Progressive Health Systems Selects Geac's SmartStream Financial and Human Resources Software Suites.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 1998-- Geac Chosen to Increase Flexibility of Hospital's Business Processes and Significantly Improve Data Management Building upon its strong presence in the healthcare industry, Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions today announced that Illinois-based Progressive Health Systems, has selected its full SmartStream Financials and 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. software suites. The systems' decision to purchase SmartStream was a key component of its overall strategy to migrate to an enterprise-wide client/server environment A networking environment that is made up of clients and servers running applications designed for client/server architecture. See client/server. in preparation for the Year 2000. Progressive Health selected SmartStream based on its unique workflow capabilities and proven track record of flexibility, advanced functionality, and ease-of-use. Geac's software will initially enable Pekin Pekin (pē`kĭn), city (1990 pop. 32,254), seat of Tazewell co., central Ill., a port on the Illinois River; inc. 1839. A processing, rail, and shipping point in a grain, livestock, and dairying area, Pekin has a large food industry. Hospital, a Progressive Health Systems member organization, to streamline its financial and human resources processes, efficiently manage enterprise data, and dramatically cut operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales . "After an extensive evaluation of the solutions offered by Geac, Lawson Software (Lawson Software, St. Paul, MN, www.lawson.com) A software company that specializes in ERP for vertical markets including health care, retail, public sector, professional and financial services. and other vendors, it was clear that Geac is head and shoulders above the rest," said Pat Sidley, chief financial officer, Progressive Health Systems. "We are very impressed with SmartStream's unique workflow capabilities and feel that the software will enable us to significantly cut costs and operate at peak efficiency. In addition, we feel that Geac's software will dramatically reduce the time traditionally spent distributing `paper' through the enterprise and provide greater access to our financial and human resources information." When implementation is completed, Progressive Health will be utilizing Geac's full suites of financial management and human resources solutions for the client/server environment. SmartStream Financials applications, including Ledger, Budget, Payables, and Supplies Management, will enable Progressive Health to enhance the productivity of its accounting resources and more effectively analyze its financial information. The SmartStream HR suite, composed of Personnel, Payroll, and Benefits applications, will free the systems' HR staff from redundant administrative tasks, provide greater access to employee data, and efficiently manage the enterprise-wide distribution of that information. Ranking the world's 25th largest and fastest growing healthcare software provider, Geac is focused on delivering fully integrated financial, human resources and procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. applications to service-oriented organizations. Drawing from it rich 30-year history, Geac is uniquely qualified to meet the evolving business needs of healthcare organizations in today's rapidly changing marketplace. About Progressive Health Systems Progressive Health Systems is made up of five affiliate health organizations in the Pekin, Illinois Pekin is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois. The population was 33,857 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Tazewell County.GR6 Pekin is an important, large suburb of Peoria and is a key part of the Peoria-Pekin MSA area. area including, Pekin Hospital, Pekin Hospital Foundation, ProHealth, Inc., Tazwood Center for Human Services, and Park Court Ltd. About Geac Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions, a division of Geac Computer Corporation Ltd., provides advanced financial, procurement, human resources, reconciliations and reporting analysis systems to mid to large size enterprises looking to streamline business processes and enhance information access within their enterprise. The division was recently formed as a result of Geac bringing the SmartStream client/server division and the EnterpriseServer mainframe division together to offer customers a cohesive enterprise-wide solution. Founded in 1971, Geac is a provider of mission critical enterprise applications, supplying industry specific software to ten vertical markets as well as cross industry administrative applications comprised of financial, human resources and materials management Materials management is the branch of logistics that deals with the tangible components of a supply chain. Specifically, this covers the acquisition of spare parts and replacements, quality control of purchasing and ordering such parts, and the standards involved in ordering, software. Headquartered in Markham, Canada, Geac has more than 90 offices in 16 countries and serves customers in more than 40 countries worldwide. Geac product and service information is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.geac.com, or through email at info@geac.com. Geac is a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. with its common shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (Symbol:GAC GAC Great American Country GAC Global Assembly Cache (Microsoft .NET) GAC Global Assembly Cache GAC Granular Activated Carbon GAC Gustavus Adolphus College (St. ). |
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