edocs Extends Web Hosting Offerings

August 11, 2004 - (HostReview.com) - edocs, Inc. (www.edocs.com), a provider of customer self-service and e-billing software solutions, today announced the immediate availability of its recently acquired eService applications on a fully hosted basis.

In May, edocs acquired the Brightware eService business from Firepond, Inc. Brightware is recognized as a pioneer in delivering eService software solutions for inbound e-mail response management (ERMS), knowledge management and chat.

The acquisition complements edocs' existing e-billing, web self-service and assisted care offerings, enabling companies to provide the most effective and efficient customer care, regardless of which channel their customers choose for service.

"The hosted deployment option makes a lot of sense for organizations looking for a quicker, more cost-efficient way to get their eService initiatives started," said Chris Gardner, Vice President of Products and Marketing for edocs.

Unlike other hosted offerings, edocs' Managed Solutions are based on a market-leading enterprise class software platform that has been deployed around the world as a traditional software product.