Software automates sales channel systems integration.
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CS-Connect provides flexible, intelligent integration control system that simplifies bi-directional data formatting, data exchange, and replication to support business processes and user objectives. Rules-based object adapters enable automatic connection to existing enterprise system database applications as well as on-demand channel applications without writing additional code, minimizing implementation time by eliminating need for redundant data entry.
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Configuration Solutions Launches Next Generation of CS-Connect to Automate Integration with Enterprise and Sales Channel Systems
Fortified with new rules-based object adapters, CS-Connect now enables CS-Enterprise users to integrate with enterprise system databases and other on-demand applications- with no additional code to write.
Kalamazoo, MI-October 6, 2005-Configuration Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-wide product configuration and selling solutions-from quote to delivery-has announced a new and enhanced version of CS-Connect, one of the core modules in the company's CS-Enterprise solution.
CS-Enterprise is a suite of end-to-end applications that automate information and collaborative workflow processes to help guide the selling process, streamline quote-to-sale infrastructures, drive out operating costs, improve workflow efficiency and eliminate rework of orders, while improving profits.
CS-Connect is a flexible, intelligent integration control system that simplifies bi-directional data formatting, data exchange and replication to support business processes and user objectives. Recent enhancements to the CS-Connect integration engine include powerful, rules-based object adapters which enable fast, automatic connection to enterprise system database applications, such as ERP, MES and CRM, as well as to on-demand channel applications, such as Salesforce.com-without the need to write additional code. As a result, the new release of CS-Connect significantly reduces implementation time and costs by eliminating the need for redundant data entry and associated maintenance costs.
According to Dale Colosky, president and CEO of Configuration Solutions, "CS-Connect is the first integration engine to offer this level of automation and rapid integration between disparate applications. This enhancement provides a measurable benefit to our customers, allowing them to drive critical data through the enterprise and better leverage their IT assets-without disrupting the business or putting more pressure on their IT organization."
CS-Connect supports all information and data required by or provided to existing ERP, CRM, CAD, PDM and collaborative B2B systems. Benefits to users include time and labor savings, more efficient workflow and channel management, greater accuracy and elimination of errors, lower IT maintenance costs and optimized utilization of IT resources.
Product enhancements to CS-Connect and other modules of CS-Enterprise are part of Configuration Solutions' strategic plan to extend and fortify its software solutions across a broader range of business processes and industries. The company recently strengthened its automotive solution suite with the acquisition of Helix Technologies Group, a firm dedicated to the development of engineering change and program/project management software for automotive parts suppliers.
About Configuration Solutions, Inc.
Configuration Solutions (CS) is a leading provider of knowledge-based process and product configuration software and solutions for manufacturing, automotive and business service organizations. For more than 15 years, the organization has worked with leading organizations-from Global 2000 to small and midsize companies-providing enterprise-wide solutions across all facets of the business, from front-end sales and order management, to more sophisticated engineering and factory floor operations.
Configuration Solutions' CS-Enterprise software solution suite is designed to maximize efficiency and productivity, minimize errors and hasten information flow across the enterprise and beyond, regardless of product order or process complexity. Built on open architecture, Configuration Solutions' technology offerings are used by make-to-order and engineer-to-order manufacturers, automotive and business service companies with diverse product portfolios to drive out excess operating costs and eliminate rework of orders, while improving profits and agility in serving their markets. For more information about Configuration Solutions' CS-Enterprise solution and services, please visit www.configsc.com.
For more information, contact:
Dale Colosky
Configuration Solutions, Inc.
Tel: 269.329.2500
Email: dcolosky@configsc.com
