Genuity and IBM Unveil First Bundled E-Business Product

Strategic Insights -

Genuity, in partnership with IBM, has introduced the first bundled e-business product that combines managed hosting, Cisco-based networking hardware, and IBM's e-commerce application software. This innovative solution, called Hosted e-Commerce for IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite, aims to provide medium to large enterprises with a secure and reliable e-commerce platform. By leveraging Genuity's award-winning managed hosting services and IBM's WebSphere Commerce Suite, businesses can rapidly connect with buyers, enhance customer service, and securely develop and maintain an end-to-end hosted e-business solution.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Hosted e-Commerce for IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite solution is a first-of-its-kind bundled e-business product that combines managed hosting, Cisco-based networking hardware, and IBM's e-commerce application software.
  • Genuity's award-winning managed hosting services provide a secure and reliable foundation for IBM's WebSphere Commerce Suite, enabling businesses to rapidly connect with buyers and enhance customer service.
  • The solution includes 24x7 administration and monitoring by Genuity experts, WebSphere Commerce Suite Pro, Version 4.1, and other features such as Net.Data, DB2 Text Extender, and IBM WebSphere Payment Manager.
  • Software application licenses start at $38,000, and hosting is priced accordingly based on configuration and server setup.
  • Genuity's Global Network Infrastructure (GNI) provides a high-speed, next-generation private fiber network, supporting Cisco's Content Flow architecture.
  • IBM's WebSphere Commerce Suite is a leading integrated e-commerce solution that provides a range of features and functions for content management, relationship marketing, order management, and payment management.
  • Genuity offers a comprehensive suite of managed Internet infrastructure services, including Internet access, Web hosting, and value-added e-business services such as VPNs and security services.

Statistics:

  • 17,500-miles of high-speed, next-generation private fiber network (Genuity's Global Network Infrastructure)
  • 24x7 administration and monitoring by Genuity experts
  • Starting price for software application licenses: $38,000
  • Genuity's strategic locations of global data centers: 10
  • Number of processor licenses: 1
  • Number of merchant licenses: 1
  • IBM's WebSphere Commerce Suite features: content management, relationship marketing, order management, and payment management

Sources:

  • [Business Wire, April 24, 2000]
  • [Genuity.com, April 24, 2000]
  • [IBM.com, April 24, 2000]
  • [Yankee Group]
  • [Genuity, Inc.]