KeyStone's New Videos Teach Lotus Notes and SmartSuite 96; Courses on Notes 4, Word Pro 96, Freelance Graphics 96, and Approach 96.PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 1996--KeyStone Learning Systems Corp. today announced a comprehensive video course on Lotus Notes Messaging and groupware software from IBM Lotus that was introduced in 1989 for OS/2 and later expanded to Windows, Mac, Unix, NetWare, AS/400 and S/390. Notes provides e-mail, document sharing, workflow, group discussions and calendaring and scheduling. 4, the latest version of the popular software product from Lotus Development, now owned by 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) . The new KeyStone Trainer series covers every aspect of Notes from the user, systems administrator, and application developer point of view. KeyStone also announced today a related series of video sets on Lotus SmartSuite A suite of applications for Windows from IBM Lotus that includes the 1-2-3 spreadsheet, Word Pro word processor, Freelance Graphics, Approach database and Organizer PIM. Also included is a common toolbar for launching the applications and selecting predefined macros that provide tighter 96. Used by many companies as a companion to Lotus Notes, SmartSuite 96 is a group of complementary programs for email, word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and , spreadsheets, graphics, database management, time management, and system software. KeyStone has packaged SmartSuite 96 in three different sets, Standard, Pro and Plus. "If a business is looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. Lotus training resources, our videos fit the bill on every level," said Clint Argyle, KeyStone's president. "KeyStone classes are an effective and low-cost way for business users to learn what they need to know about sending and receiving mail, conducting online discussions, coordinating projects, scheduling meetings and managing data with Notes. Meanwhile, the technical people in the organization can use our advanced tapes to learn how to develop custom Notes applications and manage Notes on the network." The KeyStone videos feature hours of professional instruction that can supplement -- or take the place of -- formal classroom teaching. All KeyStone trainers are professionals who know how to present the software in an easy-to-learn manner and many are certified in their specialized field. Videos are especially helpful for busy professionals unable to take time out for classes, or who prefer one-on-one learning environments. Lotus Notes 4 Courses The KeyStone video for Lotus Notes 4 users covers the basics of the Notes desktop, such as using Notes Mail, working with databases, doing searches, handling documents and links, maintaining security, handling remote access, and printing. Three application developer videos introduce technical people to forms and views; discuss layouts, environment variables and help functions; and cover navigators, Notes actions, Lotus workflow, agents and security. The two systems-administrator videos cover installation and registering users, ports and replication; the public name and address book, mail routing concepts, hierarchical certification and various administrative functions such as registration and passwords. Lotus SmartSuite 96 Courses The SmartSuite 96 video sets include the following: -0- -- SmartSuite 96 Standard: Nine videos that cover Lotus 1-2-3 version 5, Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced, WordPro 96 Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced and Freelance Graphics A presentation graphics program for Windows from IBM Lotus that is also part of the Lotus SmartSuite set of applications. 96 Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced. -- Smart Suite 96 Pro: Includes all of the Standard video set plus Approach 96 Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced, and Organizer 2.0, for a total of 13 videos. -- Smart Suite 96 Plus: Includes all of the Pro video set in addition to Windows 95 Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced, for a total of 16 videos and 29 hours of training. -0- How to Order The Lotus Notes 4 set of videos is $449.95 and the user video is $49.95. The application-developer and system-administrator videos are $89.95 each. The Lotus SmartSuite 96 Standard video set is available for $349.95, the Pro set is $495.95 and the Plus set sells for $579.95. To order, customers may call 800/748-4838. Volume discounts are available, and all sales come with KeyStone's risk-free, 30-day, money-back guarantee. Other KeyStone Videos KeyStone also has video courses on the popular Microsoft applications such as Windows, the Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. software suite, Microsoft Access A database program for Windows, available separately or included in the Microsoft Office suite. Access is programmable using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Access can read Paradox, dBASE and Btrieve files, and using ODBC, Microsoft SQL Server, SYBASE SQL Server and Oracle data. , Microsoft Project (product) Microsoft Project - A Microsoft Windows program offering various project management tools. http://microsoft.com/office/project/. , Microsoft Visual Basic, and Microsoft Visual FoxPro An Xbase development system for Windows from Microsoft. Originally known as FoxPro for Windows, FoxPro for DOS, etc., Visual FoxPro added object orientation and client/server support. Although FoxPro usage is on the decline, the language is highly regarded by the developers who use it. . Tapes can be purchased individually or in sets. Founded in 1991, KeyStone Learning Systems Corp. of Provo, Utah, develops and markets training videos that help people learn to use Microsoft, Lotus, Novell and dozens of other popular Windows applications. KeyStone, a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. , is a Microsoft Solution Provider. KeyStone's site on the World Wide Web is: http://www.keylearnsys.com. -0- Note to Editors: All trademarks are property of their registered owners. For review copies of KeyStone videos, call 800/748-4838. CONTACT: KeyStone Learning Systems Corp. Clint Argyle, 801/377-3966 x121 or Martell Communications Colleen col·leen n. An Irish girl. [Irish Gaelic cailín, diminutive of caile, girl, from Old Irish. Martell, 408/252-2913 |
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