Edifecs Launches New Format for XML Exchanges
CommerceDesk 4.0 was launched this week by Edifecs, a software firm that played a role in RosettaNet's initial business-to-business exchange formats, and the company says the new program makes it easier for B2B XML exchanges. The new software is built around a core server designed to manage the trading partner relationship, collaboration, testing and validation of links between the two companies and administration of those links. Before electronic exchanges may begin, the trading partners must determine each others capabilities, identify the business processes involved, define the type of information to be exchanged, create standard formats for the exchange and then configure and test systems.
Industry Standard to Hold Branding Conference
The Industry Standard, a leading magazine devoted to the online community, is holding a one-day conference on Nov.30 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco focusing on brand identity in the online world. The conference, "Identity: Brand Excellence in the Internet Economy," will bring together senior executives, interactive marketers, and brand strategists to focus on how to build successful brands as part of an integrated business strategy in the Internet economy. To register, call 1-800-676-0777.
Melbournce IT Offers Funnel Web
Web Masters always want to know how their site is being used by visitors. That task has gotten a lot easier with the advent of Funnel Web, a new program released by Melbourne IT and Active
Concepts. Funnel Web is a complete web site analysis program, which provides detailed statistical analysis with charting and profiling of web site usage from any web server. It retrieves and analyzes website logs and generates reports on server load and site usage--everything from customer buying patterns to online advertising effectiveness. Funnel Web can analyze log file formats from any server and from any platform, including Microsoft's IIS 5.0, Tenon's WebTen and StarNine's WebSTAR 3.0.
New Era in Broadcasting Begins Next Week
As the Internet has progressed to allow PC users to access radio stations all over the world, that concept will soon be spreading to dashboards of cars. The third and final satellite from Sirius Satellite Radio, a New York firm, will be launched Nov. 30. The system will allow Sirius to provide consumers with up to 100 stations of CD-quality radio sound that can be heard anywhere in the continental United States. Industry observers say that the idea holds tremendous potential in the automotive market, particularly for cross-country travelers and residents of rural areas. Engineers from various companies are also working with auto makers on new antenna technology. Antenna development is key, they say, if consumers want to get "CD-quality" sound.
WebPartner Launches Monitoring Program
WebPartner, a provider of e-business performance management solutions, announced this week the launch of SecretShopper Advantage. The program is billed as the next-generation application service for comprehensive and intelligent monitoring of corporate websites. SecretShopper Advantage is part of WebPartner's growing suite of e-business performance management solutions that help companies comprehensively monitor, measure and manage e-business performance to optimize the online user experience.