Frontline's WOWFactor.com Teams With IBM to Provide Ecommerce Technology to Women-owned Businesses Nationwide.PEARL RIVER Pearl River, uninc. village (1990 pop. 15,314), Rockland co., SE N.Y., near the N.J. line. It is a residential suburb of New York City, and a computer and telecommunications research and development center. Pearl River River, central Mississippi, U. , NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 1999-- WOWFactor, Frontline's Flagship Ecommerce Brand and the First Business Site Dedicated to Women, Will Utilize 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) Net.Commerce Hosting Server Frontline front·line also front line n. 1. A front or boundary, especially one between military, political, or ideological positions. 2. Basketball See frontcourt. 3. Football The linemen of a team. Communications Corp. (Nasdaq:FCCN FCCN Fundacao para a Computacao Cientifica Nacional ) today announced that WOWFactor.com, Frontline's flagship Ecommerce brand, will now utilize IBM Net.Commerce Hosting Server(b) to enable women-owned businesses to conduct e-business on the Web, from online transaction processing See transaction processing and OLCP. to business-to-business Ecommerce. WOWFactor provides a variety of services that will give women business owners Many online and offline organizations have been created to collect information about businesses around the world owned and operated by women. Many other organizations have been created to assist the women that own and operate those businesses. a competitive advantage. The site is home to the world's largest interactive database of women-owned businesses. Frontline's recently acquired Web development unit, WebPrime, is a premier IBM Business Partner - Software Program and a participant in IBM's Web Integrator initiative announced in early May. Frontline's Web development team will integrate IBM Net.Commerce Hosting Server into WOWFactor and all of Frontline's Ecommerce initiatives for small businesses. "As more and more businesses begin doing business online, we at IBM believe it is important to provide the resources that will help them be successful," said Karl Salnoske, general manager, Ecommerce, IBM Software Solutions. "Helping companies like Frontline to serve as an Ecommerce portal using our technology, we can help give small and growing businesses a competitive advantage and drive Ecommerce into the marketplace." 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 to set-up and operate full-service, low-maintenance, hosted electronic commerce services for multiple merchants in a shared commerce server environment. With this technology, Frontline provides the tools necessary for business owners to get an Ecommerce Internet site up and running quickly without a need for internal expertise or additional resources. 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. the National Foundation of Women Business Owners, 9.1 million small businesses are owned by women. The number one reason that women business owners use new technology is to explore new strategies for growth. It is estimated that 23 percent of women-owned business have a home page, compared to 17 percent of businesses owned by men. With this recent focus on the Internet by women, WOWFactor.com (http://WOWfactor.com) is a unique site that meets a real business need among women business owners. "For the business owners that we serve, time and money are two very important issues. That is why we decided to utilize IBM technology to enhance our suite of Ecommerce tools," said Stephen J. Cole-Hatchard, president 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 Frontline. "With IBM Net.Commerce Hosting Server, small businesses gain the Ecommerce capabilities quickly and easily that might normally be well out of their budget." About IBM Net.Commerce Powered by DB2 Universal Database, IBM 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 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 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/net.commerce/chsweb.html. About The IBM Business Partner - Software Program The IBM Software Program provides marketing, education, and technical support for all IBM e-business software solutions sold through channel partners, including (a)Value-added Resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. , Systems Integrators, Network Integrators, Web Integrators, Distributors, Value-added Distributors, Solution Providers, Solution Developers, Education Providers, Services Providers, 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. , Sales Agents and Consultants. For more information, visit http://www.ibm.com/software/partnerweb. About IBM's Web Integrator Initiative IBM's Web Integrator Initiative enables professionals who specialize in Web development, online commerce, and other Web-specific customer needs to leverage IBM hardware, software and services offerings under one umbrella agreement. The initiative is part of IBM PartnerWorld, a recently announced marketing and enablement program designed to create new revenue and marketing opportunities for IBM's Business Partners, and provide customers with e-business solutions including product, services, technologies and financing. For more information, please visit http://www.ibm.com/partnerinfo. About Frontline Founded in 1995, Frontline Communications Corporation provides "Effortless Ecommerce and Internet Access See how to access the Internet. " to small businesses nationwide. Frontline is poised to be the nation's leading provider of high-quality Internet services (Access, Development and Presence) through its three Ecommerce brands: Frontline.net, WOWFactor.com, and Channel iShop.com, each serving important geographic, demographic and vertical small business market segments. Frontline's focus on specific small businesses and their unique needs helps those customers utilize the Internet more easily to achieve an advantage over their competitors. With the recently announced acquisition of WebPrime, a member of IBM's Web Integrator Initiative, Frontline now provides its clients with full Web design, development and Ecommerce solutions. Frontline is headquartered in Pearl River, New York Pearl River is a hamlet (and a census-designated place) in Rockland County, New York, United States. The population was 15,553 at the 2000 census. Pearl River is in the western part of the Town of Orangetown. and is traded on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market. The statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, changes in the market for Internet services, regulatory and technological changes, economic factors, increased competition, and the nature of supplier of customer arrangements which become available to the Company in the future. The Company's actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in any forward-looking statement 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. . (a) Indicates trademark or registered trademark of Frontline Communications Corporation. (b) Indicates trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. |
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