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 Webvision has been a leader in developing high performance transaction processing applications for the Internet with their patented technology that allows simultaneous access to multiple databases including Oracle, Sybase, Microsoft SQL, Illustra, and DB2. This agreement will enable Webvision to maintain its lead in high performance electronic commerce applications as the WEBtropolis Application Suite will provide instant access to information ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. The WEBtropolis Application Suite is based on an Internet enabling framework which includes an advanced Database Access Management System that supports simultaneous direct links to a number of leading databases. WEBtropolis ORDERNet is a full featured electronic commerce application which creates a complete virtual store on the Internet. ORDERnet enables companies to manage multiple online catalogs or storefronts capable of handling thousands of secure transactions over the Internet. It can also be integrated with corporate sales and order processing systems. AltaVista Search gives users OnSite Knowledge -- location-independent access to the information they need, where and when they need it. This powerful search product is already proven in one of the most popular and useful sites on the Web -- the AltaVista Search Public Service, which helps millions of Web surfers find practically anything on the Internet in a matter of seconds. With AltaVista Search, anyone, anywhere in an enterprise can get the useful information they need to be more effective and more productive. The number of companies engaged in interbusiness electronic commerce is expected to grow from approximately 111,000 now to over 435,000 by the year 2000 (Source: Volpe, Welty & Co.). The percent of sales stemming from electronic technologies will grow from a current level of 6% to almost 24% over the next five years (Source: AT&T and Odyssey, an independent research firm). Webvision is strategically position to take advantage of this growth. The Webvision team, one of the earliest
Internet application framework developers, recognized the explosive and
far-reaching impact of electronic commerce, which compelled them to develop
one of the first commercial Electronic Commerce application packages for
the Internet. WebVision has made the commitment to maintain its leadership
position by providing the best technology on the Internet to create state
of the art solutions for their customers. Information about Webvision
or the WEBtropolis product line can be found at http://www.webvision.com.
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