Jun 1, 1999
World Commerce Online, Inc. Announces FreshPlex as its Second Global Commercial Network.
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World Commerce Online Announces FreshPlex 4.0
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World Commerce Online Announces FreshPlex 4.0

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2000

World Commerce Online, Inc. (OTCBB:WCOL), a leader in global business-to-business electronic commerce solutions for the perishable products industries, announced today the release of its 4.0 version. FreshPlex e-commerce technologies now provide any perishable products business an opportunity to sell their product on the World Wide Web. Under the FreshPlex suite of products are Floraplex.com and ProduceOnline.com. Each currently supports 5 languages; English, German, Dutch, Spanish and French. By the end of 2000, Japanese, Chinese and Hebrew will be available. Financial aspects support 60 local and major institutional settlement currencies and varieties with superior encrypted data security and integrity.

Additionally, World Commerce offers Private Trading Communities and Branded Trading Communities, custom tailored FreshPlex technology solutions for conducting business on the World Wide Web. Businesses chose from an array of integratable components to maximize their e-commerce abilities and provide their customers with the tools they require. As ASP, World Commerce Online supplies over 250 distinct software applications in areas including portal and community services; dashboard services; trading exchange; contract purchasing demand management and supply chain planning; logistics and transportation; catalog, category and content management; financial services; decision support; and wireless services.

Joe Dugan, President of World Commerce Online, said, "Our comprehensive global ASP solutions include strategic software applications to truly globalize the perishable industry. Integrating World Commerce Online and i2 TradeMatrix supply chain and logistics solutions provides end-to end solutions to redefine E-Commerce in this very fragmented industry."

About World Commerce Online

Founded in 1994, World Commerce Online (OTCBB:WCOL) is a technology company that enables businesses in the perishable products industry with e-commerce technology solutions. With its Global, Branded and Private Trading Solutions, World Commerce Online provides its customers with access to global markets while providing maximum security and data integrity and complete control over their sensitive business information. World Commerce Online's FreshPlex Technologies(tm) currently power Floraplex, the B2B e-commerce solution for the estimated $150 billion worldwide floriculture industry, and ProduceOnline.com for the estimated $550 billion worldwide produce industry, along with numerous Branded and Private Trading Communities throughout the perishable products industries. World Commerce Online maintains offices in Florida, California, Colombia, Ecuador, the Netherlands, Israel, Kenya, and France. For more information about WCO and its business-to-business e-commerce solutions, visit our corporate web site: www.wconet.com (http://www.wconet.com/).

This release is intended as a forward-looking statement within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance development and results of the Company's business include but are not limited to (i) The ability to provide e-commerce technology in the future, (ii) Unexpected changes in the e-commerce/internet market, (iii) The success of the Company's expansion and sales and marketing strategies (iv) Competition within the e-commerce internet market (v) The ability of the Company to continue to finance its long-term strategy and expansion (vi) The ability of the Company to motivate and retain the services of its key personnel and hire additional qualified personnel to meet evolving staffing needs.

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World Commerce Online, Inc. Announces FreshPlex as its Second Global Commercial Network.

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 1999

World Commerce Online, Inc. (OTC BB:WCOL), developer of Global Commercial Networks technology for e-commerce solutions, announced its FreshPlex(tm) system will follow Floraplex(tm) (www.floraplex.com) as its second global trading and communications network for perishables industries.

FreshPlex(tm) will be the first industry specific network designed the bring secure e-commerce and communications to the global produce industry with retail business totaling $70 billion in the U.S., Mexico and Canada; $60 billion in North and South Europe; and $65 billion in the Pacific Rim, Australia and Asia.

FreshPlex(tm) incorporates cutting-edge Internet communications capabilities with a secure global online trading system that facilitates payment transactions and expedites product delivery while lowering overall operational costs.

Bob Shaw, CEO and Chairman for World Commerce Online, Inc., said, "With the remarkable response of the floral industry for Floraplex(tm) as its e-commerce solution, we have felt an overwhelming pressure from other perishable industries to deliver systems that place their industry into the business-to-business, business-to-consumer e-commerce explosion. The produce industry is more than ready to use FreshPlex(tm) as its primary business tool."

As with Floraplex(tm), World Commerce Online, Inc. assesses subscription, advertising and transaction fees for use of FreshPlex(tm). The savings incurred from fresher product, smaller sales and marketing staff, reduced logistical hurdles and easy access to global marketability will offset the cost to industry members.

World Commerce Online, Inc.'s lock & key architecture technology allows manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers to maintain the current flow of product within the industry while bridging logistical gaps in the distribution process.

Mr. Shaw added, "One of the reasons these industries have wholeheartedly accepted this technology is our dedication to maintaining their current business structure from manufacturer to consumer. We pride ourselves on developing a system that enhances the way they do business without supplanting it."

Founded in 1996, World Commerce Online, Inc. uses its technology to create Global Commercial Networks for perishables industries to enhance trade and communication while maintaining current business structures.

World Commerce Online, Inc. also develops Private Commercial Networks providing secure e-commerce and communications for individual companies, municipalities, institutions and associations.

This release is intended as a forward-looking statement within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance development and results of the Company's business include but are not limited to (i) The ability to provide e-commerce technology in the future, (ii) Unexpected changes in the e-commerce/internet market, (iii) The success of the Company's expansion and marketing strategies (iv) Competition within the e-commerce internet market (v) The ability of the Company to motivate and retain the services of its key personnel and hire additional qualified personnel to meet evolving staffing.

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World Commerce Online, Inc. Signs Top Produce IndustryConsultants as Management Group for...

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 3, 1999

World Commerce Online, Inc. (OTC BB:WCOL), developer of Global Commercial Network technology for e-commerce solutions, announced its FreshPlex(tm) system will be managed by Novelle Consulting, a produce industry consulting firm.

Novelle Consulting was organized in 1998 by five industry professionals with an average of 30 years experience in the produce industry. Novelle has set up and managed food broker networks in the United States, Asia and Europe and has extensive experience in trade and consumer research, market analysis and segmentation, advertising and promotion, and sales management.

Novelle's founding members have international experience as CEO's, presidents and vice-presidents of produce companies worldwide, including leading international companies such as Procter and Gamble, Kraft General Foods, and Dole Food, Inc.

Bob Shaw, CEO and Chairman for World Commerce Online, Inc., said, "This deal marks a phenomenal step for the fresh food and produce industry. Novelle Consulting provides the industry with unprecedented leadership, marketing, sales and execution skills. I look forward to our relationship and the position FreshPlex(tm) will take as the only e-commerce solution for the produce industry."

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