Sterling Commerce recognised for innovation in manufacturing industry

Company named in START-IT magazines 10th annual listing of hot technology vendors

Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc. subsidiary, has been named in START-IT magazines list of the Hottest Companies of 2007. The annual list recognises software and technology providers for innovative solutions targeting the manufacturing industry.

Sterling Commerce is doing innovative work with our customers to help them solve their most complex business process challenges. That alone is rewarding, but obviously we are honoured to be ranked a Hot Company by START-IT Magazine, said Bob Irwin, CEO of Sterling Commerce. Considering the tough competition in this market, this recognition is important in validating our efforts to provide innovative solutions and excellent service to our customers.

START-IT editors selected the winning companies based on their ability to demonstrate revenue growth, important client wins, technological developments and significant product accomplishments in the past year.

Sterling Commerce offers innovative software and services that integrate processes inside and outside the four walls of the enterprise so customers can conduct business without borders.  Sterling Commerce enables manufacturers to maximize top- and bottom-line performance by simplifying execution across disparate channels, various customer needs and complex global supply chains. Specifically, the company offers applications, infrastructure and community solutions that help manufacturers shorten the order-to-cash cycle, synchronise supply and demand, and maintain appropriate inventories.

 
About Sterling Commerce

Sterling Commerce, a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), helps 80 percent of the FORTUNE? 500 thrive in a global economy by solving complex business process challenges. The companys innovative software and services integrate customers systems ? inside and outside the four walls of the enterprise ? so companies can conduct business without borders. Sterling Commerce solutions help customers adopt best practices in e-sales, supply chain execution, payment processing and business-to-business integration.  The solutions also give executives and front-line managers greater visibility inside and outside the enterprise in order to improve profitability, reduce costs and minimize risk. Sterling Commerce enables businesses to innovate key processes in real time, while continuing to deploy ERP or transaction system infrastructures. With more than 30,000 customers worldwide, Sterling Commerce has unparalleled experience in retail, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, financial services, supply chain, logistics, and telecommunications.