CHICAGO, October 2, 2008 – Click Commerce, the leading provider of software solutions for the extended service network, today announced the launch of an enhanced version of its industry-leading parts planning and optimization software. Click Commerce Parts version 7.1 introduces new web service interfaces which eliminate daily batch processing required by competing solutions.

In this solution, Click Commerce introduces a new Advanced Integration Module which greatly simplifies real-time data integration without sacrificing its ability to deal with the business complexity of managing aftermarket service parts. Click Commerce Parts is the inventory planning and optimization solution which drives leading service networks across the globe, for over 100 customers including Dell Computer, the U.S. Coast Guard, Cisco Systems, Lockheed-Martin, BAE Systems, IBM Global Parts, and Jabil After Market Services.

Click Commerce Parts 7.1 provides additional capabilities to manage bills of materials and complex network structures. In addition, the solution now enables customers to deploy bulk data loads across multiple servers, providing significant performance gains for customers with some of the world’s largest service networks, including the U.S. Air Force. In addition, the new version meets increasing customer demands for support on Linux-based platforms and the latest WebSphere 6.1 middleware.

“We are really thrilled to be bringing this valuable additional capability to our clients,” said David Barboro, General Manager of Click Commerce’s Service Network Solutions business unit. “With Click Commerce Parts 7.1, businesses gain the ability to streamline the connections between planning and execution, which gives them an even better return on their investment in our solutions. This upgrade represents a substantial advancement which addresses significant market needs and provides a strong foundation for ongoing innovation and growth of our solutions."