CSG Systems Inc.
2525 117th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68138
402 431 7000



Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 10:48:21 -0500

03 00050 60 03061901




Mr. Rod Welch
rodwelch@pacbell.net
The Welch Company
440 Davis Court #1602
San Francisco, CA 94111 2496
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Subject:   SDS use at CSG by Jerry Nord

Dear Rod,

[Responding to your letter today, show below... ]
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I would like to pursue some questions about how to write this agreement. How early are you available to take a call on Friday?

Sincerely,



Jerry J. Nord






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The Welch Company
440 Davis Court #1602
San Francisco, CA 94111 2496
rodwelch@pacbell.net



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Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 9:21 AM


Mr. Jerry J. Nord
CSG Systems Inc.
2525 117th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68138
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Subject:   SDS use at CSG by Jerry Nord

Jerry,

Thanks for the heads up in your letter on Tuesday, 030617, shown below, advising that submission of a draft agreement on SDS will be delayed a few days. Your post script, lines up with the letter yesterday citing growing problems that drive demand for our efforts....
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http://www.welchco.com/sd/08/00101/02/03/06/17/114459.HTM#W55M

Cost savings calculated at $40K per day in your letter last year on 020415 illustrates the target of opportunity for transformation to SDS to help folks find information. This has been recognized as a big opportunity to improve productivity by improving Microsoft programs, reported on 021108....
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http://www.welchco.com/sd/08/00101/02/02/11/08/084723.HTM#EF5I

So, please don't rush on the SDS efforts today. Experience over the past 20 years advancing from information to a culture of knowledge has shown that the long way around is the short way there. If you can get something out today, fine; but, tomorrow or Monday will work, also. Since we have a "solution," this provides a cushion for investing time to construct a strong foundation, rather than rush ahead with a "house of cards."
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Sincerely,



Rod Welch
rodwelch@pacbell.net