WhereScape Data Warehouse Solution Leveraged by Ross Systems to Deliver Industry-Specific Analytics Applications; Ross Customers Deploy Complete, Integrated Analytics Applications in Two Weeks.ATLANTA -- Ross Systems, a leading provider of enterprise business systems for process manufacturers, is using WhereScape RED to build and deliver out-of-the-box dashboard (1) See Mac Dashboard. (2) A software-based control panel for one or more applications, network devices or industrial machines. Dashboards display simulated gauges and dials that look somewhat like an automobile dashboard. applications, including pre-defined key performance indicators Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are financial and non-financial metrics used to quantify objectives to reflect strategic performance of an organization. KPIs are used in Business Intelligence to assess the present state of the business and to prescribe a course of action. (KPIs), that are pre-integrated with the company's iRenaissance enterprise business systems. The applications leverage data warehouses and add and merge data into a single dimensional data dimensional data see dimensional data. warehouse or data mart A subset of a data warehouse for a single department or function. A data mart may have tens of gigabytes of data rather than hundreds of gigabytes for the entire enterprise. See data warehouse. without requiring proprietary languages and platforms. Scot McLeod, VP of Marketing for Ross Systems says mid-market customers tend to be pragmatic when buying technology, preferring to buy complete solutions that have a tight fit to the business in preference to tools requiring customization and integration. "Customers are not interested in having to customize or tailor to get the dashboards and reports they need," he says. "Using WhereScape RED, we're building and delivering complete applications that provide the key performance indicators that are critical in each of our target industries. Because we're able to build highly targeted, pre-integrated applications, we're consistently deploying these for customers in two weeks or less." WhereScape 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. Michael Whitehead whitehead /white·head/ (hwit´hed) 1. milium. 2. closed comedo. white·head n. 1. says WhereScape is finding a global niche in enabling enterprise software providers such as Ross Systems to deliver complete, turnkey analytics applications. "Other tools may be perfectly adequate engines, but we enable providers to speedily deliver the whole car, ready to drive," he says. WhereScape RED is based around a proven method for designing, building and populating data warehouses. The development framework and auto-generated documentation means that consultants and customers can easily pick up the processing and structure of the data mart for troubleshooting Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving. It is the systematic search for the source of a problem so that it can be solved. Troubleshooting is often a process of elimination - eliminating potential causes of a problem. or extending the data mart design. About WhereScape(R) WhereScape is the market's leading independent source of data warehouse lifecycle management tools for the design, construction and operation of dimensional data warehouses, data marts, business intelligence environments and decision support systems. Privately held with offices in the US, UK and Asia Pacific, WhereScape was founded by dimensional data warehousing practitioners with a single end in view: the creation of methodologically-sound tools to drive the rapid creation, maintenance and enhancement of robust, real world data warehouses - tools formed and shaped by the experience of literally thousands of experienced dimensional data warehousing practitioners, rather than by academic notions, abstract models and untested hypotheses. For more information, visit http://www.wherescape.com. To inquire in·quire also en·quire v. in·quired, in·quir·ing, in·quires v.intr. 1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices. 2. about joining WhereScape's Partnership Program, qualified business intelligence consulting, reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. and vendor firms are invited to visit http://www.wherescape.com, email info@wherescape.com, or call 770.579.3606. About Ross Systems(R) 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 : CHINA) delivers innovative software solutions that help manufacturers worldwide fulfill their business growth objectives through increased operational efficiencies, improved profitability, strengthened customer relationships, and streamlined regulatory compliance. Focused on the food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. , life sciences, chemicals, metals and natural products industries and implemented by over 1,000 customers worldwide, our family of Internet-architected solutions is a comprehensive, modular suite that spans the enterprise, from manufacturing, financials and supply chain management to customer relationship management, performance management and regulatory compliance. Publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1991, Ross' global headquarters are based in the USA in Atlanta, Georgia, with sales and support operations around the world. (C) WhereScape is a registered trademark of WhereScape Software. All other brand and product names are the trademarks of their respective companies. Note to Editors: Copies of previous WhereScape press releases and corporate and product information are available on WhereScape's website at www.wherescape.com. |
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