Digital Equipment and Platinum Software partner for Windows NT market; alignment with Wyle Electronics enhances client/server financial VAR program.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 1995--Digital Equipment Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :DEC) and Platinum Software Corp. (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 :PSQL PSQL Pervasive Sql ), Monday announced a strategic partnership to jointly market their products to the Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. market. Platinum also announced the availability of its 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. NT financial accounting application on the Digital family of Intel and Alpha NT servers. The partnership involves a multifaceted marketing program for Value Added Resellers, including direct mail and regional seminars, scheduled to begin the first quarter of 1996. Platinum SQL NT VARs may also join Digital's ASAP (chat) asap - As soon as possible. program for software developers, which provides discounts on demonstration development equipment, porting center access, electronic mail support and other technical and marketing services. Additionally, Platinum and Wyle Electronics, one of Digital's largest distributors, have formed a business alliance to simplify the sale, delivery and implementation of Platinum SQL NT on Digital AlphaServer systems. Wyle will partner with Platinum SQL NT VARs to provide pre-developed market services and business growth funds, certified technical support for pre-installation service and technology migration options. Digital and Wyle have also committed to work aggressively with Platinum to build its VAR channel in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Platinum and Digital will be conducting a 20-city seminar series across the country beginning in late February. The companies will partner in the promotion of this series, including direct mail and a telemarketing campaign. Price, Performance and Scalability "Platinum is committed to best of breed client/server financial solutions for Windows NT," said Kevin Dowling Kevin Dowling (born 14 February 1944 in Pretoria) is the Roman Catholic bishop of the diocese of Rustenburg in South Africa. He is best known for his position, contradicting the official Vatican position, that the Catholic Church should reverse its position on the use of condoms to , vice president of marketing at Platinum Software. "By combining our products with the resources of Digital and Wyle, Platinum will be better able to meet the need for responsiveness and flexibility in the middle market." "Platinum's client/server accounting applications running on our Intel and AlphaServer systems provides customers a solution that is clearly superior to the competitive offerings," said Mike Gallup, vice president of Digital's worldwide systems marketing. "Digital and Wyle can provide Platinum's customers and VARs with the mission-critical platforms and enterprise support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services required for a successful client/server implementation." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Billy Peters, MIS director See CIO. MIS Director - Chief Information Officer at McAfee Central, formerly Saber Software, of Santa Clara, Calif., a leading international supplier of enterprise-wide network security and management software, "We're able to do things on the Digital AlphaServer system that we wouldn't even consider trying to do on the previous system. AlphaServer systems are the highest performing servers available to support Windows NT and Platinum SQL Enterprise." McAfee purchased an AlphaServer 2100 4/275 system to run Platinum's general ledger General Ledger A company's accounting records. This formal ledger contains all the financial accounts and statements of a business. Notes: The ledger uses two columns: one records debits, the other has offsetting credits. , accounts receivable accounts receivable n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or clients. Generally, accounts receivable refers to the total amount due and is considered in calculating the value of a business or the business' problems in paying , accounts payable, order entry, inventory, purchasing and financial reporting modules. Peters says the AlphaServer system exceeds the performance of the previous server, which McAfee purchased just last year to run the Platinum SQL Enterprise solutions. Platinum's SQL NT VARs have been qualified for Digital's ASAP program for software developers, which provides discounts on demo development equipment, porting center access, electronic mail support and other technical and marketing services. About the Products Platinum SQL NT is the only proven financial solution for Microsoft Windows NT, with more than 200 corporations using it today, including a number of $500 million to multi-billion dollar firms. Platinum SQL NT version 3.2 leverages the advanced technology in 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. 6.0 and Windows NT 3.51 to provide enhanced financial management capabilities. Wyle Electronics has been a Digital distributor since 1981. Wyle provides Value Added Resellers with comprehensive, flexible support programs, including the Formula 4 Reseller Success program, Systems Enhancement Center and Technology Investment Protection program. With the industry's broadest range of server platforms, Digital provides customers with flexibility and choice when implementing Platinum's client/server financial accounting solutions. Digital's scaleable server line-up for Windows NT provides an almost unlimited server growth, from Intel-based servers for LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and workgroup implementations to the AlphaServer 2100 systems with up to four Alpha microprocessors for larger implementations. About the Partners Platinum Software, the financial software company, develops and markets leading client/server software products for corporations worldwide. The company's products enable organizations to scale their technology investments to meet the changing needs of their businesses. Founded in 1984, Platinum Software has headquarters in Irvine, Calif. Wyle Electronics is one of the nation's leading marketers of high technology electronic products, specializing in semiconductors, computer systems and related value-added services. Wyle Electronics was founded in 1949. Digital Equipment Corp. is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scaleable Alpha and Intel platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry-focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace. Note to Editors: Platinum is a registered trademark of Platinum Software Corp. All other company and product names mentioned in this document are trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated and are acknowledged. Digital, the Digital logo and AlphaServer are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corp. CONTACT: Platinum Software Corp. Geri Schanz, 714/450-4578 gschanz@platsoft.com or Digital Equipment Corp. Kenneth McDonnell, 508/493-5258 ken.mdonnell@pko.mts.dec.com |
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