E-Business organisation WANDSOFT announces the launch of the WANDSOFT FOUNDATION FOR E-BUSINESS.

22 July 2008 - WANDSOFT ^TM FOUNDATION FOR E-BUSINESS aims to support innovative and niche e-business start-ups by providing the flexible WANDSOFT^TM technology infrastructure. Established in 2001, WANDSOFT^TM has amassed considerable experience in the development and management of e-business projects, and will bring this expertise to bear on fostering high potential start-ups.

"A common stumbling block for start up companies is cost of a robust technology infrastructure to bring innovative ideas to market", WANDSOFT^TM CEO Claude Saulnier comments, "the WANDSOFT ^TM FOUNDATION FOR E-BUSINESS provides this framework to qualifying projects. WANDSOFT ^TM have supported several non-profit organisations to date and are happy to offer this opportunity to fledgling e-business initiatives."

As an entrepreneur with over 30 years experience in business and technology, and an investor in a wide array of successful technology ventures, WANDSOFT ^TM board member Doug Notley is acutely aware of the criteria that attract and convince venture capitalists or angel investors. "This type of practical investment may significantly improve the likelihood of e-business start-ups attracting further funding. The consulting and development expertise given by the WANDSOFT ^TM FOUNDATION FOR E-BUSINESS provides additional assurance for investors."

To qualify for WANDSOFT ^TM FOUNDATION FOR E-BUSINESS support, candidate organisations should submit a summary document outlining market potential, revenue model and the background of the principals in the business. All submissions and subsequent discussions will be subject to non-disclosure agreements.

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For further information, visit the WANDSOFT ^TM FOUNDATION FOR E-BUSINESS website http://www.wandsoft.org

NOTE TO THE EDITOR

Practical benefits

• Support of qualifying start-up companies by supplying:
  • WANDSOFT ^TM software free of charge
  • WANDSOFT ^TM expertise and consultancy free or at reduced rates based on the project

What is the WANDSOFT ^TM technology infrastructure?

• It is a comprehensive software suite to manage a business on-line. It includes modules for website content management, e-commerce, sales order processing, database management, newsletters, contact management (CRM), multi-level marketing, recruitment and hosting.

ABOUT WANDSOFT ^TM

WANDSOFT ^TM delivers a range of software solutions and strategic e-business and marketing consulting services to clients in Ireland, the UK and continental Europe. A WANDSOFT ^TM e-business solution is the judicious combination of excellent modular software and professional service designed to ensure your company fully exploits the potential for your business online and to maximise your return on investment.

WANDSOFT ^TM products are integrated, simple to implement and to use, allowing non-technical people to update websites, manage contacts and leads or create and send newsletters at the click of a mouse. The modular and scalable nature of the WANDSOFT ^TM products allow them to be integrated into new or existing websites, intranet, extranet or other legacy systems

Established in 2001, WANDSOFT ^TM has built an impressive portfolio of clients and opened a French office earlier this year.

Visit www.wandsoft.com  for further information.