengths.

Salzburg and Vienna, February 2002 -- Connetation, a premier provider of creative Internet services and solutions servicing the European market, announced the addition of new resources to complement the companys existing strengths in eBusiness strategic consulting and superior creative capabilities.

The addition of in-house expertise in the areas of B2B, XML and a variety of technical platforms is allowing the company to deliver a true turnkey solution to its roster of international clients. XML, for example, is a flexible way to create common information formats and share both the format and the data on the World Wide Web, Intranets, and elsewhere.

These new resources include Steve Aspinall, new lead of Connetations Windows development practice. Before joining Connetation, Mr. Aspinall was head of web and business processing at Community Newspaper Group in Perth, Australia. Mr. Aspinall brings with him extensive experience in architecting and implementing business process streamlining.

Joining Mr. Aspinall, is Michael Gebhart, new head of Connetations B2B practice. Mr. Gebhart brings with him years of experience in designing and implementing large B2B solutions for some of Austrias leading enterprises.

These new resources now allow Connetation to architect and deliver solutions for companies that seek competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive marketplace.Connetation can now deploy solutions in a wide array of platforms that include Microsoft Windows 2000, Linux and Unix. Currently the company can deliver applications in a multitude of development languages and environments including ASP, PHP, Perl, JavaScript and several others.

According to Alexander Walterskirchen, Connetation co-CEO, "From day one Connetations strengths in eBusiness strategy and exceptional creative have allowed us to provide incredible business value-add to our clients. The addition of top technical talent in leading technologies today truly positions Connetation as a the leading vendor for delivering ideas, strategies and solutions."

Connetations newest team members bring with them years of experience delivering a variety of B2B and enterprise solutions for companies in central Europe and Australia. They will work hand-in-hand with the companys strategists and online creatives.

According to Juan Silvera, CEO of Connetation, "These latest developments are our response to the markets demands for a holistic approach to solution design and implementation. Top, in-house talent from three continents is allowing us to better help our clients complete in global markets."

About Connetation:
Connetation delivers ideas, strategy and solutions for companies that wish to take advantage of the Internet to gain strategic business advantage. The company delivers a complete solution by bringing together Communication, Business Strategy and Technology. Further information about the firm is available online at http://www.connetation.com.