ACOM Solutions Releases EZeDocs Electronic Document Output Management Solution for Windows Environment.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2003

ACOM Solutions, Inc., developer and marketer of the award-winning EZeDocs/400 (EZPrint/400) document output management solution for iSeries (AS/400) users, has now introduced a version of EZeDocs for the Microsoft Windows environment, it was announced today by Gregory T. Church, vice president of marketing, communications and product management.

A Windows-based solution that can be accessed across the network, the new modular solution enables businesses to save time and money, enhance efficiency and increase productivity by converting expensive, labor intensive preprinted business forms to digitized documents that can be transmitted electronically to customers, suppliers and employees. It offers a choice of output and delivery options that includes laser printed copies, fax, email, web posting, PDF and archive -- all executed directly from the user's workstation.

"In the iSeries-AS/400 community, EZeDocs has earned an outstanding reputation for its power, flexibility and performance," Church said. "We have incorporated these characteristics into the new Windows version and early indications suggest that the product will have an enthusiastic reception in the market. Many companies acquire EZeDocs to extend the capabilities of their existing ERP or accounting system in order to automate the process of managing purchase orders, statements and invoices. EZeDocs allows departmental users to handle more volume at lower cost and with fewer resources, thereby freeing up people to perform other work."

EZeDocs will bring a number of significant benefits to its new community of users, he said. Serious savings will result from reducing printing and handling costs of documents that customarily rely on multi-part forms and extensive post-processing. Additionally, the ability to generate printed documents on plain paper, to transmit them via a variety of media, and to archive and retrieve directly from the desktop dramatically enhances efficiency and productivity in the back office.

"The cost of generating and distributing documents varies widely with the individual documents, but it would not be unusual to spend $1.50 or more to print and mail an invoice conventionally, considering all expense factors -- forms, processing, envelopes, handling, postage and mailing," Church said. "Conversely, the same document can be issued by email, for a dime or less -- virtually no cost at all. The ROI is immediately apparent."

EZeDocs for Windows is available in an enterprise version or as a single workstation license. The solution is comprised of the software engine with laser printer output and is priced at $5,995.00. Other software modules include email, fax and archive. Options include a GUI design tool, autoprocessing, sorting, a mapping tool, and implementation service. Installation and training services are also available.

"We encourage users to take advantage of ACOM's professional forms design expertise," Church said, "but for companies that wish to take on the design responsibilities themselves, the QuickForm GUI design tool represents a convenient on-site alternative."

EZeDocs is compatible with all ODBC-compliant database and ERP systems, and incorporates an extensive selection of standard and optional reports and security features. It is typically configured to operate transparently to users. Back office functions to which EZeDocs is widely applied include accounts payables, accounts receivable, distribution, human resources and purchasing. Its companion solution, EZPayManager is one of the most widely used MICR laser check and electronic payment solutions, also available for both the iSeries and Windows environments.

About ACOM Solutions, Inc.

ACOM is a leader in the field of extending back office process management, offering solutions for payment management, document output management, purchasing management and B2B eCommerce management. The company's solutions integrate with enterprise applications such as ERP and CRM to enhance back office and B2B processes for electronic, Internet and paper-based commerce. ACOM offers solutions in the Microsoft Windows and the IBM iSeries (AS/400) environments, including hardware, software, professional services, supplies, and maintenance contracts, as well as the company's 30-day No Risk Guarantee. Contact ACOM Solutions at 2850 E. 29th Street, Long Beach CA 90806; telephone [phone]; fax [phone]; e-mail [e-mail]; Web: www.acom.com.