Centerstone Software Launches e-Center One Version 5.0 Bringing Workplace Project Control To The Extended Enterprise.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

WESTWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2003

Web-based Workplace Resource Management (WRM) solutions get workplace projects under control and delivers greater project efficiency with increased financial control 

Centerstone Software, Inc., the leading provider of web based Workplace Resource Management products, today launched a new version of its e-Center One(R) enterprise solution for workplace executives, managers and operators. Version 5.0 brings major new project management and collaboration functionality to e-Center One, extending its reach across project teams of all kinds. The new version features project management and schedule tracking, discussion forums and document management. These new additions provide a means for project managers and planners to increase the efficiency and cost effectiveness of workplace projects by delivering them on time and within budget.

e-Center One is a Workplace Resource Management solution that unites the workplace and reveals the hidden costs, inefficiencies and redundancies buried amongst the complexity of the corporation. e-Center One's Web-based collaboration platform ties together the people, spaces, and assets throughout the workplace, creating an accurate view of an organization's real estate, facilities, space, personnel and asset information for decision-making, analysis, scenario planning and ongoing management.

In the workplace and facilities world, projects include multiple people, tasks, departments and resources. Version 5.0 provides the functionality for users to track, manage and improve communication around projects, resources, tasks, schedules and documents leading to tighter control, improved visibility and higher quality results. Any type of project can be managed within e-Center One, ranging from cleaning conference rooms for an open house to reconfiguring an entire building. Baseline budgets, actual spend and variances against projected costs can now be monitored in real-time for strategic planning, reporting and audits before a project runs over budget, providing greater financial control. e-Center One Discussion Forums add to the power of project control by opening up the collaborative communication channels with project teams and extended enterprise suppliers.

"The launch of e-Center One Version 5.0 enables our customers to manage projects and documents, discuss topics online in forums and collaborate with individuals both inside and outside of their organization to better manage their resources, time and expenses," said Matthew Meyer, founder and chief strategy officer for Centerstone Software. "This project management functionality cuts across our entire solution set to provide real-time project control. Our customers are ecstatic about having a way to better manage their projects, people and departments, especially in a time of smaller budgets and reduced staffing."

Pricing and Availability

e-Center One 5.0 is immediately available. For a free demo and pricing information please call 781-326-1110.

About Centerstone

Centerstone Software offers an integrated Internet hosted model delivering a complete offering of Workplace Resource Management capabilities. Centerstone's flagship product, e-Center One(R), is the industry's first integrated Internet solution that provides a secure, centralized platform for workplace information. With e-Center One, corporate managers and service vendors gain real-time access to a full range of critical workplace resource data, including floor plans, real estate portfolios, equipment locations, lease information, life-safety, operations management, evacuation information, personnel locations and more. Centerstone's extensive client roster includes PeopleSoft, GENUiTY, GE Plastics, Digitas, FleetBoston Financial and Pearson Education. Founded in 1999, Centerstone is located in Westwood, Mass. Visit Centerstone on the Web at www.centerstonesoft.com.