Cutting-Edge Web-Based Solution to Bolster the ASP Market for Small-to-Medium Sized Businesses.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers UNION CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2000 NetPace offers a comprehensive suite of business tools designed to maximize the far-reaching potential of the Internet for SMBs According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Cahners In-Stat Group, small businesses are expected to provision Internet access See how to access the Internet. to more than 34 million employees in the U.S., making them a "natural market" for Application Service Providers (ASPs). NetPace Inc. offers 24x7 office, www.24x7office.com, complete with human resource management, payroll administration, customizable training and customer support, all accessible without any development efforts or capital investment. Utilizing the Internet through an ASP such as NetPace provides smaller businesses with a cost-effective means to deliver ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. solutions used by larger corporations to effectively manage their day-to-day operations. Under the ASP model, customers pay to have their software hosted, accessing the software or solution through a Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . This method allows businesses to offload To remove work from one computer and do it on another. See cooperative processing. their technology needs, including staff and equipment, for a fee that covers the rental of expensive software applications that small businesses couldn't afford otherwise. Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , there's nothing to install and no downloads are needed. Additionally, ASPs eradicate Eradicate To completely do away with something, eliminate it, end its existence. Mentioned in: Smallpox the need for business to deal with upgrades or technical problems typically associated with the purchase of software and internal hosting. 24x7 office is just one of many hosted services that NetPace has developed with the needs and concerns of the SMB market See SMB. in mind, such as reducing costs, saving valuable time, and increasing productivity by streamlining various internal processes. Further, having a single solution that automates routine administrative tasks allows businesses to focus on the development of their core business strategies while improving communication from home, the road, or remote offices. "24x7 leverages the power of the Internet, empowering smaller organizations to participate in today's emerging economy by offering a cheap and hassle-free way to run their business," says Imtiaz Shaikh, Business Development Manager. About NetPace Inc. NetPace Inc. is a leading provider of Internet solutions with services such as e-strategy consulting, digital media communications, web-enablement, and wireless development. The solutions NetPace provides enables businesses to leverage leading-edge technology to gain sustainable competitive advantages in today's marketplace. Visit us at www.netpace.com. |
|
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion