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Really Strategies and Wingspan Technology Partner on CQ's Multi-Congress Project

As Congress Changes, so does Congressional Quarterly's Content Management System

LANSDALE, Pa.–October 10, 2000–Congressional Quarterly (CQ), a leading publisher of governmental news and information, identified a need to change its content management system, the Universal Data Repository (UDR), to allow its editorial staff to simultaneously manage data from two Congresses in response to the upcoming elections. To oversee the "Multi-Congress" project and implement the appropriate modifications, CQ has retained a team led by Really Strategies with key development support from Wingspan Technology.

"We need to allow our editorial staff to manage content on the outgoing 106th Congress and the incoming 107th Congress during the coming months and into the future," said Mike Connelly, vice president of operations at Congressional Quarterly. "Our current system does not allow for this workflow approach, and we are relying on the team from Really Strategies, Wingspan, and internal CQ resources to implement changes in the UDR to create an easy and effective way for editors to make these changes. Implicit in the project is also the need to maintain data integrity."

"With a deadline that certainly cannot be missed, it's important for us to quickly identify the requirements, pull together the appropriate development resources, and implement the updated version of the UDR in a manner in which current editorial workflow will not be interrupted," added Lisa Bos, executive vice president of consulting services for Really Strategies.

"The mission critical nature of the Multi-Congress Project requires careful coordination and flawless execution by all parties involved in the effort. We have been very pleased with how well our development methodology and resources have fit in with the entire project team. The client can be assured of success with this type of execution," said Oris Stuart, senior vice president, Wingspan Technology.

About Congressional Quarterly
Congressional Quarterly Inc. (CQ) is a 55-year-old, Washington, D.C.-based, nonpartisan news and legislative tracking service that provides information on government, politics, and public policy through its many print and online publications. CQ publishes products such as CQ.com On Congress, a subscription Web site that distributes information to more than 1,000 subscribers, and CQ Weekly, a magazine that has been updating readers on Congress related issues for more than 50 years. CQ's Web sites are updated with new data all day, every day-with some providing real time information such as U.S. House and Senate votes and breaking news. For more information, please visit www.cq.com.

About Wingspan Technology
Wingspan Technology develops sophisticated e-business solutions and interactive web sites for Global 1000 corporations, mid-market companies and start-up dotcoms. Wingspan's team of seasoned project managers, experienced software engineers and talented graphic designers are familiar with all leading development environments and operating platforms. With true expertise at developing high-end custom applications, Wingspan utilizes its Flight Plan rapid development methodology to complete the most challenging technology projects on time, on spec and on budget. For more information, please visit www.wingspantech.com.

About Really Strategies

Really Strategies, Inc., a privately held company that was founded in 2000 to provide world-class content solutions and services to publishers, media companies, and other content-centric companies. From content creation to delivery, Really Strategies helps bring strategy, content, and technology together to analyze, architect, and implement appropriate tools and technologies. Really Strategies' core product RSuite CMS is an award-winning content management system that facilitates the creation, management, re-use and distribution of XML, media files, and other document formats (Word, InDesign, or PDFs). As a recent recipient of The People's Choice Award for Top Consulting Service and Top Content Management, KMWorld's Trend-Setting Product of 2007 Award [RSuite], the Deloitte and Touche Fast 500 Award, Benjamin Franklin Emerging Business Award, Deloitte and Touche Rising Star Award (Delaware Valley), the Philadelphia 100 Award, and one of the "Best Places to Work" in Philadelphia Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal, Really Strategies is committed to building the premier content solutions and services firm. For more information about Really Strategies, Inc., please visit www.reallysi.com. For more information about RSuite CMS, please visit www.rsuitecms.com or call (610) 631-6770.

For press information, contact:
Marianne Calilhanna
610-631-6770
mcalilhanna@reallysi.com

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