Hyperluminal and Supplier Solutions successfully integrate three Ariba PunchOut websites with the University of Miami in three weeks.

Perfect Combination of Ariba PunchOut Software and Services for Suppliers.

(PRWEB) June 12, 2004 -- Hyperluminal Technology Consultants, Inc. and Supplier Solutions announced they have successfully completed three Ariba PunchOut website integrations with the University of Miami in three weeks. The vendors all chose Supplier Solutions eStore-Connect PunchOut software and Hyperluminals consulting services. This accomplishment solidifies eStore-Connect as a proven PunchOut solution for the University and increases Hyperluminals clients to now over 20% of the University of Miamis PunchOut vendors.

Supplier Solutions eStore-Connect is currently the most affordable Ariba PunchOut capable shopping cart software weve found for our clients" said Matthew Fisher, vice president and senior project manager at Hyperluminal. And where some implementations have taken a year... Supplier Solutions took a week. Their software combined with our consulting, project management and catalog creation experience has resulted in an extremely successful partnership for small to medium sized suppliers with any Ariba buyer."

Hyperluminal spearheads the Universitys supplier enablement initiative through its dedicated website, http://www.GETonENET.com and its suite of services catered to UMs Ariba Buyer system, including:

eNet-eNablement- Ariba supplier consulting, project management, and support for UM vendors

eNet-eXpress- Ariba Supplier Network Registration and UMeNet integration

eNet-eCatalog- Ariba CIF and cXML catalog creation, enhancement, and maintenance

eNet-ePrint- Ariba PunchOut capable, highly customizable, online design system for the print industry

eNet-eStore- Ariba PunchOut project management and catalog creation for eStore-Connect

We are delighted to be a part of this enablement project with Hyperluminal," said Nikolas Brisbin, president of Supplier Solutions. "The University of Miami is leading the way in eProcurement for higher education by moving UMeNet to the next level of collaborative supplier integration: PunchOut. Hyperluminal has been invaluable in leading suppliers through the enablement process in such a short timeframe. With Hyperluminal leading the initiative, buyers are starting to see the benefit of purchasing through our standardized eStore-Connect PunchOut site that buyers are already familiar with."

eStore-Connect is a cost-effective web storefront that has built-in PunchOut capabilities and is compliant with UMeNet standards. It's designed to help suppliers quickly become PunchOut enabled by hosting their catalogs on a Supplier Solutions' site. Suppliers are able to maintain their catalogs in a secure web storefront, with the ability to provide custom catalog and pricing by customer. Other features include:

Automatic email confirmations sent back to the end-user upon receipt of approved Purchase Order

Personal Shopping Lists for each end-user without sacrificing security or privacy

Simple, clean, no-nonsense purchasing interface resulting in shorter learning curves and quick purchases

Ability to search by manufacturer part number, supplier part number, and keywords all in one place

Multiple units of measures for discounted bulk buying

Configuration tools for complex products and service such as technology, print and promotional products

About Hyperluminal

Hyperluminal is a small, privately held, woman owed corporation consisting of a select group of consultants based in South Florida providing hands-on technology project management and consulting for small to medium sized businesses, specializing in eProcurement and eCommerce. Their current solutions include Ariba supplier enablement, GSA Advantage catalogs, and EDI integrations. Hyperluminal is the preferred Ariba supplier enablement partner for the University of Miami, and vice president Matthew Fisher also sits on the MyFlorida MarketPlace Supplier Advisory Council. Hyperluminal was recognized as the Minority Business Development Center MEDWeek 2003 Technology Firm of The Year for overseeing over a million dollars in local, minority small eBusiness. http://www.hyperluminal.com 1-800-248-7114

About Supplier Solutions

Supplier Solutions builds and manages the software that connects enterprise buyers to their suppliers. The company bridges the technology gap for small-midsize suppliers with eStore-Connect - a cost-effective eCommerce solution that integrates with eProcurement Systems for truly paperless trading. For the Fortune 1000 companies, State & Local governments, and Universities that have implemented eProcurement systems such as ReQlogic, Ariba, Oracle, SAP and B2GNow, Supplier Solutions has revolutionized the industry with cost-cutting enterprise tools. For more information please visit http://www.SupplierSolutions.com or contact Supplier Solutions at 703-490-2340 or info@suppliersolutions.com