iGrafx Process Central Creates New Efficiencies; Repository Technology Enhances Process Management Solutions.Business/Technology Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2001 Micrografx Inc. (Nasdaq:MGXI), today launched iGrafx Process Central, a powerful new repository solution that allows companies to create significant efficiencies by collaborating on process management projects. Using Micrografx' Client-Server and Remote Data Management technologies architected on Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. 2000, iGrafx Process Central complements Micrografx' recently released iGrafx Process 2000, iGrafx Process for Six Sigma Not to be confused with Sigma 6. Six Sigma is a set of practices originally developed by Motorola to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects.[1] A defect is defined as nonconformity of a product or service to its specifications. 2000, iGrafx FlowCharter 2000, and iGrafx IDEF IDEF - ICAM Definition. 0 2000 solutions. This addition to the iGrafx Enterprise Process Management solution extends its spectrum of use from individuals, through departments, and into enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives. "The leading companies in the world have major investments in their business processes and best practices with the very health of their enterprises dependent on successful management and improvement of these processes," said Ken Carraher, President of Enterprise Process Management for Micrografx. "With iGrafx Process Central, any organization can easily realize the benefits of managing and sharing this mission critical information across their enterprise." iGrafx Process Central stores any process related information, such as word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and documents, spreadsheets, process flow diagrams, process models, simulations, and reports. The solution also provides configuration management and versioning functionality, allowing users to access specific versions and create detailed tracking and history reports showing who made changes and why. These capabilities along with other enterprise-scale enablers such as concurrency control In a DBMS, managing the simultaneous access to a database. It prevents two users from editing the same record at the same time and is also concerned with serializing transactions for backup and recovery. , access control, and querying capabilities allow iGrafx Process Central to be the enterprise hub of process information. "The focal point focal point n. See focus. for enterprise process management must deliver the highest levels of interoperability and reliability. By integrating iGrafx Process Central with SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. 2000, Micrografx creates a robust process repository deployable to organizations of all sizes," said John Eng lead product manager for SQL Server at Microsoft Corp. "Our combined technologies deliver faster cross-functional process improvement results by managing process models and related information more effectively." iGrafx Process Central facilitates collaborative, team-oriented process improvement projects, sharing of best practices, and process knowledge management vital to initiatives such as Six Sigma, BPI, and ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9000. About Micrografx Inc. Micrografx is a recognized global leader in providing software, solutions and services enabling customers to improve productivity by graphically visualizing, improving and implementing key business processes. By visualizing and interacting with the data and information associated with these business processes, our customers improve time-to-market, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Key customer initiatives include improving and implementing processes that drive e-business, quality initiatives like Six Sigma, and key line-of-business applications including supply chain management, interactive parts catalogs and interactive electronic technical manuals. Visit www.micrografx.com for more information or contact 888/744-1210. Note to Investors: This release, other than historical information, includes forward-looking statements with respect to achieving corporate objectives, strategic direction, advancement of enterprise business, and certain other matters. These statements are made under the "safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. 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