Optio Software Wins Contract to Install Dynamic Document Formatting and Delivery Solution at SEMATECH.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 1998-- AS/400 Technology Superiority, 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 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. Applications and Conditional Intelligence Capabilities Prove Key Factors in Decision Optio Software, the leading provider of solutions that optimize information output for manufacturing and healthcare enterprises, and a J.D. Edwards(R) (Nasdaq: JDEC JDEC Joint Data Exchange Center (US/Russian missile warning) JDEC Joint Document Exploitation Center (US DoD) ) Product Alliances Partner, announced today that SEMATECH SEMATECH Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology , a non-profit R&D consortium of semiconductor manufacturers, has purchased Optio's dynamic document formatting and delivery solutions. 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. the agreement, Optio will install its AS/400 Enterprise Suite and integrate it with the company's OneWorld(tm) and WorldSoftware(tm) applications. The technology will allow SEMATECH to customize documents and reports with data generated straight from their J.D. Edwards applications, without having to modify code. The solution will also allow SEMATECH to automate the delivery of documents using laser and thermal printers and fax servers, including IBM's AFP (1) (AppleTalk Filing Protocol) The file sharing protocol used in an AppleTalk network. In order for non-Apple networks to access data in an AppleShare server, their protocols must translate into the AFP language. See file sharing protocol. fax solution. The initial applications for the Optio solution include several key business documents. They are purchase orders, 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 invoices and accounts payable checks. The Optio Enterprise Suite is comprised of OptioDCS (Document Customization Server), and OptioDesigner. OptioDCS is the dynamic rules-based document formatting and delivery server, enabling automated customization and delivery of application information for business documents and reports. The server intercepts and interprets data streams from J.D. Edwards applications, formats the data and distributes it as required throughout the enterprise. OptioDesigner is an easy-to-use Windows-based 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. providing document design and data mapping capabilities. Key to SEMATECH's decision was the ability of the Optio solution to drive AFP printers and the IBM's AFP fax solution, already being used at SEMATECH for automated faxing. Equally important was Optio's ability to segment data by specified variables through a conditional logic mechanism. With this, OptioDCS will intelligently print either the SEMATECH or the International SEMATECH subsidiary logo on the appropriate documents, based on data contained within specified fields. The third feature that influenced SEMATECH'S decision was the ability of the Optio solution to use spool files to retrieve data from other information sources and databases. "We investigated several options for output customization within the industry, but the Optio solution was chosen because its features and flexibility best fit our needs," said Kevin Hyatt, Business Systems Manager at SEMATECH. "The seamless integration of Optio solutions with both J.D. Edwards OneWorld and WorldSoftware applications was an important factor in our decision. Optio's integrated solution allows us to leverage and capitalize on our existing investment in our J.D. Edwards applications and AS/400 hardware, including fax cards and printers, yet allows us to tailor our information to fit the organizational business processes." "The selection of Optio by SEMATECH is another strong win for Optio in the J.D. Edwards 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. "We are pleased to be chosen as an integral part of the information enablement at this key consortium in the semiconductor industry." About SEMATECH Based in Austin, Texas, SEMATECH is a non-profit research and development consortium of the following U.S. semiconductor manufacturing companies: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. , Digital, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, 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) , Lucent Technologies, Motorola, National Semiconductor, Rockwell and Texas Instruments. International SEMATECH is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of SEMATECH. In addition to the SEMATECH member companies, participants of International SEMATECH include Hyundai, Philips, Siemens, STMicroelectronics and TSMC TSMC Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd TSMC Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation TSMC Traffic Systems Management Center TSMC Toll Station Management Controller TSMC Transportation Supply Maintenance Command TSMC Technical Services Manager Code . Additional information about SEMATECH is available on the World Wide Web at www.sematech.org. 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 formerly known as Xpoint Corporation. The company offers an integrated suite of products for AS/400, 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). 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 support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . For more information about Optio, please call 770-283-8500 or visit our 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, 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 http://www.jdedwards.com. Optio, OptioDCS and OptioDesigner are trademarks or registered trademarks of Optio Software, Inc. J.D. Edwards, OneWorld and WorldSoftware 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.
CONTACT: Optio Software, Inc.
Tracy H. McAllister
770/283-8500 ext. 503
tracym@optiosoftware.com
or
SEMATECH, Inc.
Jess Blackburn, 512/356-3118
jess.blackburn@sematech.org
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