EANS-News: asknet AG
iS3, Makers of STOPzilla Anti-Spyware, Chooses the asknet
eCommerce Platform for International Marketing and Sales Expansion
Karlsruhe (euro adhoc) -
asknets secure and scalable platform manages international online channels for iS3 consumer software products
Corporate news transmitted by euro adhoc. The issuer/originator is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Company Information
Subtitle: asknets secure and scalable platform manages international online channels for iS3 consumer software products
San Francisco, Calif. and Karlsruhe, Germany - September 28, 2010 - asknet, a leading provider of global eCommerce solutions for software and digital media companies, announced today that iS3 has selected asknet to be its global eCommerce partner. iS3 will rely on asknet to expand its international reach and improve the online shopping experience for customers. With asknet, iS3 will offer localized e-shops for each global region, as well as local currency options to better serve its global customers.
Founded in 1991, iS3 provides best-in-class consumer security software solutions. iS3´s flagship product, STOPzilla, has been downloaded by over 20 million users in 65 countries worldwide. STOPzilla eradicates and blocks spyware, adware, viruses, pop-up ads, phishing attacks, hijackers, rootkits, trojans, bots, drive-by downloads, rogue programs, messenger service ads, keyloggers, malicious BHOs, dialers, and many more types of malicious software. iS3 will be utilizing asknet´s platform to expand international online sales in the UK, Germany, France, Spain and many other countries.
"After analyzing various eCommerce platforms, there was no question in our minds that asknet was the right choice to assist us in expanding our International sales and marketing initiatives," said Rick Trefzger, iS3´s Chief Operating Officer. "asknet´s global knowledge and reach services will allow us to provide a satisfying online shopping experience with localized cart pages and payment options."
asknet provides international consumers with an easy, satisfying online shopping experience, leading to higher conversions, sales and retention rates, and lower abandonment issues. Within a 72 hour timeframe, the scalable eCommerce platform can manage from one domestic e-shop to over 170 secure and cost-effective localized eShops. Billing is displayed in the eShop so there are no exchange rate charges. Methods of payment include local favorites such as WebMoney in Russia, Alipay in China and Klarna in Scandinavia.
The asknet eCommerce Platform enables users to manage all eCommerce activities, including pricing, promotions and cross-selling. The comprehensive reporting section includes KPI dashboard, scheduled and on-the-fly reports, alerts, web analytics and export functions. The proprietary Vendor Interaction Process (VIP) quickly and easily provides solutions tailored to meet each user´s needs and the extensive sales and eMarketing capabilities enable flawless execution across the full range of eCommerce services, from order management to worldwide customer service.
"iS3 reinforces our vision of extending global ecommerce services with E-A-S-E: Experienced, Accessible, Scalable, Ecommerce, says Mark R. Begin, asknet President. "iS3 has done an incredible job selling their STOPzilla product to North American customers. We look forward to helping iS3 expand its global reach by taking care of local market intricacies including tax laws and regulations, invoicing, payment collection etc. so iS3 can focus on their award winning security software programs."
About iS3 iS3 was incorporated in Florida in 1991 as International Software Systems Solutions, Inc. iS3 develops best-of-breed, continuously enhanced security products with which to combat Spyware, Adware and online fraud. iS3´s products are supported by the highest quality of customer service, which has resulted in a large and growing base of satisfied subscribers.
Contact: Rick Trefzger iS3, Inc. Email: Media@iS3.com www.iS3.com
About STOPzilla STOPzilla's award-winning technology and ease of use continues to raise the standard in computer security. It has protected millions of users in more than 65 countries. Its proprietary technology and free, unlimited customer support has garnered a high level of customer satisfaction, a growing subscriber base and solid long-term relationships with retail partners and online affiliates.
About asknet asknet is a leading provider of global eCommerce solutions that increase sales and expand markets for software and digital media companies. asknet solutions enable publishers to expand their international reach while maintaining localized services to customers in the US, Europe, Asia and new emerging markets. The asknet Digital Index (ADI), Vendor Interaction Process (VIP), and Shop Cockpit provide quick and easy solutions tailored to meet each customer´s needs and enable flawless execution across the full range of eCommerce services, from order management and local payment options to multi-lingual customer service. Founded in 1995, asknet today offers localized e-shops in over 170 countries. The company is based in Germany and has headquarters in San Francisco and Tokyo.
Media Contact: Carolyn Adams Borders+Gratehouse phone: (415) 963-4174 ext. 4 eMail: carolyn@bordersgratehouse.com
Press Contact: asknet AG Katja Speck phone: +49 (0)721.96458-6369 eMail: katja.speck@asknet.com
end of announcement euro adhoc
Further inquiry note:
Katja Speck
Telefon: +49 (0) 721 96 458 6369
e-mail: katja.speck@asknet.de
Branche: Electronic Commerce
ISIN: DE0005173306
WKN: 517330
Börsen: Frankfurt / free trade/entry standard
Berlin / free trade
Stuttgart / free trade
Düsseldorf / free trade
München / free trade