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VisualCommerce Releases Beta for VisualCommerce Constructor 1.5

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VisualCommerce, Inc., a Seattle-based provider of eCommerce applications, has released the beta for VisualCommerce Constructor 1.5, a wizard-based eCommerce tool for the Microsoft SiteServer platform. This latest version significantly simplifies the total cost of creating and managing an electronic commerce storefront, making it an attractive option for mid-sized businesses. The Constructor 1.5 introduces several new features, including enhanced store manager features, which enable easier catalog management, order processing, and email support.

Key Takeaways:

  • VisualCommerce Constructor 1.5 is a wizard-based eCommerce tool for the Microsoft SiteServer platform that automatically integrates Site Server 3.0 Commerce Edition, Microsoft SQL Server 6.5/7.0, Windows NT 4.0, and Internet Information Server 4.0 into a cohesive database-driven commerce site.
  • The new version introduces several features, including enhanced store manager, ability to set order status, Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows 2000 client support, new pipeline configurations, enhanced store data interface, summary options, new template, and enhanced help system.
  • The Constructor 1.5 is currently undergoing beta testing internationally and is slated to ship in August 1999.
  • The product will no longer have an introductory price associated with version 1.0; the new price will be announced on August 1st, 1999.
  • VisualCommerce, Inc.'s goal is to dramatically lower the overall cost of owning and managing complex electronic commerce sites by developing visually oriented applications that take the complexity out of the electronic commerce integration process.
  • Dan Stull, president and CEO of VisualCommerce, Inc., stated that the Constructor's greatest benefit is its impact on the total cost of owning and managing an electronic commerce site.

Statistics:

  • VisualCommerce Constructor 1.5 is designed to work with Microsoft SiteServer 3.0 Commerce Edition, Microsoft SQL Server 6.5/7.0, Windows NT 4.0, and Internet Information Server 4.0.
  • The product is currently undergoing beta testing in several countries.
  • The Constructor 1.5 has seen significant improvements in store building and deployment time, including a decrease in time.
  • The new version of the product supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0+ and Netscape.

Sources:

  • Business Wire - "VisualCommerce Releases Beta for VisualCommerce Constructor 1.5", July 6, 1999.
  • VisualCommerce, Inc. - About VisualCommerce, Inc.
  • VisualCommerce, Inc. - VisualCommerce Constructor 1.5 Beta.

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