Centra Delivers the First Solution for Live Online Learning and eBusiness Collaboration Integrated with Microsoft's BackOffice and Digital Dashboard.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 1999-- Demonstrated On-stage as Part of the Microsoft Keynote Address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. to the Online Learning `99 Conference, Centra 99 for Microsoft BackOffice See BackOffice. Integrates with Microsoft's Desktop and Server Platforms Centra, a leading provider of Web-based solutions for comprehensive live eBusiness collaboration, announced the availability of Centra 99(TM) for Microsoft BackOffice. Demonstrated live onstage at Online Learning '99, Centra 99 for Microsoft BackOffice will be debuted today as part of the keynote address presented by Jeff Raikes, Group Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Support 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, (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 :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 integrated solution combines the live online learning and business collaboration capabilities of Centra 99 with Microsoft desktop and server platforms, and provides users with a single view of their learning and collaboration activities as well as email, calendar and other activities through a unifying interface of the digital dashboard (software) digital dashboard - A personalised desktop portal that focuses on business intelligence and knowledge management. Microsoft's version has a launch screen including stock quotes, voice mail and e-mail messages, a calendar, a weather forecast, traffic information, . This integrated solution will empower individuals and organizations alike to improve speed and quality of decision-making by enhancing knowledge sharing, learning, and collaboration across the enterprise. This product is the first of an ongoing relationship between Microsoft and Centra in which both companies are working together on wide-ranging initiatives to help organizations exploit a new generation of learning technology to enhance organizational effectiveness Organizational effectiveness is the concept of how effective an organization is in achieving the outcomes the organization intends to produce. The idea of organizational effectiveness is especially important for non-profit organizations as most people who donate money to non-profit and productivity. "Organizations can only achieve the full potential of online learning in their business by making it an integral part of their overall computing strategy for empowering knowledge workers," said Jeff Raikes, group vice president of Worldwide Sales and Support at Microsoft. "Centra 99 for Microsoft BackOffice will enable customers to reap the business benefits to be gained from integrated learning with Microsoft based digital dashboard solutions - an environment that supports learning anytime, anywhere, using the tools that knowledge workers already use." A digital dashboard is a customized knowledge management solution based on Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. 2000 that tames information overload A symptom of the high-tech age, which is too much information for one human being to absorb in an expanding world of people and technology. It comes from all sources including TV, newspapers, magazines as well as wanted and unwanted regular mail, e-mail and faxes. by consolidating personal, corporate, learning and external information with single-click access to analytical and collaborative tools - all within one, customizable view from the desktop. It is designed to provide immediate access to the intellectual assets of a business so that knowledge workers can make faster, more informed business decisions. Centra 99 for Microsoft BackOffice leverages Microsoft Exchange as the repository for offline content exchange and discussion in conjunction with the live learning and collaboration capabilities of Centra 99. Other capabilities include live event scheduling through Microsoft Office calendaring and greater enterprise scalability through integration with Microsoft SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. 7.0 relational database technology. "The power of this partnership between Microsoft and Centra is changing the landscape of online learning and business collaboration," said Leon Navickas, 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 Centra. "It provides further proof that learning is not an isolated application within an enterprise, it is an integral component of virtually all core business processes. Centra 99 for Microsoft BackOffice delivers the benefits of organizational productivity, process acceleration, and cost savings." Available today, Centra 99 for Microsoft BackOffice embraces the latest Windows client and server platforms, as well as Microsoft Internet technologies. For example, Centra users can instantly add PowerPoint(R) slides and share applications during live Centra 99 sessions. Microsoft Outlook users can receive invitations to Centra 99 events directly from their calendar. Microsoft Exchange can be used as a universal repository for managed content and threaded discussions tied to Centra 99. In addition, Centra 99 for Microsoft BackOffice uses Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. 7.0 database technology to deliver high-performance and scalable infrastructure for Centra 99 enterprise deployments. According to Jim According to Jim is an American situation comedy television series originally broadcast by ABC. The show premiered with little publicity in October 2001, following the surprise hit comedy My Wife and Kids. Bowen, Director of Training at Applied Systems, a leader in insurance automation technology and a current Centra customer, "We are certain that this next generation of online learning and eBusiness collaboration products will not only meet, but also exceed our company's expectations. With Centra 99 for Microsoft BackOffice, we will have a robust application that will complement our current corporate computing standards based on Microsoft technology." About Centra Centra is a leading provider of Web-based solutions for comprehensive live eBusiness collaboration. Products include Centra 99, an enterprise-class software application that extends eBusiness processes like sales, marketing, services, and training with capabilities for live collaboration. Centra's services include the innovative CentraNow live collaboration offering - the first Web-based service for live, voice-enabled business meetings and events featuring a B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business partner network comprised of members who supply channels into their live collaborative events. Centra's customers include Fortune 1000 companies such as Armstrong, Kraft, Nationwide, Compaq, and Viacom. Centra business partnerships include: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Microsoft, Oracle, Ariba, Deloitte Consulting, and Global Knowledge Network. Headquartered in Boston's technology corridor, Centra has sales offices in North America and Europe. For more information on Centra or to try the free CentraNow service, please visit at http://www.centra.com |
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