Tyson Foods, Inc., the World's Largest Processor and Producer of Chicken, Selects Optio Software for Document Customization in a SAP R/3 Environment.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 1998-- Tyson Seeks to Streamline Business Processes & Improve Information Flow Through Implementation of Enterprise Document Management Solution Optio Software, the leading provider of solutions that optimize information output for manufacturing and healthcare enterprises, announced today that the world's largest fully-integrated producer, processor and marketer of chicken and chicken-based food products, Tyson Foods Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is an American multinational corporation based in Springdale, Arkansas, that operates in the food industry. The company is the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, and annually exports the largest percentage of beef , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TSN TSN The Sporting News TSN The Sports Network TSN Targeting Social Need (NI) TSN Tan Son Nhut (Vietnam) TSN Time Since New ), has purchased its dynamic document formatting and delivery solution. Based in Springdale, Ark., Tyson's long term corporate strategy is to deploy OptioDCS (Document Customization Server) throughout its worldwide subsidiaries with the initial installation targeted for its headquarters location. 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 Enterprise Suite on an 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) RS/6000 UNIX server A medium to large-scale computer system in a network that runs under Unix. Unix servers are widely used as application servers and database servers and are available from a variety of vendors, including Sun, IBM, HP and others. and integrate it with the company's SAP(tm) applications. The technology will allow Tyson Foods to customize documents, checks and reports with data output directly from their SAP applications. The initial applications for the Optio solution encompass several key business documents, including accounts payable checks and invoices. The Optio implementation will be completed in October, following the installation of SAP R/3(tm). 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, reports, checks and barcode labels. The server intercepts and interprets data streams from SAP 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. Tyson chose OptioDCS because of its flexibility to accept data from multiple information sources -- key to the company as they are migrating from legacy systems to a client server environment. Equally important was Optio's ability to segment data by specified variables through a conditional logic mechanism. With this, OptioDCS will intelligently print Tyson's logo or a subsidiary's logo on the appropriate checks, based on data contained within specified fields. "We selected Optio because its features and flexibility best fit our needs," said Mark Hauser, Project Manager for Financial Applications at Tyson Foods. "The seamless integration of Optio solutions with SAP applications was an important factor in our decision. Optio's integrated solution allows us to leverage and capitalize on our investment in SAP applications -- now and into the future." "We are pleased to add Tyson Foods to our growing list of SAP users," 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. "Their selection of our technology is indicative of our ability to respond to the constantly changing document customization needs organizations deploying 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. applications face in today's market." 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. NOTE TO EDITORS: Optio, OptioDCS and OptioDesigner are trademarks or registered trademarks of Optio Software, Inc. SAP and SAP R/3 are registered or unregistered trademarks of SAP AG. 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
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