IPNet Solutions Delivers First Ever Integrated Collaboration, Transaction and Process Management Solution for High-Velocity eBusiness.NEWPORT BEACH Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1999-- XML-Based IP.trade.link(TM) Offers Effective Collaboration Through Information Access, Exchange and Negotiation for the Next Generation of Internet-Based Trading Communities IPNet Solutions, a leader in enterprise eBusiness solutions, today announced the immediate availability of IP.trade.link(TM), the first integrated value chain collaboration solution to allow trading communities to access and exchange information, and conduct negotiations over the Internet. By automating key business processes, IP.trade.link enables global businesses to eliminate supply chain inefficiencies through more effective transactions and streamlined product development cycles. "With IP.trade.link, our sales force can use a standard browser interface to provide accurate and timely sales forecasts to our entire network of suppliers," said Jeff Brown
"IP.trade.link enables collaboration between customers, partners and suppliers of all sizes regardless of their IT systems," said Kian Saneii, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, IPNet Solutions. "IP.trade.link is uniquely positioned to help our customers leverage the power of the Internet while integrating with their existing IT infrastructures. IPNet is breaking the supply chain and replacing it with a collaborative web of interactions and transactions." As the most comprehensive XML-based (eXtensible markup language See XML. (language, text) Extensible Markup Language - (XML) An initiative from the W3C defining an "extremely simple" dialect of SGML suitable for use on the World-Wide Web. http://w3.org/XML/. ) solution for value chain collaboration, IP.trade.link provides an open platform for trading communities to access and exchange information over the Internet in a highly secure and managed fashion. IP.trade.link is the first solution to offer seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. transaction processing systems, and supports all major standards and initiatives including CPFR CPFR Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment CPFR Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (merchandising) CPFR Continuous Planning Forecasting & Replenishment CPFR Calling Party Forced Release (Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment), RosettaNet, OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards) and BizTalk. This allows companies to leverage their existing investments in legacy systems and 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. (enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. ) software, while providing a cost-effective migration path to Internet-based eCommerce. "Businesses today are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to shave costs and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their supply chain," said Hollis Bischoff, senior program director for META Group's Electronic Business Strategies. "Powerful collaboration features and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange See EDI. (application, communications) electronic data interchange - (EDI) The exchange of standardised document forms between computer systems for business use. EDI is part of electronic commerce. ) integration enables companies to create Dynamic Trading Networks which will likely become a significant standard backbone for eBusiness." In contrast to competitive offerings which require servers on both sides of a transaction, IP.trade.link requires only one server, allowing any partner to access system information via a browser interface -- without requiring any special hardware or software. With this unmatched functionality, IP.trade.link provides second- and third-tier trading partners with cost-effective access to key information, enabling true collaboration throughout the value chain. "IPNet Solutions is quickly establishing itself as a leader in value chain collaboration," said Andrew Gammuto, supply chain business development manager in Microsoft's Business Solutions Group. "In addition to products such as IP.trade.link and their commitment to Microsoft's BizTalk framework See BizTalk. , IPNet is leveraging the Microsoft NT and SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. 7.0 technology platforms to enable businesses to develop the Internet-based trading communities of tomorrow, today." Traditional eCommerce solutions rely on proprietary, value-added networks (VANs) which companies pay based on their transaction volume. IP.trade.link leverages the Internet to enable unlimited collaboration and transactions between trading partners without requiring additional cost. Also, unlike VANs, IP.trade.link makes critical information available throughout the trading community in real time and via the superior reliability of the Internet. Easily customized to address individual trading partner needs, IP.trade.link is ideal for multiple industries including retail, manufacturing, distribution, technology, aerospace, higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. , utilities and transportation. IP.trade.link is available now starting at $250,000. About IPNet Solutions IPNet Solutions develops and markets eBusiness solutions for the Fortune 500 marketplace. IPNet's fully-integrated suite of electronic commerce software includes award-winning applications for transaction management, value chain collaboration and process management to extend the value of ERP and SCM (1) (Software Configuration Management, Source Code Management) See configuration management. (2) See supply chain management. applications throughout a trading community. IPNet's integrated suite of software allows companies to achieve high-velocity eBusiness on the Internet while continuing to leverage their investment in legacy systems and proprietary networks. IPNet customers include 3dfx, AT&T, Marshall Industries, Northrop Grumman, Shop `n Save, SMC Networks, U.S. Foodservice and Xerox. IPNet's corporate headquarters is in Newport Beach, Calif. with regional offices in Chicago, Houston, Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. For further information, see IPNet's web site at www.ipnet-solutions.com. About 3dfx Interactive 3dfx Interactive is leading the 3D multimedia revolution in personal computers and consumer products. With its patented and award-winning graphics accelerator chips, boards and software, 3dfx provides the technology to create high-impact visual experiences. The company is recognized worldwide for its ability to bring the world's finest games, educational content, interactive entertainment and media-rich business applications to life. 3dfx products are available through leading PC makers including Compaq, Dell, Gateway and in retail stores worldwide. 3dfx Interactive has headquarters in San Jose, Calif., with engineering and manufacturing facilities in Richardson, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico. 3dfx Interactive is available on the Web at http://www.3dfx.com . Keywords: IPNet, XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. , eBusiness, eCommerce, EDI, Internet EDI, ERP, supply chain, CPFR, BizTalk, 3dfx. Note to Editors: IPNet.Suite, IP.edi.link and IP.customer.link are registered trademarks of IPNet Solutions, Inc. CTR See click-through rate. , IP.trade.link, IP.quick.link, IP.web.link, IP.object.link and IP.suite.server are trademarks of IPNet Solutions, Inc. |
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