EC Cubed Unveils Powerful Application Delivery Model Addressing the Unique Challenges of Business-to-Business e-Commerce - Company Business and Marketing

Edge: Work-Group Computing Report, March 6, 2000

EC Cubed, a provider of dynamic B2B e-Commerce solutions, Tuesday announced a new application delivery model that directly addresses the requirements for rapid and continuous evolution of e-Business applications.

EC Cubed's new offering is a fusion of the best aspects of custom application development, e-Commerce integration and outsourced application management. It is the unique combination of these three core competencies in a centralized operating model that enables EC Cubed to offer its customers a previously unavailable combination with unparalleled efficiencies for the development, delivery and continued evolution of agile B2B e-Commerce applications.

While previously available solutions adequately addressed the automation of simple, internal processes that resulted in the linear connection between businesses and customers, EC Cubed's B2B solution extends beyond customer relationships to tightly integrate complex processes between a company and other vendors, partners and suppliers. EC Cubed's solution enables businesses to move beyond the traditional, static approach to software delivery and embrace a new, dynamic model that offers a flexible B2B software platform designed for rapid iterations and continued evolution.

"Traditional approaches of delivering client/server applications don't come close to the critical speed of reaction that is required for success in the B2B marketplace. EC Cubed's delivery model was formulated in direct response to our customers' needs for rapid iteration and continued innovation in a fully managed service environment," said Jeff Tognoni, president and CEO of EC Cubed. "Where other solution providers fall short, EC Cubed shines by demonstrating a proven ability to design, deliver, manage and rapidly evolve complex B2B solutions. EC Cubed is clearly leading the way in defining how the next generation of B2B e-Commerce solutions will directly impact a company's top-line growth and bottom-line performance."

"Businesses need to adapt pre-configured, static e-Commerce applications to address their ever changing e-Business needs," said Carl Lehmann, vice president, Electronic Business Strategies, META Group. "For e-Business success, e-Commerce offerings must enable a technology platform that allows for flexibility and interoperability with a variety of technologies and business processes."

EC Cubed's unique approach to developing B2B e-Commerce applications is a combination of the following elements:

Flexible B2B Software Platform EC Cubed's platform is an extensible, 100% Java component platform based on open interfaces, enabling rapid application development, enterprise-wide consistency of business rules and quick response to changing business requirements. As the cornerstone of our development approach, the platform accelerates the deployment of enterprise-class e-Commerce applications that fully leverage existing enterprise systems, unique business rules and processes, and integrates with external systems.

High-Speed Assembly and Customization Speed-to-market is achieved by assembling and customizing EC Cubed's platform to incorporate clients' e-Business requirements. EC Cubed deploys 24x7 globally distributed and dedicated teams for the development and continual evolution of a client's sophisticated B2B Internet applications. Unlike e-Commerce integration services that are dependent on third party software, the co-location of EC Cubed's Application Services and Research & Development departments empower EC Cubed to rapidly cycle and evolve client applications.

Continual Operations Management EC Cubed's ASP delivery model offers customers a completely hosted and supported solution that utilizes trained operations technicians and development engineers. EC Cubed personnel located at the Company's headquarters provide monitoring and management on a 24x7 basis. For data center and telecommunications needs, the company engages the services of hosting suppliers.

EC Cubed, Inc.'s breakthrough approach to providing dynamic B2B e-Commerce solutions for Global 2000 and dot com organizations is redefining how inter-company processes will be automated for the new economy. Founded in December 1996, EC Cubed is dedicated to providing the custom, agile e-Commerce solutions that enable leading companies to successfully anticipate and respond to changing market conditions. With MasterCard International, GE Capital, and TPN Register among its clients, EC Cubed is the trusted provider that market-leading companies rely on to build and deliver mission critical e-Business applications. EC Cubed offers its capability directly through its North America sales force on a monthly subscription-based model. FMI: www.eccubed.com.