Eclipsys Corporation, (NASDAQ:ECLP), The Outcomes Company, today announced that Ali Zarzour has been appointed to the new role of vice president and general manager of Middle East Operations. In this capacity, Mr. Zarzour will lead Eclipsys regional market strategy and business operations in the Middle East marketplace, including a comprehensive recruitment process for world-class professionals from throughout the region in support of the companys business development efforts. He reports directly to John Gomez, Eclipsys executive vice president and chief technology officer of International Operations.
Mr. Zarzour brings to his position extensive insight and experience in managing Middle East business operations for healthcare technology suppliers. He joins Eclipsys from Microsoft Corporation, where for six years as a healthcare industry manager he served in a variety of leadership capacities in support of creating and growing the healthcare business for the company in the Middle East and Africa. In this role he contributed to the global business in the areas of strategy and major wins, while forging strategic government and partner alliances, and championing the healthcare technology modernization efforts ongoing in the Middle East.
Before joining Microsoft Corporation, Mr. Zarzour participated in the technology boom of the region by starting a number of companies, including Vertscape Inc., Dubai, United Arab Emirates, a unique provider of extended enterprise relationship management solutions based on .Net and Web services. Previous corporate experience includes tenure with Future Technology Systems Ltd. Mr. Zarzour holds a master of business administration degree from the University of Warwick, Coventry, UK, and a bachelor of science degree in economics from Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
The Middle East is perhaps unrivaled right now in its healthcare technology evolution, and we are excited to make it an important part of our companys international business strategy, said Gomez. Ali will be integral to our success as we heighten our focus and presence in this dynamic region. He brings solid experience, great skills and invaluable relationships to his role. We are very pleased to have someone with his skills and reputation formulating our strategy and personally representing the potential value and outcomes delivered by Eclipsys solutions.
* Source: ME NewsWire on behalf of Business Wire

About Eclipsys
Eclipsys is a leading provider of advanced integrated clinical, revenue cycle and access management software, clinical content and professional services that help healthcare organizations improve clinical, financial, operational and client satisfaction outcomes. For more information, see www.eclipsys.com or email info@eclipsys.com.
Statements in this news release concerning the potential strengthening of our international operations as a result of hiring Ali Zarzour are forward-looking statements and actual business plans may differ from those projected due to a variety of risks and uncertainties. More information about company risks is available in recent Form 10-Q and 10-K filings made by Eclipsys from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Special attention is directed to the portions of those documents entitled Risk Factors and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Eclipsys Corporation and The Outcomes Company are registered trademarks of Eclipsys Corporation. Other product and company names in this news release are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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