Communications Software helps automotive suppliers talk to OEMs
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BRAIN-eX(TM) provides Internet capabilities and ANX® functionality, and works with networks such as GEIS, IBM, and Sterling. It helps manufacturers communicate directly with suppliers and customers, especially suppliers of General Motors and DaimlerChrysler who need to upgrade from bisynchronous communications. TCP/IP enabled tool runs on separate machine located in demilitarized zone (DMZ) of firewalls, providing increased security.
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BRAIN International Announces Launch of Next Generation Communication Tool
"BRAIN-eX(TM) gives manufacturers more choices about how they communicate. Automotive Suppliers can communicate via BRAIN-eX to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), with suppliers, and internally (plant to plant) using the same tool. This can ultimately allow for the elimination of VAN charges and assist in the upcoming elimination of bisynchronous communications."
Dave Van Noord
Vice President of Technology & Product Management
BRAIN North America, Inc.
June 4, 2002: Ann Arbor, MI-- BRAIN International will launch BRAIN-eX (for BRAIN Exchange). Many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are choosing newer forms of communication with their suppliers. There is no guarantee that all the OEMs will choose the same forms of communications; however, with BRAIN-eX you can meet the requirements with one product.
BRAIN-eX provides Internet capabilities and includes ANX(R) functionality, not only to OEMs but also to value added networks like GEIS, IBM, and Sterling. BRAIN-eX is a TCP/IP enabled tool allowing manufacturers to communicate directly with suppliers and customers. BRAIN-eX runs on a separate machine located in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) of your firewalls, offering increased security to your communications. Using BRAIN-eX can speed up your communications process and cut costs as well.
"By making a number of communication methods available with just one product, BRAIN-eX can assist companies to meet the expanding communication requirements of the Industry," says Cindy Neely, Product Manager at BRAIN North America, Inc. "This product is especially helpful to suppliers of General Motors and DaimlerChrysler who will need to upgrade from bisynchronous communications.
About BRAIN-eX: Integrated with the BRAIN EDI application, direct communication eliminates the need for user intervention when either sending or receiving data. With BRAIN-eX, you can eliminate bisynchronous communications, even if your customers and suppliers are not completely ready to do the same. New FTP (File Transfer Protocol) functionality, coupled with the AIAG E-5 technology and capabilities, gets you where you need to be to accommodate the immediate and future demands of your customers and the industry. BRAIN-eX is a simple and affordable plug-in package that will get you connected.
About BRAIN: BRAIN provides automotive-specific global business solutions in multiple languages, with worldwide support. The company has over 1,600 referenceable automotive suppliers across all major hardware platforms. They are the experts in serving the business needs of the automotive supplier, including enterprise business and e-commerce solutions like SupplyWEB®, ACmanager(TM) (Automotive Customer Manager), BRAIN-eX(TM) (TCP/IP Message Broker), and ERP. BRAIN implements and supports automotive business solutions that keep suppliers current, compliant, and on the leading edge.
ANX® is a registered trademark of an affiliate of ANXeBusiness Corp.
Contact: Marcie McCann
Marketing Team Leader
Email: marcie.mccann@brainna.com
Tel: (616) 957-4444
Fax: (616) 957-8954
BRAIN North America, Inc.
3855 Sparks Drive, SE Suite 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Web Site: www.brainna.com
