Additionally, MarineMax selected
IBM's Tivoli Storage Manager to provide automated back up and recovery of
critical enterprise resource planning data in the event of a disaster,
ensuring business continuity.

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Nationwide and the Nationwide Framework are federally registered service
marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

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IBM's on demand technology will connect MarineMax's new e-commerce Web site
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company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including
auto, homeowners, life, health, commercial insurance, administrative services,
annuities, mutual funds, pensions and long-term savings plans.

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expect to increase our supply chain efficiencies by 25 percent, in addition
to saving hundreds of hours in development time. The company currently operates 71 retail
locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida,
Georgia , Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.

In 2005, Nationwide Insurance now offers competitively priced coverage for
boats up to 50 feet in length and up to $250,000 in value.

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Nationwide Insurance recommends boat and watercraft owners check their
coverage to assess the following:
- Are you fully covered? Multiple policies with multiple carriers may
create gaps in coverage. Now is the time to check with a Nationwide
agent to make certain your property and family are covered against
unexpected events.

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"We are now able to better serve our customers and respond faster to the
marketplace trends, while reducing costs due to inventory inefficiencies,"
said MarineMax vice president of information technology Brett McGill. Boat Owners: Make Certain Your Investment is Covered

COLUMBUS, Ohio, The last thing any boat or
watercraft owner wants to worry about when enjoying the warm weather and sun
this summer is having proper insurance coverage.

More information on Nationwide's Pleasure Boat owners coverage will be
available at the Upstate Boat Show and Sale at the 2005 Nationwide Outdoor
Performance Tour exhibit.
Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest diversified
insurance and financial services organizations in the world, with more than
$148 billion in assets.

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MarineMax expects to save hundreds of hours
each year by using this new solution, as the previous back-up method
required MarineMax to track reports and back up data manually. Nationwide Insurance is
reminding consumers visiting the 2005 Upstate Boat Show and Sale at the
Turning Stone Casino Events Center in Verona that now is the perfect time to
make certain you cover your boat or watercraft for unexpected events.
- On Your Side claims response. Nationwide ranks 118th on the Fortune 500 list.

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Previously, MarineMax customers could research and purchase boating
accessories only when visiting a MarineMax showroom, ordering items via
catalogue or by visiting partner websites. "As many boating enthusiasts start
planning for the upcoming season, sufficient insurance coverage should be on
the check list.

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Nationwide's NEW
Pleasure Boat owners coverage is competitively priced and comes with
additional benefits such as:
- On Your Side service from a local agent, capable of handling all of
your insurance needs.

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Group, allowing for real -time online order entry and inventory tracking.

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Headquartered in Clearwater , Florida, MarineMax is the nation's largest
recreational boat retailer.com. Nationwide agents will be on hand to answer
questions regarding the NEW Pleasure Boat owners product and coverage.

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Working with IBM Business Partner CompServ, MarineMax will power
its Web site with an IBM eServer BladeCenter connected to EMC storage
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Boston Whaler , Meridian, Hatteras, Grady White, Ferretti Yachts, Custom
Line, CRN, Pershing, Riva, Mochi Craft , Apreamare and Bertram, the company
sells new and used recreational boats and related marine products and
provides yacht brokerage services. For more information, please
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IBM announced today that the nation's
largest boat retailer, MarineMax, is implementing an on demand solution to
link sales directly to distributors and suppliers, speeding delivery to
customers and improving supply-chain efficiency.

IBM WebSphere Commerce-Express, which is built on a flexible ,
open-standards-based platform, was selected to provide a single e-commerce
platform that can manage all sales channels.
- Potential multi-boat discounts. On Your Side is a service mark
of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.com

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This new solution will allow
MarineMax to optimize transactions from all customer touch points,
including their showrooms, catalogue and Web site, ultimately providing
superior customer service and support, while decreasing supply chain costs.nationwide.

Contacts: Joe Case at (614) 249-6353
casej6@nationwide .

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- Multi-policy discounts for qualifying Nationwide policyholders. For more
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As a result, MarineMax's global customers will be able to view and select
from more than 7,800 products, such as life-jackets, rafts, inner tubes and
safety and cleaning equipment .

Marine Max's decision to select the IBM-based solution over competing
solutions was based on the need for a powerful and scalable platform that
could grow with their business.
- Do you require special coverage for boating and fishing equipment or
personal effects on and off your boat? From the angler with GPS and
fish finders to the recreational boater with water sports equipment and
personal items, Nationwide provides coverage for all types of boater
needs.

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The Florida-based company will install a combination of IBM's software and
hardware portfolio including IBM's Tivoli Storage Manager, IBM's
TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller and IBM eServer BladeCenters to
integrate, serve, back up and manage all customer, inventory and product
information across all of the company's retail channels. MarineMax plans to enhance its use of the EMC storage by using
IBM's storage virtualization software.

2005 Nationwide Outdoor Performance Tour Visits Upstate Boat Show and Sale

- Are you taking advantage of all available discounts for which you may
be eligible? Nationwide provides discounts for qualifying consumers
who purchase policies for home, auto, and items such as pleasure boats
and watercraft .

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For business continuity efforts, MarineMax has two datacenters to back up
its data. During a claim is no time for consumers to
discover a gap in coverage.

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"Right now is the best time for boat and watercraft owners to assess the
adequacy of their insurance coverage," Jack Ramsey, Nationwide Outdoor
Performance Tour coordinator, said.