“One of the key criteria in selecting an EDI-INT solution was simple integration with our existing systems. Since K-Swiss already had Inovis:Trusted Link in place, it made sense to look at BizConnect as the products are already well-integrated through an Inovis/IPNet partnership,” said Gaylon Uptgraft, IT Director for K-Swiss. “The combined solution is superior to any others we evaluated and we expect to achieve a positive ROI in less than a year.”

“Retailers today are demanding end-to-end supply chain solutions that enable them to cut costs and improve efficiencies, leading to competitive advantage,” commented Diane Stuckey, senior vice president, Marketing for Inovis. “Through our partnership with IPNet, we have extended our solution set with tightly integrated Internet communications technology, enabling companies like K-Swiss to maintain their competitive edge with their retail customers and enhance profitability.”

Inovis:TrustedLink iSeries (formerly TrustedLink, AS/400 Edition) is the premier data transformation software solution for both large, multinational organizations with thousands of electronically enabled trading partners as well as small companies just beginning an e·commerce program. Written specifically for the IBM iSeries platform, TrustedLink iSeries is an award winner for its quality features, innovative design and exceptional value. 

IPNet BizManager BizConnect is a cost-effective, Internet EDI solution for exchanging purchase orders, invoices and other business documents with trading partners. BizConnect is a PC-based data exchange solution designed for small-to-medium size companies, and leverages the Internet to eliminate the high cost of traditional connectivity fees and labor-intensive paper processes.

About K-Swiss

K-Swiss was founded by two Swiss brothers who became avid tennis players after moving to Southern California. In 1966, they introduced the K-Swiss "Classic", the first all-leather tennis shoe with a one-piece rubber outsole, reinforced toe-design, five-stripe bands on each side, and D-Ring lacing system. K-Swiss has continued to build on its performance heritage with new footwear for serious tennis players, as well as speed, strength, and endurance training shoes for all athletes. For more information, visit www.kswiss.com.

About Inovis 

Inovis™, Inc. helps companies to rapidly and cost-efficiently build, grow and manage B2B communities. With over 18 years of experience and over 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, which processes over 1.4 million e-commerce transactions each business day. Inovis also provides prepackaged and custom professional services to expedite or extend return on customer investments in its software solutions.

Inovis is headquartered in Atlanta with offices in Dallas and the San Francisco Bay area. In Europe, Inovis operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries Harbinger Commerce Limited in the U.K. and Inovis GmbH in Germany. For more information, go to www.inovis.com or call +1 877.4INOVIS. 

About IPNet Solutions

IPNet Solutions Inc. provides software solutions that connect Global 2000 companies and their business partners enabling secure data exchange (EDI/INT). IPNet’s flexible and secure solutions support leading Internet standards, XML and legacy EDI systems. IPNet products are certified by the Uniform Code Council Inc. (UCC) and the Drummond Group Inc. (DGI) in AS1, AS2, CPFR and ebXML, and allow business partners of any size to participate in B2B initiatives by offering server, PC, Java-client and browser options. Its patented technology helps companies migrate risk-free from legacy systems to the Internet. 

IPNet's customers include Ace Hardware, Chicken of the Sea, Dollar General, Kohl's, Lowe's, Meijer, Northrop Grumman, Owens Corning, Petco, Remington Products, Sherwin-Williams, Springs Industries, Texas-New Mexico Power Co., and U.S. Foodservice. Information about the company can be found at www.ipnetsolutions.com or 1-866-476-3848 (1-866-IPNet4U).