GNG.L Regulatory News (GNG)

18 Oct 2006 07:12

18 October 2006 GEONG WINS IBM CORE SUPPLIER STATUS GEONG International Limited ('GEONG' or `the Company'), the AIM listed, Beijingbased, provider of content management software and solutions, announces thatits wholly owned subsidiary, Geong Business Networks Limited, has been awardedcore supplier status by IBM China Global Business Services (`IBM China') forthe second consecutive year.The award of core supplier status was made following the successful completionof a competitive evaluation by IBM China of GEONG's quality, costcompetitiveness, timeliness, flexibility and technical capability. Achievingthis status means that the Company is one of just 20 companies qualified toprovide IBM China with high end consulting and solution services over thecoming year.The agreement runs for one year from 1 October 2006.Commenting on the achievement, Wang Weidong, Chief Executive of GEONG said:"Winning core supplier status again is an important achievement for GEONG. Itnot only ensures our continuing involvement with IBM and their clients over thecoming year, but is testament to the quality of our solutions and our focus oncustomer service. As one of just 20 companies awarded core supplier status byIBM China, we are well positioned to benefit from their central involvement inChina's digital development." -ends- For further information, please contact:GEONG International Limited Tavistock CommunicationsHenry Tse, Chairman Paul DulieuWang Weidong, CEO Matt RidsdaleT: +86 10 877 30066 T: +44 (0)20 7920 3150ENDGEONG INTERNATIONAL LIMITED