Companies pay by the transaction, which lowers the up-front investment.
But for some companies, building in house may be a better idea. The technology is innovative - but it's not for everyone. Epicentric Inc. is turning heads with its portal software, which lets users quickly create and manage a network of Web-based information portals that present unique faces to different constituencies. It's a nice touch. Datasweep also boasts faster implementation, but entrenched, larger competitors are racing to meet the challenge.