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                             How We Helped:
                             
                            NEC 
                                was developing a new Internet Server offering 
                                in the mid 90's, and needed help developing 
                                the infrastructure software layer through 
                                alliances partners (Internet browsers and 
                                services, systems management, reliability 
                                tools). We developed a viable stepwise 
                                strategy approach, acquired the necessary 
                                software through alliance negotiations, and 
                                set up programs to launch this new business.
                             
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