Microsoft Case Study: Windows Azure - GCommerce

Service Provider Transforms Special-Order Process with Cloud-Based Inventory Solution.

GCommerce offers electronic services that improve supply chain efficiency. It wanted to develop an application for the automotive aftermarket, which relies on special-order drop shipment for most transactions. To centralize inventory access and automate procurement, GCommerce implemented a cloud-based solution with Windows Azure and Microsoft SQL Azure . By taking advantage of the Virtual Inventory Cloud solution, distributors will have immediate, online access to a global parts supply. The virtual data warehouse is expected to increase sales and drive down costs. In addition, marketplaces worldwide can benefit from the highly scalable solution. GCommerce reports that with familiar development processes and Microsoft support, it was able to launch the new service in just 90 days. And by using SQL Azure and Windows Azure, GCommerce can focus on bringing innovation to the marketplace.

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