Best Software and Sage Software Expand Alliance to Link Award-Winning Best! Imperativ and Acuity 4.0.SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 1999-- Best-of-Breed Integration to Provide Robust, Scalable Microsoft SQL-Based Functionality For Corporate Resource Management Best Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: BEST), a leading provider of corporate resource management solutions, and Sage(tm) Software, Inc, a leading provider of business accounting software solutions based in Irvine, Calif., today announced a seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. between the award-winning Best! Imperativ(tm) line of payroll, fixed asset and analytics products and Sage's award-winning Acuity acuity /acu·i·ty/ (ah-ku´i-te) clarity or clearness, especially of vision. a·cu·i·ty n. Sharpness, clearness, and distinctness of perception or vision. (R) 4.0 applications. The interface, announced at the International Association for HR Information Management show, is available immediately from Best Software. "More than ever, mid-sized enterprises are investing in technology to establish a strategic, competitive advantage for their companies," said Richard G. Lull, vice president and general manager of Sage's enterprise systems division. "The combination of the Best! Imperativ family and Acuity can deliver breakthrough return on investment for our customers." Acuity is comprised of a family of business solutions designed exclusively for the Microsoft(R) 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. (tm) relational database relational database Database in which all data are represented in tabular form. The description of a particular entity is provided by the set of its attribute values, stored as one row or record of the table, called a tuple. and 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) operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . The Acuity product line includes an extensive range of accounting, distribution and project accounting modules, plus Acuity Visual Tools. Acuity is a three-time winner for Best Technology Integration at the Microsoft Industry Solution Awards. We're pleased to extend the scope of our existing relationship with Sage to include Best! Imperativ," said Bill Donnelly, vice president of sales and business development. "This integration allows us to now provide unparalleled value to customers seeking world-class financial and corporate resource management solutions. Together, Best! Imperativ and Acuity provide an optimal solution for the Microsoft BackOffice See BackOffice. platform." Web-native Best! Imperativ HRMS HRMS Human Resource Management System HRMS High Resolution Microwave Survey (SETI, Project Phoenix) HRMS High Resolution Mass Spectroscopy HRMS High Resolution Molecular Spectroscopy HRMS Human Resources Management Specialist (tm), including new Best! Imperativ Payroll(tm), delivers the full spectrum of HR administration and payroll processing/reporting capabilities, with scalability and performance for larger, distributed enterprises. Best! Imperativ Asset Accounting(tm) offers an enterprise-level solution for managing, tracking and depreciating de·pre·ci·ate v. de·pre·ci·at·ed, de·pre·ci·at·ing, de·pre·ci·ates v.tr. 1. To lessen the price or value of. 2. To think or speak of as being of little worth; belittle. their fixed assets fixed assets npl → activo sg fijo fixed assets npl → immobilisations fpl fixed assets fix npl → . Best! Imperativ Analytics(tm) offers budgeting and planning solutions built to help companies shorten the collaborative budget cycle, analyze and respond more quickly to changing business conditions and make better decisions based on accessible and real-time financial and planning models About Sage Software, Inc. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Sage(tm) Software, Inc. (www.sota.com) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Sage Group plc, the world's leading PC-based accounting software company with more than two million customers. Sage Software markets five major accounting software packages. Peachtree(R), DacEasy(R) and BusinessWorks(R) are easy to use and provide the full accounting features needed by most small businesses of up to 50 employees. MAS 90(R) is the leading accounting software for medium-sized businesses with up to 500 employees, and is recommended by more CPAs than any other mid-range accounting product. Acuity(R) is perfect for larger businesses of up to 5,000 employees, and for three consecutive years it has won Microsoft's Industry Solution award for Best Technology Integration. About Best Software Best Software, Inc., with more than 50,000 customers worldwide and offices in the US, Canada and Europe, is a leading provider of corporate resource management solutions which help organizations to better manage their people, assets and planning. Its scalable, cost-effective solutions complement core financial management systems and support the full spectrum of Microsoft(R) platforms, including Windows(R) 95, Windows(R) 98, Windows NT(R) and BackOffice(R). For more information, call 800 368-2405, send e-mail to vacustserv@bestsoftware.com, or access our Web site at http://www.bestsoftware.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: The Best logo is a registered trademark of Best Software, Inc. Best! Imperativ, Best! Imperativ HRMS, Best! Imperativ Payroll, Best! Imperativ Asset Accounting and Best! Imperativ Analytics are trademarks of Best Software, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and BackOffice are registered trademarks, and SQL Server is a trademark, 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, . Acuity, DacEasy, BusinessWorks and MAS 90 are registered trademarks of Sage Software, Inc., and Sage is SAGE I Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment I a trademark of The Sage Group plc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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