OTP Software Develops Interfaces That Link IBM Net.Commerce and Oracle ERP Applications; Connects Data Silo Gaps Between IBM Net.Commerce Software and Oracle Databases

Business Wire, Oct 19, 1999

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 1999--

Adding a valuable piece to its "A-Z" e-commerce sales channel solutions, OTP Software Inc., Palo Alto, announced today that it is developing a family of interface solutions that will link IBM Net.Commerce software across the enterprise to Oracle's ERP and CRM back end applications, including Inventory, Receivables, Order Entry and more.

Peter Liljegren, OTP Software Managing Partner said, "This is important because it gives Oracle's ERP and CRM customer base an e-commerce front end alternative to Oracle's I-Store product. It also gives IBM Net.Commerce customers more reason to choose Oracle ERP backends. Companies dedicated to open systems gain solid choices. We anticipate that many of our customers will save significantly on acquisition and implementation costs, while enjoying this proven low-risk, high-return solution now rather than later."

Besides selling, tuning and supporting the interfaces, OTP Software's consulting practice has the resources and proven track record to provide an integrated e-commerce/ERP solution. "We have IBM Net.Commerce Specialists and Oracle consultants on staff who have worked with Oracle Applications more than ten years. We have what it takes for the back office, the front office and for integrating them together to provide a true e-business solution," said Dan Leader, OTP Software's Partner/Head of Consulting.

In addition, OTP will make these interfaces and support contracts available to third party systems integrators. Upgrades will be designed, developed and tested in accordance with new IBM and Oracle version releases and Internet architectures. OTP continues to identify valuable new e-commerce building blocks and additional announcements can be expected.

Platforms for the interfaces include Oracle 8, DB2, Unix, Windows NT, Sun, and AIX.

OTP Software will demo its IBM/Oracle e-commerce solution at Oracle OpenWorld in Los Angeles the week of November 14-18.

About OTP Software, Inc.

OTP Software, (www.otpsoft.com), a privately-held company and member of the OTP Group, has more than ten years of experience in the Enterprise Application Integration business. The company orchestrates end-to-end e-business solutions through its development and services organizations and through partners. OTP focuses on business solutions that leverage technology investments by developing, implementing, integrating and administrating packaged ERP, CRM and e-commerce applications, databases and Internet-based information systems from major vendors.

OTP Software's rapidly growing consulting practice has over 120 consultants and eight business development professionals based out of offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California and New York City. The company's primary architectural platforms include Oracle, SUN and IBM.

To accelerate access to leading edge technologies, OTP Software also builds strategic relationships with "high potential" private companies and Internet start-ups. Founded more than 10 years ago, OTP Group is an IT management,implementation and product development firm. For more information please call toll free, 877/324-4700 or email, amigo@otpsoft.com.