Mid-market Leading eCommerce Software Vendor Releases MerchantSpace Commerce 2.9

MerchantSpace adds features and improves usability of its ecommerce software offering

Vancouver, BC, Canada, April 22, 2004 -- Ekkon Technologies, the developers of MerchantSpace Commerce, today announced an optimized version of its mid-market leading Java e-commerce software has been released.

Building on the overwhelming global adoption of MerchantSpace Commerce 2.8, version 2.9 further solidifies its position as the leading mid-market e-commerce solution for the J2EE platform.

"We are extremely excited about this release," said Harry Chemko, CEO, Ekkon Technologies. "We set out to prove that MerchantSpace could look as professional and perform as effectively and efficiently as enterprise e-commerce solutions costing over ten times as much. Based on customer feedback so far, I think we have done that."

Some notable changes found within version 2.9 of the Java based e-commerce framework are: cross-selling - the ability to recommend related products to those currently being viewed or purchased; inventory management - the ability to manage current stock levels, reserve stock quantities, set stock re-order levels, and deliver out of stock notifications; performance enhancements – optimized database queries; reduced complexity – custom category and product attributes can now be added with a single line of code; and an enhanced default framework store.

The biggest change in version 2.9 is the notable usability enhancements in the out-of-the-box e-commerce store. The default store demonstrates the professionalism that can be achieved with MerchantSpace Commerce.

"We recognize that many customers do not have the time or resources to invest in usability analysis. We feel it is our responsibility to give MerchantSpace Commerce customers as much of an advantage as possible," said Dave Koo, VP Product Development, Ekkon Technologies. "Even though MerchantSpace Commerce ships with full access to the Java e-commerce source code, we took considerable steps in improving the default storefront and shopping cart workflow that ships with the product."

By focusing on making version 2.9 a superior end-user experience, customers deploying MerchantSpace Commerce will immediately reap the benefits.

About Elastic Path Software
Elastic Path Software pioneered flexible ecommerce software that enables online retailers to attract and convert customers profitably. Elastic Path's fully-integrated, ecommerce framework is designed specifically for mid-sized retailers operating within a multi-channel environment. Using innovative search engine optimization (SEO) technology and simplified open source components, Elastic Path's technology empowers its customers to maximize resources and quickly adapt tactics at a comfortable price. Companies such as Makeup.com, Cotswold Collections, Aeroplan, Random House, Electricshopping.com, and Xerox use Elastic Path for maximum control over their rapidly evolving online stores.

Elastic Path Software is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. For more information please call 1-800-942-5282 or visit www.elasticpath.com.

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