ATLANTA (January 13, 2003) — Inovis™, an enabler of B2B communities, today announced that it has achieved UCCnet certification for its hosted and licensed software solutions in the areas of communications and message translation.  The new certification extends to inovis:Transformation software, which includes the TrustedLink family and products formerly known as Power.Enterprise!™ and Power.Commerce!™

In September 2002, Inovis also announced UCCnet 2.1 network service certification for the inovis:Access™ global trading network (formerly Get2Connectsm).

Companies in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry can now rely on Inovis for fast and cost-efficient connectivity to UCCnet, as well as seamless data exchange with trading partners using either licensed software or managed network services. 

“Inovis is committed to enabling e-business for trading partners of all sizes,” said Inovis CEO and President Dave Williams.  “This unique combination of value-added network and software certification strengthens our role as the trusted intermediary for CPG manufacturers and retailers desiring UCCnet compliance.”

Inovis:Transformation licensed software products are ideal for CPG companies with an existing item master or catalog, seeking a quick and economical way of achieving UCCnet synchronization.  Alternatively, Inovis hosted solutions offer companies of all sizes the ability to outsource their UCCnet compliance initiative, while gaining technical- and cost-efficiencies.  For small to mid-sized CPG companies, the inovis:Access VAN is well-suited for providing EDI and UCCnet messaging capabilities while avoiding the costs of building an in-house e-commerce infrastructure. 

According to Fred Geiger, Sr. Vice President at UCCnet, “Inovis offerings allow companies to become more easily UCCnet-ready for e-business.  Today’s announcement of expanded UCCnet certifications demonstrates the company’s continuing commitment to standards-based e-commerce practices.”

UCCnet is rapidly gaining popularity as an open platform for collaborative commerce.  Item registry and data synchronization through UCCnet enable suppliers to communicate new or changed product data, ensuring that all trading partners use identical, accurate and standardized item information.

About UCCnet

UCCnet is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt neutral organization that provides item registry and data synchronization based on industry-developed standards.  Through its support of global EAN-UCC standards, UCCnet delivers an open platform for collaborative commerce services, including compliance verification, synchronization of product information, registry and lifecycle management of synchronized products, user locations and user trade capabilities.

As a subsidiary of the Uniform Code Council, Inc., the global standards organization, UCCnet leverages its position to enable the rapid, clear development of industry Internet standards and practices.  In addition, UCCnet provides implementation methodology, allowing small, medium and large enterprises to integrate eCommerce into their business in a swift and efficient manner.  For more information, visit www.UCCnet.org.

About Inovis

Inovis™, Inc. (formerly Harbinger and Extricity) helps companies rapidly and cost-efficiently build, grow and manage B2B communities.  With over 18 years of experience and 20,000 customers, the company provides businesses large and small with award-winning software, connectivity, business process management and managed services to participate in collaborative partner relationships.  Inovis solutions leverage the inovis:Access™ global trading network (formerly Get2ConnectSM), which processes over 1.4 million e-commerce transactions each business day.  For more information, go to www.Inovis.com or call +1 877.4INOVIS.

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