Cardservice International Teams With IBM to Deliver New E-Commerce Solutions Directly from IBM Desktops.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 1999-- Cardservice International Inc. (Cardservice) announced today at COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). the launch of a unique service that enables new IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) business PC owners to launch an application from an icon on their desktop to sign up for a Cardservice/IBM turnkey See turnkey system. e-commerce solution. Cardservice International will provide to users a combination of IBM Net.Commerce Hosting Server and its own payment processing services for a complete e-commerce merchant package. Utilizing IBM software, the e-commerce solution will be hosted by strategic partners like Interliant, and will provide small businesses with robust IBM technology allowing merchants to quickly establish a Web presence at a price they find attractive. "New desktop owners will find the key to safe, secure e-commerce 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. right at their fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. ," said Chuck Burtzloff, president and chief executive officer of Cardservice International. "Cardservice's alliance with IBM on this program is a milestone in providing new merchants immediate and convenient avenues to success." Dave Liederbach, vice president of e-commerce IBM Solutions noted: "We welcome Cardservice International as our partner in this venture. The combination of IBM Net Commerce Hosting Server and Cardservice's comprehensive services in payment processing gives our IBM users a decided advantage when starting their e-business ventures." IBM Net.Commerce Hosting Server is an integrated software package Software that combines several applications in one program, typically providing at least word processing, spreadsheet and database management. Presentation graphics, page layout, paint, calendar, address book, e-mail and other applications may also be included. for commerce service providers (CSPs), businesses that facilitate some or all aspects of electronic commerce for other businesses. The IBM product allows CSPs to set up and operate low-maintenance, hosted electronic commerce services for multiple sellers in a shared commerce server environment. It also facilitates small and medium businesses lacking the internal expertise or resources to quickly establish a secure electronic commerce solution that can be extended and enhanced with premium options. Newly released, the Cardservice Online Merchant Application, the industry's first online automated merchant approval system, will allow merchants to apply and be pre-approved for a Cardservice merchant account. It will then enable merchants to set up their stores using the Net.Commerce Hosting Server or other e-commerce solutions, and to process payments through the LinkPoint Secure Payment Gateway. Merchants with no Web site authoring experience can have their store online in hours. Cardservice will be working through partners such as Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. and other e-commerce hosts to provide this service to merchants. About Cardservice International: Cardservice International is a technology-driven, customer-focused company that provides both merchant account services and secure transport of financial transactions for businesses in both the physical and virtual worlds. Cardservice International has headquarters in Agoura Hills, Calif. For additional information, visit www.cardservice.com/partner/ecommerce. About IBM Net.Commerce: IBM Net.Commerce Hosting Server is a member of the award-winning IBM Net.Commerce family of software. Net.Commerce is a set of integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. components, powered by IBM DB2 Universal Database, that provides a solution for businesses to sell goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. through an electronic 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. on the Internet. This out-of-the-box solution gives companies the ability to start simple and grow fast. It comes complete with catalog templates, setup wizards and advanced catalog tools to easily build effective and attractive electronic commerce sites. Net.Commerce is ideal for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer applications, and integrates seamlessly with a company's existing business systems to protect IT investments. For more information, visit http://www.software.ibm.com/commerce. |
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