iXL In The News
September 15, 2000 to September 22, 2000
CORPORATE NEWS
Playtime Is Over  Click here for text
September 12, 2000 -- Sm@rt Partner reports on iXL's recent third quarter loss and restructuring. Bert Ellis is quoted. The article speculates that the corporate changes being made will help iXL survive the new environment.

INDUSTRY NEWS 
Do or Die Time for Web Integrators   Click here for article
September 15, 2000 -- VARBusiness reports on the recent shift in the e-services industry. iXL is highlighted, and Bert Ellis is quoted about the changes he is implementing, and why iXL is reporting a third quarter loss.
The Two Sides of E-Business  Click here for text
September 18, 2000 -- VARBusiness also reports on the potential growth of the e-services industry. iXL is mentioned as an example of a firm who helps other companies generate business.
The Big Five  Click here for text
September 14, 2000 -- In addition, VARBusiness examines the recent events taking place at the Big 5 Firms. The result of the split-ups has been the creation of smaller, sleeker independent companies that look a lot more like pure-play Internet service companies than they do the stanch Old-Economy giants that gave them life.
Pounding the Pavement: Web Services Firms Scramble to Refocus on Sales   Click here for article
September 15, 2000 -- CRN reports on the recent effects of the dot-com fallout and how e-service companies are now scrambling to find new business. Bert Ellis is quoted about the recent changes he is implementing at iXL in order to increase revenue.
The Promise of the Internet  Click here for text
September 20, 2000 -- The Atlanta Constitution reports on the future of e-commerce, and how companies like iXL can help Old Economy companies take advantage of potential opportunities on the Internet. Panna Sharma is quoted throughout the article discussing iXL's focus on Global 2000 clients.
LOCAL NEWS 
The Lighter Side of Recruitment  Click here for text
September 20, 2000 -- VARBusiness reports iXL recently held a recruiting effort in New York that consisted of a pub crawl for attendees.
Chicago Internet Street Fair Webcast  Click here for Webcast link
September 9, 2000 -- iXL's Chicago office participated in First Tuesday's Internet Street Fair, held in Chicago's technology district, on Saturday, September 9th. The event showcased a variety of technology companies and provided recruiting and business development opportunities for iXL.
COMPETITTOR NEWS 
Technology Journal: Bizbytes  Click here for WSJ text
September 12, 2000 -- The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and Dow Jones International News all report on IBM's announcement that it will expand its software and services business aimed at Web consulting firms into Europe by the end of the year.
Tales of the Tape: Tech Consultant Poised For Growth  Click here for text
September 14, 2000 -- Dow Jones News Service reports Marchfirst's recent activities and why Marchfirst is being given a strong buy rating during this volatile market and slowdown in technology spending.
Shares of Consulting Firm US Interactive Plunge After Warning on Results  Click here for Dow Jones text
September 20, 2000 -- Dow Jones Business News and CNET news.com both report that shares of US Interactive plunged after the consulting firm warned its third quarter results will miss analysts' expectations.

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