"We see the Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 option for Navision Financials as key in helping us meet our data warehousing needs on a country-by-country basis," said Klaus Müllner de Beer, Manager adirace of adidas-Salomon AG in Germany. "This Navision Software/Microsoft solution will enable us to provide our subsidiaries around the world with a standardised enterprise solution. It also meets the needs of our data warehouse strategy and will decrease the implementation time and ease support, which should decrease our costs."
Together with the data warehousing functionality, the integration of Microsoft SQL Server will also offer extended scalability to Navision Financials` databases. This emphasises even further Navision Financials` position as the true enterprise business solution for mid-sized companies.
"Navision Software has been addressing the needs of the middle market on a global basis for many years, and we see the introduction of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 as the next stage in the maturation of the technology that boosts enterprise-level applications in the middle market," said René Stockner, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Navision Software a/s. "Navision Software is strongly committed to Microsoft and its platform, so we see employing Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 as a logical step in our Microsoft BackOffice strategy."
The Microsoft SQL Server option for Navision Financials is expected to be available in the first quarter of 1999. The solution will also take advantage of a number of other SQL Server 7.0 features, such as its backup/restore capabilities and administration and management features.
"Microsoft SQL Server is a powerful business tool that offers companies a highly effective back-end for distributing and sharing data across multiple platforms," said Holly Henson, Group Manager for accounting and ERP at Microsoft Corporation. "Navision Software is known for its sophisticated core technology, which is now enhanced even further by the full benefits of Microsoft BackOffice. Navision Software is also known for its easy installation and quality applications. We are pleased to offer Navision Software this next step in its Microsoft BackOffice strategy."
The Microsoft SQL Server option for Navision Financials will be an excellent alternative for mid-sized companies preferring a SQL database as part of their enterprise database strategy.
Additional features found in the Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 option for Navision Financials will include:
- Extended scalability
- Easier implementation of both horizontal and vertical lines of business applications
- Easy migration
For customers wishing to migrate from the Navision Financials Server to the MS SQL Server database, Navision Software will provide tools that facilitate a smooth and seamless transition. Because of this, customers who prefer Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 can now safely deploy Navision Financials using the Navision Financials Server (DBMS), and can make the transition to the new database when it becomes available.
"With this version of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, we were able to maintain our SIFT (Sum Index Flow Technology) and flow-field/drill-down technologies within Navision Financials. These unique features have become hallmarks that our end-users depend on when working within our enterprise business application," said Torben Wind, Vice President, Product Group for Navision Software a/s. "When we saw Microsoft SQL Server 7.0`s component design and started working with the Microsoft development team, we knew the architecture was just right for supporting Navision Financials."
Navision Software will continue to develop, support and market the Navision Financials Server, which is currently used by more than 32,000 customers around the world. Because of its high performance and low cost of ownership, the Navision Financials Server will continue to be an attractive option for many mid-size companies. The Navision Financials Server is an embedded part of Navision Financials and is sold only as part of Navision Software solutions.
Editors note
Navision Software
Navision Software`s solutions are sold through a worldwide network of Navision Solution Centres staffed with certified professionals dedicated to providing customised solutions, training, support and service. Pricing is based on a scaleable, usage-based model that permits customers to purchase only the features and system capacity they actually use. Navision Software`s solutions are built and sold to meet individual clients` needs through granules (optional functionality).
Navision Software has a reputation for being first to the market with advanced technologies in enterprise business solutions. Navision Financials was the first enterprise business solution to receive the Designed for Microsoft Windows 98/NT logo and has also received the Designed for Microsoft Windows 95/NT logo, the Designed for Microsoft Backoffice logo and the Microsoft Office 97 logo.
Founded in 1984, Navision Software is a leading developer of innovative enterprise business solutions. Navision Software has more than 32,000 installations worldwide in 75 countries and 19 different country-specific versions. Some of Navision Software`s clients include adidas AG, AC Nielsen, Bang & Olufsen A/S, BASF AG, BMG Entertainment International GmbH, Florimex Worldwide GmbH, F.L. Smidth A/S, Hoechst AG, KIA Motors GmbH, Oticon A/S, Spencer Stuart B.V., Steinway & Sons, The Danish Government`s Agency for Financial Management and Administrative Affairs (AFMAA) and Winter & Co UK ltd. The company is headquartered in Vedbaek, Denmark. Navision Software can be found on the Internet at http://www.navision.com.
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