US Patent:
20050071208, Mar 31, 2005
Inventors:
Danamichele Brennen - Philadelphia PA, US
Kevin Maurer - Philadelphia PA, US
Gianna Christodoulou - Philadelphia PA, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
Abstract:
A technology platform for implementing a plurality of programs. Each program has a program manager, is offered to a user and is supported by supporting suppliers/venders. The platform includes a management system including an interface which is adapted to authenticate the program manager of each program, authenticate the user of each program, and authenticate the supporting suppliers/venders of each program. A service provider gateway links a service provider to the management system. The gateway permits the service provider to access and control selected program information. The service provider engages the supporting suppliers/venders to support the program. Non-supporting suppliers/vendors can obtain benchmarking information.