ACD Systems Announces asknet AG as European E-Commerce Provider; Increases Exposure & Availability of ACD Products in European Marketplace.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers VICTORIA, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2002 ACD Systems Incorporated in 1989, ACD Systems Ltd. evolved into a software developer for the nascent CD-ROM cataloguing industry. It was realized that a key technological advantage could be found if ACD provided the fastest software JPEG decoder on the market. International Inc. (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :ASA Asa (ā`sə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and ), the digital imaging company, today announced that asknet AG of Germany, will be the company's European e-commerce provider. This agreement will provide ACD Systems with increased presence in the European market as well as increased efficiencies for receiving and fulfillment ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. of European-based orders via the Internet. Asknet will host an online ACD (Automatic Call Distributor) A computerized phone system that responds to the caller with a voice menu and connects the call to the appropriate agent. It can also distribute calls equally to agents. shopping cart that will offer products in eight languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Dutch and accept three currencies: US dollars, British Pounds and the Euro. In addition, asknet will offer first level support in those languages and will provide fulfillment of physical product orders. The services provided by asknet will be seamlessly integrated with ACD Systems' existing web site: www.ACDSYSTEMS.com Chair & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ACD Systems, Doug Vandekerkhove said, "This contract with asknet is twofold, not only does it strengthen ACD's position through increased efficiencies in Europe, it will also enhance exposure of ACD products in this key marketplace. Already, over 20% of ACD's total sales are derived from Europe and that number is expected to grow. Asknet is a leading European e-commerce vendor whose proven success and expertise will provide ACD Systems with insight and expertise into the European marketplace." Localized ACD products (those which have been translated into the market-appropriate languages) available through asknet include, but are not limited to, the newly released localized versions of ACDSee 4.0(TM) in French, Italian, German, Spanish and Portuguese; localized ACDSee 4.0 PowerPack(TM); and localized ACDSee for Mac 1.6(TM). All products are available for download from the company's Web site www.ACDSYSTEMS.com. About asknet AG As a digital software logistics specialist, asknet offers a service covering virtually all the stages in the software supply chain. Whether intra-company or for the company-supplier link, asknet helps the customer and the software producer or reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. by reducing the company's administrative load and helping the software producer and reseller create new market opportunities. Asknet services range from providing digital contents and transporting them directly to the customer right through to the purchase and use of software in a corporate network. About ACD Systems Headquartered in British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography since 1993, ACD Systems International (TSE: ASA) is one of the world's leading developers and marketers of digital imaging software. The company has a history of rapid revenue growth and consistent profitability. ACD has penetrated the global marketplace through advanced Internet distribution and strategic partnerships with manufacturers and developers. ACD has millions of consumer users and over 33,000 corporate customers including many Fortune 500 companies. For further details, please visit us at our corporate web site: www.ACDSYSTEMS.com THIS NEWS RELEASE MAY CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. BASED ON THE ESTIMATES AND OPINIONS OF MANAGEMENT AT THE DATE THE STATEMENTS WERE MADE AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS IF CONDITIONS OR OPINIONS SHOULD CHANGE. |
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