Tower Automotive Partners with Cotelligent

Cotelligent, an IT solutions company, recently announced that they have completed human resource work for Tower Automotive. Tower, a producer of assemblies and modules for vehicle structures and suspension systems for automotive manufacturers, selected Cotelligent to develop a single, internal, integrated global solution for dealing with payroll, benefits, and other "Colleague Growth and Development" initiatives. Cotelligent used PeopleSoft products for all technology.

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Thanks, Dori Pasternak MWW Group for Cotelligent 212-704-9727 ext 135

Cotelligent Completes Complex Human Resource Technology Implementation For Tower Automotive, Inc. Automotive Production Company Partners With Cotelligent to Employ PeopleSoft Technology

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20 -- Cotelligent (NYSE: CGZ <http://cbs.marketwatch.com/cgi-bin/htx.exe/squote?source=blq/prnewswire&tic ker=CGZ>), a leading provider of end-to-end information technology (IT) solutions, today announced that it has completed a large and complex implementation of PeopleSoft Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) for Tower Automotive, Inc. Tower Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: TWR <http://cbs.marketwatch.com/cgi-bin/htx.exe/squote?source=blq/prnewswire&tic ker=TWR>), a producer of assemblies and modules for vehicle structures and suspension systems for automotive manufacturers, selected Cotelligent to develop a single, internal, integrated global solution for dealing with payroll, benefits, and other "Colleague Growth and Development" initiatives. The solution, completed on schedule and within budget, provides Tower Automotive colleagues with full access to all of their business unit information, both online and in real-time. Cotelligent deployed PeopleSoft Version 7.5 for all human resource functionalities. PeopleSoft's HRMS applications and eCenter, application service provider, technology gives Tower Automotive, Inc. the ability to process human resource information with fewer hardware and software requirements, significantly reduces manual effort with the automation of benefits administration, and enables enhanced reporting capabilities. Cotelligent has provided Tower Automotive, Inc. with the core functionality for benefits administration, base HR and in-house payroll processing, and was instrumental in the creation of the Tower Automotive, Inc. HRMS Shared Services Team to support the system for all of Tower Automotive, Inc. "Our goal was to be live on a fully integrated global system by January 2001, and Cotelligent has both met that goal and laid the groundwork for Phase II functionality," said Sandy Parker, Steering Committee Member of Tower Automotive, Inc. "Once all phases are completed, we believe that this will be the global solution that can unleash our workforce to become the competitive differentiator in our space." Future phases will add greater functionality to the global system and deliver a comprehensive suite of self-service products to provide Tower Automotive, Inc. colleagues with access to their personal and benefit information. "As both a PeopleSoft Consulting Alliance Partner and an eCenter Services Partner, Cotelligent was selected to manage this complex project," said Dan Jackson, President and Chief Operating Officer for Cotelligent. "Working with both PeopleSoft and alongside Tower Automotive colleagues, our consulting team acquired a good sense of Tower Automotive's style, environment and culture and implemented new technology that is both well-suited to Tower Automotive's needs and quickly demonstrates results."

About Cotelligent, Inc. Cotelligent (http://www.cotelligent.com <http://www.cotelligent.com>) is a global consulting firm, delivering end-to-end information technology solutions that power forward-looking businesses. Founded in 1996, Cotelligent's expertise lies in creating scalable, strategic business solutions driven by technology, intelligent resource planning and execution. The Company's services range from needs assessment and strategy, to enterprise solutions, to implementation of eBusiness and mBusiness platforms. Cotelligent's clients come predominantly from traditional sectors within the financial services, technology, telecommunications and manufacturing industries. Today, Cotelligent is a focused pure-play solution provider with a staff of approximately 700 technical consultants and operating staff. Cotelligent's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CGZ.

About Tower Automotive, Inc. Tower Automotive, Inc., produces a broad range of assemblies and modules for vehicle structures and suspension systems for automotive manufacturers, including Ford, DaimlerChrysler, GM, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Auto Alliance, Fiat, BMW and Volkswagen. Products include body structural assemblies such as pillars and package trays, control arms, suspension links, engine cradles and full frame assemblies. Tower Automotive is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.