CNS, SCT Win First Technology & Business Award in Cooperation With Microsoft; Companies earn recognition for use of enterprise resource planning software.MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 1998-- Bloomington-based CNS See Continuous net settlement. CNS See continuous net settlement (CNS). , Inc., today received the first annual Technology & Business Vertical Market Solutions award in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG CPG central pattern generators. ) category in recognition of overcoming the challenges of rapid business growth by using Windows-based technologies. Systems & Computer Technology Corporation (SCT Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) A tumor occurring at the base of the fetus's tailbone. Mentioned in: Prenatal Surgery ), a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider, (Nasdaq: SCTC SCTC Systems & Computer Technology (NASDAQ Symbol) SCTC Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium SCTC Somerset County Technology Center (Somerset, Pennsylvania) ) was recognized with the Technology Enabler award, providing CNS with the ADAGE enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. (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. ) software solution. Presented by start Magazine in cooperation with Microsoft(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT MSFT Microsoft (stock symbol) MSFT Movimento Sociale Fiamma Tricolore (Italy) MSFT Multi-Stage Fitness Test MSFT Master of Science in Family Therapy MSFT Macalester Students for Fair Trade ), the awards recognize companies for their commitment and dedication to creatively and effectively implementing Windows-based technologies within their organizations to strengthen and maintain best business practices such as customer service. "CNS is an innovative company, and we're pleased to see SCT providing a solution that gives CNS the necessary tools and resources for a strong competitive advantage," says Marcus Schmidt, manufacturing industry marketing manager, Microsoft Corp. "The integration of the ADAGE solution running natively on SQL Server and Windows NT delivers dramatically improved information for decision making and the functionality that today's manufacturers require to excel in dynamic CPG markets." CNS has experienced considerable growth since its inception in 1982. Originally a manufacturer of capital medical equipment for hospitals, CNS now focuses on consumer products, including Breathe Right(R) nasal strips and BANISH(TM) personal smoke deodorizer deodorizer or deodorant, substance used to absorb or eliminate offensive odors. Disinfectants such as hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, and chlorine compounds eliminate odors caused by microorganisms. . In three years, the company's annual revenues have grown from $2.8 million to $68 million. "The success of Breathe Right nasal strips turned us in to a consumer products company virtually overnight," says Dan Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , 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 CNS. "Our rapid growth challenged us to implement new business practices, including a user-friendly software package that would enable us to make better decisions." After a lengthy selection process, CNS chose ADAGE from SCT. ADAGE has improved CNS's customer service by integrating information throughout the company, and by allowing quick response to customers and markets. Don Himsl, director of information systems at CNS, says: "The biggest advantage of ADAGE is the simplicity of getting information in and out. Information flows easily because the SCT and Microsoft products are designed to work with each other." ADAGE is an object-oriented, fully graphical ERP system focused on the process and hybrid manufacturing/distribution industries. ADAGE employs a series of dynamic workflows composed of industry-specific objects and business rules -- rather than traditional software modules -- that model key business processes across the supply chain. SCT, headquartered in Malvern, Pa., is a leading provider of client/server, mission-critical, enterprise software and a series of information technology services for manufacturing & distribution, higher education, government, and utilities. The Company provides long-term information and technology solutions and is a recognized leader in outsourcing. SCT has more than 3,200 employees and serves approximately 2,500 clients worldwide. For more information about SCT and ADAGE ERP software, visit the SCT Web site at http://www.sctcorp.com. CNS designs, manufactures and markets innovative consumer products that solve everyday problems. Its product portfolio includes: Breathe Right(R) brands -- nasal strips, saline nasal spray and allergen allergen /al·ler·gen/ (al´er-jen) an antigenic substance capable of producing immediate hypersensitivity (allergy).allergen´ic pollen allergen barrier pillow covers -- and BANISH(TM) personal smoke deodorizer. CNS is located in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington, Minn. It is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol CNXS. Visit the CNS Web site at http://www.cns.com.
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