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Wolters Kluwer NV (AMS:WLSN) Wolters Kluwer Innovation & Technology Highlighted in London
Amsterdam (September 25, 2008) - Wolters Kluwer, a leading global information services and publishing company focused on professionals, will showcase today its customer-focused innovation and technology strategy as key element for future growth and shaping the industry's landscape. At Wolters Kluwer's Investor/Analyst Day on Innovation & Technology in London, the Executive Board and senior management provide insight into key innovative technology drivers such as Vertical Search, Workflow Solutions, Cloud Computing and Next-Generation Publishing.
Nancy McKinstry, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, will host the event. Jack Lynch, Member of the Executive Board, will provide an overview of innovation and technology at Wolters Kluwer. As Lynch explains, "Our customers increasingly recognize the value of how our deep customer knowledge merges with innovative technology to develop new and more effective services and integrated workflow solutions. Bringing these innovations to the customer clearly makes Wolters Kluwer a more competitive and valuable company, able to integrate emerging technologies with our high growth models."
Keynote speakers will share insight into different solutions that are at the center of Wolters Kluwer's innovation strategy:
* Karen Abramson, President and CEO of Medical Research at Wolters Kluwer Health, will talk about Vertical Search and the move from a content to a user-centric model. * Mike Sabbatis, President of CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business, will present how the emerging Workflow Solutions model is automating the extended enterprise. * Chris Cartwright, CEO of Wolters Kluwer Corporate & Financial Services, will look at Cloud Computing and the shift from products to services, and software as a service. * Henri Van Engelen, CEO of Wolters Kluwer Belgium, will discuss Next-Generation Publishing where interactive communities of practice drive content.
Throughout the day there will be a trade show booth staffed by Wolters Kluwer's top global innovators and technology evangelists who will show first-hand how innovation is focused in areas that add value for the customer and drive business growth.
Kevin Entricken, Vice President, Investor Relations at Wolters Kluwer, will close the event with an overview of how Wolters Kluwer's strategy is geared to allocate more capital to where it can create the most value for customers.
About Wolters Kluwer Wolters Kluwer is a leading global information services and publishing company. The company provides products and services globally for professionals in the health, tax, accounting, corporate, financial services, legal, and regulatory sectors. Wolters Kluwer had annual revenues (2007) of €3.4 billion, maintains operations in over 33 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific and employs approximately 19,500 people worldwide. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Its shares are quoted on the Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Visit www.wolterskluwer.com for information about our market positions, customers, brands, and organization.
Forward-looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by words such as "expect," "should," "could," "shall," and similar expressions. Wolters Kluwer cautions that such forward-looking statements are qualified by certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from what is contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, general economic conditions; conditions in the markets in which Wolters Kluwer is engaged; behavior of customers, suppliers, and competitors; technological developments; the implementation and execution of new ICT systems or outsourcing; and legal, tax, and regulatory rules affecting Wolters Kluwer's businesses, as well as risks related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestments. In addition, financial risks such as currency movements, interest rate fluctuations, liquidity, and credit risks could influence future results. The foregoing list of factors should not be construed as exhaustive. Wolters Kluwer disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
