SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnterConnect Inc. (OTCBB:ECNI), a leading provider of Enterprise-Proven On-Demand Business Portals, announced that it has joined the Intel(r) Business Builder Program to create broader global exposure and visibility for EnterConnect's on-demand business solutions.
EnterConnect's flagship product, EnterConnect 8.8, will be one of the first solutions to achieve certification through the Intel(r) Certified Solutions Program and will be available on the Intel(r) Business Exchange. The Intel Business Exchange is an online marketplace for small and medium businesses to search for and buy software specifically designed for their special needs.
"The Intel Certified Solutions Program delivers immediate business value," says J. Scott Harrison, director, Partner Programs Organization for Intel. "Through certification, program members can increase customer confidence to help drive their sales and increase their competitive advantage in the global marketplace.
EnterConnect's portal framework consolidates intranets, extranets and Internet sites into a unified portal platform that promotes collaboration and provides content federation for Customers, Employees, Partners and Teams.
"We are very pleased to be partnering with Intel as part of the Intel Business Builder Program," said Sam Jankovich, President and CEO of EnterConnect. "EnterConnect's solutions have a strong track record of proven success in the U.S. market and this collaboration will now enable us to reach new prospects on a global basis."
EnterConnect on-demand solutions address the requirements of specific industries, as well as business processes that are common across multiple industries, and include:
Campaign Management -- provides the capability to send personalized and relevant information to various audiences, through the portal, over time to drive targeted, effective marketing campaigns that deliver measurable sales results.
Channel Enablement -- provides the ability to cost effectively recruit, develop, educate and support your channel, allowing channel partners to bring your products and services to market more quickly.
Employee On-Boarding -- provides task-based self-service for new employees to collaborate with all involved persons and departments, allowing employees to integrate quickly and seamlessly with their new role and to achieve rapid productivity.
Project Collaboration -- provides a centralized portal resource for organizations to share information, check-in/out documents and presentations, and collaborate with co-workers, partners and customers -- anytime and anywhere.
Financial Services -- provides financial services organizations -- retail banks, investment banks, hedge funds -- with the features necessary to improve internal controls, limit potential breaches and improve quality of service through automation and content federation.
The Intel Certified Solutions Program certification service is provided by SpikeSource, a leader in software assembly, testing, packaging and updating. The automated testing and validation process reduces development and support costs for software vendors, and provides end users with a greatly enhanced experience by helping ensure secure, high quality software that is optimized for Intel Architecture.
About EnterConnect Inc.
EnterConnect Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise-proven on-demand business portals that improve communication, collaboration and business processes to help companies increase customer satisfaction, growth and productivity. EnterConnect's portals enable customers, employees, partners, suppliers and other stakeholders to securely consolidate, collaborate and connect online -- at anytime, from anywhere -- to accelerate business on-demand. EnterConnect solutions are based on a rich technology foundation in use at more than 50 Fortune 1000 companies. Now available on-demand, these solutions are used at leading organizations across diverse industries including Exide Technologies, John Thomas Capital Management, Piedmont Church, RedChip Companies, Rheem Manufacturing, Rush University Medical Center and others. For more information visit http://www.enterconnect.com.