Johannesburg, 07 Oct 2002
Ascential Software has provided an enterprise data integration solution to Concentra Inc which allows the company to enhance its existing customer data warehousing capabilities.
Concentra, a leading provider of healthcare and disability cost management services, is using Ascential`s DataStage XE enterprise data integration solution to create, merge and manage complex data among its many divisions and product lines.
"Concentra`s rapid growth during the past several years has fostered a need for more sophisticated data management tools - such as software that will allow us to integrate information throughout our company, across our numerous business units and product lines," says Brad Harslem, Concentra CIO. "Ascential`s integration software solution will expand cross-marketing opportunities in Concentra, and assist us in providing greater value-added services to each of our clients."
Julian Field, GM for Ascential Software South Africa, says the deal underscores how DataStage provides the infrastructure to strengthen Concentra`s existing database tools, offering the company a greater dimension in servicing its customer base: "Concentra is another example of how companies are choosing DataStage to capitalise on their strategic repositories of customer information, including data from recent acquisitions.
"Expanding its data warehousing initiatives through the purchase of DataStage XE will provide Concentra with an integrated view of all customer touch points and every service delivered to each of its major clients," Field adds. "Concentra`s customer service, finance and management staffs will be well positioned to extend the value provided each client, as they also find new opportunities to reduce costs and drive revenues."
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