Aztec Technology Partners Embraces Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 as Standard for Distributed Development at PCSI.BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 1998--Aztec Technology Partners (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AZTC), a leading single-source provider of information technology business solutions, today announced the adoption of Microsoft Visual Studio Microsoft Visual Studio is Microsoft's flagship software development product for computer programmers. It centers on an integrated development environment which lets programmers create standalone applications, web sites, web applications, and web services that run on any platforms (tm) 6.0 as part of the development toolset that will be used by its subsidiary PCSI PCSI Pacific Communication Sciences, Inc. PCSI Patient Classification Systems International PCSI Pakistan Cotton Standard Institute PCSI Perfect Channel State Information PCSI Polymer Coatings and Surfacings Institute - a Microsoft(R) Certified Solution Provider Partner and leading developer of client/server and Web solutions. Aztec's primary software development and customization subsidiary, PCSI is currently developing a range of Internet and Intranet applications for several major pharmaceutical companies using Visual Studio 6.0 and selected the Microsoft product it based on its rich feature set for building sophisticated multi-tier and Web-based business applications. "Visual Studio 6.0 supports PCSI's development of the types of applications that address the challenges of a distributed enterprise, including the usual management and deployment concerns," said Joseph C. Fung, Director of Technology andTools at PCSI. "Using Visual Studio, you can build rich, intelligent clients that are dynamically updateable, yet can be disconnected and reconnected from the server. Visual Studio now gives you the ability to build all classes of distributed applications, including partially disconnected, mobile applications like those used for 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. . "The full-featured data-access capabilities of Visual Studio are equally exciting for client/server developers," explained Mr. Fung. "Its full support for ActiveX(R) Database Objects (ADO) gives you the ability to work with universal data (databases, file systems, email systems) using a powerful, yet conceptually simple API. Developers can take advantage of ADO to create transactional Microsoft Transaction Server A TP monitor for Windows NT servers from Microsoft that supports transaction-based applications on LANs, the Internet and intranets. It also serves as the infrastructure for a multi-tier system. It is used in the middle tier between the client and the database server. components, centralized custom business objects, and disconnected recordsets for use in a new generation of applications using the Windows(R) Distributed interNet Applications (Windows DNA (Distributed InterNet Architecture) An umbrella term for Microsoft's enterprise network architecture built into Windows 2000. It includes all the following components that collectively provide a Web-enabled infrastructure for an organization. ) architecture. This is important for building the types of data-rich applications common in pharmaceutical environments." "Organizations need to build applications quickly that integrate with their existing technology infrastructures," said Paul Gross For the biologist and author, see Paul R. Gross. For the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering principal, see Paul L. Gross. Paul Michael Gross (born April 30, 1959), is a Canadian actor, producer, director, singer and writer born in Calgary, Alberta. , Vice President of Development Tools at Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, . "PCSI developers can use the open, extensible environment of Visual Studio, along with the enabling foundation of Windows DNA, to help make this ease of integration a reality." About Microsoft Visual Studio PCSI is one of many companies announcing support for Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0. Visual Studio 6.0 Professional Edition is a comprehensive suite of industry-leading development tools for building business applications for the 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) Server network operating system An operating system that is designed for network use. Normally, it is a complete operating system with file, task and job management; however, with some earlier products, it was a separate component that ran under the OS; for example, LAN Server required OS/2, and LANtastic required DOS. , including client/server, multi-tier, and Web-based solutions. Visual Studio 6.0 Professional Edition features the Visual Basic(R) 6.0 development system, the Visual C++(R) 6.0 development system, the Visual J++(tm) 6.0 development system for Java, the Visual InterDev(tm) 6.0 Web development system, the Visual FoxPro(R) 6.0 database development system, Windows NT Option Pack, and the Microsoft Developer Network The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) is the portion of Microsoft responsible for managing the firm's relationship with developers. Developers covered by MSDN (MSDN (MicroSoft Developer Network) A subscription service from Microsoft for software developers. It includes technical documentation and news, patches and fixes for existing products and beta copies of upcoming releases. (tm)) Library CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . Visual Studio 6.0 Enterprise Edition is the complete suite for rapidly building scalable enterprise solutions. The Enterprise Edition comes with all the components of the Professional Edition and also includes key enterprise and team development features designed to help developers rapidly build scalable, distributed applications that can be easily integrated with existing enterprise systems and applications. More information on Visual Studio 6.0 is available at http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/. About Aztec Technology Partners Aztec Technology Partners is a single-source provider of a broad range of information technology business solutions. Aztec currently consists of 11 operating companies that have been in business for an average of more than 15 years and have track records of superior client service. Established in 1984, PCSI (Professional Computer Solutions, Inc.) is a leading IT consulting and development firm specializing in Web-based development, n-tier client/server, Component-based development, Data Warehousing and Collaboration systems. All Aztec companies offer complementary IT solutions which allow Aztec to be a "one-stop" IT solutions provider with exceptional personalized service. Aztec's primary focus is the mid-market sector, as well as Fortune 1000 companies, in a wide range of industries including communications, health care, professional services and technology. The company has offices in 11 states and employs nearly 1200 professionals. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol AZTC. Microsoft, ActiveX, MSDN, Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual FoxPro, Visual InterDev, Visual J++, Visual Studio, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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