ALLENTOWN, Pa., Oct. 31 /-- Aftersoft Network N.A., Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Aftersoft Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ASFG.OB) , a leading provider of business automation and ecommerce solutions for the automotive aftermarket, is pleased to announce the general release of OpenWebs, Version 5, (OW V5), completed after months of design and development. This latest version has been enhanced to use both Microsoft''s .NET and Ajax (asynchronous JavaScript +XML) technologies. These changes have enhanced the system speed for inventory lookups while simultaneously requiring fewer page refreshes.
OpenWebs is an ecommerce platform used by buyers and sellers in the automotive aftermarket to facilitate both system to system and browser to system electronic ordering. OpenWebs includes modules for business to business (B2B) as well as business to consumer (B2C) electronic commerce. OpenWebs is currently deployed at over thirty five tire & parts distributors and is connected to thousands of buyer service shops, jobbers and tire stores.
Among various enhancements and benefits included in this version:
-- Pearl TireGuide supported for Tire lookup in both B2B and B2C modules
-- Google Checkout shopping cart added to the B2C tire module
-- Tire B2C module has the option to order tires with or without installation and Road Hazard Warranty
-- New Graphical User Interface for B2B Tire lookup screen
-- Self-Service Accounts Receivable Status and Invoice Lookup
-- Links to IAP (Internet Auto Parts) for part inquiries and orders with IAP member warehouses and stores
-- Links to IPO (AAIA Internet Parts Ordering) for inquiries and orders with Beck/Arnley