November 27, 2006 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) – Web hosting services provider Fusepoint Managed Services Inc. has announced the establishment of an agreement with Maax (http://www.maax.com), North-America’s premier manufacturer of bathroom products and spas. The agreement requires Fusepoint to “develop, host and manage all electronic communication tools” critical to Maax’s sales activities.
Fusepoint will develop the company’s various ebusiness systems in support of its business plan. The company will redesign MAAX’s website and online catalogs, and also develop a system to automate price lists and enhance provide distributor access to product information. Applications will be developed with the Microsoft Visual Studio .NET suite. Security, access and performance will be entirely managed by Fusepoint.
“Outsourcing is the best solution considering our complex needs, which require in-depth knowledge in numerous information technologies and processes at different times. Our provider needs to be an extension of our Graphic Communication department, and we chose Fusepoint for its technical expertise and service quality, as well as its ability to work with our team in a flexible and highly responsive manner,” indicated Pat Henaire, MAAX’s Corporate Vice President, Sales and Marketing.
“As a provider, our skills set matched MAAX’s desire for end-to-end software services – from application development to IT infrastructure management. Our team is looking forward to contributing to the growth of this company, which has known much success in its industry,” explained Fusepoint’s Vice-President and Quebec City Office General Manager, Mr. Jean-Yves St-Arnaud. “The services provided by Fusepoint will allow MAAX to improve communications with its client base through advanced technologies, while providing peace of mind in knowing their applications are always available and always secure.”
