Ross Systems To Integrate OTG Software's Imaging and COLD Software with its Client Server Products.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 1997--OTG Software, a division of Optical Technology Group, Inc., a leading supplier of storage and imaging solutions on the Windows(TM) and 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. (TM) platform and Ross Systems Inc. (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 :ROSS), a leading supplier of business software solutions for the client/server market, Monday announced a strategic partnership to integrate OTG's Software's imaging, and COLD software with Ross Systems' Renaissance CS See iRenaissance suite. (R) suite of software products. The integration of OTG (1) See USB OTG. (2) (The OBJECTive Technology Group, Ltd., Alexandria, VA) An organization that was devoted to distributed computing and object technology. Founded in 1994, it augmented the object and Internet standards community and served as an intermediary between Software's imaging applications with Ross' Renaissance CS will provide customers with direct access to images and documents from within any Ross software application. Ross' comprehensive Renaissance CS suite includes financial, manufacturing, 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. and many other applications. Ross Systems will distribute the integrated product suite through its established distribution channel. Key markets include healthcare and manufacturing. "We see enormous synergy in integrating our imaging and COLD software with Ross Systems client/server suite that will serve to increase organizational competitiveness and profitability in many markets," said Richard Kay, 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. and president of OTG Software. "An important part of OTG Software's expansion strategy in the Windows NT market includes new distribution agreements with market leaders such as Ross Systems." "Our agreement with OTG Software will enable us to further extend the value of our Renaissance CS product line by attaching images and other objects to our applications," said Larry Cainion, director of business development for Ross Systems. "This capability will provide our customers with a single source of timely information for quick decision making and improved customer service," Cainion continued. Ross Systems develops and markets a broad range of client/server business solutions including financial, manufacturing, maintenance, distribution, transportation, materials management and human resource applications, along with application development products. Ross Systems products are available on the Windows NT platform and major 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). platforms. Corporate headquarters are located in Atlanta, Ga.; phone 770/351-9600; Web address www.rossinc.com. OTG Software, founded in 1992, is a division of Optical Technology Group Inc., headquartered in Bethesda, Md. The company provides imaging, COLD and mass storage solutions for the Windows and Windows NT marketplace. Products include: DiskExtender(R) for managing data and storage devices under Windows NT; ApplicationExtender(R) for document image enabling, document imaging and scanning; ColdExtender(R) for Computer Output to Laser Disk Computer Output to Laser Disk - Enterprise Report Management (COLD) applications; and Report Distribution System(TM) for distributing data and self-contained viewing applications on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . OTG Software's Channel Partners serve the financial services, banking, telecommunications, manufacturing, health care, insurance, legal, federal, education markets and a variety of other markets. OTG's Web address is www.otgsoftware.com . CONTACT: OTG Software Michele Burhofer, 301/897-1400 micheleb@otgsoftware.com or Ross Systems Michelle Silvers, 770/351-9600, ext. 3021 or Edelman Worldwide Gail McGrew, 202/326-1708 gmcgrew@edelman.com |
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