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EXHIBIT 99.1
[IBSS Logo]
INTEGRATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, INC.
115 ATRIUM WAY, SUITE 228
COLUMBIA, SC 29223
(803) 736-5595 FAX (803) 736-5639
MEDIA CONTACT INVESTOR CONTACTS
Lorri-Ann Carter Dian Griesel, Ph.D. / Lisa Lindberg
CarterTodd & Associates, Inc. The Investor Relations Group (East Coast)
803.779.4005 212.736.2650
[email protected] [email protected]
Sean Collins
Coffin Communications Group (West Coast)
818.789.0100 ext. 102
[email protected]
ASP*N SELECTS IBSS AS ITS EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER
NEW ASP INCUBATOR AND SYNAPSE(TM) HELP COMPANIES RAPIDLY MIGRATE TO
ASP OPERATION WHILE ELIMINATING TRADITIONAL ASP DRAWBACKS
Columbia, SC--November 27, 2000--Integrated Business Systems & Services, Inc.
("IBSS") (NasdaqNM: IBSS) and ASP*n, LLC have formed a strategic partnership to
pursue Application Service Provider (ASP) enablement opportunities. Employee
management software provider WilCam Systems, LLC is the first company to be
accepted into the ASP*n incubation program. ASP*n has also selected IBSS's
proprietary Synapse B2B(TM) technology for developing ASP deployment
capabilities for its clients.
ASP*n is an enablement and incubation firm which provides a "blueprint" for
development, capital and technological expertise for companies seeking to
provide ASP capability. The ASP deployment model allows application software
vendors to provide their technology at a website with browser access rather than
installing and maintaining software at each of their customer's computers. For
more information about ASP*n, please email [email protected].
"Using Synapse as the developmental platform is not only the quickest way to
deploy an ASP, but it is also the only method we have found that eliminates the
issues concerning security, data control, speed and customization," said Richard
Pulford, an ASP*n principal. "Without IBSS' Synapse technology, acquiring an ASP
capability would present a daunting challenge to WilCam," continued Pulford.
"The normal design and start-up expenses, operating and maintenance effort as
well as ongoing re-programming expenses would be a financial drain on the
company. Companies can greatly minimize these expenses with the help of ASP*n
and IBSS' Synapse technology."
"In addition to the initial Synapse B2B license, each ASP*n incubation customer
will create additional licensing revenues to IBSS as they grow. We feel that the
ASP model for delivering software solutions showcases the Synapse technological
advantage," commented Harry Langley, President and CEO of IBSS. "Being selected
by ASP*n as their technology provider demonstrates the acceptance of Synapse
among ASP providers for its versatility and functionality. During this year,
IBSS has signed several significant contracts and agreements including Brain
North America, the Sun Developer Connection and Lifestyle Furnishings
International, that validate the Synapse technology for the marketplace and
reinforce IBSS' capacity to capture sales from multiple revenue licensing
streams."
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FIRST COMPANY ACCEPTED INTO ASP*N INCUBATION PROGRAM
WilCam Systems, LLC is the first company to be accepted into the ASP*n
incubation program. WilCam provides software training videos and Employee Total
Absence Management (ETAM) consulting services. WilCam's flagship software called
FMLA Navigator, provides employers with the ability to track, administer and
comply with the Family & Medical Leave Act, enacted in 1993. WilCam is located
in Chattanooga, TN. Some of the company's customers include Anheuser-Busch, E.I.
Dupont, and Columbia/HCA.
Gary Harbison, WilCam's president and CEO said, "We selected ASP*n's program
because we were attracted to Synapse's flexibility and lack of hard-coding.
IBSS' software is so unique, so flexible and easy to work with that, in most
cases, you can respond to changes in (FMLA) regulations on the fly. Traditional
programs would require you to do a lot of behind-the-scenes programming. As a
consequence, WilCam will be able to handle for its customers not only tracking
and compliance with FMLA, but also all individual state and foreign country
leave laws as well. Moreover, WilCam will be able to deliver leave updates to
their customers in days, not months."
SYNAPSE ENABLES SECURE ASP PLATFORMS
Synapse is a patent pending e-business software and systems integration
technology created to accomplish ASP enablement, B2X integration, Web based
applications and network-thin-client solutions in the most cost effective, time
efficient and flexible manner. Because of its unique architecture, Synapse B2B
enables an ASP to dynamically update in real time all web servers, end user
configurations, application rules and back end network interfaces. Synapse
offers end users with the security, control, speed and flexibility provided by
the in-house deployment of either custom built or pre-packaged application
software.
About IBSS
IBSS provides value added business software products and services to
organizations globally that require the use of transaction processing technology
and connectivity solutions. Through the licensing, installation and servicing of
IBSS Synapse based technology; the company brings a new paradigm to the
integrated systems market. The Synapse architecture provides the framework that
allows traditional businesses to easily and rapidly transition from the current
way they do business to the new e-business paradigm. IBSS provides a line of
Synapse-based products that include Synapse Manufacturing(TM) for manufacturing
plant automation; Synapse EAI+(TM) for enterprise modeling and application
integration; and Synapse B2B(TM) for ASP enablement and for integrating a
company's applications with its supply chain. IBSS has offices in Columbia and
Detroit. For more information about IBSS' technology and services, call
800-553-1038 or visit www.ibss.net.
Except for the historical information herein, the matters discussed in this news
release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks
and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based on a number of
factors, including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology
development and integration, market acceptance of new products and continuing
product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changing
economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent
annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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