Eastgate's e-business standing raised by Consumer Direct.
Eastgate is teaming up with computer services group Cap Gemini to launch a new e-commerce facility f...
Eastgate is teaming up with computer services group Cap Gemini tolaunch a new e-commerce facility for the insurance industry.
Called Consumer Direct, the new trading solution will enable insurers,
brokers and affinity groups to sell personal lines through a range of
hi-tech distribution channels, including: the Internet; in-store kiosks;
digital TV and corporate intranets.
Eastgate said the distribution infrastructure will be integrated into its
full-cycle outsourcing service. This will include
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