WebSphere Commerce Express IBM has announced new WebSphere software for managing e-commerce and linking business processes that expands its portfolio of offerings specifically designed for medium businesses. The new "Express" software makes it faster, easier and less expensive for medium businesses to create and manage a storefront on the Web, as well as share critical information across an IT system. Like earlier Express versions of IBM software, WebSphere Commerce gives medium-size companies a lower cost, easy-to-deploy and flexible, open-standards-based solution, while also providing the enterprise-class security and reliability to grow as business needs evolve. WebSphere Commerce - Express addresses the unique needs of medium-size companies and their business partners with an easy-to-use installation that requires fewer steps than the comparable offering from Microsoft, allowing businesses to start building an online store in as little as one hour. WebSphere Commerce - Express includes WebSphere Application Server and DB2 - Express, which are installed with just a few clicks, quickly giving customers the software and tools they need to create and manage a compelling online store that can help drive revenue, attract new shoppers and improve customer service. With WebSphere Commerce - Express, customers and their Business Partners can create and manage online catalogs to display a variety of merchandise; use reporting tools to show online buying patterns and trends; develop competitive marketing campaigns to promote special merchandise; and take advantage of inventory and order management integration for a streamlined internal process that helps businesses quickly and efficiently meet the needs of customers.