Enterprise Management System works with Windows Server 2003
Press Release Summary:
CONTROL(TM) Enterprise Management system provides business and technology infrastructure that enables users to leverage all their enterprise systems and support their business requirements. Pairing of Enterprise Management System with Microsoft® Windows Server(TM) 2003 provides for greater system interoperability and scalability. It also utilizes Microsoft BizTalk® Server as unified solution aimed at automating business processes.
Original Press Release:
Cincom Launches Enterprise Management System for Microsoft® Windows Server(TM) 2003
CINCINNATI, Ohio - February 2, 2004 - Cincom Systems, Inc. announces today the availability of its Enterprise Management system, CONTROL(TM), built on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 platform. The pairing seeks to provide new levels of productivity and profitability for complex manufacturers with an unparalleled reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO) as compared to other manufacturing enterprise applications and server platforms.
Now celebrating its 35th year in the software industry, Cincom has been a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider for many years. This announcement represents the first step in a new strategic effort by Cincom to deliver solutions based on Microsoft technology aimed at target markets that include, manufacturing, financial services, banking and insurance, energy and government. Cincom's Manufacturing Business Solutions division is already working closely with Microsoft on a number of business and technology strategies in the target markets.
Ian Lockwood, Director Business Development for Cincom's Manufacturing Business Solutions division, states, "Working with Microsoft will provide long-term strategic value to Cincom and our customers, thanks to Cincom's vertical expertise in complex manufacturing, matched with the flexibility and scalability of Microsoft's industry- leading server technologies. The release of Cincom's Enterprise Management system for Windows Server 2003 provides a superior business and technology infrastructure to our mutual customers, enabling them to better leverage all of their enterprise systems to better support their business requirements."
For the past several years, Cincom's Enterprise Management system has operated on a Windows NT® Server 4.0 and UNIX platform, which will still be available to customers. Dave Schwarber, Director of Engineering for Cincom Manufacturing Business Solutions, notes, "Today's customers want choices, however they must work within the bounds of their current technology infrastructure, leveraging existing systems and past IT investments. Cincom and Microsoft understand this and are prepared to help these customers evolve, while helping them keep a careful eye on their total cost of ownership."
Don Richardson, Director Manufacturing Industry Solutions at Microsoft, comments., "In a manufacturing setting, the pairing of Cincom's Enterprise Management system and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 enables new levels in system interoperability and scalability, matched with a lower total cost of ownership."
Cincom's Enterprise Management and its Environ technology also utilize Microsoft BizTalk® Server as a unified solution aimed at automating a company's business processes, integrating its business systems and eliminating waste throughout the enterprise. "Microsoft is proud to work with Cincom to serve the needs of complex manufacturers worldwide by helping Cincom deliver solutions that take advantage of our integrated platform and enterprise technologies," Richardson adds.
About Cincom Manufacturing Business Solutions
Cincom Manufacturing Business Solutions are based on over three decades of experience, providing strategic value to manufacturing companies. During that time, Cincom has provided an evolutionary path for its customers through major technological changes, enabling them to keep pace without major disruption to their businesses. Cincom's knowledge of manufacturing ensures delivery of robust products with rapid implementation resulting in the fastest Return On Investment (ROI) and the best customer support in the industry.
About Cincom
Cincom is the world's most experienced software company, now spanning five decades with solutions to help customers simplify complex business processes and transform corporate information into competitive advantage. Cincom serves thousands of clients on five continents, including Alcatel, Citibank, Federal Express, Nationwide, Siemens and Trane. For more information about Cincom's products and services, contact Cincom at 1-800-2CINCOM (USA Only). Outside the United States, call your nearest Cincom global office, send an e-mail to info@cincom.com, or visit the company's World Wide Web site at www.cincom.com
Trademarks: CINCOM, CONTROL, and The World's Most Experienced Software Company are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cincom Systems, inc. BizTalk, Microsoft, Windows NT, and Windows Server 2003 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks belong to their respective companies.
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