ALT-C Systems Inc.: TimeTrends 4.0 Forecast Warehouse Software Redefines Flexibility and Ease-of-Use.Business Editors MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2001 New Options and Capabilities Further Enhance Forecasting and Data Analysis Capabilities While Reducing Technical Demands On Forecast Administrators ALT-C Systems Inc. announces the availability of the TimeTrends(R) Forecast Warehouse, version 4.0-a powerful desktop application for forecast creation and management in manufacturing and distribution. TimeTrends Forecast Warehouse 4.0 now adds more options and capabilities to an already comprehensive list of tools in order to continue facilitating and automating the forecasting and planning process for users and administrators. New features include parameterized queries, graphing of queries, Oracle database support, direct database access, and ad-hoc database creation. "TimeTrends has become renowned for its unequalled flexibility and ease-of-use in creating, displaying, forecasting and understanding demand data," said Dennis Christman, President of ALT-C Systems. "TimeTrends 4.0 demonstrates our long-standing commitment to continuously enhance these attributes for the forecaster, while reducing the technical demand on IT and forecast administrators." TimeTrends now enables users to more easily focus their forecast exception analysis using Parameterized Queries. Any query stored within the Forecast Warehouse can now be made to prompt the user for parameters that can limit the scope of the result set to data that is important to the current analysis. In addition, TimeTrends now enables Graphing of Queries to provide users with additional visual analysis of their query results. Users can select fields from query result sets and generate either a Line Graph In graph theory, the line graph L(G) of an undirected graph G is a graph such that
v. 1. To cause to separate and go in different directions. 2. To separate and go in different directions; disperse. 3. To deflect radiation or particles. n. Graph or Pie Chart A graphical representation of information in which each unit of data is represented as a pie-shaped piece of a circle. See business graphics. . These new features, while dramatically improving forecast exception analysis, also virtually eliminate the need for technical assistance. In addition to existing support for Microsoft Access A database program for Windows, available separately or included in the Microsoft Office suite. Access is programmable using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Access can read Paradox, dBASE and Btrieve files, and using ODBC, Microsoft SQL Server, SYBASE SQL Server and Oracle data. and 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. , TimeTrends now supports Oracle databases through the appropriate ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. desktop drivers. Support for additional databases is currently under consideration based on customer demand. Other new capabilities include direct and transparent user access to Microsoft Access databases eliminating the need to set up an ODBC connection for each individual database. This reduces administrative overhead and facilitates trial forecasting. TimeTrends now enables users to easily create ad-hoc databases in order to manipulate and analyze real or hypothetical data without compromising actual corporate information. These databases can, for instance, be used to test new product launch ideas, or as a forecasting learning tool for new users. TimeTrends will automatically construct a complete, empty database of the required format for any of the TimeTrends data types (Annual, Quarterly, 13-Period, Monthly or Weekly). The direct database access and ad-hoc database creation capabilities are also available in the SQL Server Edition of TimeTrends. About the TimeTrends Forecast Warehouse The TimeTrends Forecast Warehouse is a powerful application for forecast creation and management, proven in both manufacturing and distribution. It features exceptional ease-of-use with a highly intuitive user interface, simple configuration and administration, and redundant task automation. Powerful querying and hierarchical capabilities focus users on the important issues in their forecast exception analysis. In addition, it easily and cost-effectively integrates into any existing management system (SCP (1) (Service Control Point) A node in an SS7 telephone network that provides an interface to databases, which may reside within the SCP computer or in other computers. , MRP (Material Requirements Planning) An information system that determines what assemblies must be built and what materials must be procured in order to build a unit of equipment by a certain date. , ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. ) via its industry standard Open DataBase Connectivity See ODBC. (standard, database) Open DataBase Connectivity - (ODBC) A standard for accessing different database systems. There are interfaces for Visual Basic, Visual C++, SQL and the ODBC driver pack contains drivers for the Access, Paradox, dBase, Text, Excel and Btrieve . TimeTrends Forecast Warehouse is the main component of ALT-C's TimeTrends Forecasting System that also includes an optional TimeTrends e-Forecasting module for global connectivity, as well as an optional Promotions Management module. Pricing and Availability TimeTrends Forecast Warehouse 4.0 is currently available directly from ALT-C, and through its reseller network. Pricing for the TimeTrends Forecasting System varies based on the number of licensed users and modules required with turnkey solutions starting at $30,000. About ALT-C Systems Inc. Founded in 1992, ALT-C Systems Inc. is a leader in developing advanced business forecasting software systems for mission-critical manufacturing, distribution and sales force automation Automating the sales activities within an organization. A comprehensive SFA package provides such functions as contact management, note and information sharing, quick proposal and presentation generation, product configurators, calendars and to-do lists. environments. The company is dedicated to providing a technologically robust business forecasting solution that enables companies to create a comprehensive forecasting process-including statistical, market-driven, collaborative and S&OP-that is specifically tailored to their unique business needs. ALT-C's TimeTrends(R) Forecasting System is today setting new industry standards in ease-of-use, versatility and open systems-compliant data management and processing architecture, and is in use in many industries including automotive, beverage, chemical, consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and , electronics, food, pharmaceutical and more. ALT-C distributes its products via a direct sales force as well as an international network of Value Added Resellers See VAR. (company) value added reseller - (VAR, or "value added retailer") A company which sells something (e.g. computers) made by another company (an OEM) with extra components added (e.g. specialist software). (VARs). For more information about ALT-C Systems or its products, contact the company at 8 Lesage, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec Dollard-des-Ormeaux (also spelled Dollard-Des Ormeaux; often referred to as D.D.O. or simply Dollard) is a town on the Island of Montreal in southwestern Quebec, Canada. , Canada, H9A 1Z6, Tel: 1-888-TTRENDS (887-3637), Fax: 514-683-6960, e-mail: ttinfo@alt-c.com, or visit the company web site at www.alt-c.com. TimeTrends is a registered trademark of ALT-C Systems, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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