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ALBUQUERQUE, NM, June 2, 2004 - UtiliPoint International, Inc.'s (UtiliPoint) research shows that the average utility spends more than 70 days per year on strategic planning and more than 30 additional days communicating tactical directives that are often not properly synchronized with strategic goals. The gap between strategic vision, strategic planning and business execution grows wider every year, meanwhile shareholders, customers and members are demanding better business efficiency and dramatically improved planning.

To meet this growing need, UtiliPoint, in conjunction with QuickStrategy Corporation, has launched an industry-focused strategic planning audit practice for utilities, energy companies and their technology suppliers. Based on real-world case studies and turnaround success stories, the QuickStrategy methodology comprises a series of focused, guided audits and planning tools along with a tutorial of how to drive execution from strategic thinking at all levels of the business organization. For instance, it has been successfully used to manage 43 various business segments within a profitable energy services corporation. In most cases, QuickStrategy delivers proven and actionable results in less than 2-3 months.

“Utility and energy industry executives have an unsatisfied need for a strategic planning audit and set of tools that get them on the right course quickly with a roadmap and an easy reference for measuring progress on a continual basis,” says Bruce R. Robinson, president of QuickStrategy Corporation.

“The methodology can propel even the largest and most closely managed organizations to a new level of strategic insight and business opportunity,” says Ethan L. Cohen, director of the Utility & Energy Technology Practice at UtiliPoint International, “Eloquent in both design and execution, the methodology provides even startups and very small businesses benefit,” Cohen added.

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About UtiliPoint International, Inc.
UtiliPoint International is a leader in providing consulting services to the utility industry, and has a 71-year history and over 50 utility clients worldwide. UtiliPoint International's staff is comprised of leading energy experts with diverse backgrounds in utility generation, transmission & distribution, retail markets, mergers and acquisitions, emerging technologies, investment capital, information technology, outsourcing, renewable energy, regulatory affairs, and international issues. UtiliPoint can be found at www.utilipoint.com.

About QuickStrategy Corporation
QuickStrategy Corporation is a prominent strategic planning organization providing expert strategic planning, management consulting, and advice to clients. QuickStrategy Senior Advisors, Advisors and analysts are themselves senior executives with diverse business backgrounds in business management, business planning, and business turnaround. QuickStrategy can be found at www.quickstrategy.com.