(Source: Business Wire)
The
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG), today
announced that it has been selected by Computerworld's
Business Intelligence Perspectives as a winner of its "Best
Practices in Business Intelligence" awards program in the category
of Creating an Agile BI Infrastructure.' The award identifies and
acknowledges excellence among users of business intelligence solutions
and approaches.
Using agile development, a disciplined project management process, The
Hartford's property & casualty information technology team designed a
leading-edge solution for the company's Research and Product Development
organization that allows fast access to research data and the ability to
use that research to creatively bring competitive products to market.
"In receiving this prestigious recognition, it affirms the critical role
technology plays in our ability to compete in the marketplace," said Bob
Ingram, senior vice president and chief information officer of The
Hartford's property and casualty operations. "Through this solution, our
business isequippedto supportpricing sophistication and accuracy,
more quickly recognize changing trends and ultimately make better
business decisions."
"Today's competitive economy demands that IT enterprises effectively and
efficiently implement successful business intelligence strategies. The
organizations we've selected have demonstrated the ability to devise and
implement solutions that ensure the most efficient IT infrastructure and
advancing the larger goals of the organization," said Ellen Dally,
senior vice president events, IDG Enterprise.
About The Hartford
Celebrating nearly 200 years, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is an
insurance-based financial services company that serves households,
businesses and employees by helping to protect their assets and income
from risks, and by managing wealth and retirement needs. A Fortune 500
company, The Hartford is recognized widely for its service expertise and
as one of the world's most ethical companies. More information on the
company and its financial performance is available at www.thehartford.com.
About Computerworld
For 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology
news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's
award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), weekly publication, focused
conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's
largest global IT media network.
Computerworld's Web site and print publication have won more than 100
awards in the past five years alone.
