Company Recognized for CRM Leadership in the Manufacturing Industry
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
E.piphany, Inc. (Nasdaq: EPNY), a provider of Smart CRM(TM) solutions, today
announced that Start Magazine, the technology voice of the manufacturing
executive, named E.piphany one of 2002's Hottest Companies. Featured in the
July issue, Start Magazine's Hottest Companies award is chosen by Start's
editors. E.piphany was among 19 distinguished companies to receive this
award.
Winners were selected based on segment leadership, customer growth, and
the delivery of breakthrough technology. In addition, judges also evaluated
candidates based on their dedication to technological advancements within the
manufacturing industry, breadth of solutions and ease of solution
connectivity. The editors of Start have selected the "Hottest Companies" each
year since the magazine's inception in 1997.
Leading organizations such as Emerson, Proctor & Gamble, Boise Cascade
Office Products, Kodak and GE Plastics are just a few companies that make up
E.piphany's roster of manufacturing customers. Understanding manufacturers'
unique challenges, E.piphany's solutions enable channel distribution partners
and retailers to obtain a shared, single view of customer information across
the demand chain. Gaining a single customer view enables companies to drive
more intelligent interactions with customers and among partners. As a result,
vendors and channel partners are able to leverage customer intelligence as the
centerpiece of collaborative marketing, sales and service initiatives.
"The editors of Start commend E.piphany for its achievements in delivering
technology solutions to the manufacturing industry," says Peggy Smedley,
Editorial Director of Start Magazine. "E.piphany and the other Hottest
Company honorees have clearly demonstrated the ability to persevere during a
period when many technology providers could not."
"E.piphany is pleased to be named one of Start Magazine's Hottest
Companies of 2002," said Jeff Pulver, Executive Vice President of Marketing
for E.piphany. "Our solutions are widely used by manufacturing companies
because we've been able to provide first-hand insight into the customer-driven
demand chain. This insight helps businesses to increase revenue through in-
depth analysis of customer interests and channel partner sales performance,
which enhances partner loyalty and multi-channel collaboration. In industries
where there is a multi-tiered ecosystem of channel partners, E.piphany brings
a level of intelligence that is unmatched by our competitors."
About Start Magazine
Start Magazine is providing executives with the first word on
manufacturing innovation driven by technology. By combining case studies from
some the world's most recognizable manufacturers, industry news and analysis,
technology tips, Q&As with top leaders, and feature editorials on the business
issues making headlines, Start provides the most well-rounded read for the
forward-thinking executive. To learn more about Start Magazine and how to
subscribe, visit http://www.startmag.com.
About E.piphany
E.piphany provides Smart CRM(TM) solutions for the largest global
enterprises. The company's integrated CRM suite, E.piphany E.6(TM), is driven
by real-time intelligence to enable global businesses to better understand
their customers and take the optimal action to improve customer satisfaction,
increase revenue and reduce costs. E.piphany's Smart CRM system is built on
the industry's most advanced, Web-based, CRM platform, resulting in fast and
easy deployment and adoption. Leading companies, including more than 35% of
the Fortune 100, use E.piphany products to enhance their customers'
experience, enable organizational effectiveness and drive value. With
worldwide headquarters in San Mateo, California, E.piphany has regional
operations and offices throughout North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Japan
and Latin America.
NOTE: E.piphany, E.6, Smart CRM and the E.piphany logo are trademarks of
E.piphany, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
SOURCE E.piphany, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.epiphany.com
CONTACT:
Kim Stocks of E.piphany, +1-650-356-5863, or
kstocks@epiphany.com; or Stacey McCarthy of Blanc & Otus,
+1-415-856-5116, or smccarthy@bando.com, for E.piphany, Inc.
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