Avalon launches AVALON 9 for ORACLE; Release features new architecture, choice of user interfaces, enhanced functionality.TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 1994--Avalon Software, the market-leading vendor of client/server software applications for manufacturing, distribution, and financials, announced Tuesday shipment of a major new release of AVALON (formerly Avalon CIIM CIIM Community Internet Intensity Maps CIIM Canary Islands Independence Movement ) for ORACLE. AVALON 9 for ORACLE provides manufacturing and distribution organizations with the high performance and robust functionality necessary to streamline global operations Global Operations is a first-person shooter computer game developed by Barking Dog Studios and published by both Crave Entertainment and Electronic Arts. It was released in March of 2002, following its public multiplayer beta version which contained only the Quebec map. . AVALON 9 delivers significant enhancements in key areas: -0- -- New application architecture to fully leverage the ORACLE7 "active database," support true client/server architecture An environment in which the application processing is divided between client workstations and servers. It implies the use of desktop computers interacting with servers in a network in contrast to processing everything in a large centralized mainframe. See client/server. , and deliver significant performance improvements; -- Choice of user interfaces: new Windows-based Graphical User Interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to and support for workstations running Motif through Oracle Forms 4.0; -- Enhanced financial applications for global and multi-unit organizations; -- Upgraded manufacturing and distribution functionality for streamlining repetitive processes as well as reducing cycle time for demand and supply. -0- Available on the ORACLE platform since 1986, AVALON was the first suite of manufacturing and distribution applications designed to exploit a distributed, client/server architecture. Each new release addresses the changing needs of global organizations which must bring higher quality products to market faster for lower costs. Now, AVALON 9 features a new applications architecture; a choice of two user interfaces; comprehensive, global financial applications; and enhanced manufacturing and distribution functionality. With AVALON 9, Avalon has taken advantage of Oracle's "active database" functionality by moving 80% of the application logic, including business rules, as well as stored triggers and procedures, to the database. This improves application performance by reducing network traffic and completing more processing on the server. Additionally, this architecture enables third party client-based applications, such as spreadsheets, report-writers, or data collection devices, to link to AVALON 9 with maximum security and data integrity. With version 9, Avalon has developed more than 3,000 triggers and procedures, such as rules to replenish inventory when supply drops below a specific level, or ensure that orders are sent to pre-qualified vendors. In addition to the text-based interface typically used in shop floor manufacturing and distribution applications, AVALON 9 offers a new Microsoft Windows-based GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. , as well as support for workstation clients running Motif. Developed using ORACLE Forms 4.0, these new GUIs deliver mouse-driven navigation abilities and point-and-click access to data. Because client processes run under the familiar Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. environment, training time is reduced, as AVALON will have the look and feel of popular Windows desktop applications. Avalon's General Ledger General Ledger A company's accounting records. This formal ledger contains all the financial accounts and statements of a business. Notes: The ledger uses two columns: one records debits, the other has offsetting credits. , Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable accounts receivable n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or clients. Generally, accounts receivable refers to the total amount due and is considered in calculating the value of a business or the business' problems in paying modules now provide more comprehensive functionality that can adapt to diverse organizational structures and business processes. AVALON Financials support international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. with multi-language, multi-currency, and international tax law functionality. Enhancements also enable users to centralize or decentralize de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. accounting processes at their discretion, and offer new reporting options to support financial operations across multiple companies or business units. -0- General Ledger: AVALON 9 enables each company to define organizational units with multiple charts of accounts, allowing users to support their complete reporting requirements, and maintain balanced accounting across a number of organizational units. The journal entry process has been enhanced for ease of use. The correct distribution of expenses is ensured through new standard allocations functionality. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable: New functionality enables organizations to manage customer and supplier information on both a local and global basis. Electronic receipt capabilities reduce data entry and user involvement and result in quicker receipt of payments, while invoicing is streamlined through links to electronic data interchange See EDI. (application, communications) electronic data interchange - (EDI) The exchange of standardised document forms between computer systems for business use. EDI is part of electronic commerce. . Cash disbursement DISBURSEMENT. Literally, to take money out of a purse. Figuratively, to pay out money; to expend money; and sometimes it signifies to advance money. 2. and receipt can now be managed by making or receiving payments in any format. -0- Manufacturing and distribution capabilities of AVALON 9 on ORACLE have been upgraded to include new functionality for demand-oriented purchasing, interplant data management, and centralized and decentralized de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. order entry. -0- Demand Driven Procurement: AVALON 9 features significant enhancements which allow for demand driven procurement. Users can now maintain a full database of suppliers and price lists, and automate the requisition and purchasing process Purchasing Purchasing is the formal process of buying goods and services. The Purchasing Process can vary from one organization to another but there are some key elements that are common throughout The process usually starts with a 'Demand' or requirements for pre-specified production materials. Additionally, AVALON 9 tracks volume price agreements and gives users the option of automatically creating purchase orders. InterPlant Data Management: AVALON 9 on ORACLE includes new functionality which streamlines business processes by enabling organizations to share information such as parts and product structures or customer/supplier data. Additional capabilities for interplant demand and supply management link multiple plants into a single supply chain, enabling them to cascade supply and demand from plant to plant, reducing total cycle time. Centralized/Decentralized Order Entry: AVALON 9 offers organizations the ability to distribute orders from a single point of contact, even if products are manufactured in different locations. Each manufacturing site can view their portion of the order. AVALON 9 can support both centralized or decentralized order taking, as well as order fulfillment Order fulfillment (in BE also: order fulfilment) is in the most general sense the complete process from point of sales inquiry to delivery of a product to the customer. Sometimes Order fulfillment . -0- Many customers are looking forward to implementing AVALON 9 for ORACLE, including General Electric, Reed Tool, Lambda Electronics, Hyundai Electronics/Axil Computers, and Unisys. AVALON 9 for ORACLE will be available the first quarter in 1995 for all major UNIX servers, and Windows, Motif, and character-based clients. AVALON may be purchased as a complete integrated system or as stand-alone modules. Prices range from $100,000 to $1,000,000 depending on hardware configuration, number of users and modules purchased. For additional information, contact Avalon at (602)512-2000. Avalon Software distinguishes itself by offering Global 1,000 companies an enterprise-wide solution for manufacturing and distribution. The company's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , AVALON applications, is the only solution which leverages the native strengths of the Oracle and Sybase relational database management systems See DBMS for a shorter list of “typical”, representative database management systems. Open-source software
More than 200 blue chip customers at 325 sites world-wide use Avalon today. Avalon has sales and support offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific, and also works with a network of leading technology distributors around the world. Additionally, Avalon has strategic marketing and development partnerships with major hardware and software vendors. CONTACT: Avalon Software
M.R. Rangeaswami, 602/512-2850
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