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The WorldWide Retail Exchange and Transora link Global Data Synchronization Solutions
Leading Data Synchronization Providers demonstrate industry’s first standardized interoperability program Alexandria, VA, Chicago, IL (May 25, 2004)– The WorldWide Retail Exchange (WWRE) and Transora today announce that they have linked their Global Data Synchronization (GDS) solutions in an interoperability project which will enable end-to-end item synchronization solution for their customers.
“The WWRE’s priority has always been to connect our members with their trading partners,” said Sally Herbert, CCO at the WWRE. “With the WWRE/Transora interoperability project, we provide retailers with access to product data from many of the world’s largest global manufacturers and demonstrate that standards can be fully implemented today.”
Throughout May, the customers involved in this project have been testing the interoperable connection between Transora and the WWRE. The first wave of 12 implementations including 12 manufacturers and 9 retailers spans six markets including: Belgium, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United States. Currently, the interoperability solution is available for use with any current Transora or WWRE users in any of these markets. The WWRE and Transora are on track to have interoperable data synchronization generally available in June 2004.
“Transora and the WWRE are committed to developing a standards-based data synchronization solution, consistent with the Global Commerce Initiative vision and GSMP standards,” said Ken Fleming, President and COO of Transora. “With this solution now in place, WWRE and Transora customers can synchronize on a common set of data through their chosen synchronization solution provider.”
The WWRE and Transora have taken a leadership position in the evolution of Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) certified data pools. The two organizations are the first to formally engage in a pilot program with the GDSN Task Group to validate the upcoming Registry solution. Both organizations are committed to the GCI vision, including the GDSN registry and will update their respective solutions and the interoperability program to stay consistent with changing business requirements and evolving industry standards.
About the WWRE®
The WWRE® is the premier Internet-based business-to-business exchange for retailers and suppliers. Designed to facilitate and simplify trading between manufacturers, retailers and suppliers, the WWRE® currently consists of members from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America with combined sales of more than U.S. $900 billion. For more information, visit the website at www.wwre.org or www.worldwideretailexchange.org
About Transora
Transora is a standards-based, e-commerce software and services company specializing in data synchronization and collaborative commerce technologies that facilitate trade efficiencies, reduce the cost of commerce and streamline trading relationships between manufacturers and retailers. With headquarters in Chicago, Transora's global operations include regional offices in Birmingham (UK), Sao Paolo, and Mexico City. To find out more about Transora, visit www.transora.com or call +1-312-463-4467.
For more information:
Jane Wilson
703.234.5208
jwilson@wwre.org Jennifer Bentley
+1.312.463.4027
Jennifer.Bentley@transora.com
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