Strategic Intelligence and Jupiter Announce Asia-Pacific Partnership 19/5/00 Jupiter Communications, the leading Internet commerce research firm, has taken a 15% stake in Strategic Intelligence, a leading provider of Asian business intelligence. The venture will offer the company the opportunity to market and sell directly to Strategic Intelligence clients in Asia, through a marketing and sales presence at their executive conferences, as well as through direct access to their client base. The two companies will collaborate on research in the future, with intent to develop specific research and analysis for the many distinct Asian markets. The companies will also maintain mutual links on their respective websites and other co-branding and traffic building efforts. The investment will enable Strategic Intelligence to continue its current expansion into the North Asian markets. Strategic Intelligence is also looking to expand its web presence as well as the scope of its research services. According to Anthony Venus, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Strategic Intelligence, "There is a natural synergy between our core competencies, with clear benefits to both organisations. With our local market strength and client base and Jupiter's leadership in Internet and new economy issues, our combined efforts will result in much-needed products and services currently not available in the Asia Pacific region." In addition to the financial investment, the agreement will also allow for content and information sharing, access to existing research, web site linkages, joint promotional activities and conference co-operation. "Once we determined now was the time to tap into this rapidly growing region, it was important we chose the right partner one with a clear understanding of the key markets and a widespread reach across Asia," said Mr. Gene DeRose, CEO, Jupiter Communications. "We quickly came to the conclusion that Strategic Intelligence was the logical choice if we were serious about making an impactful entrance into the Asia-Pacific," he added. Established in 1998, Strategic Intelligence is an independent Asian-based and Asian-sourced business intelligence provider to the global business community. Strategic Intelligence works with a network of the most highly-regarded Asian commentators and analysts to deliver industry, economic and business intelligence for Asian markets. The range of products and services include customised research, a web based product providing strategic business insights on Asia, subscription based executive forums, and business conferences. Strategic Intelligence is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Jakarta.