Web Hosting Firm Digital River Expands E-Commerce in Asia-Pacific

Digital River, Inc. (www.digitalriver.com), a global leader in e-commerce outsourcing, today announced that it has expanded its operations and international e-commerce capabilities in Asia-Pacific markets.

Extending its global presence, Digital River opened a branch office in Taipei, Taiwan. With its new branch office and resources in place, the company is providing localized sales, support and account management as well as local fulfillment of physical goods.

"With local resources on the ground in Taiwan, we intend to further increase our e-commerce services and expand our footprint in the region," said Joel Ronning, Digital River's CEO.

Clients conducting business in Asia-Pacific markets will find that Digital River's newly expanded operations and service capabilities are designed to cater to the buying patterns, preferences and experiences of local online shoppers. Customer service support provided during local business hours in local languages offers added convenience as well as helps facilitate order processing and tracking.

"Moving forward, we plan to continue expanding our e-commerce platform, adding specialized capabilities to support online business development in Asia-Pacific markets," said Ronning. "In the near future, we intend to offer additional on- and off-line preferred payment methods and enhanced reporting options."