REDWOOD CITY, CA.  -  Taurus Software, a premier provider of business intelligence solutions, has been selected to provide its ECOMEDATE analytical business intelligence solution to The J. Peterman Company, a distinctive lifestyle merchandise retailer.

With ECOMEDATE, all Ecometry data is decoded in real-time by pushing it into relational tables and transforming it to provide open access to a company’s greatest asset – their data.   Users gain ad hoc access to real time analytics – allowing them to ask and answer their business questions without having to wait for IT intervention.  Ecomedate’s real time data can be propagated to other applications, such as the web, to provide up-to-date inventory, order status and account details.

Ecomedate’s flexibility in modifying the design to suit each business’ unique requirements ensures more accurate business intelligence.  Over 75 pre-built queries provide real time merchandise, marketing, inventory, financial and fulfillment analyses. Ecomedate can also retain valuable history such as backorder status and item price changes.

Tim Peterman, CEO of J. Peterman, commented, “Our selection of Taurus Software’s ECOMEDATE will allow us to be more proactive in our business.  We work hard to offer high-quality, distinctive products from around the world while providing great customer service.   Whether it’s our apparel, accessories, luggage, one-of-a-kind items, or our travel field reports; our operational decision-making starts with relevant and accurate data.  We know Ecomedate is the best platform to help us in this complex area.”

Cailean Sherman, President of Taurus software, added, “J. Peterman is such a unique business that is well-known not only for its quality products but also product descriptions and illustrations.  We are pleased that they have chosen our ECOMEDATE software solution to streamline their reporting and data needs.  We believe our product will enable them to more easily provide top-notch customer satisfaction while strengthening their ability to accurately improve their business intelligence through production performance and reporting.”

About Taurus Software

At Taurus Software, “making data liquid” means helping companies access their data easily. Taurus products include a variety of applications developed to help clients get more from their data by allowing them to Move, Map, Measure, and Manage data regardless of where it resides. Learn more about Taurus Software and our offerings designed for various data platforms and applications. Call 650-482-2011 ext. 1, or visit www.taurus.com.

About The J. Peterman Company

J. Peterman has been traveling the world to find uncommonly good stuff for over 23 years.  We offer the high-quality merchandise we’ve found for sale through our Owner’s Manual catalogs and our website (www.jpeterman.com).  Many of our products are illustrated by hand-drawn art and include entertaining stories.  Our selection of merchandise is constantly changing, and we focus our creative energy on women’s and men’s apparel, accessories and luggage and one-of-a-kind merchandise.  Press Inquiries – press@jpeterman.com