Optio Software Announces Strategic Alliance with Leading Solutions Integrator, Avnet Computer.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 1998-- Optio & Avnet Computer to Provide Document Formatting and Delivery Solution to Expanding 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. OneWorld Marketplace Optio Software, the leading provider of solutions that optimize information output for manufacturing and healthcare enterprises, and Avnet Computer, a leading J.D. Edwards(R) (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 : JDEC JDEC Joint Data Exchange Center (US/Russian missile warning) JDEC Joint Document Exploitation Center (US DoD) ) Alliance Partner, announced today an agreement under which Avnet Computer will offer its J.D. Edwards OneWorld(tm) enterprise application users Optio's dynamic document formatting and delivery solutions for 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) (R) AS/400(R), 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). (R) and Microsoft(R) 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. (R). Optio is a Certified J.D. Edwards Product Alliance Partner for output customization technology. The alliance with Avnet Computer supports Optio's mid-market 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. growth strategy through the formation of strategic partnerships. Avnet Computer is the only J.D. Edwards Alliance Partner providing extensive implementation support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services for all hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. certified to run OneWorld. This partnership brings together two J.D. Edwards partners to promote the optimization of the investment J.D. Edwards' users are making in ERP applications. The agreement goes into effect immediately. Avnet Computer selected Optio as its best-in-class provider of output customization based on the technological superiority of its OptioDCS (Document Customization Server) solution combined with the company's proven implementation methodology within the J.D. Edwards OneWorld environment. The partnership with Optio augments Avnet Computer's extensive delivery capabilities in providing middle market customers 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. solutions with J.D. Edwards. Moreover, it extends Avnet Computer's best-in-class ERP offering to customers wanting to implement a seamless way to procure custom production documents. The Optio solution allows users to produce customized business and production documents without custom programming, utilizing user-defined "business rules" to configure the document formatting and distribution process. OptioDCS (Document Customization Server) intercepts and interprets standard print streams output from unmodified Adj. 1. unmodified - not changed in form or character unqualified - not limited or restricted; "an unqualified denial" modified - changed in form or character; "their modified stand made the issue more acceptable"; "the performance of the modified aircraft J.D. Edwards OneWorld and World Software(tm) applications, including PDF-formatted output. It then identifies and encapsulates data elements and objects represented in the output, and automatically delivers the information across the enterprise and over distributed networks via multiple output devices, including departmental thermal and laser printers, fax servers, and e-mail systems. "We selected Optio as our best-in-class provider for output customization and delivery due to Optio's ability to seamlessly integrate with OneWorld application information, including PDF-formatted output," said Rick Hamada, Avnet Computer executive vice president. "Optio is an excellent, complementary extension to offer our OneWorld clients. Partnering with Optio meets our objective of forming a single source to which customers can look to help manage their enterprise. Our multi-vendor expertise is another excellent match with Optio's proven success in the Windows NT, UNIX and OS/400 markets." "We are pleased to have formed a strategic alliance with Avnet Computer. This partnership further demonstrates Optio's commitment to the J.D. Edwards OneWorld marketplace," said C. Wayne Cape, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. at Optio. "Being selected as the preferred provider for J.D. Edwards OneWorld output by a leading organization such as Avnet Computer further solidifies Optio's position in the J.D. Edwards marketplace." About Avnet Computer Avnet Computer (www.avnetcomputer.com) is one of North America's leading technology solutions integrators, deploying hardware, software and services across the enterprise. The company leverages its unique suite of technical, acquisition, financial and consulting services to bring value to businesses intent on managing their total cost of computing infrastructure - from the data center, through the network, to the desktop. Avnet Computer delivers best-in-class solutions from the industry's leaders, including Cabletron, Compaq/DIGITAL, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, J.D. Edwards and Oracle. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona Tempe (pronounced /tɛm.'piː/) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a population of 169,712 according to 2006 Census Bureau estimates. , Avnet Computer is a division of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AVT AVT avian arginine vasotocin. See vasotocin. ), a Fortune 500 company with annual sales exceeding $5.9 billion. About Optio Software, Inc. Atlanta-based Optio Software is the leading provider of software that optimizes information output for manufacturing and healthcare enterprises. Founded in 1981, Optio Software was previously known as Xpoint Corporation. The company offers an integrated suite of products for AS/400, UNIX and Windows NT platforms, allowing users to customize the appearance, format and delivery attributes of information. Thousands of customers use Optio's software, in addition to its consulting, education and support services. For more information about Optio, please call 770-283-8500 or visit the Web site at www.optiosoftware.com. About J.D. Edwards J.D. Edwards develops, markets and supports multinational, integrated enterprise software for distribution, finance, human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , manufacturing and supply chain management. The Company's enterprise software operates in multiple computing environments, including IBM AS/400(R), UNIX(R), Windows NT(R) and the Internet. Founded in 1977, J.D. Edwards is headquartered in Denver and posted fiscal 1997 revenues of $647.8 million. J.D. Edwards' OneWorld(tm) 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 offering can be obtained by contacting the company at 1-800-727-5333 or via the Internet at www.jdedwards.com. Optio and OptioDCS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Optio Software, Inc. J.D. Edwards and OneWorld are trademarks or registered trademarks of J.D. Edwards. All other products and company names are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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