Control Internet productivity with new Tangram Internet Subsystem; Automatic Internet monitoring with Asset Insight Internet Subsystem.RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 1996--Tangram(R) Enterprise Solutions Inc. (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 :TESI TESI Tissue Engineering Society International TESI Traumatic Events Screening Inventory TESI Tècnica del So i la Imatge S.L. (video and audio engineering) TESI Tension and Effort Stress Inventory TESI Teachers Earth Science Institute ) Monday announced an extension to its enterprise asset tracking solution, Asset Insight(TM), that allows enterprise control of the Internet utility Software used to search the Internet. See Archie, Gopher, Veronica, WAIS and Web browser. . The Internet Subsystem enables customers to control end-user productivity and network utilization across the enterprise. Empowering organizations with concise but detailed analyses, the new subsystem reports on the use of the Internet by function, department, division or individual. The Internet Subsystem takes the captured Internet activity information and attaches it as part of an enterprise model of all distributed assets. In addition, it maintains a historical record of all activity allowing for a trend analysis of how and where employees are consuming Internet resources. "The greatest asset of any organization is its base of employees. Therefore, making sure that the Internet is used to aid employee productivity, and does not become a counter productive distraction, is of interest to all senior manager," said Chris Jesse, president and chief executive officer of Tangram. "For the first time these managers will have a tool that allow them to proactively manage and understand the impact that the Internet is having on their 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 ." Asset Insight automatically collects the Internet data in a central repository and associates it with data from any server and workstation platform. The Internet Subsystem detects and stores changes and updates to the Internet usage data, compiling historical data while using a patent pending technology that minimizes database size. With a Windows-based graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to , managers can query any cross section of the data. Decision makers throughout the organization can access the information through the use of the provided analyses or with a standard query tool. The Asset Insight Internet Subsystem is initially available through CompuCom Systems Inc. Headquartered Dallas, CompuCom is a leading provider of PC products and network integration services for large corporate customers nationwide. For sales information, contact CompuCom at 800/597-0555 ext. 3800 or Tangram at 800/4TANGRAM. For more than a decade, Tangram Enterprise Solutions Inc. has provided IT asset tracking and electronic software distribution solutions for major organizations throughout the world. Tangram's product lines support the leading, industry standard client/server and local area network environments, including Solaris, HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. , SCO OpenServer, AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. , OS/2, Macintosh, DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 95, NetWare, and MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage) Introduced in 1974, the primary operating system used with IBM mainframes (the others are VM and DOS/VSE). MVS is a batch processing-oriented operating system that manages large amounts of memory and disk space. . In addition, Tangram's products support all major connectivity options including the Internet and other TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. communications protocols. Tangram is a member of the Safeguard Scientifics Inc. partnership of companies. Safeguard develops advanced technology-oriented, entrepreneurially driven companies with an emphasis on Information Systems markets. Tangram is headquartered at 5511 Capital Center Drive, Suite 400, Raleigh, N.C. More information is available at http://www.tesi.com. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: All product names are the registered trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Teresa Poppen, 919/851-6000 or 208/331-0272 |
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