| Feature |
Benefit |
| PERL Script Implementation |
Executes with no changes required for Unix and Linux platforms. |
| MySQL database through PERL DBI |
MySQL is the world's most popular Open Source Database (FREE), designed for speed, power and precision in mission critical, heavy load use. Any other SQL database may be used provided a PERL DBI interface is available for the selected platform. |
| Integrates with existing web sites through external Templates. |
By providing the look and feel of the shopping cart through external template files, no changes to the PERL scripting is required to provide complete integration with existing web sites. |
| Customer Order Status / History |
Allows the customer to check on the status of their orders along with tracking information without the need to talk to a customer service representative. Customer can easily reorder items purchased in the past. |
| Customer based Cost Plus / Retail Minus pricing model |
Gives the vendor the flexibility to give specific customer discounts based upon the customers rating and discount factor. |
| Customizable Promotional Pricing |
Allows the vendor to provide customers with the best possible price through special promotional offers. |
| LinkPoint and VeriSign Credit Card Gateways |
Allows the vendor to choose the best value for credit card processing. |
| Offline Order Processing |
Allows a customer to enter their orders and request an invoice be emailed directly them. The customer can then mail payments directly to the vendor. This is especially useful for customers that don't want to use their credit cards online. |
| Online Administrative Reporting |
Useful for management to view customer orders and provide customer service when required. |
| Online Streaming SKUs and packages |
Allow vendors to configure individual streams and multiple streams into appropriate bundling for online delivery. |
| VitalStream Media Console Emulation |
Automatically maintains user maintenance and authentication on VitalStream servers for complete and seamless integration with the shopping cart and website.
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