Ampy Automation Digilog Ltd. Goes Live with MAPICS SyteLine ERP Improving Efficiency, Data Tracking and Reporting.Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2004 Company Upgrades to MAPICS (Manufacturing Accounting and Production Information Control System) A comprehensive and widely used ERP system from MAPICS, Inc., Alpharetta, GA (www.mapics. SyteLine 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. on Microsoft .NET See .NET. to Meet Growing Business Needs MAPICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAPX), a leading global provider of enterprise solutions for world-class manufacturers, announced that Ampy Automation Digilog Ltd. ("Ampy") has completed implementation of MAPICS SyteLine ERP Version 7 which is built using Microsoft .NET. Ampy, a world-class manufacturer of electricity metering and metering solutions, upgraded to the latest version of MAPICS SyteLine ERP to improve capabilities in reporting and output and better integrate with its shop floor production control system, which is powered by a 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. 2000 database. Since 1962, Ampy has developed and marketed a broad range of metering solutions, including single phase and polyphase Pol´y`phase a. 1. (Elec.) Having or producing two or more phases; multiphase; as, a polyphase machine, a machine producing two or more pressure waves of electro-motive force, differing in phase; a watt-hour meters. As the company grew, its business requirements evolved and it became more essential to have a solution that integrated with their production control system. By moving the enterprise to a single Microsoft technology platform, Ampy will be able to provide seamless integration between its ERP solution and production control system, improving the efficiency with which the systems integration is achieved. Ampy was also looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. real-time data visibility and faster access to data when dealing with customers. Upgrading to MAPICS SyteLine ERP on the Microsoft Platform and utilizing .NET provided the solution that best fit their requirements and allowed Ampy to significantly reduce the costs associated with I.T. and maintenance. "With SyteLine, we are able to reduce the time it takes to service our customers, track data and we have decreased our end-user training expenses," says Richard Wand, Information Systems Manager, Ampy. "Having the capability to customize our reports and forms also gives us the flexibility to manage our information in a way that works best for us." "As more businesses move to enterprise-wide Microsoft Platform tools and technology, solutions such as MAPICS SyteLine ERP based on .NET will provide the capabilities necessary for organizations to improve and integrate all facets of their operations," says Mark Young, General Manager of Microsoft's Platform Technology and Partner Group, Microsoft Corporation. In addition to its Microsoft .NET based architecture, additional MAPICS SyteLine ERP features like better definition of query/filters, easier control of output on a report-by- report basis, and a customized reporting solution solidified the decision to upgrade. "MAPICS SyteLine ERP helps our customers realize greater efficiencies and operational benefits that translate into a positive impact on their bottom line," says Dick Cook, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of MAPICS. "Ampy is an example of how our Microsoft-based customers can integrate SyteLine into their system to improve their global operations." About Ampy Automation Digilog Ltd. Ampy Automation Digilog Ltd. is a world-class manufacturer of electricity metering and metering solutions with ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000 accreditation. On the web at www.ampy.co.uk. About MAPICS MAPICS is the largest global solutions provider focused exclusively on manufacturing. Building on more than 25 years of industry experience and proven success, MAPICS helps manufacturers be world class by gaining market share, operating at peak efficiency and exceeding customer expectations. MAPICS solutions include software--extended ERP, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. and supply chain management--and professional services. The solutions are implemented on the two industry-leading technology platforms--Microsoft and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) . MAPICS is a trademark of MAPICS, Inc. Other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Editor's note: The correct usage of the MAPICS name is all capitals. Statements in this press release or other wise attributable to the Company regarding the Company's business which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Words such as "improve," "will," "able," "provide," "helps" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company including, without limitation, the availability of qualified resources and offerings, the ability to develop and enhance products and other risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10K and other filing with the SEC. The company undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or otherwise |
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