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Corporate Technologies Launches eStore to Sell Custom-Configured Sun Microsystems(TM) Netra(TM) Servers

CTI`s Exclusive AutoBuild Technology Allows Customization Of Netra(TM) Servers

BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 17 -- Corporate Technologies, Inc. (CTI), a leading Sun Microsystems(TM) iForce(SM) Regional System Provider, has launched an on-line store to sell custom-configured Netra(TM) servers from Sun Microsystems. In conjunction with Sun, the CTI eStore offers customization, quick delivery and customer service. CTI is one of two Sun(TM) solution providers in the United States asked to develop an on-line store to sell the Netra server product line. Sun turned to CTI as part of its overall commitment to broaden its reach through channel partners.

"We are flattered that Sun has placed their confidence in our application development and marketing teams to roll out this new store business model," said Harry Kasparian, President and CEO, CTI.

Customization Technology
eStore customers will benefit from CTI`s AutoBuild technology, which allows users to specify a custom hardware and software configuration of their Netra servers without adding substantial cost or delivery time. Based on its engineering intellectual property, CTI has defined three optimized server bundles to meet the most demanded functions: web servers, file servers and mail servers. The purchaser can provide custom configuration data securely through the store and the server will be configured accordingly. When the customer receives their Netra server, it is ready to deploy, right out of the box.

"The launch will allow us to more widely share with our customers the expertise and intellectual property of our engineering team which has built the exclusive AutoBuild technology," said Kasparian. "Delivering custom-configured Netra servers, bundled with the most popular application suites, with a commitment for quick delivery creates a huge value add to our customers and raises the bar in the way configurable systems are delivered."

Quick Delivery
CTI`s eStore provides same day shipping for orders received and processed by 12:00 noon EST. CTI has also taken steps to maintain an adequate stock level of the Netra servers offered through its storefront to avoid stock outs, which are frustrating to customers, yet still very common in the industry.

Customer Service
Customers with questions can speak with CTI store agents to get their shipping, warranty, and service contract and order status questions answered. Those needing technical assistance with specific selection, configuration and deployment questions can get the direct input of CTI`s engineering staff.

"Sun`s goal is to help our iForce(SM) sales partners deliver a straight-forward, easy-to-use, on-line buying vehicle for Netra rack-optimized servers," said Peter Basmajian, marketing manager, Sun Microsystems, Inc. "Corporate Technologies has built an impressive storefront while meeting our objectives. In addition, by utilizing their Application Development Center, they have built a high traffic website with a sophisticated back-end for their customers. This is what separates the winning storefronts with traffic, and those without."

Potential buyers can find the store at http://www.BuyaSun.com and can access product images, specs, comparison tables, and white papers to aid them in making their decision-making. Future enhancements to the store will include offering the complete Netra product line, corporate purchasing agreements, maintenance contract tracking and customer access to previous server configuration profiles.

About Corporate Technologies Inc.
Founded in 1994, Corporate Technologies, Inc. is an Internet FSP (Full Service Provider) headquartered in Burlington, MA, and a leading partner of Sun Microsystems. Corporate Technologies brings companies the full spectrum of expertise required to architect, implement and manage strategic enterprise applications. CTI serves clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, wholesale/distribution, publishing and manufacturing industries. More information can be obtained at http://www.cptech.com or by calling 1-877-WEB-4-BIZ.

Sun, Sun Microsystems, and the Sun logo, Netra, and Enterprise are trademarks or registered trademarks, and iForce is a servicemark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

CONTACT:
Scott D. MacMillan of Corporate Technologies Inc.
+1-781-791-2175
smacmillan@cptech.com

or

John Sperrazzo ofEye-To-Eye Communications Inc.
+1-858-565-9800
John@eyetoeyepr.com

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