Software supports ColdFusion? MX.

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Able to communicate with other programs through 1 interface, regardless of platform, FM Web Central v3.06 enables users to access facilities and infrastructure data over Internet. It also includes all files needed to remotely access ARCHIBUS/FM Emergency Preparedness application, which offers tools for generating reports on locations of hazardous materials, egress plans, headcounts, and chain effects of system failures.



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ARCHIBUS, Inc. Introduces Enhanced Web-Enabling Technologies



ARCHIBUS/FM Web Central Now Supports ColdFusion? MX

Boston, Massachusetts?January 3, 2003?ARCHIBUS, Inc.?developer of the world?s leading facilities and infrastructure management solution?announces a new release of FM Web Central, a tool that enables users to access facilities and infrastructure data over the Internet.

FM Web Central Version 3.06 fully supports Macromedia? ColdFusion MX. With this capability, ARCHIBUS/FM is preparing for the evolution of Web services, by which applications can communicate with other programs through a single standard interface, regardless of platform. ?ColdFusion MX represents a step towards more Java-based applications,? says John Howard, Technical Product Manager at ARCHIBUS, Inc. ?Our decision to align FM Web Central with this emerging technology enables our clients to prepare for the future of Web computing?which promises faster response times, dependable remote access, and enhanced functionality.? The latest version of FM Web Central is also backwards-compatible with ColdFusion 5.

Emergency Preparedness Files Included

FM Web Central V.3.06 also includes all files needed to remotely access the ARCHIBUS/FM Emergency Preparedness application. The ARCHIBUS/FM Emergency Preparedness application offers tools for quickly generating reports on locations of hazardous materials, egress plans, headcounts, the chain effects of system failures, and more. The application also lets users create contingency plans, including employee relocation options, which help ensure business continuity in the event of an emergency. A condition assessment tool allows organizations hit by disaster to plan for fast recovery. With FM Web Central, all this information can be accessed remotely.

Availability

FM Web Central 3.06 is available to new and existing ARCHIBUS/FM users. Current users who participate in the annual software subscription program with ARCHIBUS, Inc. receive the enhancements free of charge. End-users with previous versions of ARCHIBUS/FM can upgrade at a fee. The upgrade includes documentation in both hard and electronic copies.

Company Profile

ARCHIBUS is the #1 global provider of facilities and infrastructure management solutions and services. ARCHIBUS/FM enables organizations to make informed strategic decisions that optimize return-on-investment, lower asset life-cycle costs, and increase enterprise-wide productivity and profitability. More than 100,000 ARCHIBUS/FM enterprise users manage over 1.4 million buildings exceeding 16 billion square feet. Available in over 100 countries and more than a dozen languages, ARCHIBUS/FM is supported through a global network of 1,600 ARCHIBUS/FM-trained specialists. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, ARCHIBUS, Inc. has pioneered automated facility management techniques since 1982. For more information, call 617/227-2508, or visit www.archibus.com.

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