eCommerce News Update from INTERSHOP Communications Inc.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 1997--Customer Profiles included in this week's eCommerce News Update from INTERSHOP: -0- -- Computer Future/Worldwide Superstore Chooses INTERSHOP for its eCommerce solution -- French Mint Opens Online Store With INTERSHOP Technology -- INTERSHOP Store Wins Prestigious Awards at the 1997 National Audio-Visual and Multimedia Communication Festival in Biarritz -- French America's Cup America's Cup: see sailing. America's Cup Most prestigious trophy in international yachting competition. First offered under another name in Britain in 1851, the cup was won easily by the America from New York and subsequently became known as the Challenger Launches INTERSHOP Mall -0- Computer Future/Worldwide Superstore Chooses INTERSHOP for its eCommerce Solution Computer Future Inc. (DBA World Wide Superstore) an Indianapolis-based computer sales and service company, has chosen INTERSHOP's technology for their eCommerce application. "Online business is very important to us, so we wanted to design and operate a store that is going to be among the Web's best and most successful," said Bret Garrett, VP of Marketing of Computer Future. "We learned about INTERSHOP at last year's Comdex show and thought it was the best choice for a packaged eCommerce solution," he continued. "We monitored the product reviews in the press very closely and felt very confident about our decision." This well laid-out and structured store, boasting a catalog of more than 20,000 items, and thousands of product photos, offers computer components, software packages, peripherals and complete systems from over 850 brand name manufacturers. As a special feature, the Worldwide Superstore offers links to every manufacturer's Web site, dramatically increasing the wealth of information for store visitors. "As a service to our customers we are maintaining a separate toll-free number for shoppers who desire to place orders by phone," Garrett explained. In the beginning, the operators are an option, but eventually he expects customers to take full advantage of INTERSHOP's secure online payment systems. The Worldwide Superstore also offers several variations of award-winning INTERSHOP eCommerce technology. "Our experience setting up stores with INTERSHOP's technology, has placed us in a key position to offer affordable eCommerce solutions to other businesses," Garret declared. "Customers who want to build their own store can buy the INTERSHOP Online package or they can rent a store in our INTERSHOP Mall." -0- Who: Computer Future dba Worldwide Superstore Where: www.worldwidesuperstore.com What: Computer systems and peripherals, software Since When: September, 1997 Revenue: Target $1,000,000 per month from the Worldwide Superstore Future Plans: Making online sales a strong pillar of the company's business System configuration: Pentium Pro The sixth generation of the Intel x86 family of CPU chips. The term may refer to the chip or to a PC that uses it. Introduced in 1995 as the successor to the Pentium, models from 150 MHz to 200 MHz were released. 200 server, 128 MB RAM, 6.5 GB Ultrawide SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. , Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. and Microsoft Internet Information Server, T1 line. -0- French Mint Opens Online Store With INTERSHOP technology Even people who are in the business of producing money choose INTERSHOP to run their electronic commerce application. It is hard to imagine a more flattering compliment. La Monnaie The Koninklijke Muntschouwburg (de Munt) (Dutch), or la Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie (la Monnaie) de Paris, the French mint, which has been fabricating money for 1133 years (since 864 AD), recently broke new ground for numismatic nu·mis·mat·ic adj. 1. Of or relating to coins or currency. 2. Of or relating to numismatics. [French numismatique, from Late Latin numisma, numismat-, aficionados worldwide, opening a world-class Internet store. Even if Web surfers do not intend to buy immediately, the store is worth a visit to check out 13 beautifully designed catalogs displaying 200 distinctive and sophisticated products. INTERSHOP's multilingual capabilities came in handy when the decision was made to build the store in English and French, so the richness and variety of the treasures of MDP MDP Mot de Passe (French: Password) MDP Markov Decision Process (artificial intelligence) MDP Management Development Program MDP methylene diphosphonate MDP Millennium Democratic Party can be viewed and purchased by a broader clientele. The flexibility and the dynamic display of new information at the store level allows MDP to change the product offering frequently, providing variety to its customers. In addition to the advanced catalog design, MDP is taking advantage of INTERSHOP's powerful back-office administration, which allows them to manage all business aspects such as billing, shipping inventory and marketing statistics in a secure and convenient environment. Pending approval by the French Ministry of Economy, Finances and Industry, the INTERSHOP solution will integrate SG2's Payline system of secure payment by credit card, an important step to make online shopping in France even more convenient. So far the MDP store has attracted visitors from 80 countries around the world and continues to draw a lot of attention from numismatic experts especially in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . The store catalogs show the numismatic series, the collection's pieces in gold, silver and platinum featuring the 1998 World Football Cup, treasures of European museums, cinema, art and calendar medals, jewels, crosses, bronze art, office objects and official decorations. -0- Who: La Monnaie de Paris Where: www.monnaiedeparis.fr What: Coins, medals, jewelry and other treasures Revenue: At present, MDP has annual sales of FF200 million. Sales on the Web during the testing period of July and August have averaged FF20,000. In 1998, MDP expects to generate sales of FF1 million through their online store. -0- INTERSHOP Store Wins Prestigious Awards at the 1997 National Audio-Visual and Multimedia Communication Festival in Biarritz For the second year in a row, Home Shopping Home Shopping commonly refers to the electronic retailing / home shopping channels industry, which includes such billion dollar companies as HSN, QVC, eBay, ShopNBC, Buy.com, and Amazon.com. Arcade, a multilingual French/English/German Internet store built on INTERSHOP technology, scored big among the best French Websites at the annual National Audio-Visual and Multimedia Communication Festival in Biarritz, France. Home Shopping Arcade was chosen over 70 other participants to receive a special mention by the jury at the Palmares Palmares may refer to:
Home Shopping Service, creators of Shopping Arcade chose INTERSHOP Online as core technology for Home Shopping Arcade. Scalability, flexibility, completeness and security of financial transactions over the Internet influenced the decision to select INTERSHOP's technology for this electronic commerce solution. "We are proud of the cooperation between INTERSHOP and Home Shopping Service that helped get this store online," declared Sven Lung, General Manager of INTERSHOP Communications in Paris. "Electronic commerce is a field with great potential for companies like Home Shopping Service who are marketing their products and services online. We expect businesses with experience in content management to attract thousands of Web surfers to Internet stores." Lung expressed confidence, other companies will follow the successful example of Home Shopping Service, a pioneer in online marketing, who manages programs such as "M6 Boutique on Teleachat. "As soon as companies realize the benefits of INTERSHOP technology, they understand how easy it is to grow their business through eCommerce." -0- Who: Home Shopping Arcade Where: http://www.hss.fr What: Upscale merchandize Revenue: Consolidated 1996 revenue of all national and international programs managed by Home Shopping Service tops FF380 million, up 15 percent from 1995 -0- French America's Cup Challenger Launches INTERSHOP Mall INTERSHOP was chosen as key technology to help raise money for an ambitious French sailing team that prepares to challenge for the next America's Cup. To win the world's oldest continuously contested sports trophy it takes great technology, talent, determination and -- most of all -- deep pockets. Although France has never won the right to defend the Cup, they always brought formidable challengers to the starting line starting line n. Sports The point or line at which a race begins. Noun 1. starting line - a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game scratch line, scratch, start . For the next America's Cup competition, slated for March 2000 in Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. , France-Today, the French challenger of the Yacht Club de Cannes, has selected INTERSHOP's electronic commerce technology to sell merchandise and sponsorship packages through a virtual shopping Virtual shopping is a form of e-commerce giving the ability for individuals to shop remotely via a computer network connection, normally on the Internet using the World Wide Web. mall on the Internet. With this move France-Today leaves the charted waters of traditional fundraising and embarks on a global trip. Their boat France-Today.com will sail around the world to promote electronic commerce and the concept of and marketing sports events over the Internet. During this trip, potential sponsors will learn about INTERSHOP eCommerce technology and the benefits of using the Internet as the most cost-effective marketing and sales channel. -0- Some advantages of eCommerce for France-Today -- Dramatically expanded marketplace -- reaching customers locally or worldwide at very low cost -- Online stores are open around the clock and accessible from everywhere in the world -- Opportunity to merchandise the entire product line cost-effectively -- Bilingual English/French -- Better value for the customer's money -- trade margin is shared between manufacturer and final customer -0- Who: France-Today Where: http://www.france-today.com What: America's Cup merchandise and sponsorship packages Objective: Successful fundraising for the America's Cup XXX in New Zealand in the year 2000. By the end of 1997, France-today.com expects to be the leader of general-store shopping malls on the Internet in France. By June 2000, France-today.com wants to be among the top 10 general-store shopping malls in the world -0- America's Cup highlights 1851: The schooner schooner (sk  `nər), sailing vessel, rigged fore-and-aft, with from two to seven masts. America, sailing under the burgee bur·gee n. A small distinguishing flag displayed by a yacht. [Perhaps from French dialectal bourgeais, shipowner, from Old French burgeis, citizen, from bourg, of the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Yacht Club beat an armada An earlier brand name for laptop computers from Compaq. The line was noted for its quality and innovative features. of British racing yachts to win the 100 Guinea Cup, which later was renamed America's Cup. As the defending Cup holder, NYYC NYYC New York Yacht Club fielded challenges from abroad none of them able to wrest wrest tr.v. wrest·ed, wrest·ing, wrests 1. To obtain by or as if by pulling with violent twisting movements: wrested the book out of his hands; wrested the islands from the settlers. away the Cup. 1983: After 132 years and 24 successful defenses, the Americans finally lost the Cup match to the Australian challenger Australia II The Australia II is a 12-metre class yacht, and the first successful challenger for the America's Cup after 132 years. Design Designed by Ben Lexcen, built by Stephan Ward, owned by Alan Bond and helmed by John Bertrand, the Australia II , which took the "Auld auld adj. Scots Old. Adj. 1. auld - a Scottish word; "auld lang syne" old - of long duration; not new; "old tradition"; "old house"; "old wine"; "old country"; "old friendships"; "old money" Mug" Down Under. 1987: The Americans, led by legendary skipper Dennis Conner Dennis Walter Conner (born September 16, 1942) is an American yachtsman who has participated in the America's Cup nine times. The America's Cup is considered by most to be the pinnacle event of the sport of yachting. , came back stronger than ever and brought the Cup back to San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. where it remained for two successful defenses. 1995: Team New Zealand Team New Zealand (TNZ) is an America's Cup sailing team which is based in Auckland and represents New Zealand. The team officially represents the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, and they have become a household name in their home country following their consecutive wins in the , with two formidable boats and a disciplined, well-prepared crew became just the second non-American team to win the Cup. Hence the 30th defense of the Cup will be staged in Auckland in the year 2000. CONTACT: INTERSHOP Communications, Inc. Lara Abrams, 415/229-0066 |
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