4D Inc. Integrates Yahoo!'s Flickr into MarketBlast to enhance photo-hosting ability for new 4D eBay-selling tool

MarketBlast flips photo-hosting fees on their head in auction niche

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 30, 2005 - 4D, Inc., a 21-year-old leading maker of software solutions that help businesses manage their data, today announced it has integrated Flickr, Yahoo!'s popular photo hosting service, into its new auction management tool called MarketBlast.

MarketBlast is an affordable and easy-to-use software program that dramatically simplifies the process of listing and managing your items on eBay. MarketBlast makes it easy to bulk-list items, manage inventory, invoice winners, calculate postage, ship items, report sales and post photographs.

“The integration of Flickr into MarketBlast has been a significant element in developing the best next generation auction software tool on the market,” said Brendan Coveney, president and CEO of 4D Inc. “That's because adding photos to your eBay auction-listings has become so essential to entice potential buyers to bid on your items.”

Unlike the first generation of software tools, MarketBlast, a program that you download or install from a CD onto your computer desktop, sells for a one-time charge of $99. That means there are no monthly fees.

With the integration of Flickr, MarketBlast users can upload images worth 20 megabytes (MB) – about 400 images – per month for free. Flickr also allows its users to upload 2 gigabytes worth of images (about 40,000 images), for just $24.95 per year. In comparison, one of the leading makers of first generation auction management tools charges $419 per year (or $34.95 per month) for a quarter of that comparable storage space - 500 MB. As Flickr integrates seamlessly with MarketBlast, there are no extra hassles involved.

John Kaufeld, co-author of Developing eBay Tools for Dummies, added: "MarketBlast handles the annoying loose ends that slow down high-volume sellers. No matter what you sell on eBay, MarketBlast helps you do it faster and easier. The bottom line: MarketBlast helps you make more money."

MarketBlast is built upon the award-winning 4th Dimension database and allows you to quickly access all the jewels of information gathered from your eBay listings.

Availability and Pricing

MarketBlast sells for a one-time fee of $99, with no monthly charges. You can purchase it at http://www.MarketBlast.com or by calling a 4D sales representative at 1-800-785-3303.

About 4D, Inc.

For 21 years, privately held 4D Inc. of San Jose, Calif., has been on the cutting edge of helping small, medium and Fortune 500 companies manage their data. 4D, Inc., the maker of MarketBlast, is a wholly owned subsidiary of 4D SA, which has offices in eight countries and distribution channels in more than 50 countries. For more information, 4D, Inc., can be reached at (408) 557-4600, or on the Internet at http://www.4D.com or http://www.MarketBlast.com. For press inquiries, contact Kevin Ferguson, 4D, Inc., Marketing Specialist, at (408) 557-4674, or via email at: kferguson@4D.com.