Best Software Teams with Microsoft to Provide a More Flexible Human Resource Solution at a Lower Total Cost of Ownership.RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1998-- Best Software Offers Server-Based Computing Refers to applications that run in a server. Also known as "thin client computing," it may refer to a browser-based environment that uses a Web browser as the client with all applications running on a Web server on the Internet or in an intranet on the LAN. to Abra Suite Users with 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. NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Best Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:BEST), the corporate resource management company, today announced that its market-leading human resource and payroll software package, Abra Suite(tm), now offers server-based computing power when used with the Microsoft(R) 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 4.0 Terminal Server Edition and Citrix(R) MetaFrame(tm). Abra Suite has traditionally been used on a desktop PC or LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. . However, customers can now deploy Abra Suite more effectively across the enterprise by running the software in the Terminal Server/MetaFrame environment. "Abra Suite has traditionally been deployed on a desktop PC or in a LAN environment. By certifying Abra Suite to work with Terminal Server/MetaFrame, Best Software now can offer its Abra Suite users the ability to deploy the solution in a dispersed environment," said Tom Tillman, Best Software's product line manager for Abra Workgroup products. "This is particularly attractive to our larger customers with multiple locations and distributed HR administration." Abra Suite is a comprehensive, fully integrated 32-bit Windows software solution that helps companies manage their human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , compensation and benefits, payroll, time and attendance, recruiting and training requirements. It allows companies to save time and money on routine HR tasks, improve productivity and better control their employee information and payroll processing. With its extensive decision-making tools and reporting capabilities, Abra Suite also enables organizations to more effectively manage their employees and focus their efforts on strategic initiatives that will improve the bottom line. Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition and Citrix MetaFrame allow Windows applications A program that is written to run under Microsoft's Windows operating system. Such applications typically run under all 32-bit versions of Windows, but earlier applications might also run under the 16-bit versions (Windows 3.x) as well. See Windows. to be installed on a centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. server and accessed by multiple users via the Internet, wide area networks and local area networks and using "super thin-client" workstations. Deploying Abra Suite in conjunction with Terminal Server and MetaFrame offers the following benefits: -- Lower Total Cost of Ownership. Because customers only have to install Abra Suite on a centralized server, they will reduce software installation, and on-going update and administration costs. -- Integrated HRIS HRIS Human Resource Information System HRIS High-Resolution Imaging Spectrometer HRIS Highway Research Information Service HRIS High Resolution Infrared Sounder Database. The Abra Suite/ Terminal Server/MetaFrame solution is a much more elegant and cost-effective HR and payroll system for a dispersed environment. By using a centralized HRIS database, companies can maintain better data control and integrity, as well as streamline their HR and payroll operations at remote locations. -- Better Remote Access and Processing. Remote users can access and efficiently run Abra Suite over a variety of networks, including dial-up and dedicated Internet connections, T-1, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , frame relay and modem networks. -- More Flexible Platforms. With Terminal Server/MetaFrame, Abra Suite now supports both 32-bit Windows clients (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT) and 16-bit Windows 3.1 clients, as well as delivering the 32-bit Abra Suite Windows environment (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system. (2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. to Windows Terminals and to desktops running on other operating systems. "Best Software's strong commitment to Microsoft technology allows the company to take advantage of our latest products to deliver what organizations are 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. - strong functionality, more flexibility and a lower total cost of ownership," said Christy Reichhelm, Microsoft industry marketing manager for accounting, HR and payroll solutions. "Best Software has leveraged the thin-client solution offered by the Terminal Server Edition to offer even more benefits to Abra Suite users." Abra Suite is available directly from Best Software and through a network of authorized Best Business Partners. About Best Software Best Software, Inc., with offices in Reston, Va., St. Petersburg, Fla., Ontario, Canada, and Dusseldorf, Germany, is a leader in corporate resource management, helping organizations to better manage their people, assets and budgeting processes. Its cost-effective solutions complement core accounting systems and are scaleable, supporting Microsoft technology including Windows(R) 95, Windows NT(R), and Microsoft(R) BackOffice. For more information, contact Best Software, Inc. at 11413 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, Va. 20190, call 800/424-9392, or visit http://www.bestsoftware.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: The Best logo is a registered trademark of Best Software, Inc. Abra Suite is a trademark of Abra Software, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Best Software, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of 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, . All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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