SPL WORLDGROUP ACHIEVES LEADERSHIP RANKING IN META REPORT
Announcement posted by SPL 05 Apr 2005
SPL WorldGroup, Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical software solutions for the global utility market, today announced that it has achieved the prestigious ranking of market leader by the META Groups renowned Energy CIS METAspectrum market evaluation, one of only two global vendors to achieve this status.
SPLs commitment to excellence has moved it steadily up the ranks from challenger status, breaking into the highest possible ranking of leader status based on SPLs dominance in the Performance category, specifically attributed to improved corporate strength, an extended solution footprint and technology and execution leadership.
The META Group is a leading research and analyst firm focusing on information technology and business transformation strategies. The Energy CIS METAspectrum market evaluation goes through an exhaustive process to provide an objective assessment of companies providing customer information systems to energy customers. The METAspectrum report uses criteria such as quality of technology, execution, agility, quality of personnel, vision and strategy, reputation and market share to help them determine the overall rankings.
We developed the Energy CIS METAspectrum to enable IT professionals to quickly evaluate vendors based on their ability to deliver on the presence and performance criteria that matter most in a given market, said Zarko Sumic, META Group vice president of Energy Information Strategies. In a mature market, vendors that emerge as leaders in the energy CIS market will be those that provide utility specific solutions, with a more modularized application capable of integrating end-to-end business processes across enterprise CRM, enterprise asset management (EAM) and ERP ecosystems.
I am delighted to see SPL recognized as a leader in this prestigious industry report, commented Harry Debes, president and CEO of SPL WorldGroup. This METAspectrum rating confirms what we and our customers have long known that SPL has developed a CIS solution that embraces and delivers on the customers needs and follows through with outstanding service.
About METAspectrum
META Groups METAspectrumSM methodology provides a framework for evaluating or selecting an appropriate IT vendor or product, simplifies the decision process, and enables more effective technology investments. META Groups research efforts, which adhere to the companys commitment to objectivity, are conducted independently, based on industry best-practice methodologies and subject to the highest levels of review by META Groups research community. To learn more about METAspectrum, visit www.metagroup.com/metaspectrum or call 800-945-META.
About SPL
SPL (www.splwg.com) delivers the proven software applications that help utilities around the world achieve competitive advantage and excellence in business performance, while ensuring a lower total cost of technology ownership. SPL solutions in customer care and billing, enterprise asset and work management, mobile workforce management, and outage and distribution management are specifically designed for energy, water, and service companies. Working with systems-integration and technology partners around the world, SPL has an unparalleled record of implementation success. SPL focuses on clients return on investment and fosters long-term relationships based on confidence and trust. Visit SPL at www.splwg.com or call +1-866-468-6775 (San Francisco), +44-207-851-6840 (London), or +61-2-8258-8200 (Sydney). Within the US and Canada, call +1-800-275-4775.
2005 SPL WorldGroup, Inc. All Rights Reserved. SPL is a trademark owned by SPL WorldGroup B.V. or its subsidiaries. SPL is registered as a trademark in the United States and in certain other jurisdictions. All other trademarks and brand, product and company names herein are used for identification purposes only and are the property of their respective owners.
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SPLs commitment to excellence has moved it steadily up the ranks from challenger status, breaking into the highest possible ranking of leader status based on SPLs dominance in the Performance category, specifically attributed to improved corporate strength, an extended solution footprint and technology and execution leadership.
The META Group is a leading research and analyst firm focusing on information technology and business transformation strategies. The Energy CIS METAspectrum market evaluation goes through an exhaustive process to provide an objective assessment of companies providing customer information systems to energy customers. The METAspectrum report uses criteria such as quality of technology, execution, agility, quality of personnel, vision and strategy, reputation and market share to help them determine the overall rankings.
We developed the Energy CIS METAspectrum to enable IT professionals to quickly evaluate vendors based on their ability to deliver on the presence and performance criteria that matter most in a given market, said Zarko Sumic, META Group vice president of Energy Information Strategies. In a mature market, vendors that emerge as leaders in the energy CIS market will be those that provide utility specific solutions, with a more modularized application capable of integrating end-to-end business processes across enterprise CRM, enterprise asset management (EAM) and ERP ecosystems.
I am delighted to see SPL recognized as a leader in this prestigious industry report, commented Harry Debes, president and CEO of SPL WorldGroup. This METAspectrum rating confirms what we and our customers have long known that SPL has developed a CIS solution that embraces and delivers on the customers needs and follows through with outstanding service.
About METAspectrum
META Groups METAspectrumSM methodology provides a framework for evaluating or selecting an appropriate IT vendor or product, simplifies the decision process, and enables more effective technology investments. META Groups research efforts, which adhere to the companys commitment to objectivity, are conducted independently, based on industry best-practice methodologies and subject to the highest levels of review by META Groups research community. To learn more about METAspectrum, visit www.metagroup.com/metaspectrum or call 800-945-META.
About SPL
SPL (www.splwg.com) delivers the proven software applications that help utilities around the world achieve competitive advantage and excellence in business performance, while ensuring a lower total cost of technology ownership. SPL solutions in customer care and billing, enterprise asset and work management, mobile workforce management, and outage and distribution management are specifically designed for energy, water, and service companies. Working with systems-integration and technology partners around the world, SPL has an unparalleled record of implementation success. SPL focuses on clients return on investment and fosters long-term relationships based on confidence and trust. Visit SPL at www.splwg.com or call +1-866-468-6775 (San Francisco), +44-207-851-6840 (London), or +61-2-8258-8200 (Sydney). Within the US and Canada, call +1-800-275-4775.
2005 SPL WorldGroup, Inc. All Rights Reserved. SPL is a trademark owned by SPL WorldGroup B.V. or its subsidiaries. SPL is registered as a trademark in the United States and in certain other jurisdictions. All other trademarks and brand, product and company names herein are used for identification purposes only and are the property of their respective owners.
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