Viking Software Brings Power/Precision Data Entry to Windows.

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 1997--Viking Software Services, Inc. has introduced the first proven, high-speed, heads-down, keyboard data entry system for Windows(R) platforms, John R. Haley, president, announced today.

Version 4.00 of the Viking Data Entry System (VDE) offers all the features and facilities found in Viking's traditional DOS, UNIX and VMS products. For nearly two decades, VDE users have been able to key data at the highest possible rates. "Some customers report sustained keying speeds upwards of 20,000 keystrokes per hour, with even faster bursts," Haley explained.

"Operator productivity no longer needs to be sacrificed when data is key-entered in a Windows environment," he added. "Since a mouse is not needed, there is nothing to prevent the operator from reaching their maximum potential."

Full editing and validation at the keystroke, field and record levels are an integrated part of VDE. Keying errors can be virtually eliminated through the use of edits and validations, combined with traditional "re-key verify" techniques.

For Windows 3.1x, 95, NT

VDE Version 4.00 is available either as a 16-bit system for Windows 3.1x or a 32-bit system for Windows 95 and Windows NT. Viking's new key-from-paper product is fully compatible with it's key-from-image, ImagEntry(R), product.

"VDE and ImagEntry combine to make a complete suite of power/precision keyboard data entry systems," Haley stated.

Some of the more significant enhancements of VDE Version 4.00 include: drop-down list data field types, virtually unlimited batch sizes, and more powerful and flexible database look-up facilities. Also, it comes with an on-line reference manual, a "friendlier" user interface, and improved field help for on-line keying instructions. Installation has been simplified for both networks and individual workstations.

Early beta testers indicate particular satisfaction with the new Viewer/Printer and Copy modules developed for data entry supervisors.

17-Year Record

"With this latest version, Viking extends an unbroken record of at least one new release every year for 17 years," Haley said. "Over the years, we have provided software to about half of the Fortune 50 companies, many government agencies at all levels, and hundreds of smaller companies, on every continent except Antarctica."

Viking Software Services, Inc. has developed and marketed data capture software since 1980. The company is located at: 6804 South Canton Avenue, Suite 900, Tulsa, OK 74136-3419.

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