BRODERBUND SOFTWARE SELECTS INTERWORLD'S INTERNET COMMERCE SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT ONLINE SALES AND DELIVERY; Scalability And Complete Software Solution Are Cited As Critical Factors.NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 1997--Broderbund Software (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : BROD BROD Big Bike Riders of Dagupan (Motorcycle Club in the Philippines) ), a leading publisher of educational, productivity and entertainment software, has selected InterWorld's Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the commerce software, Oasis(TM), to provide electronic software sales and delivery. InterWorld was chosen based on its large variety of applications and true end-to-end end-to-end a pattern of anastomosis in which severed ends are matched and united, in contrast with other patterns such as end-to-side or side-to-side. Usually applied to anastomosis of the intestine. software solution, including scaleable architecture, development tools, an integrated transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time. Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly. engine and catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. and electronic software distribution applications. Initially, Broderbund will utilize Oasis to market and sell its award-winning software through the World Wide Web. InterWorld's Internet commerce suite of applications will enable Broderbund to offer customers a high performance Internet commerce and community solution capable of supporting complete order management, online software distribution, advanced security, full transaction processing along with a suite of community applications. "We looked at a large variety of vendors who produce electronic commerce systems," said Douglas Chey, Director of Information Systems at Broderbund. "InterWorld's Oasis architecture offered us the best solution in providing all the necessary components -- a modular, scaleable and customizable platform -- to accomplish our goals and move forward strategically as a company." "We are pleased that Broderbund has licensed InterWorld's Oasis platform to support its Internet commerce initiative," said Robert Zangrillo, Chairman and 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 InterWorld. "InterWorld will provide Broderbund with a complete solution for implementing Internet commerce and creating an online community." About Broderbund Broderbund Software, Inc. develops, publishes and markets a broad line of interactive content for use in homes, schools and small businesses. Since its founding in 1980, Broderbund has pioneered innovative award-winning products that take advantage of the latest technologies. Broderbund has a successful track record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends through its studio development approach. Broderbund's web site is located at: http://www.broderbund.com . About InterWorld Technology Ventures, Inc. InterWorld is a leading developer of high performance Internet commerce software solutions. The company offers mission-critical, vertical market applications that allow businesses and organizations to conduct commerce across the Internet, including the buying and selling of merchandise, publications, software and information. InterWorld's Oasis technology has been adopted by major software and hardware vendors, including Micro Warehouse, Scholastic Inc., Oncology oncology /on·col·o·gy/ (ong-kol´ah-je) the sum of knowledge regarding tumors; the study of tumors. on·col·o·gy n. Online and Digital Equipment Corporation. For more information and updates, visit InterWorld's World Wide Web site at http://www.interworld.com or telephone (800) 814-8942. -0- Note to Editors: Broderbund is a registered trademark of Broderbund Software, Inc. InterWorld and Oasis are registered trademarks of InterWorld Technology Ventures, Inc. CONTACT: Broderbund Software Mike Salvadore, 415/382-4569 mike_salvadore@broder.com or Blanc & Otus Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Greg Peverill-Conti, 617/576-5828 gregpc@bando.com |
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