Electronic Fax Service brings cloud-based faxing to ERP users.
Press Release Summary:
Certified under SAP's BC-SMTP requirements, eFax Connector for SAP Solutions enables use of eFax for high-volume application faxing within SAP environment. It allows corporate customers to send recurring documents via fax without need for internal fax server, other hardware, or software. Supporting use of eFax through standard SMTP gateway, service's API also enables direct faxing from SAPconnect as well as data tracking.
Original Press Release:
eFax® Connector for SAP® Solutions Delivers Cloud-Based Faxing to ERP Environments
The new eFax Connector enables SAP-based corporate and enterprise customers to use eFax for high-volume application faxing
LOS ANGELES - eFax® today announced its eFax Connector for SAP® Solutions, the first SAP fax connector in North America certified under SAP's new BC-SMTP requirements. The certification underscores eFax's commitment to developing enterprise-focused solutions for corporate and SME environments and gives SAP customers the ability to use eFax for high-volume application faxing within the SAP environment. eFax Corporate(TM) is a branded service of j2 Global Communications, Inc. (NasdaqGS: JCOM), and is online at www.efax.com.
The eFax Connector for SAP Solutions was developed to address a primary need within corporate environments: to allow customers to send recurring documents via fax without the need for an internal fax server. Choosing an SAP-certified outsourced solution such as eFax eliminates the need for additional hardware, software, or upgrade costs normally associated with fax server technology.
Along with the convenience of an integrated SAP faxing solution, additional benefits of the eFax Connector API include:
- Easier installation and administration over the previous RFC interface
- The use of eFax through a standard SMTP gateway
- Direct faxing from SAPconnect
- Improved data tracking
- Compatibility with IETF standards
"Bringing an outsourced, high-volume faxing application solution to ERP environments is something our customers have asked us for, and now with the eFax Connector for SAP Solutions we're delivering on that request," said Mike Pugh, vice president, marketing for j2 Global Communications, Inc. "The SAP integration fits right in line with a key objective of our recently announced eFax Next initiative - to work with leading technology providers such as SAP, HP, and others to bring a shift in the way companies think about and use fax."
For more information on the eFax Connector for SAP Solutions, visit the eFax Corporate Web site or call (888) 532-9265.
eFax is a registered trademark of j2 Global Communications, Inc.
About j2 Global Communications
Founded in 1995, j2 Global Communications, Inc. provides outsourced, value-added messaging and communications services to individuals and businesses around the world. With offices in eight cities worldwide, j2 Global's network spans more than 4,100 cities in 49 countries on six continents. The Company's websites appear in numerous languages, including Dutch, French, German, Spanish, English and more. Payments are accepted in currencies that include the U.S. Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, Hong Kong Dollar and more. j2 Global provides live sales and customer service support in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Dutch, German, French, Cantonese and more. j2 Global markets its services principally under the brands eFax®, eFax Corporate®, Onebox®, eVoice® and Electric Mail®. As of December 31, 2009, j2 Global had achieved 14 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth and eight consecutive fiscal years of positive and growing operating earnings. For more information about j2 Global, please visit www.j2global.com.
About SAP
SAP is the world's leading provider of business software(*), offering applications and services that enable companies of all sizes and in more than 25 industries to become best-run businesses. With more than 102,500 customers in over 120 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE, under the symbol "SAP." For more information, visit www.sap.com.
(*) SAP defines business software as comprising enterprise resource planning, business intelligence, and related applications.
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