Conversion Services International Expands Practice Through Acquisition of McKnight Associates
July 25 2005 - 9:02AM
PR Newswire (US)
Conversion Services International Expands Practice Through
Acquisition of McKnight Associates - Renowned Business Intelligence
Consultancy, Headed by Industry Luminary William McKnight, Augments
CSI's Growing Organization - EAST HANOVER, N.J., July 25
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Conversion Services International, Inc.
(OTC:CSII) (BULLETIN BOARD: CSII) ("CSI"), a premier professional
services firm focused on delivering the value in business
intelligence, data warehousing and data management solutions to
Global 2000 organizations and other businesses, today announced its
acquisition of McKnight Associates, Inc., a highly regarded
business intelligence and data warehouse consultancy. William
McKnight, who joins CSI as Senior Vice President, Data Warehousing,
founded McKnight Associates in 1998. Since inception, McKnight
Associates, Inc. has focused on successfully designing, developing,
and implementing data warehousing and business intelligence
solutions for its clients in numerous industries. At CSI, McKnight
will work with clients on data warehousing strategy and
architecture, enhancing and defining best practices, contributing
to CSI's Technology Advisory Committee (TAC), and representing CSI
at industry conferences and educational forums. Glenn Peipert,
CSI's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
commented, "We've always been impressed with the fine work of
McKnight Associates. Under William's tutelage, their organization
has earned the admiration of blue-chip clients." He continued,
"McKnight Associates and CSI share similar philosophies, including
a strong commitment to business intelligence as an ongoing process.
We're confident the McKnight team will help support CSI's growth,
as well as our market outreach programs." McKnight is a well-known
business intelligence industry leader. A columnist for major data
management trade publications, he has also spoken at more than 100
international events. He is a frequent best practices judge for The
Data Warehousing Institute, DM Review magazine's World Class
Solution Award, and the Software & Information Industry
Association's Codie Awards. Quoted extensively on business
intelligence and data warehousing topics, he will continue to
contribute thought leadership to the business intelligence
industry. William McKnight commented, "This acquisition is
beneficial for our present and future clients, partners, and
employees. Business intelligence has never been more important in
achieving the goal of sustained growth. The delivery capacity of
our organization is strong and will be applied sharply to making
information the distinguishing corporate asset it needs to be for
our clients." About Conversion Services International, Inc.
Conversion Services International, Inc. (CSI) is a leading provider
of a new category of professional services focusing on strategic
consulting, data warehousing, business intelligence, and
information technology management solutions. CSI offers an array of
products and services to help companies define, develop, and
implement the warehousing and strategic use of both enterprise-wide
and specific categories of strategic data. CSI's current customers
include Verizon Wireless, Morgan Stanley, Pfizer, Goldman Sachs,
Merck and Standard & Poor's. Information about CSI can be found
on the web at http://www.csiwhq.com/ or by calling its corporate
headquarters at 888-CSI-5036. Note on Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained herein, this press
release contains, among other things, certain forward-looking
statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Such
statements may include, without limitation, statements with respect
to CSI's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other
statements identified by words such as "may," "could," "would,"
"should," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates,"
"intends," "plans" or similar expressions. These statements are
based upon the current beliefs and expectations of CSI's management
and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including
those detailed in CSI's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
involve certain risks and uncertainties that are subject to change
based on various factors (many of which are beyond CSI's control).
CSI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking
statements. DATASOURCE: Conversion Services International, Inc.
CONTACT: Jeanne Achille, of The Devon Group, +1-732-542-2000, ext.
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http://www.csiwhq.com/
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