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NetInvestor crowns friendlyway AG the leader in Internet Business and ranks them among the top 25 most innovative companies

Munich (ots) - friendlyway AG, based in Munich, is named among the 25 most successful and innovative Internet businesses in Germany. This was the finding of a survey conducted by the trade journal Netinvestor. friendlyway, which provides Internet-based consultancy systems was elected one of the 25 top businesses, along with companies such as Infineon, Intershop and Brokat.

Netinvestor evaluated companies based upon criterion such as technological innovation, market leadership or a pioneering role within the segment, as well as internationality. "We are very proud to be named among the best Internet companies in Germany", said Andreas Stütz and Klaus Trox, founders of friendlyway. "This award is confirmation of the fact that our idea of combining e-commerce with stationary trade is guiding the way." As early as last year, friendlyway was awarded a prize in the renowned start-up competition run by McKinsey, the savings banks and the magazine Stern.

This year, friendlyway achieved turnover revenues of 8.5 million DM. The total turnover revenue is anticipated to increase to 35 million DM for fiscal year 2001. Forty percent of friendlyway's revenue is made abroad, predominantly in Europe thus far. The business has its own subsidiary company in the USA. Among friendlyway's renowned customers are the Dresdner Bank, Nokia, Bertelsmann, e-Sixt and Buch.de to name but a few.

friendlyway develops, produces and installs interactive consultancy systems for the point of sale. These computer terminals are equipped with targeted Internet access and can take on the function of the electronic shop assistant or virtual branch. They are simple to operate and are equipped with touch screens, voice and even handwriting recognition. The terminals are even being employed at the public point of information; Most recently, friendlyway is installing systems in pedestrian precincts, airports and trade fairs. At EXPO 2000 in Hanover, the business installed the supermarket of the future together with the REWE.

About friendlyway AG
friendlyway AG, based in Munich, Germany, develops and markets products, services and intelligent solutions for friendly customer communication. friendlyway empowers companies in retail, banking, leisure, media and other industries to create a rapid, consistent and reliable Internet experience that enables users to gain public access to their web content anywhere in the world. friendlyway's customer and strategic partner base today includes such leading companies as Bertelsmann, Daimler-Chrysler, Dresdner Bank, e-Sixt, Excite@Home, Texaco, Fujitsu-Siemens, Microsoft, Elo Touchsystems, and Where2Net. The company markets globally and has operations in North America and Europe, with plans to launch its Asian operations in Singapore. For more information about friendlyway AG, phone +49 (0) 89 95 97 91 33 or visit the company website at: http://www.friendlyway.com.

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