Axium releases Ajera 2.10

Axium released Ajera 2.10, and is launching Ajera Portfolio, a comprehensive solution for project estimating, planning, scheduling and portfolio management, reports Accounting Software 411.

Ajera 2.10 boasts the adoption of .NET 2.0 technology and multiple databases. Ajera Portfolio will expand Axium`s product lines and provide project management capabilities for increased productivity and profitability.

The Ajera 2.10 release upgrades Ajera to .NET 2.0 technology, for an improved development environment and in preparation for Microsoft Reporting Services functionality. The 2.10 release supports multiple databases which allow completely separate fiscal entities to be managed from a single physical server.

Project management and services group Amec said the sale of Amec Spie is expected to be completed in late July 2006 and the exceptional gain will be reported in the second half of 2006.

The exceptional gain arising on the sale of Amec Spie is expected to be approximately lb295 million after tax, Construction and Maintenance reports.

The book value of Amec Spie, as at 30 June 2006, will be approximately lb325 million. Proceeds from the disposal will be used initially to pay down debt and will leave the group in a net cash position immediately following completion.

Data Builder, a provider of data management solutions and services for the building industry, has announced additional features to its Data Builder e-PCS Integration Engine.

Enhancements include expanded construction project management integration with Meridian`s Prolog, in addition to e-mail integration with Groupwise and Microsoft Outlook.

Working closely with each client`s IT department to ensure accurate, secure, and fast data integration, Data Builder e-PCS Integration Engine offers both seamless data transfer, as well as instant on-demand integration.