SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 4, 2001--Vcommerce Corporation, a provider of multi-channel commerce integration services, today announced that technology strategist Craig King has joined the executive team as chief information officer. With more than 22 years of experience developing and managing information systems at both publicly and privately held companies, King will manage and set the direction for Vcommerce`s technology infrastructure and will manage client implementations.
"Craig King brings to Vcommerce strong management experience and expertise in information systems, networking and professional services," said Tom Cowan, president, Vcommerce Corporation. "Craig will be pivotal in developing infrastructure to support our clients and developing professional services that will be useful to clients."
"Vcommerce`s continued investments in both infrastructure and application development, coupled directly with industry visionaries in both marketing and merchandising, makes this company the strategic partner of choice for any forward-thinking commerce firm looking for real growth," said Craig King.
Prior to joining Vcommerce, King was executive vice president at Integrated Information Systems, a full-service consulting and professional services firm. At IIS, King was responsible for developing professional, application management and client service organizations and formed a variety of strategic alliances. Before IIS, King spent five years as president of the western region of IKON Office Solutions, where he planned and developed new products.
King also served for six years as director of networked solutions at Honeywell-Bull Computer Sciences Corporation. King holds a bachelor`s degree from Arizona State University and a master`s degree in management science from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA.
About Vcommerce
Vcommerce provides merchants and manufacturers with multi-channel commerce integration services proven to reduce cost, minimize risk, and create new revenue opportunities. Commerce chain integration services include product catalog, merchandising, marketing, drop-ship vendor network, transaction management, reporting, and customer service, available as integrated or hosted solutions.
The company`s 25 customers include Accordia, Cox Interactive, EntertainmentStudios.com, Lumenati, RewardsPlus and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. A privately held company, Vcommerce has raised more than $54 million in venture capital funding from American Express Financial Corporation, Archery Capital, Benchmark Capital, CMGI @Ventures, Dain Rauscher Wessels, Inktomi, PaineWebber and Pequot Capital. For more information, visit www.vcommerce.com.
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