ProNetLink.com Launches the Global Trade Internetwork /
21.04.1999, 11:00
An Advanced Commerce Portal, Cybercast Network and WebtoolDesigned for the Import/Export Industry NEW YORK (PROTEXT) - ProNetLink.com(R), (OTC Bulletin Board:PNLK) http://www.pronetlink.com (PNL), announced today that itsuccessfully launched its new Global Trade Internetwork andPortal on Friday, April 16th. By integrating the Internet's capability with ProNetLink'sproprietary design and technology, the new Global TradeInternetwork forms an interactive worldwide business-to-businesstrading community. As the foundation of Internet technology growsaround the world the need for a singular hub of trade informationand resources becomes more critical. ProNetLink has designed itsnew Webtool as an e-commerce portal that brings many globalstreams of international import/export information and toolstogether into one location. This allows the trade professional,or even a trade beginner, to compete more efficiently on theglobal level. Through ProNetLink's Internet portal members can domore than read about opportunities they can access the toolsneeded to complete a trade transaction. "Importing and Exporting is currently a multi-trillion dollarinternational industry," said Glenn Zagoren ProNetLink'sChairman. "In order for companies to remain competitive they willhave to expand into the global marketplace. ProNetLink has builta business that uses the Internet to provide the tools andinformation that is needed by these companies in order toeffectively buy, sell and market their products on a worldwidebasis." The Global Trade Internetwork represents a completely new,state-of-the-art design for ProNetLink. The site is broken downinto three functional areas. The first is a customized portalpage that gives members important trade information gathered fromaround the world about any industry. The portal includes tradeleads, business news and many other trade related data streams.The second is the trade directory and resource area where memberscan search the online directory of over 2.75 million companiesfrom over 120 countries, find products or suppliers and thencommunicate with the companies online. The balance of this areafeatures the tools and resources that are needed to completetrade transactions such as shipping forms, insurance, compliancedata, financial information, trade statistics, marketing tools,and e-commerce. The third area is the interactive broadcastfacility where members can participate in live cybercasts of keytrade events from around the world. One of the major benefits of the new site is that it is a"multi-dimensional portal" rather than an industry specific"vertical portal." ProNetLink allows any type of business, fromany country, to get industry specific information. "Our vision ofProNetLink is to bring all businesses together into a globalonline trading community," said David Walker, ProNetLink COO. "Weoffer businesses a vertical, as well as a horizontal, portal thathas great depth. ProNetLink represents a true online tradecommunity by combining the features of an executive businessclub, a trade resource center and a broadcast network all in oneeasy-to-use web site." Registration is free on the ProNetLink site for allbusinesses. "ProNetLink is the best offer anywhere for a businessthat is looking to find, buy, sell or market products around theworld," continued Mr. Walker. "Our goal is to have ProNetLinkbecome the place where all business, from any part of the world,can meet, talk, trade and make money. With that in mind, I inviteall businesses to add their company information to our GlobalTrade Directory, participate in our on-line community and makeuse of our advanced Internet trade resources." Companies thattake advantage of the free registration on ProNetLink receive afull business listing in the global trade directory, a customizedportal, an online product catalog page, free trade leads and fullaccess to the entire site for 60 days. When new members first sign on to ProNetLink, they specify thetype of industry information they would like delivered to theirPortal Page from a diverse field of choices. Only the informationthat is important to their business will appear on their portal.This saves the members many hours of important business time thatwould have been spent by surfing the Internet, or by conventionalmeans, trying to find industry specific trade leads, news storiesand other resources. The ProNetLink Portal makes this valuableinformation just a click away. The portal includes: targetedtrade leads, international business news, commodity prices,special events listings, a personal appointment calendar, worldweather with satellite photos, 3 world time clocks, worldcurrency exchange rates, stock indexes from 140 markets,discussion rooms and more. All features of the portal can beproduct and country specific as defined by the member. In fact,members may always opt to see all the information contained inany field -- or change their portal page filters at any time. Once a member finds a company that they would like to dobusiness with or a company responds to a trade lead from thesite, all communication between the trading partners and can beproduced from within the site. These online communications areprivate and can be encrypted by using special programs withinProNetLink. In addition, members can communicate in real time byusing the "PNL Live!" instant chat system. Online forms whichself-populate with the member's information take the hassle outof producing repetitive documents, and members can store theirdigital paperwork in an online file cabinet for future reference.With ProNetLink, sending out forms such as estimates, pro-formainvoices, shipping requests and many others is as simple asclicking the mouse. And, these forms can be sent by email orInternet fax. Online cybercasts, discussion rooms, instant chat features andbulletin boards support ProNetLink's Global Trade community.Members looking to participate in discussions have a number ofpre-defined rooms that they may enter, or they can start a newdiscussion at any time. ProNetLink will also produce special livecybercasts, discussions and chats that will feature noted guestsfrom the world of global trade. Later this week, ProNetLink will debut its Internet broadcastfeature when, on Wednesday, April 21st, a live cybercast ofevents from the 1999 International Business Expo (IBE) will bepresented jointly with World Trade Magazine, the IBE organizer.While the IBE will physically be held at the Javits ConventionCenter in New York City, ProNetLink members worldwide willbenefit from the event by just "tuning in" tohttp://www.pronetlink.com. Members may also send email questionsthat they would like answered by the guests on the show tolive@pronetlink.com. ProNetLink continues to build the "Global" portion of theportal with marketing missions around the world. "Currently wehave had successful meetings in the Middle East and in Asia whichhave resulted in the opening of sales and development offices ineach of these markets," said Jean Pierre Collardeau, President ofProNetLink. "In May, we will continue developing our business inEurope. We have been working very closely with representativesfrom the US Department of Commerce to make sure that we maximizethe effectiveness of these meetings." The ProNetLink Global Trade Internetwork has been built byComvision in New York City and Click Online in Tel Aviv. The twocompanies, working closely with ProNetLink have effectivelyrebuilt the site from the bottom up. "We have worked with anumber of developers on the ProNetLink site and all have beenhighly respected firms. However, we needed to find a developmentteam that was technologically and creatively advanced but wasalso willing to work with us 24 hours a day if necessary.Comvision and Click together had the skills, rolled up theirsleeves and went beyond the call of duty," said Mr. Walker.Following the launch, ProNetLink will continue its current paceof development with the addition of new elements coming in fromAsia, the Middle East and the United States. "We will neverreally be done building this site," said Mr. Walker, "newmaterial, modules, alliances and ideas are being added as fast asour developers can work." ProNetLink offers a wide range of services, strategicalliances and products online. Some of these include: Aoninsurance services; UPS Document Exchange and Internet shipping;Dun & Bradstreet Credit Reports and data services; Dow Jones newsdata feed; AT&T hosting, SecureBuy e-commerce and businessservices; Reuters news data feed; Real Networks cybercastsoftware and show hosting; Amazon.com books and related products;Journal of Commerce editorial, news and e-commerce; PIERSstatistical resources; Royal Impressions on-line digitalprinting; World Trade Magazine Cybercast content; Unz & Co.Compliance information and forms; NCBFAA Shipping resources. ProNetLink has built its revenue model based on four primaryresources: membership fees, advertising, strategic alliancecommissions and Internet broadcasting. After the 60-day trialperiod, membership in ProNetLink costs less than $1 USD per day. From an online insurance broker to global trade leads,ProNetLink provides businesses that are looking to expand theirinternational marketplace the tools that will make their jobeasier. For free company registration please go tohttp://www.pronetlink.com.
For general information please contact:
ProNetLink Corp.
645 Fifth Avenue, Suite 303
New York, New York, 10022
212-688-8838
Fax: 212-319-4598
For membership information in Asia please contact:
P.T. Ganesha Aggies Jaya
JI. Petogogan II, No. 22-A
Blok "A" - Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta 12160, Indonesia
+62-21-727-93904
Fax: +62-21-739-5049
Contact: Mr. Feri Agustian
For membership information in the Middle East please contact:
Shira Trading Ltd.
P.O. Box 1193
Tel Aviv, Israel
+972-3-517-7211
Fax: +972-3-517-7228
Contact: Mrs. Yael Regev This release contains, in addition to historical information,forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A ofthe Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which reflect PNL'scurrent judgments of those issues. However, because thosestatements are forward-looking and apply to future events, theyare subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause theCompany's results to differ materially. ots Original TextService: ProNetLink Internet: http://www.newsaktuell.de Contact:Glenn Zagoren of ProNetLink, 212-688-8838, or fax, 212-319-4598,or gz@pronetlink.com Web site: http://www.pronetlink.com
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