Electronic commerce providers working together to provide high quality solutions for retail industry; eMergingMedia and DIGEX form strategic alliance to enhance retailers efforts on the Internet.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 1997--After a couple of years of trial and error with the new media, retailers are starting to explore electronic commerce initiatives. However, retailers are quickly realizing that there are very few Internet providers Internet provider - Internet Service Provider with proven electronic commerce experience and understanding of consumer behavior. Today, finding high quality solutions in both hosting and development has just become a little easier. San Francisco-based eMergingMedia Inc. and Beltsville, Md.-based DIGEX Inc. (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 :DIGX) are working together to provide a smoother process to initiate commerce on the Internet. DIGEX offers a comprehensive suite of Industrial Strength Internet hosting solutions and lends electronic commerce expertise to the businesses of the retail industry. eMergingMedia, an interactive agency, whose clientele include, Tower Records, the good guys!, VeriFone, and L'eggs Pantyhose, has extensive experience developing online consumer applications. Known for its strong integration of strategy, creative, and technology, eMergingMedia has created award-winning storefronts, corporate identities, and Internet catalogs online. "We are very excited to add DIGEX to our Electronic Commerce Toolbox See toolkit and toolbar. ," said Laura Faucett, President of eMergingMedia. "Providing a consistent level of high quality hosting solutions is imperative in any Internet initiative. Digex provides more than hosting -- They provide infrastructure for serious commerce initiatives." "DIGEX focuses on serving the complex Web site management needs of corporate customers and electronic commerce applications represent a critical component in meeting those requirements," commented Earl Galleher, DIGEX President, Web Site Management Group. "eMergingMedia compliments our market focus by targeting key accounts within the retail industry and lends their expertise in E-commerce integration. We are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to support their efforts in providing turnkey See turnkey system. Web site management solutions." Moving forward, the two companies will begin working together to promote electronic commerce initiatives for the retail industry. Companies interested in unique online consumer experiences should contact at eMergingMedia Inc. at 415/977-1616. About eMergingMedia eMergingMedia Inc., located in San Francisco's "Multimedia Gulch," is a leading Interactive Agency with a proven track record in electronic commerce. eMergingMedia provides end-to-end solutions (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. for electronic commerce and interactive marketing and communications initiatives. Corporate information and a portfolio of clients is available at http://www.emergingmedia.com . About DIGEX Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., DIGEX is a leading independent national Internet carrier focusing exclusively on business customers. DIGEX offers a comprehensive range of Internet solutions, including high-speed dedicated business Internet connectivity, corporate Web site management services and private network capacity. The DIGEX Gold Ring(SM) national fault-tolerant fiber optic Internet network, engineered utilizing Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. (NASDAQ:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) Internetwork (1) To go between one network and another. (2) A large network made up of a number of smaller networks. Same as "internet" (lower case "i"), not the "Internet" (upper case "I"). See internet. Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. technology, provides highly reliable service for mission-critical Internet applications. Company news, product, and service information are available at http://www.digex.net . -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: DIGEX is a registered trademark of DIGEX Inc. eMergingMedia is a trademark of eMergingMedia Inc. CONTACT: eMergingMedia Inc. John Flanders, 415/977-1616 flanders@emergingmedia.com or DIGEX Inc. Earl Galleher, 301/847-6250 galleher@digex.net |
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