Parts.com Selects Digex to Host Extensive B2B Auto Parts Online Site
11 January 2000
Parts.com Selects Digex to Host Extensive B2B Auto Parts Online Site
Launch of New B2B E-Commerce Site Required Best-in-Class Hosting Services
BELTSVILLE, Md., Jan. 11 -- Digex, Incorporated
, a leading provider of managed Web and application hosting
solutions, today announced that it was selected by Parts.com, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: MIRM) to host its new online business-to-business auto
parts site. Parts.com expects to launch ordering and fulfillment capabilities
on January 24, 2000, at the National Automobile Dealerships Association (NADA)
Convention in Orlando, Florida. NADA is the largest automobile dealership
association in the world.
The selection of Digex to host and manage Parts.com was the result of an
extensive review of major global hosting entities. The decision favoring Digex
was based upon its ability to deliver secure, scaleable and high performance
hosting solutions specifically designed for complex Web sites and e-commerce
applications. The Parts.com site will require a complex infrastructure and
management from Digex, including a specialized technical staff of certified
engineers, 24 hours a day service support, high-performance Internet and
private network connectivity, direct private networking options for secure
"back-end" network connections and information systems.
"In this highly competitive and fragmented $600 billion auto parts
industry, we are committed to providing our customers the highest quality of
service and selection when procuring auto parts from our designated Platinum,
Gold or Silver Suppliers," stated Shawn Lucas, Chairman and Co-CEO of
Parts.com. "The selection of one of the industry's most respected web hosting
providers, Digex, is critical to the flawless launch of Parts.com. Digex
exhibits impeccably responsive customer care and technical support and has
extensive proactive monitoring services -- enabling us to identify potential
problems before they impact site performance. Parts.com expects its site to
become the standard in online auto parts purchasing solutions. Our vision is
that wherever there are automobiles to repair, there will be fast, reliable
access to Parts.com."
The Parts.com site will offer nearly 2 million searchable automotive parts
and accessories, and plans call for an expanded catalog of almost 5 million
searchable parts by the end of 2000. Parts.com, which recently recruited over
25 new car dealerships to use its site, offers businesses a variety of
services in addition to the on-line ordering of auto parts. Businesses
visiting the site may also conduct targeted parts searches; browse among
highlighted selections, accessories and other features; read and post reviews;
register for personalized services; participate in promotions; and check order
status.
About Digex
Digex is a leading provider of Web and application hosting
services for some of the world's leading companies that rely on the Internet
as a critical business tool. Digex also offers value-added enterprises and
professional services, including performance and security testing, monitoring,
reporting and networking services. Digex customers, from mainstream
corporations to Internet-based businesses, leverage Digex's services to deploy
secure, scaleable, high performance business solutions, including electronic
retailing, online banking, online procurement and customer self-service
applications. Additional information on Digex is available at
http://www.digex.com.
About Parts.com
Parts.com Inc., formerly Miracom Corporation, is a developer and owner of
business-to-business e-commerce services and the holding company for
Parts.com(TM) and ReallyKnow.com(TM). Based in Sanford, Florida, Miracom
Corporation owns and operates Parts.com(TM) http://www.Parts.com, an e-commerce
business-to-business parts exchange, and ReallyKnow.com(TM)
http://www.ReallyKnow.com, a Web-enabled real-time data gathering system which is
revolutionizing the research field. Additional information regarding
Parts.com, Inc. is available at http://corporate.parts.com.
Press contact: Shawn Lucas of Parts.com, 407-302-1314.