Director of development named for MDIS Chess.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 1995--McDonnell Information Systems (MDIS See Meta Data Coalition. ) announced Sim Walambe as the director of development for MDIS Chess. Walambe will be heading up worldwide development for the Chess 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. manufacturing system, based in the MDIS North America Los Angeles headquarters. ``Sim brings over 15 years of software development management to this position,'' stated Steve Young, 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. of MDIS North America. ``He has been involved in the development of our internationally recognized software for over 10 years, and was a key member of the team that developed MDIS Chess.'' As director of development, Walambe will head up a team of software specialists who are responsible for the upcoming release of MDIS Chess which includes expanded flat file and relational database support as well as a new Microsoft 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 (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ). Walambe will be taking over from Jay Martinson, who has decided to pursue other interests outside of MDIS. Speaking of Martinson, Young stated: ``Our relationship with Jay has been a beneficial one. He has provided a positive contribution to the company, and all of us in MDIS wish him well in his new endeavors.'' Prior to his work with the Chess system, Walambe served as manager of various software development projects with Research-Cottrell and started his career as a project engineer in the manufacturing industry. He earned a bachelor of science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering from the University of Poona in India and an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration in marketing and information systems from Northwestern University in Chicago. Chess is a leading ERP (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. ) open manufacturing planning and control system used by discrete and repetitive manufacturers to more effectively use their production resources, reducing costs and time-to-market. Written in MDIS PRO-IV, Chess is known throughout the industry for its extensive features and functionality, high-quality customer support, and its cost-effective and exceptionally fast implementation, typically less than six months. Listed on the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses. , MDIS is a $250-million global supplier of advanced software applications and application development tools. An independent British information systems company, MDIS produces and distributes open systems software and hardware products around the world as well as providing a variety of industry specific application packages, facilities management, disaster recovery, and a full range of supporting services to local and central governments, libraries, law enforcement, health-care organizations, the manufacturing industry, financial institutions and commerce. The company currently has over 270 package solutions available, with tens of thousands of users worldwide. MDIS currently employs approximately 2,000 people and has operating subsidiaries in North America, Europe, Australia and Japan, as well as the United Kingdom. CONTACT: MDIS North America, Los Angeles John Bridges, 310/306-4000, ext. 2293 |
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