Changepoint Corporation Announces First Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Platform Application for IT Business Management.TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 1999-- Changepoint For 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. 7.0 To Ship March 31 As Company Expands Market Opportunities Changepoint Corporation (www.changepoint.com), a leading provider of enterprise front office software for IT businesses, today announced that a new version of Changepoint, The Front Office for IT, will be available for 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 on March 31, 1999. This offering is the first Changepoint product developed for the Microsoft platform, helping Changepoint expand its market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women" into Microsoft environments. Changepoint, The Front Office for IT, integrates critical business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets within IT consulting organizations, software companies and corporate IT departments. The solution, previously available only for Lotus Notes Messaging and groupware software from IBM Lotus that was introduced in 1989 for OS/2 and later expanded to Windows, Mac, Unix, NetWare, AS/400 and S/390. Notes provides e-mail, document sharing, workflow, group discussions and calendaring and scheduling. environments, allows these businesses to manage key front office processes relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc customer management and delivery of IT services; including business strategy management, client management, service delivery management, billing management, help desk and software development. "Offering our powerful solution on the Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 platform not only opens new market opportunities for Changepoint, but also provides flexibility for IT businesses demanding front office solutions on the Microsoft platform," said Gerry Smith, President and 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 Changepoint Corporation. "Changepoint Corporation continues to build on four years of in-market experience, and our new commitment to Microsoft has allowed us to develop a true multi-platform solution that offers customers the stable and robust technology required to run their IT businesses effectively. This latest release of Changepoint will allow us to capture the lion's share of the front office software market for IT organizations." "SQL Server 7.0 is the leading 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. database, bringing scalable business solutions, powerful data warehousing See data warehouse. data warehousing - data warehouse and integration with 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 to the business enterprise," said Jeffrey Kratz, Microsoft Knowledge Management Industry Marketing Manager. "We expect Changepoint Corporation's new relationship with Microsoft to boost business for the company through the development of applications like Changepoint's front office software. Microsoft has actively participated in the optimization of this software release to ensure excellent performance and capability to bring powerful knowledge management solutions to corporations." Key features of Changepoint for SQL Server 7.0: - Integration and management of all essential business data across IT enterprises. - Automation and integration of all critical business processes within IT organizations. - Wide variety of client access options, including Windows, Web Browser and 3Com Palm family of connected organizers, as well as support for disconnected use. - Vendor to client access and collaboration via the web -- including invoice approval, project status monitoring, time and expense information and company directory access. "Microsoft SQL Server 7.0's tight integration with Microsoft IIS Microsoft IIS - Internet Information Server (Internet Information Server See IIS. (World-Wide Web) Internet Information Server - (IIS) Microsoft's web server and FTP server for Windows NT. IIS is intended to meet the needs of a range of users: from workgroups and departments on a corporate intranet to ISPs hosting websites that receive ) and extremely flexible and powerful development environment were critical factors in developing this world-class business solution," said Randy Remme, Vice President of Development and Chief Technology Officer with Changepoint. "Changepoint now has the technical infrastructure in place to offer users a wider variety of client access options." About Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Created by a world-class development team, Microsoft SQL Server is a leading Windows NT Server-based database, bringing business advantage and improved decision-making to all levels of the organization through the power of data warehousing, industry solutions and its interoperability with Microsoft Office. About Changepoint Corporation Founded in 1992, Changepoint Corporation is the leading software provider in the high growth category of IT business management software for IT consulting organizations, software companies and corporate IT departments. Changepoint is the only supplier of a comprehensive software suite for managing the complete business of IT. It enables organizations to refine, control, and build closer relationships with customers. Changepoint is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Further information can be obtained from the company's new website at http://www.changepoint.com. NOTE TO MEDIA AND ANALYSTS: All Changepoint news releases are available on the Internet, via the Changepoint Corporation website at http://www.changepoint.com. Screenshots and an on-line ScreenCam movie of Changepoint, The Front Office for IT, are also available. Additional information on Changepoint can be accessed by sending email to sales@changepoint.com or calling 1-800-263-7189. |
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