Connect Internet Solutions Launches New Immediacy Sites

Immediacy, part of the Mediasurface group, Europe’s leading content management solution provider, announces that Connect Internet Solutions, one of its leading partners, has successfully implemented two new Immediacy-based sites.

29th February - Immediacy, one of the leading UK content management solution providers (part of the Mediasurface group (UK, AIM: MSR)) announced today that Liverpool based website design specialist and Immediacy Partner Connect Internet Solutions has launched website projects for two new business clients. For Weightmans, a top 60 law firm with offices in London, Birmingham, Leicester, Liverpool and Manchester, it has successfully implemented a new public facing website and intranet and for Farrell Heyworth, one of the largest independent estate agency groups in the North West, it developed a new website to coincide with the company re-brand.

With ease of use and accessibility features included as standard in Immediacy web content management suite, Connect Internet Solutions offers clients a competitive, expertly designed solution which encompass archiving and audit trail tools of Immediacy, as well as drag and drop document contribution. Using Immediacy web content management suite, Connect Internet Solutions design and build exceptional websites with intelligent features that directly fit client requirements and the benefits of which are easily demonstrated.

The open architecture of Immediacy WCMs means that Connect Internet Solutions new clients benefited from a powerful CMS that formed the foundation on which Connect could build and design the client websites. Connect has worked with the open standard technology of Immediacy’s web content management suite to both extend its functionality and to provide integration with 3^rd party products by developing its own compatible plug-ins for client specific solutions. Connect Internet Solutions concentrates on enriching Immediacy WCMs 6.0 client solutions with the plug-ins, hosting, analytics, training and support that are fundamental to their success.

Carole Boardman, Director of Public Sector, Connect Internet Solutions explains;

‘As a leading design and web specialist we are committed to delivering outstanding solutions to our clients. Extending the sales of Immediacy WCMs 6.0 to promote the benefits of the solution is in direct response to our clients needs. We have found that the features of Immediacy web content management (WCMs) 6.0 directly match those common requirements of our clients, so we can concentrate on putting our sector expertise into the design, technical development and implementation that makes our client solutions so successful.’

Andy Peart, Chief Marketing Officer for Mediasurface comments;

‘Immediacy WCMs 6.0 is ideal for web and design agencies as it helps them deliver to clients outstanding websites built on expertly developed content management software, that are topped with their own in house design and production skills. The partnership with Connect Internet Solutions demonstrates they achieve the highest standard of quality website solutions from a business which is actively pursuing growth into all areas of web solutions. We are delighted to be working with a business which offers clients up-to-date, personalized information and with whom we can work to evolve our WCM to include the latest software innovations and give clear differentiation against the competition.’

All signed Immediacy partners are fully supported by Immediacy training, Immediacy WCMs 6.0 support and receive guidance for Immediacy product consultation. Connect Internet Solutions is also participating in the Immediacy Accreditation program for Training.

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About Connect Internet Solutions

Established in 1994, Connect Internet Solutions has gained an award-winning reputation for working with both private and public sector organisations to develop innovative, creative online solutions.

Connect Internet Services has an impressive client list which ranges from small and medium sized enterprises through to high profile organisations including central government departments and regional agencies. As a holder of a Catalist Framework Agreement, a contract with the Office of Government Commerce (OCG) to act as an officially approved supplier to the public sector, Connect has witnessed tremendous success throughout areas such as local and central government, healthcare and community services.

Specialising in delivering integrated solutions to their clients, Connect offers outstanding web design, underpinned by technical expertise, and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

About Mediasurface

Mediasurface is a global provider of web content management solutions allowing businesses to easily manage their internet, intranet and extranet websites. Mediasurface solutions power sophisticated, content-driven websites ranging from Global 1000 companies to thousands of sites for medium and smaller businesses. Familiar, easy-to-use interfaces deliver unrivaled content management and enterprise search capabilities.

Morello is an enterprise solution that has changed the face of content management and is used to power sophisticated intranets, extranets, websites and other digital channels for Global 1000 companies.

Immediacy is an intuitive website and intranet management solution for the connected enterprise that makes it easy for anyone to create and maintain high quality websites.

Pepperio is a one-stop-shop package for SMEs exclusively offered by Mediasurface’s network of accredited Pepperio partners, allowing smaller businesses to easily run professionally designed websites for a low fixed monthly fee.

Mediasurface operates through wholly owned subsidiaries and partners across Europe, USA and Asia Pacific. www.mediasurface.com

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other filings with AIM.