WebRiposte provides a secure, reliable platform for distributed applications and content distribution that is truly state-of-the-art
Boston, Mass. - September 26, 2001 - Escher Group Ltd, a leading provider of peer-to-peer messaging and data management solutions, today announced that Jersey Post has selected WebRiposte™ to automate the island's post office network and to re-engineer its associated counter and back-office processes. Jersey Post chose WebRiposte as its platform to grow and diversify its revenue base, deliver operational efficiency and improve service. In addition to the software license, Escher Group will provide the Post with legacy-free hardware.
The term legacy-free refers to the industry-wide initiative to replace some of the older components of a traditional PC-architecture with newer, more intelligent technology. Microsoft, Intel, Compaq, IBM, and other key PC-industry members spearheaded the legacy-free initiative. The goal is to reduce total cost of ownership by simplifying the PC, for example by providing "Plug & Play" peripheral support. WebRiposte's new "Pos & Play" facility allows older POS peripherals with legacy interfaces as well as peripherals that support newer industry standards to interoperate seamlessly with legacy-free workstations. This significantly reduces a Post Office's ongoing costs of peripheral management, and frees them from keeping the hardware configuration constant.
"The WebRiposte implementation is a key part of our commitment to streamline processes and provide the most efficient and comprehensive service to our customers," said Ian Ridgway, director of finance and retail for Jersey Post. "We are also excited to be pioneering a legacy-free postal network. Our organization will serve as an example to other Posts that wish to develop a cost effective, more stable computing environment."
Jersey Post will use WebRiposte to automate all customer-related activities, including mail and parcel deliveries, banking, bill payments, retail, government payments and money orders. WebRiposte's unique peer-to-peer messaging architecture enables postal networks of all sizes and in the most remote geographic locations to easily and securely automate such services. Jersey Post will benefit from a high-volume, fault-tolerant, distributed, transaction-processing platform while gaining support for Internet standards and a full set of XML-messaging and content delivery services.
"We needed a system that could address our requirements for high performance, cost reduction, and flexibility in a very dynamic environment. WebRiposte addresses all of these demands and enables us to provide the most advanced services to our customers," explained John Pinel, CEO of Jersey Post. "We are excited about our relationship with Escher Group as they are committed to the delivery of leading-edge technologies for the postal market."
"We are extremely pleased to partner with Jersey Post as they strive to work towards the highest standard of service using the industry's most advanced technology," a spokesperson for Escher Group commented. "Jersey Post has a strong management team with a vision for modernization that will revolutionize their business offerings."
About Escher Group, Limited
Escher Group Limited is a leading provider of distributed transaction processing and data management solutions and services. The company offers a business-to-business XML-based transaction management environment, used in thousands of locations worldwide. Since its introduction in 1993, Riposte®, Escher's flagship messaging solution, has grown to become the market leader in post office counter automation.
Trademarks: WebRiposte and Riposte are trademarks or registered trademarks of Escher Group, Limited in the United States and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.
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