Digital Equipment Corporation Selects J.D. Edwards to Streamline Worldwide Customer Service; Digital to Deploy J.D. Edwards OneWorld in 37 Countries to Improve Customer Service Efficiency and Quality.DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1997--J.D. Edwards(TM) (Nasdaq: JDEC JDEC Joint Data Exchange Center (US/Russian missile warning) JDEC Joint Document Exploitation Center (US DoD) ), business software developer, today announced that Digital Equipment Corp. will implement J.D. Edwards' OneWorld (TM) application suite to coordinate logistic, distribution and financial data throughout Digital's worldwide Multivendor Customer Service (MCS) division. With OneWorld deployed on 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. NT, Digital will be able to maintain a globally-replicated database of logistical information and computer parts inventory Noun 1. parts inventory - an inventory of replacement parts inventory, stock list - a detailed list of all the items in stock essential to Digital's repair service. "Out of the more than 10 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. (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. ) vendors that Digital considered, J.D. Edwards (J.D. Edwards & Company, Denver, CO, www.jdedwards.com) A developer of multinational, integrated enterprise software for distribution, finance, human resources, manufacturing and supply chain management. was the one that truly examined our business requirements and offered a comprehensive, flexible package that met our needs," said Bob Velten, program manager for global supply operations at Digital. "Our division processes $900 million worth of spare parts inventory through 700 global locations annually. With that kind of volume, it was important for Digital to select a solution that could support a program of this magnitude, streamline our support efforts and, in doing so, allow us to broaden our service base." "We are excited to see that our relationship with Digital has grown from a strategic business partnership to that of a valued customer," said Doug Massingill, executive vice 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. at J.D. Edwards. "We are confident that our Configurable Network Computing Configurable Network Computing or CNC is JD Edwards®'s (JDE) client-server proprietary architecture and methodology that implements its highly-scalable enterprise-wide business solutions software that can run on a wide variety of hardware, operating systems (OS) and hardware (TM) architecture, coupled with Digital Alpha technology running Microsoft Windows NT with SQL Server, provides large corporations with a flexible, future-proof and robust corporate computing solution." About Digital Equipment Corporation Digital Equipment Corporation, recognized for product and service excellence, is a leading supplier of high-performance, Web-based computing solutions, which help enterprises compete in the global marketplace. Digital gives its customers a winning Internet advantage through a comprehensive portfolio of Internet solutions based on award-winning systems, advanced networking infrastructure, innovative software, and industry applications including those from its business partners. The expertise and experience of Digital employees help customers plan, design, implement, manage and support Internet solutions in countries throughout the world. For the latest company information, visit Digital on the World Wide Web at www.digital.com . About J.D. Edwards J.D. Edwards develops, markets and supports highly functional Enterprise Resource Planning software that operates in multiple computing environments including IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) AS/400 and S/390, UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). (TM), Windows NT, and the Internet. Founded in 1977, J.D. Edwards is headquartered in Denver and posted fiscal 1996 revenues of $478 million. J.D. Edwards' OneWorld is a network-centric, multinational software package that enables customers to change technology or business practices while reducing costs and business interruptions. Additional information about J.D. Edwards' product offerings can be obtained by contacting the company at 1-800-727-5333 or via the Internet at http://www.jdedwards.com . -0- Note to Editors: J.D. Edwards is a registered trademark of J.D. Edwards & Company. OneWorld and Configurable Network Computing are trademarks of J.D Edwards World Source Company. All other products names and companies referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The historical results stated above are not necessarily indicative of the results of any future period. CONTACT: J.D. Edwards Mike McDermott, 303/334-4867 mike_mcdermott@jdedwards.com |
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