eTrans v1.0.0 Released for 4D

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

eTrans v1.0.0 Released by Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.

Full Release of Credit Card Transaction Component for 4D

Vero Beach, FL – Thursday, January 10th, 2002: Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.,
today announced the release of the first full release of eTrans for
Macintosh and Windows. eTrans is a 4th Dimension component which provides a
simple, consistent interface to online credit card authorization service
providers. Using eTrans, 4th Dimension developers can build credit card
authorization services into their 4D databases in a matter of minutes.

With eTrans, credit card and electronic check processing can be added to 4D
applications with as little as four (4) lines of code. Switching between
gateway processors requires a change in only a single line of code when
using the eTrans component. This is ideal for vertical market applications
where the processing of credit cards and electronic checks would be a value
added feature for end customers.

Currently, eTrans supports processing of transactions through the following
provider services online:

AuthorizeNet
E-Xact
FirePay
IonGate
LinkPoint
PlanetPayment
WorldPay

Other gateway providers will be supported in future releases of the eTrans
component.

“eTrans provides highly needed functionality to 4D developers in a simple
and efficient format”, said Steven G. Willis, President, Deep Sky
Technologies, Inc. “With eTrans, developers can now add credit card and
electronic check processing directly to their 4D based applications in a
matter of minutes. And, there is no need anymore to decipher the often
confusing documentation from different online gateway processors. eTrans
provides a single interface to all supported providers, so even switching
between providers is a simple matter for 4D developers.”

eTrans works “on top” of HTTP Client Deux, another 4D component available
for free from Deep Sky Technologies, Inc. HTTP Client Deux provides a
complete web request interface for 4D developers just a couple of routines.

eTrans also works “on top” of TCP Deux, another 4D component available from
Deep Sky Technologies, Inc. TCP Deux provides completely transparent
operation with 4D Internet Commands v6.7.x, Internet ToolKit v2.0.x, and
Internet ToolKit v2.5.x; any of these plugins can be used without any
coding changes. Because eTrans needs to communicate with the authorization
service providers via SSL, eTrans also requires ITK 2.5.x.

All of these components do require that the BASh 4D component be installed
for it to operate correctly. BASh is a 4D component available for free from
DSTi. BASh handles all of the core routines needed to properly run TCP
Deux, HTTP Client Deux, and eTrans.

eTrans also runs in demo mode for testing and evaluation by developers.
When in demo mode, the eTrans component is fully functional for 60 minutes
within a 4D database application.

Features in the eTrans component

The functionality available in the eTrans component includes:

– Single interface adding fields to a financial transaction;
– Full support for the following providers and transaction types:
AuthorizeNet Credit Card (Direct Response)
AuthorizeNet Credit Card (Relay Response)
AuthorizeNet eCheck (Direct Response)
AuthorizeNet eCheck (Relay Response)
E-xact Credit Card (Relay Response)
FirePay Credit Card (Direct Response)
IonGate Credit Card (Direct Response)
IonGate Credit Card (Relay Response)
LinkPoint Credit Card (Direct Response)
PlanetPayment Credit Card (Direct Response)
PlanetPayment Credit Card (Relay Response)
PlanetPayment eCheck (Direct Response)
PlanetPayment eCheck (Relay Response)
PlanetPayment Exchanged Rate API
WorldPay Credit Card (Relay Response)
WorldPay Exchange Rate API
– Complete compatibility with all transaction field types;
– Automated request generation and formatting;
– Automatic formatting and content checking for all fields
based on the requirements of each individual providers and
transaction type.

The exchange rate API available from PlanetPayment and WorldPay are
particularly useful. With these APIs, it is a simple matter for a developer
to integrate up to date exchange rates for all financial transactions in 4D
applications. No other developer tool provides this level of functionality
within 4th Dimension.

Pricing and Availability

eTrans is available with separate development and deployment licensing.
Development licensing will include all updates released within a year of
purchase for free and allows for unlimited development by a single
developer for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Renewals of
the development license are provided at a discounted price. Deployment
licensing is a one time fee per application which will allow deployments to
run for an indefinite period of time.

The pricing for the different options available for purchasing eTrans are
as follows:

Developer License, 1 year (includes 10 deployments) $195.00
Developer License, 1 year extension $95.00
Deployment License, 50 pack $495.00
Deployment License, unlimited, per application $995.00

* All prices are in US dollars.

During the month of January, 2002, Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., is
celebrating the 5th anniversary of the company. During this month, a 25%
discount on all plugin and component purchases is available. During the
month of January, 2002, the pricing for the different eTrans licenses is as
follows:

Developer License, 1 year (includes 10 deployments) $146.25
Developer License, 1 year extension $71.25
Deployment License, 50 pack $371.25
Deployment License, unlimited, per application $746.25

* All prices are in US dollars.

The eTrans component can be purchased directly from Deep Sky Technologies,
Inc. Purchases can be made directly online at:

http://www.deepskytech.com/prod_components/prod_etrans.html

The eTrans component can be downloaded by following the Downloads link on
the Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., web site, located at:

http://www.deepskytech.com/

About Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.

Based in Vero Beach, Florida, Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., provides
software development, consulting, hosting, and colocation services. Founded
in 1997, Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., develops and supports a wide variety
of software development tools and services to aid in the creation of custom
applications and web sites for the Macintosh and Windows platform. For more
information, please visit our web site at http://www.deepskytech.com/ .