QRS Announces QRS QuickSyncTM
Gold Toe Brands, Inc Selects New Solution to Collect, Manage and Publish Item Information
RICHMOND, Calif. - May 4, 2004 - QRS Corporation (Nasdaq: QRSI) today announced QRS QuickSync(tm), a new cost-effective, easy-to-implement software solution designed for retail suppliers that need to syndicate their item information to data pools such as QRS Catalogue(tm), which can then publish that data to UCCnet(tm) services. QRS QuickSync allows retail suppliers to collect, manage and publish item data quickly and easily. Gold Toe Brands, Inc., a privately held hosiery brand manufacturer and QRS customer for 15 years, recently selected QRS QuickSync to aggregate item information from multiple internal sources for syndication to QRS Catalogue.
QRS QuickSync is part of QRS` data synchronization solution suite, which includes QRS IMPACT(tm) and QRS Catalogue. QRS QuickSync is pre-configured to meet the needs of retail suppliers and requires minimal upfront investment. The solution offers an introduction to the benefits of the complete enterprise product information management solution, QRS IMPACT.
QRS QuickSync syndicates product data to data pools such as QRS Catalogue, the North American retail industry`s leading product data synchronization application with over 100 million items. If the supplier needs to publish product data to UCCnet(tm) services, QRS Catalogue can then publish that data to UCCnet(tm) services.
"Our largest retail customers depend on QRS Catalogue to access the most up-to-date product information from their suppliers," said Val Zumbro, Director of IT at Gold Toe Brands, Inc. "QRS QuickSync will allow us to consolidate item information from multiple sources into one centralized repository to ensure data accuracy and consistency before publishing to QRS Catalogue. Improving our trading partner relations and centralizing our product information is a foundational requirement for all of our future business initiatives and will enable us to drive successful global brand execution."
"As suppliers race to comply with evolving retailer mandates and improve trading partner relations, they are looking for solutions that satisfy both their customers` immediate needs and their own long-term product information management needs," said Liz Fetter, QRS President and CEO. "QRS QuickSync is an easy and cost-effective data synchronization solution to seamlessly expand and accommodate ongoing retailer requirements and mandates."
QRS QuickSync features include:
• Flexible data model, allowing product data to be organized according to business needs
• Data cleansing and normalization capabilities for improved data quality
• Product information in multiple formats, available to internal parties according to unique requirements
• Easy integration with existing internal systems and applications
• Option to syndicate to UCCnet services via QRS Catalogue Release 4.0
About Gold Toe Brands, Inc.
The GOLDTOE® brand is the leading department store brand for men`s dress socks. The knit-in gold toe is a registered trademark of GOLDTOE® socks and a recognized symbol, which identifies the brand as the standard of quality in the hosiery industry. In addition to men`s dress socks, GOLDTOE® manufactures women`s and children`s lines under the GOLDTOE® brand and other quality brands including Silver Toe®, Gold Toe Gear®, and Auro®. GOLDTOE®`s Executive Headquarters are in New York and Operations Headquarters are in Burlington, North Carolina.
About QRS QuickSync(tm)
QRS QuickSync is a cost-effective, easy-to-implement software solution designed to enable suppliers to synchronize their product information internally and publish it to a third-party data pool such as QRS Catalogue. By allowing suppliers to collect, manage and publish item data quickly and easily, QRS QuickSync provides an introduction to the benefits of our complete enterprise product information management solution, QRS IMPACT.
About QRS IMPACT(tm)
QRS IMPACT(tm) is a new product information management software solution designed specifically for brand marketers, suppliers and retailers. By providing a single, global repository of product information within a company, QRS IMPACT ensures the on-time, accurate and relevant flow of information across departments, diverse channels and trading partner syndication points.
About QRS Catalogue(tm)
QRS Catalogue is the North American retail industry`s leading product data synchronization application. With over 100 million unique items, QRS Catalogue enables more than 3,500 marketers, manufacturers, suppliers and retailers to share the latest product information with 550 total product attributes including price, style, color and size. QRS Catalogue offers a complete solution for item setup and synchronization, and supports the latest EAN.UCC System global standards initiatives. QRS is a UCC-certified Solution Partner for UCCnet(tm) services. By automating business processes such as item setup and maintenance and product marketing content management, QRS Catalogue helps customers achieve increased revenue and greater productivity.
About QRS
QRS (Nasdaq: QRSI) is a technology company that serves the global retail trading community. We offer collaborative commerce solutions that drive a new standard for global brand execution. At QRS, we manage the flow of critical commerce information and leverage our retail technology expertise to address fundamental industry challenges such as global data synchronization, mandate compliance, transaction outsourcing and global trade management. QRS solutions help over 10,000* customers expand into new markets and channels, improve operational efficiency and differentiate their brand.
*Based on total, unique QRS corporate customers that purchased or licensed QRS products and services between January and December 2003.
©2004 QRS Corporation. All Rights Reserved. QRS, the QRS logo, QRS IMPACT, QRS Catalogue and QRS QuickSync are registered trademarks or trademarks of QRS Corporation in the United States and other countries. UCCnet is a trademark of UCCnet, Inc. Used with permission. Trademarks of third parties are owned by their respective owners.
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