Data General delivers first custom solutions for Symix SyteLine enterprise applications; Manufacturing organizations to benefit from Data General's Confidence-Plus customized package of products and services.WESTBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1996--Supporting the demanding requirements of Enterprise Resource Planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. (ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. ) applications, Data General Corporation today announced Confidence-Plus, a customized package of advanced client/server solutions based on its AViiON server platform for companies implementing Symix's recently announced SyteLine Version 2. "Data General's Confidence-Plus provides manufacturing customers with superior enterprise experience, high-quality installation, and customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services ," said Stephen Sasser, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , Symix. "With the varied technological challenges and benefits presented by client/server, the Data General/Symix proactive relationship will be welcome news to the mid-sized manufacturing market." "Our Intel based See Intel-based system. AViiON enterprise server platform provides Symix customers with outstanding performance and investment protection -- the two key benefits of Confidence-Plus," said John Anderson John Anderson may be: Science:
Confidence-Plus will provide Data General and Symix SyteLine Version 2 customers with assured performance and support through client/server network (1) A communications network that uses dedicated servers. In this context, the term is used to contrast it with a peer-to-peer network, which allows any client to also be a server. (2) A network that is processing applications designed for client/server architecture. planning, design, re-design, installation and support. In addition, Data General provides a performance certification and guarantee to customers for the client/server system. Symix SyteLine Symix SyteLine Version 2 is a scalable ERP solution that enables organizations to quickly and cost-effectively manage their critical manufacturing, financial and distribution functions. SyteLine offers an event-driven 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 , which combines the benefits of increased productivity, higher accuracy, and ease-of-use. The newly designed customer service component takes advantage of this interface to allow faster, more flexible navigation through the system. Enhanced multi-site capabilities support both centralized and decentralized de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. order entry structures, providing full visibility into inventory at all sites at all times. Data General's Family of Products and Services Data General's family of Intel based AViiON servers are designed for enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. environments where high performance, high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. , scalability, and excellent connectivity are essential requirements. Included are both departmental and enterprise systems, ranging from the low-end AV 2000 to the high-end AV 5900 which has up to four Pentium Pro The sixth generation of the Intel x86 family of CPU chips. The term may refer to the chip or to a PC that uses it. Introduced in 1995 as the successor to the Pentium, models from 150 MHz to 200 MHz were released. processors and is based on Intel's new Standard High Volume (SHV SHV Shareholder Value SHV Standard High Volume SHV Sheave SHV Steenkolen Handels Vereeniging SHV Shreveport, LA, USA - Regional Airport (Airport Code) SHV Sport Horse Versatility SHV Supersonic/Hypersonic Vehicle SHV Super Hybrid Vehicle ) motherboard. The Intel based servers offer a choice of either Microsoft NT Server, Data General's DG/UX or the UnixWare 2.1 System operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and are supported by the company's RAID technology based CLARiiON disk array storage technology. In addition, the AViiON servers include Data General's proprietary AV/Alert and NT/Alert automated problem detection software which supports diagnostics, machine-initiated call-out to worldwide country service centers, and remote assistance. As a Microsoft Solutions Provider, Data General offers and supports Windows NT Server and Windows 95 operating systems and all of the BackOffice products and utilities including Microsoft's messaging applications Exchange. CLARiiON systems provide the most advanced high availability RAID storage solution for open enterprise environments. The CLARiiON family ranges from the entry-level Model 150 designed for PC LAN environments to the 20-drive Series 2000 systems designed for enterprise-level environments. Pricing and Availability Confidence-Plus is available today through Data General. For more information about products, pricing and services call Data General at 1-800-DATA-GEN. All Symix and Data General products and services can be included in flexible lease programs through Data General Leasing. About Symix Symix's ERP solutions and comprehensive services enable mid- sized manufacturers to quickly and cost-effectively develop an integrated system for managing critical production, financial and distribution functions. With more than 2,000 licenses sold, many of the worlds's most successful and innovative organizations use Symix software to help manage their businesses. Symix markets its products through sales and services offices in Europe, North America and the Pacific Rim. Additionally, Symix is sold through more than 50 independent software and support business partners worldwide. Symix product and company information is available via its Worldwide Web site at http://www.symix.com or by calling 888-RUN-SYMX. About Data General Data General, based in Westboro, Massachusetts, specializes in providing servers and storage systems and related software and services to customers worldwide. The company reported fiscal 1995 revenues of $1.2 billion. Additional information on the company, its products, and services is available on the Internet at http://www.dg.com. -0- AViiON and CLARiiON are registered trademarks and DG/UX is a trademark of Data General Corporation. Symix is a registered trademark and SyteLine is a trademark of Symix Systems, Inc. All other brand and product names appearing in this press release may be trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Jim Dunlap Gina Trausch Data General Corporation Brodeur & Partners 508/898-6546 617/622-2839 jim_dunlap@dg.com gtrausch@brodeur.com |
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