WebSphr-p.qxd 3/12/00 5:19 PM Page 1 Increase sales and break down geographic barriers to better serve your customers with an J.D. Edwards Storefront powered by IBM WebSphere Commerce Suitems integrated electronic storefront solution. Capabilities These days, if you’re not doing business on the Internet, you may be missing out on big opportunities. Today, customers want more options to buy your products and services, and the Internet is the ideal place to set up shop. With J.D. Edwards and IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite, you can quickly establish a presence for your business on the Internet — giving your existing customers more flexibility and allowing you to build relationships with new customers. By integrating IBM’s proven electronic storefront technology with J.D. Edwards’ agile enterprise software, you get a complete solution that lets you put the power of the Internet to work for you. J.D. Edwards Storefront, a Component of Active CRM: March 2000 The Solution: Key Differentiators: E-business in Action Industry-proven Technology Doing business on the Internet not only gives your customers more options to buy your goods and services, it allows you to exploit new merchandising and sales channels. It’s also a necessary requirement to maintain and increase market share. A true pioneer in e-business technology, IBM is a leader in developing solutions that enable businesses to take advantage of the Internet. That’s why J.D. Edwards and IBM have teamed up to offer a truly integrated electronic storefront solution. With J.D. Edwards and IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite, your customers can instantly access information and browse catalogs, place orders, and receive more product information. In addition to the ability to catalog your items, you can design special promotions around specific products or services as well as take advantage of valuable crossselling opportunities. With IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite, which fully integrates with J.D. Edwards OneWorld™, you get a powerful electronic storefront solution that can process transactions and deliver your products and services to your customers. And because OneWorld is built for change, you can easily change the system to reflect new business requirements. Features and Functionality: Return on Investment: A Flexible, Scalable Solution Improve Your Bottom Line Your electronic storefront must be as unique as your business. It should not only serve as a reflection of your organization, but it must also meet the needs of your customers. The benefits of doing business on the Internet are wide ranging and well documented. With the combination of J.D. Edwards and IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite powering your electronic storefront, you can exploit new sales channels to increase market share, boost revenue, increase efficiency, and improve customer service. IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite, the ebusiness engine behind 40% of the top 100 online retailers, scales to meet the needs of even high-traffic sites. The solution is also completely customizable to meet your specific needs. You can take advantage of catalog templates, setup wizards, and advanced catalog tools that help you streamline the creation and management of electronic catalogs. WebSphere Commerce Suite also allows you to securely process credit card transactions with integrated payment processing functionality. You’ll also be able to respond quickly to market demands, which allows you to provide your customers with the products and services they want, when they want them.