THE INFOWORLD 100 AWARDS HONOR POLYVISION
Company Selected for Executing Ground-Breaking IT Project
November 10, 2003 – San Francisco
– Today, InfoWorld editor-in-chief Steve Fox announced the 2003
InfoWorld 100 list. The annual awards honor companies that demonstrate
the most creative use of cutting-edge technologies to further their
business goals. Companies were nominated by InfoWorld readers, technology
partners, and end-user companies in early Fall 2003. Winners are formally
announced in the November 10, 2003 edition of InfoWorld.
"The InfoWorld 100 recognizes companies like PolyVision,
the worldwide leader in visual communication products and a Steelcase
(NYSE: SCS) Company, that made the best use of technology to enhance
their businesses," stated Steve Fox, editor-in-chief of InfoWorld.
"PolyVision built an innovative sales force productivity tool to
meet critical technical and business objectives."
Every year, InfoWorld names 100 companies that have made
the best use of information technology to meet their business and technical
objectives. This year, the list of technologies implemented by winning
companies ran the gamut from Web Services to Wi-Fi, with project budgets
ranging from as low $35,000 to more than $50 million.
A full list is available at: http://www.infoworld.com/565
About PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company
PolyVision Corporation enhances the way people learn, work, and communicate
visually through a broad portfolio of visual communication products.
Since 1954, PolyVision focuses on creating products and services that
inspire users to be more productive, effective, and creative when collaborating
and communicating visually. Whether it is developing the world’s
number one selling P3ceramicsteel™ surface,
or creating the industry’s first multimedia whiteboard system,
PolyVision has an unparalleled track record of new breakthroughs in
the visual communication market. For more information, visit www.polyvision.com.
About Steelcase Inc.
Steelcase Inc., a Fortune 500 company, helps individuals and organizations
around the world to work more effectively by providing knowledge, products
and services that enable customers and their consultants to create work
environments that integrate architecture, furniture and technology.
Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company
has led the global office furniture industry in sales every year since
1974. Its product portfolio includes furniture systems, seating, lighting,
storage, architectural and technology products, and related products
and services. Fiscal 2003 revenue was approximately $2.6 billion. Steelcase
Inc. and its subsidiaries have dealers in more than 900 locations, 50
manufacturing facilities in over 40 locations and approximately 16,000
employees around the world. The company's Class A Common Stock trades
on the NYSE under the symbol SCS. For more information, visit www.steelcase.com.
About InfoWorld Media Group
For 25 years, InfoWorld Media Group has provided cutting-edge coverage
and evaluation of IT products and services for technology experts in
senior management. Through integrated channels including print, online,
events and demand generation, InfoWorld reaches the most influential
senior-level information technologists -- those who drive their enterprises'
strategies and technology purchases. Powered by a continued investment
in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide
both hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary
on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld
at http://www.infoworld.com.
About IDG
InfoWorld is a division of IDG, the world's leading technology media,
research and event company. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and
newspapers and offers online users the largest network of technology-specific
sites around the world through IDG.net, which comprises more than 330
targeted Web sites in 80 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of
168 computer-related events worldwide, and IDG's research company, IDC,
provides global market intelligence and advice through 51 offices in
43 countries worldwide. Company information is available at
http://www.idg.com.
“P3ceramicsteel” is a
trademarks of PolyVision Corporation.
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