[ANN] MerchantSpace Commerce 2.8 - Java eCommerce Software

From: Jason Billingsley (hotwheel_at_REMOVE-canada.com)
Date: 12/07/03

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    Mid-Market Companies Have More Ecommerce Options With the Release of
    MerchantSpace Commerce 2.8

    VANCOUVER, BC, Canada, December 4, 2003 -- Ekkon Technologies, the
    developers of MerchantSpace Commerce, today announced the next version
    of its market leading J2EE ecommerce software is now available.

    MerchantSpace provides a framework for the development of a highly
    customized B2B or B2C ecommerce store. Default functionality includes
    management of product catalogs, merchandising, promotions, customers,
    orders, shipping, tax, payment, and reporting. Each functional module
    of MerchantSpace has many advanced features. Because of its Java/J2EE
    framework, it can be conveniently integrated with existing data
    stores, legacy applications, accounting, ERP, CRM, and SCM systems. It
    also has handy XML data stores available for export. It has infinitely
    customizable business logic allowing for very simple checkout
    procedures or very complex ones.

    MerchantSpace has an excellent Java API to give developers full
    control over the layout of every screen within the storefront. Source
    code availability allows one to apply very custom business
    requirements and extend ones ecommerce application in ways suitable to
    a specific development strategy.

    MerchantSpace Commerce runs on almost any Java Application Server
    making it a truly platform agnostic ecommerce solution. It also
    natively supports multiple databases such as mySQL, MS SQL, DB2,
    PostgreSQL, and Oracle. Upgrading an ecommerce database infrastructure
    with MerchantSpace is as simple a changing a single line of code.

    Version 2.8 builds on a solid feature set and now includes a revamped
    Commerce Manager and the ability to sell soft goods - better known as
    digital downloads. To further the already effective integration of
    real-time UPS shipment rate calculations, MerchantSpace now includes
    real-time UPS shipment tracking. Also added was tiered pricing /
    volume discount functionality. PayPal payment processing is now
    supported. Finally, new dynamic drill-down charting for all reports
    was included.

    "The response to a Java ecommerce application without a five or six
    figure price tag has been overwhelming," said Dave Koo, VP Product
    Development, Ekkon Technologies. "Version 2.8 has really brought the
    product to a new level with the easiest to use yet robust commerce
    manager we have seen in the market today".

    About MerchantSpace
    MerchantSpace Commerce is Java based ecommerce software that assists
    companies in maximizing revenues, reducing costs, and streamlining
    business processes. Deployed to customers worldwide, MerchantSpace has
    excelled in integrated commerce efforts for both B2B and B2C
    organizations. With a commitment to the J2EE standard, enterprise
    level ecommerce with multiple platform and database support is now
    accessible to almost any company.

    MerchantSpace Commerce is in use worldwide by organizations such as a
    Global 50 consumer product company, an international fast food chain,
    and a global sporting goods manufacturer/retailer. To find out more
    about MerchantSpace, please visit www.merchantspace.com.

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    For more information, please contact:

    Jason Billingsley
    VP, Product Strategy
    MerchantSpace Commerce
    Toll-free: 1.866.553.5566
    Direct: 604.408.8078 ext 26
    Fax: 604.408.8079

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