Macola Software offers Year 2000 solution with latest release.MARION, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 1997--Offering end users a solution to the Year 2000 compatibility issue and over 200 enhancements and new features, Macola Software announces the release of its Upgrade Utility to its Version 7.0 Progression Series. The utility facilitates the upgrade of Macola Version 6.0 Progression Series end users to Version 7.0. Additionally a function of the utility allows companies to run both Version 6.0 and Version 7.0 parallel, allowing the upgrade to take place without affecting the activities of the business. "The Upgrade Utility has gone through an extended test period to guarantee full compatibility with Version 6.0 data so the upgrade can proceed as smoothly as possible without severely interrupting the end users' business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets ," explains Lisa Burris Arthur, Macola's vice president of marketing. "Macola also wanted this upgrade to meet end user needs both with technology advancements and dynamic feature enhancements, so end user participation was an integral part of the testing process. Our end user feedback helped Macola meet and exceed those needs." 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. Burris Arthur, the acceptance of the latest version of the Progression Series has been overwhelming. "Sales of the Version 7.0 Progression Series have been increasing substantially every month since the release of the first module," said Burris Arthur. "While the sales have escalated, we have noticed a wide market appeal for this product including a number of prominent awards and also prominent sites selecting Macola as its accounting and distribution solution." Upgrade Benefits The Version 7.0 Progression Series product line also offers the following enhancements and new features: The Version 7.0 Upgrade Utility provides a Year 2000 solution, one of the first software solutions in the industry to do so, allowing companies to take their business operations into the next century without a massive hardware upgrade. Also adaptable to meet diverse business requirements, the Version 7.0 Progression Series is highly customizable, allowing end users to customize screens, menus, forms, messages, searches, and reports. This customization allows Macola to be manipulated by an end user until it fully meets all of their business needs, maximizing the benefits of Macola's software solution. With the extensive Drill Down capabilities in all Version 7.0 modules, a user can access from a single point of entry all information relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc a transaction all the way back to the original document. These detailed reporting capabilities are in addition to a comprehensive suite of report writers that include FRx, F9, Seagate Crystal Reports, and for more extensive reporting needs, Macola's Enterprise Reporting With the dramatic expansion of information technology, and the desire for increased competitiveness in corporations, there has been an increase in the use of computing power to produce unified reports which join different views of the enterprise in one place. System (ERS ERS, n.pr See extended rotated side-bent. ). The reporting capabilities offered with Version 7.0 give end users the most comprehensive industry-wide access to their mission critical information. Additionally, Version 7.0 offers seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. with industry-leading applications like 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. , which include such industry standards as Word, Excel, and Access. This integration has provided a new level of desktop capabilities such as linking Macola information to other software applications. New Modules With this upgrade to the Version 7.0 Progression Series, end users have access to three new modules. Offering increased functionality, these new modules help end users more effectively meet their unique business needs. The new modules are: Production Order Processing (POP): Macola's Production Order Processing streamlines the manufacturing process by providing users flexibility in planning and tracking production without the complexities of an 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. solution. POP was designed specifically to provide distributors, assemblers and quick-turn manufacturers the ability to effectively control kitting, assembly and production. Currency Manager (C/M C/M Call Me C/M Countermeasure C/M Control and Monitor C/M Chief Mate C/M Countermobility C/M Chief of Maintenance C/M Carrier Over Multipath Ratio ): The Currency Manager module allows end users to manage and maintain multi-currency transactions, whether they are international vendors or customers. The Accounts Payable and 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 transaction detail is maintained in native currency while the 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. is maintained in home currency letting users collect and issue payment in foreign currency while maintaining a stable financial ledger reflecting accurate gains and losses. The number of foreign currencies that can be processed is virtually unlimited. Bank Book (B/B B/B Bed and Breakfast B/B baseband (US DoD) B/B Book to Bill B/B Brass Board B/B Bird Buffer ): Allowing end users to reconcile their cash accounts with their bank statement is the primary purpose of the new Bank Book module. The module also provides users with detail about the company's cash flow and keeps track of all changes to the cash account as they occur. Pricing Depending upon the date when the Version 6.0 Progression Series was purchased, the upgrade to Version 7.0 is available from $99 to $295. The upgrade utility is included in the upgrade pricing. Company Background Macola Software specializes in the development of high-end accounting, distribution and manufacturing software The following list of software modules are the manufacturing components of Baan's ERP (BaanERP) system, acquired by SSA Global in 2003 and subsequently by Infor at the end of 2006. It is listed here because it provides a comprehensive overview of the required software. See MES. for personal computers and 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. environments. With worldwide installations of nearly 15,000 sites and more than 145,000 users, Macola has a presence in more than 30 countries. Macola was named in the February 1996 issue of Windows Magazine as one of the Top 100 Software Products for 1995. Macola is a four-time winner (1987-1993) of the PC Magazine/Price Waterhouse "Editor's Choice" award and a 1995 winner of an Honorable Mention award. Macola was also ranked first in the 1994, 1995 and 1996 CTS (1) (Clear To Send) The RS-232 signal sent from the receiving station to the transmitting station that indicates it is ready to accept data. Contrast with RTS. (2) (Common Type System) The data typing used in . Software Accounting Survey. For 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997, Macola was named to Accounting Today's list of "Top 100 Accounting Software Products," and was included in Manufacturing Systems' 1994 and 1996 choices of "Top 50 Manufacturing Software Vendors." Macola's MRP II (Manufacturing Resource Planning II) An information system that integrates all manufacturing and related applications, including decision support, material requirements planning (MRP), accounting and distribution. See MRP and ERP. software also has received a "Readers Choice" award from Manufacturing Systems. Macola is a recipient of a four-star rating from Software Digest/NSTL Publications and a two-time winner of LAN Magazine's Product of the Year award. For more information about Macola Software products, contact the Macola Response Center at extension 550. Callers in the United States and Canada can dial 800/468-0834, and those outside the U.S. and Canada can dial 614/382-5999. Information also can be obtained by visiting Macola's Web page at www.macola.com . For public relations-related questions, call Phyllis S. Butterworth, manager of public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , at extension 242, or David E. Whitehead, public relations specialist, at extension 209. CONTACT: Macola Media Relations, Marion Phyllis S. Butterworth, 800/468-0834, ext. 242 David E. Whitehead, 800/468-0834, ext. 209 |
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