Our fastest growing segment is based on our customer requests to provide them with EDI capabilities. As a result we have developed considerable expertise in traditional EDI messaging. More significantly we have developed proprietary techniques for business-to-business messaging based on the Internet and its techniques. Our eFORWARD^TM,SM and eDIRECT^TM products and services are based on this technology. Flagship is currently using the eFORWARD technology to implement customized business-to-business messaging solutions for its customers.

eFORWARD provides substantial benefits over existing and emerging EDI messaging services. Specifically, eFORWARD:

Provides instant delivery of messaging over the Internet Allows for easier implementation and less expensive operation than traditional EDI    Mailbox services Leverages the Internet to provide near universal connectivity Is compatible with all standard and private message sets Provides message delivery confirmation and full reporting via the Internet. Enables its users to manage their trading relationships through their browsers. Can be easily and tightly integrated with existing and planned client applications. Is Java powered and multi-platform compatible. Can incorporate data encryption and partner verification through digital certificates Is available now.

In response to its clients requests for EDI support and business-to-business messaging services, Flagship has developed and implemented proprietary software based on the Internet for the interchange of messages between and among diverse systems.

Flagship is continuing to expand the eFORWARD line of products and services so as to have wide spread appeal to all businesses interested in business-to-business messaging.