September 20, 2001 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Digex (UK) Ltd. (digex.com), aleading high-end managed Web and application hostingservice provider for businesses worldwide, yesterdayannounced that Advecto (advecto.com) has selected Digex to host and manage its online transport planningsystem, which provides complete real-time visibilityacross the supply chain for all transport operators.
Advecto Online creates a single source for all thetools required to manage the whole supply chain.Operational data is presented for dynamicdecision-making with management data to help logisticsand transport teams make informed decisions inreal-time. A single communications channel forcustomers, transporters and suppliers is alsoprovided.
Advecto’s online transport planning system featuresthe integration of map-based planning, routing andscheduling, track and trace of consignments andtrailers and real-time access for customers. Operatorscan then simply move data from operations toaccounting and customer invoicing via a fullinterface, without having to re-key information. Thesystem is also designed to integrate seamlessly withsatellite tracking, in-cab messaging, warehousemanagement systems, EDI and e-commerce sites.
Digex will provide a comprehensive solution forAdvecto, including the management of its onlinecustomer interfacing tools as well as Advecto’s publicWeb site. The managed solution is built on amulti-server UNIX platform deploying both WebLogic andOracle, with a Nokia Firewall, running over theaward-winning WorldCom global IP network.
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