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Nextel Communications Joins Forces With Network Commerce to Expand Wireless Commerce Services
SEATTLE, Sep 12, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Agreement Brings Extensive Array of Network Commerce
Merchants and Technologies to Nextel Online Customers
Network Commerce Inc. (Nasdaq: NWKC chart, msgs), a leading provider of technology infrastructure, services and networks for businesses, merchants, Internet sites and wireless networks, today announced an agreement with Nextel Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTL chart, msgs).
Under the terms of the agreement, Nextel Online(SM) customers will be able to purchase and comparison shop among businesses and merchants on Network Commerce's e-commerce networks via their wireless phones.
Using a Nextel Internet-capable phone, on-the-go individuals will have the capability to search for products via category, keyword, top 10 items, UPC code or ISBN through Network Commerce's networks, including such sites as ShopNow.com and BottomDollar.com. The Nextel Online Wireless Internet Service for Business, launched in April 2000, recently added a variety of new content and commerce applications and search engines, providing Nextel customers with expanded information and services in categories such as finance, news, shopping and travel.
"We are committed to extending our reach into wireless networks so our business and merchant partners can reach and service wireless as well as online customers," said Dwayne Walker, chairman and chief executive officer of Network Commerce. "We expect this agreement to bring additional customers to the businesses and merchants on our commerce networks."
"It is important for us to partner with companies that can bring services to Nextel customers that are both compelling and easy to use," said Greg Santoro, vice president web-based services, Nextel Communications. "Our agreement with Network Commerce gives our customers access to a variety merchants with the push of a button."
In May 2000, Network Commerce announced its wireless strategy to integrate its Consumer and Business Networks with wireless service providers. The company also plans to extend its wireless technology and services to Europe, Asia and Latin America.
About Network Commerce Inc.
Network Commerce Inc. (http://www.networkcommerce.com) is a leading provider of technology infrastructure, services and commerce networks for Internet sites, wireless networks, businesses and merchants. Network Commerce's core commerce infrastructure technology, services and commerce applications are known as the Network Commerce CommerceSuite. Built on the CommerceSuite are the Network Commerce Business Network and the Network Commerce Consumer Network. The Network Commerce Consumer Network is comprised of ShopNow.com (http://www.shopnow.com), a leading shopping network and directory featuring over 60,000 merchants; BottomDollar.com (http://www.bottomdollar.com), a comparison shopping network; and SpeedyClick.com (http://www.speedyclick.com), a leading commerce-enabled entertainment community; and over 23,000 affiliate sites. The Network Commerce Business Network is comprised of b2bNow.com (http://www.b2bnow.com), a business-to-business marketplace and directory featuring over 799,000 businesses in 230 international markets; FreeMerchant.com (http://www.freemerchant.com), a business and merchant store builder with over 100,000 hosted businesses; and Ubarter.com (http://www.ubarter.com), a business-to-business barter exchange. Network Commerce Inc.'s eBusiness Services division provides consulting, custom commerce solutions, and integrated marketing services. Network Commerce Inc. has over 650 employees and is headquartered in Seattle with offices in California, Georgia and the United Kingdom.
About Nextel Communications:
Nextel Communications, Inc., headquartered in Reston, VA, is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the United States covering thousands of communities across the United States. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently serve 98 of the top 100 U.S. markets. The Nextel National Network offers a fully integrated wireless communications tool with digital cellular, text/numeric paging, wireless Internet access, and Nextel Direct Connect(R) -- a digital two-way radio feature. In addition, through Nextel International, Inc., Nextel has wireless operations and investments in Canada, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, the Philippines, Peru, and Japan. Please visit the Company's Web page at nextel.com.
Forward Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this announcement, including statements concerning our plans, intentions and expectations, contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," variations of such words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are not guaranties of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this announcement. Factors that could affect Network Commerce's actual results include, among others, the factors described in Network Commerce's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. Network Commerce Inc. undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Contact:
Press Contacts:
Network Commerce Inc.
Rita Brautigam, 206/223-1996
ritab@networkcommerce.com
or
APCO Worldwide
Matt Gillingham, 206/972-2596
mgilling@apcoassoc.com
or
Investor Relations Contacts:
Network Commerce Inc.
Alan Koslow, 877/430-0131
ir@networkcommerce.com
or
Elise Spencer, 877/430-0131
ir@networkcommerce.com |
