(Vancouver, B.C.) BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc. announces a revolutionary new online cataloging method that simplifies the way Internet consumers will be able to find products in any industry. The innovation re-engineers the database functionality common to most commercial Websites.
The new cataloging method enables full-range product searches – previously requiring expansive menu-systems – to launch from a single-page menu. The benefit is significant in product searches involving large numbers of variable characteristics where menu displays expand exponentially. Until now, such product searches have prohibited practical e-procurement models.
Developed originally for online sales of building materials, BuildDirect.com’s new system now creates an accretive benefit for e-commerce technology used in all industries. The convenient product-selection method enables customized searches for any available product-configuration and links the configuration to the final price output.
While BuildDirect.com’s innovation is applicable to all major Website construction software, BuildDirect.com developed the cataloging method using Microsoft Visual Studio 6, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Microsoft Windows 2000.
“Using Microsoft Technology, BuildDirect.com has constructed a leading-edge B2B application,” says David Daniels, Director, E-Solution Team, Microsoft Canada.
Daniels says BuildDirect.com’s new cataloging method has the potential to extend the capabilities of Microsoft Commerce Server 2000.
“Microsoft technology provides the scalability and reliability to bring such world-class innovations to market rapidly. Microsoft Canada sees BuildDirect.com as a promising e-commerce partner,” says Daniels.
BuildDirect.com President and CEO Jeff Booth says his company has made a provisional patent application for its innovation, which it has named Cyclonic Software.
“I am proud to announce another major BuildDirect.com advancement in e-commerce development,” says Booth. “This is the kind of innovation that BuildDirect.com has become known for in creating its own business solutions. It is doubly rewarding that we’re able to provide a solution for other industries as well.”
About BuildDirect
Founded in 1999, BuildDirect is a comprehensive online destination for quality construction materials. The Company strives to be the building industry’s ultimate source for volume buyers worldwide by providing customers the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices. BuildDirect’s complete end-to-end solution for the purchase and delivery of products includes full customer service, product expertise, warranty support, worldwide delivery with shipment monitoring, and an integrated logistics platform supplying all transportation costs before ordering.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software — any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft, Commerce Server, SQL Server and Visual Studio are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
For more information contact:
Colin Laughlan
Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
BuildDirect
Ste. 1900 - 570 Granville Street
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada V6C 3P1
Phone: (604) 662-8100
Fax: (604) 662-8142
