Cosential and dboxstudio To Deliver World-Class E-Business Solutions to the Building Industry

Cosential, a leading provider of integrated online services automation (OSA) solutions for the architecture, engineering and construction industry, and dboxstudio, a recognized leader in architectural visualization and communications, today announce a strategic partnership to provide world-class integrated web design and e-business solutions for clients in the building industry.

WILTON, CT and NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) October 20, 2003 -- Cosential and dboxstudio today announced the formation of a joint relationship to provide world-class Web-native business solutions for clients in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.

Drawing on Cosential's strength as a leading provider of integrated online services automation (OSA) solutions for AEC firms, and dboxstudio's recognized, award-winning communication design and architectural visualization capabilities, the team will provide clients in the building community with powerful Web-based tools and solutions, such as new Web sites, company intranets, secure project Web sites and special Web-based projects, to help them differentiate their businesses for competitive advantage.

Cosential chief executive and founder Dan Cornish said, The synergies between Cosential and dboxstudio and our successful track record are what make this partnership so strong and give us a unique competitive advantage. Both firms have a deep understanding of the needs of AEC firms from the perspective of both the principals who run the business and the associates who work on the projects day-to-day."

dboxstudio co-founder James Gibbs said, This partnership is unique in that we share a common philosophy toward information architecture and visual design. Too often people think of good design as an 'extra, but both partners understand that good design -- whether it is information systems design or the inspired presentation of ideas graphically -- is central to communication. Together we create sophisticated solutions in which design and information work harmoniously to present a coherent picture that can be apprehended quickly."

The Cosential/dboxstudio team recently completed new Web site projects for two major firms, Davis Brody Bond (www.davisbrody.com) and The Urbitran Group (www.urbitran.com), both based in New York City.

Paul Seletsky, Davis Brody Bonds Director of Technology, said dboxstudio and Cosential provided the essential strategic services we needed to take our Web site in a new direction and to a new level. They listened to us, worked very closely with us, and delivered exactly what we wanted. They made a great team, and will add value to any firms projects. They understand what architecture -- design- and technology-wise -- is all about."

Urbitran senior vice president Richard Malchow said, The most important thing to me was that I could always depend on the Cosential/dboxstudio team, and they were very reliable. They captured the essence of what we wanted for our Web site and turned it into a creative solution that will support our strategic goals, while also giving us the first piece of an operations-driven -- as opposed to accounting-driven -- integrated enterprise system backbone for our company, which we can continue to build on in the future."

Cornish added, We work well with dboxstudio because we have a solid belief in the value of design as it relates to sculpting information so that it is presented in a valuable way to the user, while they have a keen understanding of the value of good information architecture as it relates to business process automation. With that as a foundation, we can deliver solutions to help our AEC clients accomplish just about any communication and process automation goals they can dream of."

About Cosential, Inc.
Cosential provides Online Services Automation (OSA) solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, helping their clients leverage the power of web-native information management tools to win new business, manage the profitability of their firms and their projects, and gain a competitive advantage.

Cosential offers the only hosted enterprise application suite and portal solution, the SmartEnterprise, that automates both internal and external collaboration and workflow for AEC firms without the added cost or complexity of additional hardware and software. Cosential SmartEnterprise provides powerful solutions for client relationship management, knowledge management, project management, project collaboration, time and expense management, resource planning and enterprise integration, along with easy-to-use content management tools for corporate Web sites, intranets and extranets. Their innovative suite is designed specifically to meet the needs of AEC firms, drawing on their leadership's experience working in the design and construction industry, as well as their impressive track record of adoption among many of the worlds top firms. Visit http://www.cosential.com for more information.

About dboxstudio
dbox, inc. was founded in 1996, and is based in New York City. "dboxstudio" represents the vast portfolio and dedication to "building communications" work that dbox has produced in the last seven years. This work has deservedly gained them the reputation of being one of the premier architectural marketing and visualization companies. Their clients include some the most respected architecture firms, developers, interior designers, engineers and real estate agencies in the world. They provide comprehensive services to their clientele, including architectural visualization, communication design, and marketing strategies.

dboxs architectural visualization services form the foundation of effective communication design for the building community. dbox creates full-service property marketing campaigns utilizing the Internet, interactive and print design. They have contributed to winning bids, increased public awareness of their clients' work, and helped to attract investment and secure long-term corporate leasing.

dbox's services allow architects, developers and real estate agencies to promote projects before completion enhancing their profile and market position with potential investors and clients. Their work has been featured in renowned publications throughout the world, including The New York Times, Architecture magazine, Architectural Record, GA Architect, A+U, Metropolis and books by Princeton Architectural Press. Visit http://www.dboxstudio.com for more information.
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