iPlanet Offers Industry's First Wireless-Enabled And Multi-Hosted Bill Payment Solutions
Announcement posted by iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions 09 Aug 2001
* Enables banks, enterprises and service providers to streamline billing process by allowing customers to view and pay their bills via cell phones or other wireless devices
* Enables service providers and banks to offer hosted bill payment service
* Enables service providers and banks to offer hosted bill payment service
iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions, a Sun-Netscape Alliance, today announced two new products in its Internet Bill Presentment and Payment (IBPP) portfolio. For the business to consumer (B2C) market, iPlanet introduced iPlanet BillerXpert version 4.5, the industry's first wireless-enabled billing solution, enabling banks, enterprises and service providers to streamline the billing process by allowing customers to view and pay their bills via cell phones or other wireless devices. For the business to business (B2B) market, iPlanet offers iPlanet BillerXpert B2B Edition (v.4.5), the
industry's first multi-hosted B2B billing solution and a cost-effective alternative to in house billing.
The iPlanet billing products are part of the iPlanet commerce services product line, including solutions for buying, selling, enabling marketplaces and trade facilitation. All of the iPlanet commerce applications are built on the highly scalable and reliable iPlanet infrastructure platform, including the Java technology-based iPlanet* Application Server. The commerce products are also key components of the Sun(tm) Open Net Environment (Sun(tm) ONE) vision of a complete open architecture for the creation, assembly and deployment of smart Web services.
iPlanet BillerXpert 4.5 Software
In response to the growing demand for wireless bill payment solutions, particularly in markets where cellular penetration is at an all-time high, such as Europe and Asia, iPlanet has WAP (Wireless Access Protocol)-enabled the iPlanet BillerXpert product. Customers have indicated a need to expand their bill distribution capabilities to match the online connection practices of their customers, who often use their phones and handheld computers more than their desktop computers. Billed customers will be able to see their bill information immediately, including a summary of how much
they owe, when the bill is due, and whether the payment has been processed.
iPlanet BillerXpert B2B Edition Software
In addition to convenience for their customers, billers and service providers need a bill payment solution that delivers operational efficiencies. With multi-hosting functionality, the iPlanet BillerXpert, B2B Edition product now enables service providers and banks to offer hosted bill payment services targeted at market segments where it does not make economic sense to build the online billing infrastructure in house. For example, service providers may target small to medium sized companies, while banks may target corporate customers, charging for the initial set up as well as monthly or transaction fees and potentially saving those companies thousands of dollars by outsourcing the billing service rather than using in-house resources. Large international companies are not only able to streamline the billing process for their customers but also have access to the more desirable cash management business.
The iPlanet BillerXpert B2B Edition application will add integration with iPlanet Trustbase(tm) Transaction Manager software. This enables banks to offer EIPP services using identity information from the Identrus system. This provides authentication of transaction participants and dispute resolution facilities, which in turn enables banks to more easily manage the risk of Internet service delivery because they are using a trusted identity system.
QSI Payments
In addition, iPlanet and QSI Payments have agreed to extend payment functionality to iPlanet BillerXpert application customers in the Asia Pacific region. QSI Payments has developed an interoperability interface that iPlanet will jointly market, which provides support of payment systems and payment clearing in the Asia Pacific region.
The interoperability interface is based on OFX standards and includes support for both the product on the biller's site and through a service provider. The agreement continues the global extension of iPlanet BillerXpert, creating a more complete solution for online billing customers involved in global transactions.
"The relationship between iPlanet and QSI Payments allows customers using iPlanet BillerXpert software access to the existing QSI Payments network of regional banking connections," said John Richards, CEO & Chairman of QSI Payments. "QSI Payments is excited to be providing e-payments infrastructure software and secure payments solutions to such professionals as iPlanet who have experience and extensive knowledge of the IBPP industry."
Further information about iPlanet is available on the Internet at http://www.iplanet.com
About Sun(tm) ONE
Sun Open Net Environment (Sun ONE) is one of the industry's most comprehensive offerings to deliver Web services today and includes an architecture and roadmap based on open standards, such as Java and XML, to take advantage of the new generation of Web services and beyond. Smart Web services are enhanced Web services with a level of intelligence based on context, span multiple networks beyond the Web, and provide a richer experience for both enterprises and end-users. Sun ONE will simplify the way in which both Web and open smart services are created, assembled and deployed-benefiting enterprises with better business-wide productivity, developers with faster time-to-service and increased market opportunity, and consumers with an enriched user experience.
Fundamental elements of the Sun ONE offering include the iPlanet Application Server, iPlanet Directory Server, iPlanet Integration Server, iPlanet Messaging Server, iPlanet Portal Server and iPlanet Web Server software. More information about Sun ONE can be found at www.sun.com/software/sunone <http://www.sun.com/software/sunone/>.
About iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions
iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions, a Sun-Netscape Alliance, was established in March 1999 by America Online, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) and Sun Microsystems, Inc. [NASDQ: SUNW] to power the next wave of the net economy through thought
leadership, technical innovation, expert services and the creation of exceptional customer satisfaction. The iPlanet Platform is the industry's leading software environment designed to enable rapid assembly and deployment of scalable Internet services. Based on best-of-breed, open and proven technologies, the platform includes the world's #1 Messaging, Directory, Web and Application Servers. For more information, consult the iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions Web site at www.iplanet.com <http://www.iplanet.com>.
About QSI Payments Inc
QSI Payments is a global provider of e-payments infrastructure software and secure payments solutions. QSI Payments' unique software enables financial institutions, enterprises and their respective customers to transact e-payments in a secure and authenticated manner. The company developed the first smart card debit system in 1996 and has implemented electronic payment solutions on four continents. QSI Payments has received international recognition for its Universal Payment Architecture(tm) and has developed strategic partnerships with technology leaders such as Compaq, SAP, Sun Microsystems and Ariba. QSI Payments distinguishes itself from the competition by leveraging global banking connections to provide one worldwide solution and addressing the industry's needs for increased
security, authentication and scalability. Visit QSI Payments on the Web at www.qsipayments.com.
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Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, Solaris, Enterprise JavaBeans, EJB, Forte, iPlanet, J2EE and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the United States and other countries. Netscape and the Netscape N logo are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other Netscape logos, product names, and service names are also trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation, which may be registered in other countries.
industry's first multi-hosted B2B billing solution and a cost-effective alternative to in house billing.
The iPlanet billing products are part of the iPlanet commerce services product line, including solutions for buying, selling, enabling marketplaces and trade facilitation. All of the iPlanet commerce applications are built on the highly scalable and reliable iPlanet infrastructure platform, including the Java technology-based iPlanet* Application Server. The commerce products are also key components of the Sun(tm) Open Net Environment (Sun(tm) ONE) vision of a complete open architecture for the creation, assembly and deployment of smart Web services.
iPlanet BillerXpert 4.5 Software
In response to the growing demand for wireless bill payment solutions, particularly in markets where cellular penetration is at an all-time high, such as Europe and Asia, iPlanet has WAP (Wireless Access Protocol)-enabled the iPlanet BillerXpert product. Customers have indicated a need to expand their bill distribution capabilities to match the online connection practices of their customers, who often use their phones and handheld computers more than their desktop computers. Billed customers will be able to see their bill information immediately, including a summary of how much
they owe, when the bill is due, and whether the payment has been processed.
iPlanet BillerXpert B2B Edition Software
In addition to convenience for their customers, billers and service providers need a bill payment solution that delivers operational efficiencies. With multi-hosting functionality, the iPlanet BillerXpert, B2B Edition product now enables service providers and banks to offer hosted bill payment services targeted at market segments where it does not make economic sense to build the online billing infrastructure in house. For example, service providers may target small to medium sized companies, while banks may target corporate customers, charging for the initial set up as well as monthly or transaction fees and potentially saving those companies thousands of dollars by outsourcing the billing service rather than using in-house resources. Large international companies are not only able to streamline the billing process for their customers but also have access to the more desirable cash management business.
The iPlanet BillerXpert B2B Edition application will add integration with iPlanet Trustbase(tm) Transaction Manager software. This enables banks to offer EIPP services using identity information from the Identrus system. This provides authentication of transaction participants and dispute resolution facilities, which in turn enables banks to more easily manage the risk of Internet service delivery because they are using a trusted identity system.
QSI Payments
In addition, iPlanet and QSI Payments have agreed to extend payment functionality to iPlanet BillerXpert application customers in the Asia Pacific region. QSI Payments has developed an interoperability interface that iPlanet will jointly market, which provides support of payment systems and payment clearing in the Asia Pacific region.
The interoperability interface is based on OFX standards and includes support for both the product on the biller's site and through a service provider. The agreement continues the global extension of iPlanet BillerXpert, creating a more complete solution for online billing customers involved in global transactions.
"The relationship between iPlanet and QSI Payments allows customers using iPlanet BillerXpert software access to the existing QSI Payments network of regional banking connections," said John Richards, CEO & Chairman of QSI Payments. "QSI Payments is excited to be providing e-payments infrastructure software and secure payments solutions to such professionals as iPlanet who have experience and extensive knowledge of the IBPP industry."
Further information about iPlanet is available on the Internet at http://www.iplanet.com
About Sun(tm) ONE
Sun Open Net Environment (Sun ONE) is one of the industry's most comprehensive offerings to deliver Web services today and includes an architecture and roadmap based on open standards, such as Java and XML, to take advantage of the new generation of Web services and beyond. Smart Web services are enhanced Web services with a level of intelligence based on context, span multiple networks beyond the Web, and provide a richer experience for both enterprises and end-users. Sun ONE will simplify the way in which both Web and open smart services are created, assembled and deployed-benefiting enterprises with better business-wide productivity, developers with faster time-to-service and increased market opportunity, and consumers with an enriched user experience.
Fundamental elements of the Sun ONE offering include the iPlanet Application Server, iPlanet Directory Server, iPlanet Integration Server, iPlanet Messaging Server, iPlanet Portal Server and iPlanet Web Server software. More information about Sun ONE can be found at www.sun.com/software/sunone <http://www.sun.com/software/sunone/>.
About iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions
iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions, a Sun-Netscape Alliance, was established in March 1999 by America Online, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) and Sun Microsystems, Inc. [NASDQ: SUNW] to power the next wave of the net economy through thought
leadership, technical innovation, expert services and the creation of exceptional customer satisfaction. The iPlanet Platform is the industry's leading software environment designed to enable rapid assembly and deployment of scalable Internet services. Based on best-of-breed, open and proven technologies, the platform includes the world's #1 Messaging, Directory, Web and Application Servers. For more information, consult the iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions Web site at www.iplanet.com <http://www.iplanet.com>.
About QSI Payments Inc
QSI Payments is a global provider of e-payments infrastructure software and secure payments solutions. QSI Payments' unique software enables financial institutions, enterprises and their respective customers to transact e-payments in a secure and authenticated manner. The company developed the first smart card debit system in 1996 and has implemented electronic payment solutions on four continents. QSI Payments has received international recognition for its Universal Payment Architecture(tm) and has developed strategic partnerships with technology leaders such as Compaq, SAP, Sun Microsystems and Ariba. QSI Payments distinguishes itself from the competition by leveraging global banking connections to provide one worldwide solution and addressing the industry's needs for increased
security, authentication and scalability. Visit QSI Payments on the Web at www.qsipayments.com.
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Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, Solaris, Enterprise JavaBeans, EJB, Forte, iPlanet, J2EE and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the United States and other countries. Netscape and the Netscape N logo are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other Netscape logos, product names, and service names are also trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation, which may be registered in other countries.