For Immediate Release
UNITED FUTURE PARTNERS WITH KONAKART TO DEVELOP OPEN-SOURCE
ENTERPRISE COMMERCE SOLUTIONS FOR CLIENTS
LOS ANGELES – Dec. 1, 2009 – Interactive ideas agency UNITED FUTURE announces it has joined forces with enterprise commerce solutions provider KonaKart to develop and deploy powerful, customized Java-based e-commerce systems for its growing client base. UNITED FUTURE is the first interactive agency to implement the KonaKart system in the United States, and one of a leading few in the country to be a KonaKart partner.
As a KonaKart enterprise implementation partner, UNITED FUTURE is now able to provide clients with large-scale, state-of-the-art commerce solutions based entirely on Java technology, with significant capabilities and scalability.
UNITED FUTURE worked closely with KonaKart on the new Yoostar.com storefont application, creating and integrating a powerful e-commerce engine in a load-balanced environment. Yoostar.com is the online arm of the new Yoostar home entertainment system, and the Web site features a robust online store where users can search, preview, purchase and download clips from a library of more than 800 movie and TV titles.
“Many of our clients have e-commerce requirements, and this alliance with KonaKart further enhances our ability to satisfy those needs,” said Scott Holmes, managing partner, UNITED FUTURE. “UNITED FUTURE offers a unique blend of Web management, design and development services that, when combined with KonaKart technology, provide a winning e-business solution for our clients.”
“We are thrilled to have UNITED FUTURE on board as one of our leading partners,” said John Hornsby, CEO, KonaKart. “In addition to expanding KonaKart’s brand and presence in the U.S., this alliance will provide both companies with new, exciting opportunities to help businesses strengthen and improve their e-commerce capabilities. We look forward to many joint projects in the near future.”
About UNITED FUTURE
UNITED FUTURE, a WONGDOODY company, is a full-service interactive ideas agency and leading the convergence of the Internet, technology and broadcast. Its team of experts designs engaging user experiences that efficiently drive greater business value and consumer satisfaction. With offices in Seattle and Los Angeles, UNITED FUTURE and WONGDOODY have 134 employees and $166 million in billings.
UNITED FUTURE’s clients include ABC.com; Alaska Airlines; Alpine Electronics; Autodesk; Evite.com; the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Holland America Line; Microsoft; The Resort at Pelican Hill; Sony; Washington State Department of Health; and T-Mobile. For more information, visit www.unitedfuture.com.
About KonaKart
KonaKart is the product of European software house DS Data Systems UK Ltd., which has offices in Italy and the UK. Since its launch in early 2007, KonaKart has achieved a leading position among the world’s enterprise-strength Java e-commerce solutions. Key strengths include the ease of integration into existing software solutions, flexibility, performance and reliability.
KonaKart is being used by hundreds of clients worldwide including Audi, Tesco Mobile, GM, Yoostar, The Methodist Hospital and local government. For more information visit www.konakart.com.
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