October 16th , 2006 - Schaumburg, IL

Alpine Announces Support for IBM Information Server to Expanded Line of Information Integration

Alpine Consulting, Inc. announced today it will partner with IBM to support the new IBM Information Server and help customers derive more value from the complex, heterogeneous information spread across their IT systems.

Alpine plans to work with IBM to resell and deliver integrated solutions that support IBM Information Server and provide a scaleable, high performance framework for cleansing, transforming, and delivering information consistently and securely throughout the enterprise. Information Server helps companies integrate information so it can be accessed and used in new ways to drive innovation, increase operational efficiency, and lower risk.

"We are excited to be working with IBM in the launch of the IBM Information Server," said Stan Duda, Managing Partner. "For organizations dealing with information complexity, no other platform offers the breadth and depth of functions that this solution provides."

Alpine's team has been working with organizations to improve their use of data enabling them become more effective in servicing customer both internally and externally and making decisions that impact the operational side of businesses. Working with IBM, Alpine will now provide our customers a solution that provides an entire framework for the access, cleansing, integration, and management of their information," said Joe Siok, VP of Services Delivery. "Our expertise in information integration, combined with IBM's innovative approach to information integration, provides a breakthrough foundation for managing their mission-critical information projects."

"We value the contributions Alpine Consulting can deliver in support of helping customers to rapidly leverage the Information Server and unlock the value of their information with unprecedented access to trusted information," said Pete Fiore, vice president, IBM Information Integration Solutions. "By collaborating with Alpine, we can solve some of the most pressing information management challenges faced by organizations today."

About Alpine Consulting, Inc. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, Alpine Consulting is a professional Information Technology services firm focused on helping IT organizations deliver business value. Alpine Consulting specializes in e-business solutions, custom development and systems integration for medium and larger companies. Clients of Alpine Consulting have successfully implemented e-business solutions that have resulted in significant business process improvements, faster time to market and considerable return on investment. For more information on how Alpine can help with your e-business solutions contact us at 847-605-0788, info@alpineinc.com or visit our Web site at http://www.alpineinc.com. For more information about Alpine Consulting and our solution offerings, please contact Stan Duda at 847-605-0788 or sduda@alpineinc.com.