Software integrates EAM system with other applications.
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Designed to facilitate communications between iMaint EAM softwate and other applications, iMaint Integrator features step-by-step wizards and drag-and-drop screens to guide users through setting up integration projects. Transfers are governed by security and business rules established iMaint, and projects can range from intricate 2-way integration with multiple business applications to simple scheduled file transfers.
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Reasonably Priced EAM Software Integration Tools from DPSI
Greensboro, NC (March 13, 2006 ) - Integration between a company's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system and other software systems has usually been very expensive and time-consuming to achieve. DPSI, a leading developer of EAM software, has released the iMaint Integrator-a set of tools that enable easy and affordable integration between its iMaint EAM system and other software applications.
Integrating processes across systems is the top IT challenge facing manufacturers, according to an Aberdeen Group study ("The Product Quality Benchmark Study," December 2005). To integrate maintenance processes, companies often settle for a limited EAM module within an expensive, difficult-to-implement enterprise application suite. But now they can now use a proven, world-class EAM system that best meets their maintenance management needs and easily interfaces with other business systems.
"A single unified solution from just one software vendor is rarely capable of meeting the diverse needs of all business units, particularly those of a maintenance department," according to Carol Owens, President of DPSI. "The introduction of the iMaint Integrator makes iMaint one of the very few reasonably-priced EAM maintenance management solutions with integration capabilities."
Easy-to-Use Tools
The iMaint Integrator was designed to greatly reduce the difficulty of communications with other applications-whether that means intricate 2-way integration with multiple business applications, or simple scheduled file transfers. Step-by-step 'wizards' and drag-and-drop screens guide users through setting up integration projects.
Proven Integration Technologies
"Unlike many integration tools, companies are not locked in to using a single technology," says David Orr, VP of Technology for DPSI. "A company can use the technology that's best for each business process." Various industry-standard technologies are supported, including XML, Web Services, database-to-database communication, Microsoft Excel and delimited text files. Companies can even connect iMaint with other applications across the Internet.
The iMaint Integrator also safeguards the integrity of data as it moves between systems. Transfers are governed by the unique security and business rules that a company establishes in iMaint.
Real-World Example: Integration with the Purchasing Department
When there's no interface between a Maintenance department's EAM system and the Purchasing department system, substantial inefficiencies and data errors can result. Maintenance department purchase requisitions will likely be a paper-based process, and data will need to be manually re-entered into the Purchasing system. Data sent from Purchasing to Maintenance-inventory received, parts pricing, vendor updates, etc.-will also have to be manually re-entered into the EAM system.
The iMaint Integrator eliminates those inefficient processes and the errors resulting from re-entering data, replacing them with automated communication between iMaint and the Purchasing department system.
Many Uses Beyond Integration
The iMaint Integrator can also be used for simple data transfers to and from iMaint. Some of the many uses include exporting iMaint data into Microsoft Excel or a business intelligence application for in-depth analysis or reporting, importing historical data into iMaint from a prior EAM system, and importing parts data from vendors into iMaint.
For More Information
To learn more information about this new product, contact DPSI at 1-877-304-0431 or visit www.dpsi.com/integrator .
About DPSI
Since 1986, DPSI has provided maintenance management solutions to more than 6,000 customers in diverse sectors such as manufacturing, production, facilities, fleets and utilities. The company focuses solely on Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) solutions. DPSI's family of products include:
iMaint, iMaint Fleet and iMaint Online: Enterprise EAM solutions that can be tailored to specific needs. Options include integration with other software, PDA software, Web browser interface, online work and purchase requests, barcoding, FDA compliance, and more.
PMC: A CMMS solution for single computers and small networks. One of the most popular maintenance management systems in the world. Options include barcoding and remote work requests.
For more information, contact DPSI's corporate office at 1-800-897-7233, or visit www.dpsi.com .
Contact: Marion Seaman
Marketing Coordinator, DPSI
1-800-897-7233 x1264 (U.S. & Canada toll-free)
1-336-854-7700 x1264 (International)
marion.seaman@dpsi.com
