London, UK, 13th November 2014 – Explorer (UK) Ltd, a leading Oracle Platinum Partner, have formed a partnership with Intershop Communications AG, a leading provider of omni-channel solutions, to provide Oracle Database design, implementation and support services to underpin Intershop’s omni-channel commerce platform.

Working with key partners such as Javelin Group and Carrenza, Explorer are perfectly positioned to provide expert insight into scaling a crucial part of the overall system architecture; the Database, as well as the necessary experience to optimise the Database tier for performance and availability.

Explorer and Intershop have worked closely for over 2 years to support Intershop customers implementing the platform on Oracle and this new partnership expands Explorer’s reach to new and existing Intershop customers to provide technical guidance and assistance around Oracle Database infrastructure.

Jon Lingard, Account Manager at Explorer states: “Our Intershop customers rely on Explorer to keep the Oracle Database tier at optimal performance levels, whilst also delivering on high availability, security and disaster recovery demands. Combine that with our excellent support services and we can provide a round-the-clock support package that means no one ever has to worry about Oracle again.”

“Intershop’s omni-channel commerce platform is a perfect fit for many of Explorer’s customers and our reach across Europe allows us to provide more support to new Intershop customers that need a safe pair of hands to manage Oracle”.

Udo Rauch, VP Channel at Intershop said “Explorer are well respected in the UK for their Oracle database expertise. They have served our customers well providing a range of services assuring a high performance of the Intershop application by leveraging specific database capabilities. This partnership with Explorer signals Intershop’s continued expansion across the UK and strengthens our technology partnership ecosystem.”

About Explorer:
As an Oracle Platinum Partner, Explorer are highly regarded in the Oracle community for our ability to work with customers of all sizes and positively contribute to any project we are working on. Recently awarded the 2014 Oracle Specialised Partner of the Year award for Database, Explorer provide technical presales, design and implementation consultancy services as well as on-going Database support and performance monitoring solutions. For more information contact Jon Lingard on +44(0)113 289 9470, email jon.lingard[at]explorer[dot]uk.com or visit our website at www.explorer.uk.com

About Intershop:
Intershop Communications AG (founded in Germany 1992; Prime Standard: ISH2) is the leading independent provider of omni-channel commerce solutions. Intershop offers high-performance packaged software for internet sales, complemented by all necessary services. Intershop also acts as a business process outsourcing provider, covering all aspects of online

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