BEA WebLogic application server for IBM AS/400e is available

BEA Systems has announced the general availability of release 3.1 of the BEA WebLogic Java application server for IBM AS/400e.

IMSI puts managers in the driver`s seat

IMSI, developer and publisher of business productivity software, has released TurboProject 3.0 Professional, which is based on top-down design methodology and loose-layout planning.

ADEG AG chooses JBA

ADEG AG, Austria`s third largest retail chain, has incorporated JBA`s complete financial model into the ADEG Group.

MS SQL Server 7.0 helps ACCPAC enhance e-business

ACCPAC International says support for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 allows ACCPAC to deliver comprehensive business management and e-business solutions for larger and growing mid-market clients, at a lower overall cost of ownership.

IMSI releases new Sales Forecaster

Business productivity software vendor, IMSI, has released Sales Forecaster, a retail-packaged application that helps sales professionals to track and manage sales opportunities. The product is available in SA from leading software retail stores.

EMU accreditation for six accounting packages

BASDA says software auditors from Ernst & Young have successfully completed the first series of EMU compliance tests on accounting packages, with a total of six packages, from Baan, Navision, SAP, Scala, SquareSum and TAS Software, being awarded BASDA EMU Accreditation.

Online florist chooses Sun, Oracle

Sun Microsystems says that 1-800-FLOWERS has selected a range of Sun Enterprise servers, Solaris Operating Environment software and the Oracle database to enhance the company`s extensive order processing system.

Lotus brings profit notion to e-business

Shanghai airport signs $2m contract with Unisys

Unisys has signed a contract valued at $2 million to implement the Unisys Airport Passenger Processing System at China`s Shanghai Pudong International Airport, currently under construction.

BMC debuts new PATROL Availability Suite

BMC has introduced the PATROL Availability Suite for Oracle that combines features from several modules in a single interface. [Local rep: Advanced Software Technologies]

Microsoft unveils Small Business Server 4.5 beta

Microsoft has announced beta availability of Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server version 4.5, the latest version of the company`s small business server suite. It gives technology providers more flexibility and control over setup, network management and Internet connectivity, the company says.

Accolades for middle-market accounting software

The winners of The Synergy Holdings middle-market accounting software awards have been announced. They are Microsoft SA, Great Plains Africa, Keyfile, Peresoft Software & Support, and LA Technology. The awards are set to become an annual event.