WCG News

BASF and Web Commerce Group Sign Five-year Deal

Raleigh, NC - Jun 17, 2002 - BASF, the world's largest chemical company signed a 5-year contract with Web Commerce Group (WCG) for an application service license deal in which BASF uses WCG's Internet affiliate marketing product, Arkdom Commerce Enterprise Edition.

The Arkdom Commerce Enterprise Edition will be used for BASF's new portal called the Harvest Partners Network that was developed by BASF to meet the connectivity needs facing agribusinesses and producers living in rural America. Harvest Partners Network provides high-speed Internet access along with online agriculture-focused information including detailed markets, weather, news, and shopping. This creates new opportunities for using the Internet, accessing business information and connecting with customers and business partners.

"This is a huge win for WCG and unequivocally validates the business value and quality of our Arkdom Commerce product." per WCG's President & CEO, Roger Moon.

Another edition, the Arkdom Commerce Professional Edition, is primarily for Web hosting and Web design companies and will be available to the general public this year.