June 2002
Automate Incorporated, a Providence, RI based technology consulting and system integration company announces a new partnership with Group 1 Software.

Group 1, headquartered out of Lanham, MD, is a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) –enabling software solutions for data quality, marketing automation, customer relationships communications, and direct marketing applications.

The company’s 2,500 customers include a number of leading organizations such as American Express, AT&T, Bank of America, British Telecom, Charles Schwab, Citibank, LL Bean, MCI, Sears, Wal-Mart and Xerox.

“We’re very excited about the new opportunities our partnership with Group 1 will bring to our business. Can you believe that U.S. businesses today lose a staggering $600 billion a year in postage, printing and staff overhead due to poor quality customer data? CRM solutions are only as good as the quality of the customer data that feeds it. Regardless of the size of your business, if you have bad data, you are losing money.”

“Our primary product offering will focus on two of Group 1 solutions. First, DataSight , which provides enterprise-wide correction, validation, and enhancement of customer, prospect and supplier data. Next, HotData, which offers real-time hosted services for Web sites, call center, customer databases and highly distributed applications. ”

“We have developed an aggressive marketing program which includes email promotions and telemarketing campaigns, to get the message out to new and existing clients. We’re confident that the Group 1 relationship will enhance our product and service offerings, while complimenting our other technology partnerships.”

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