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ACS TEchnologies Introduces Web site-Building Services To Faith-Based Organizations with Launch of Extend Platform

Submitted by: John Warner on Sep 25, 2003 at 5:00 am Tagged with: General Archives Source:

ACS TEchnologies Introduces Web site-Building Services To
Faith-Based Organizations with Launch of Extend Platform

Extend Platform Enables Faith-Based Organizations to Build Professional
Web Sites and Communities with Efficiency and Ease

FLORENCE, SC, September 25, 2003 —ACS Technologies (www.acstechnologies.com)
today announces the launch of the Extend Platform (www.extendplatform.com), a
comprehensive Web site creation and content management system that enables
anyone—from the non-technical to the highly-technical person—to build and
maintain a professional looking Web site or a community of affiliated sites
quickly and affordably. The Extend Platform provides a more efficient approach
to developing a Web presence by offering tools such as content management and
HTML editors that require no special technology skills to use effectively.
Completely Web-based and built using industry standards including XML, SQL, and
XSLT, the Extend Platform provides innovative tools that put the power of Web
site creation and content management within reach of every organization.

''There are many options for building Web sites out there, but few companies are
building products specifically for the church and faith-based markets,'' remarks
Hal Campbell, President and CEO of ACS Technologies. ''Because ACS Technologies
has led the church management software industry for the past 25 years, we have
the industry knowledge and expertise to cater specifically to these groups and
supply them with products that expertly meet their needs in all areas.''

Creating content is easy with the Extend HTML editor, which allows users to
create and edit text within a word processing-like screen. The Extend Platform
also offers straightforward design tools that make placing content on the Web
site easy. With multiple options for managing content, Extend tailors to how
your organization wants to use the internet. With tools such as online giving,
message boards, and event scheduling and registration, Extend is equipped to
provide services that support most faith-based organizations' daily demands.

''With out existing Web site, we were dependant on our hosting provider for
updates, which was very limiting,'' notes Michael Atkinson, Minister of
Education for Summerville Baptist Church. ''With Extend, we're now able to
create a truly interactive and professional looking Web site where people can
discuss real issues and at some point have the gospel presented to them. Extend
is an affordable way of communicating with the Web world.''

In order to provide maximum customization for each organization's needs, the
Extend Platform is offered in three levels of service: