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By Torsten Busse This week's Internet Commerce Expo (ICE) lacked blockbuster product announcements, but a few vendors showed off new applications and services packages. The following is a sampling of new products revealed at the show held in Los Angeles this week: SpaceWorks showed off Version 4.0 of its OrderManager software. Due out in the fourth quarter of this year, the software is now being offered in a new modular design, allowing users to incrementally phase in functions over time. For example, a company using OrderManager's Web-based product selling functions can at a later date "un-lock" the purchasing features of the product after paying a licensing fee, without having to set up a separate system, the company said. In addition, a new optional module enables the system to accommodate product catalogs by multiple vendors -- the previous version handled only a single vendor's catalog -- allowing buyers to build a consolidated order form from disparate sources. Upon electronic submission of the order, the individual line items are automatically directed to appropriate suppliers for processing, using either direct gateways or existing EDI systems. OrderManager 4.0 now permits orders to be routed for approval to an unlimited number of individuals. The software also includes an optional enhanced product configurator and offers a second, standard user interface template. Pricing information was not available. Based in Rockville, Md., the company can be reached at www.spaceworks.com.
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