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• Product pages
• Unique pages for members of shopper groups
In Net.Commerce, dynamic pages are cached for improved performance. In addition, all
updates to the template design and catalog content can be tested on the staging server
before going live. Application program interfaces (APIs) are also provided with
Net.Commerce to customize functions related to payment, shipping and handling costs,
inventory check, and the calculation of taxes.
With Net.Commerce Version 3, IBM has added further capability. It can be used by
companies who want to set up an e-commerce site quickly at a reasonable cost. In addition, it
is designed for second generation customers who want greater flexibility, additional function,
and the ability to integrate with their legacy systems.
The Net.Commerce server has also been redesigned to further improve security, scalability,
and extensibility. This end-to-end e-commerce offering lets you get started quickly by
decreasing the amount of custom coding needed as set-up time. It comes with full Version 2
functionality. Functions provided include:
• Starter Stores: Three pre-built stores (sample stores). They have end-to-end
shopping flows with predefined catalog templates, registration, shopping cart/order
form, check-out, and payment components. They provide both business-to-business
and business-to-customer capability.
• Store Creation Smart Guide: A wizard (Smart Guide) guides the user through the
creation of a store. It is browser accessible and walks the user through each aspect of
store creation. It covers pages, templates, graphical elements, catalog navigation,
store flow, pricing, shipping, applying tax, and payment. Panels within the wizard
include a home page, store information, store type, store administration, store layout
and style, buyer groups, discount information, and shipping and handling. After going
through the smart guide, the appropriate templates, macros, APIs, and assets are
created or assigned, and sample data is used to demonstrate the newly generated
store.
• WebSphere Payment Manager Integration: WebSphere Payment Manager enables
sellers to process payments easily and securely from their consumers. It manages the
payment process, from communication with the buyer to drafts with financial
institutions. Records of transactions are automatically maintained to facilitate later
reconciliation and reporting.
WebSphere Payment Manager includes Configuration Tools that let the seller configure:
– Net.Commerce to communicate with one or more acquiring gateways
– Authorization and capture
– Auto or manual capture of payment
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