Clearview Software Adds New Features to Educational Admissions Software.AMHERST, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 1998--Clearview Software International, Inc., http://www.clearvieweducation.com/p3, a leading provider of educational administrative software, today announced general availability of their new Admissions application, a software package which supports the entire admissions process for educational institutions and provides the necessary reports to control admissions activities. This product, designed for educational institutions under 2,000 students, has new capabilities including Windows/NT, Open Database Connectivity See ODBC. (standard, database) Open DataBase Connectivity - (ODBC) A standard for accessing different database systems. There are interfaces for Visual Basic, Visual C++, SQL and the ODBC driver pack contains drivers for the Access, Paradox, dBase, Text, Excel and Btrieve (ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. ), Standard Query Language A generalized language that allows a user to select records from a database. It uses a command language, menu-driven method or a query by example (QBE) format for expressing the matching condition. (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. ), Client/Server architecture An environment in which the application processing is divided between client workstations and servers. It implies the use of desktop computers interacting with servers in a network in contrast to processing everything in a large centralized mainframe. See client/server. and Internet Browser See Web browser. functionality. With Clearview's Admissions application, new records can be created and new recruitment efforts supported quickly and easily. Demographic and academic data for each student is also maintained. Additional features include automatic transfer of students from prospect tracking applicants, interfaces with report writing and word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and , visual operator prompting and guidance, and user-defined applicant event correspondence tracking. Clearview's Admissions application leverages the technological advancements being made by today's industry leaders by using the speed and price advantage of Intel-based servers coupled with 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. (R) operating on the desktop. The ODBC feature allows the database to be accessed by Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Access, as well as other 3rd party ODBC-compliant products. With this ODBC feature, an educational administrator can access the database and generate their own reports using familiar personal computer products, thus minimizing or eliminating the need for computer staff to generate the same information. "The latest version of our Admissions application is a flexible solution which addresses the increasing administrative workloads facing today's educational institutions," said Rick Schlager, Clearview Vice President. "This application provides admissions professionals with a comprehensive offering that is both complemented and enhanced by industry-standard software tools provided by Microsoft, Novell, and Lotus," continued Schlager. "The balance of satisfying departmental database requirements coupled with an open access design provides an optimum solution for educational institutions." The COMMAND Admissions application is available now and can be installed using Microsoft NT or UNIX server and Windows PC desktops. A free demo can be downloaded from Clearview's web site http://www.clearvieweducation.com/p3 About The Company Founded in 1980, Clearview Software is a leading provider of educational software applications, tools, and services that leverage computing technology to effectively and efficiently automate administrative functions for education, government, and industry. The Company is located in Amherst, New Hampshire Amherst is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA. The population was 10,769 at the 2000 census. Amherst is home to Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary, Hodgman State Forest and Baboosic Lake. . CONTACT: Clearview Software, Inc. Monica Prevost, 603/472-7115 admin@clearview.mv.com |
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