We have been busy updating our services to meet your needs better and would like to share some of these developments with you.

Our mission is to provide a channel where users can tap a global network over 20,000 solution providers to meet their technology development deadlines, stay on budget and ensure quality work in a fast and efficient way.

The highlights of the month include HelloBrain being named one of the Top Emerging Companies in 2001 by Computerworld, the launch of ! co! ! ! rporate Exchanges for Intel^® Corporation, available through Intel Developer Services, and Synopsys^®. For more details, please read below.

Best wishes for a prosperous New Year!

Whats New

Top 100 Emerging Companies in 2001

A panel of information technology industry influencers named HelloBrain one of the top 100 emerging companies in 2001. The panel rated finalists on characteristics ranging from innovation, ability to execute their strategy to their technologys ability to offer value to corporate IT operations in Fortune 1,000 companies. For more details, please go to http://www.HelloBrain.com/HB.

New Alliances La! un! ! ! ched

HelloBrain has partnered with Intel Developer Services and Synopsys to launch corporate exchanges so that developers and customers can access experts in Intel Itanium technology and Synopsys design solutions worldwide to supply the critical knowledge, components, or designs needed to complete product development. These exchanges can be accessed at http://IDS.HelloBrain.com and http://Synopsys.HelloBrain.com.

myBrain User Tips

Your myBrain personalized information page is a powerful tool for managing your project information.

Here are a few tips to help you be more productive:

Administrative Options
Need to change your password?  Want to start rec! ei! ! ! ving notifications by email from the site?  Need to change your account email address?  You can access these options from the Administration panel on the far left side of the myBrain page.

Using the Message Panel
At the top of the myBrain page, you'll find a summary of the most recent alerts relating to your projects on HelloBrain. These messages will inform you if new messages have been posted in project discussion rooms, or if a member has requested a private discussion with you.  All messages are stored in an archived that users can access by clicking "More..." at the bottom of the panel.

Current Programs

HelloBrain.com Refer and Earn Program

Refer your colleagues to HelloBrain's Intellectual Capital Exchange.  Benefit from using our services and get rewarded! f! ! ! or spreading the word.  To learn more, please go to www.HelloBrain.com/HB and click on the Referral Program button located at the bottom of the lower right hand bar.

Upcoming Events

Come meet us at the following events:

DesignCon
January 30-31, 2001
Santa Clara Convention Center
Booth 319

Intel Developer Forum Conference
February 26-March 1, 2001
San Jose Convention Center
Booth 1121