AFS Consulting Group Announces the Release of Executive Notification System -ENS- for Sage Software's Acuity Applications.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 1999-- Developed using Sage's Acuity acuity /acu·i·ty/ (ah-ku´i-te) clarity or clearness, especially of vision. a·cu·i·ty n. Sharpness, clearness, and distinctness of perception or vision. Visual Tools, AFS A distributed file system for large, widely dispersed Unix and Windows networks from Transarc Corporation, now part of IBM. It is noted for its ease of administration and expandability and stems from Carnegie-Mellon's Andrew File System. AFS - Andrew File System Consulting's ENS product monitors critical changes within a company's data by delivering automated "alert" notifications AFS Consulting Group Inc., a developer of enhancements and add-on products for Sage(TM) Software's Acuity(R) applications, today announced that it has developed Executive Notification System A modern notification system is a combination of software and hardware that provides a means of delivering a message to a set of recipients. For example, notification systems can send an e-mail when a new topic has been added to Wikipedia. (ENS) exclusively for Sage Software's Acuity applications using Acuity Visual Tools. ENS enhances and automates data management through the creation and delivery of unlimited "notifications". ENS also allows saved report settings within Acuity applications to be scheduled and automatically delivered via email with attachments based upon user defined Any format, layout, structure or language that is developed by the user. parameters. With ENS, "Alerts" are easily created to keep a watchful watch·ful adj. 1. Closely observant or alert; vigilant: kept a watchful eye on the clock. See Synonyms at aware, careful. 2. Archaic Not sleeping; awake. eye on critical changes within a company's data. Alert delivery options include e-mail with attachments, and numeric and text messages to pagers and cellular phones. Like Acuity applications, ENS maximizes the power of Microsoft(R) SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. (TM) in an easy to use interface. "ENS provides the busy executive with the necessary tools to efficiently and easily manage data," said Robert Zickefoose, president of AFS Consulting Group. "ENS illustrates our continued commitment to Sage Software and to Acuity end-users who require flexible data management solutions." "With the release of ENS, Acuity applications again sets itself apart from other SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. financial solutions. It provides Acuity with added features that allow a business to automate its data management," said David R. Butler, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Sage Software Inc. "We're excited to be working with AFS Consulting Group Inc. to bring these important benefits to our customers." About Acuity The Acuity suite of products comprises a comprehensive set of accounting, distribution and project accounting solutions. These solutions are optimized to meet the needs of mid-sized companies typically of up to $500 million in revenue. Additionally, Acuity Visual Tools(R) allows for easy customization of Acuity modules and rapid development of custom applications. Acuity delivers an advanced feature set, flexibility, scalability and powerful reporting developed exclusively for the Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. and Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) environments. About Sage Software Inc. With headquarters in Irvine, Sage Software Inc. (www.sage.com) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Sage Group plc, the world's leading PC-based accounting software company with more than two million customers. Sage Software markets five major accounting software packages. Peachtree(R), DacEasy(R) and BusinessWorks(R) are easy to use and provide the full accounting features needed by most small businesses of up to 50 employees. MAS 90(R) is the leading accounting software for medium-sized businesses with up to 500 employees, and is recommended by more CPAs than any other mid-range accounting product. Acuity(R) is perfect for larger businesses of up to 1,000 employees, and for three consecutive years it has won Microsoft's Industry Solution award for Best Technology Integration. About AFS Consulting Established in 1995 and based in Lake Forest, Calif., AFS Consulting Group Inc. is a leading developer of enhancements and add-ons for Sage Software's Acuity applications. As a member of Sage software's "Circle of Excellence" in 1998, AFS played a significant role in Sage winning the third consecutive Microsoft(R) Industry Solution Award. For additional information, visit the AFS Web site at www.afsconsulting.com. |
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