Microsoft scoops SA accounting award

Microsoft announces BackOffice Server 4.5

Microsoft has launched Microsoft BackOffice Server 4.5, an integrated server suite, optimised for the Microsoft Windows NT Server operating system. It simplifies the management and development of solutions for branch offices, departments and mid-size organisations, says Microsoft.

New Natural is mainframe-ready

Software AG has announced Natural version 3.1, which includes NaturalX for OS/390 and makes developing and using DCOM components possible in mainframe environments. [Local rep: SPL]

SCO`s Tarantella wins prestigious award

SCO`s Web-enabling software, Tarantella, has been honoured with a Crossroads 99 A-List Award. The accolade identifies the industry`s best new enterprise solutions, based on references from users.

New ProfitAbility offering from Ixchange

Ixchange has combined its Value Ixchange and AccountAbility offerings to create ProfitAbility, an integrated sales order and distribution management and financial management offering.

Lotus solutions provider expands packaged business solutions

Following the launch of its Intranet-in-a-Box offering, Lotus solutions provider Knowledge Architects has added help desks and human resources management to its ready-to-use applications.

Risk-taking pays off for Brilliant Business Systems

This time last year Brilliant Business Systems staked its future on changing the whole sales model for its accounting software suite, Brilliant Accounting. And it worked - the company is experiencing sustained market growth and a more satisfied customer base.

Linksoft helps Pirelli franchisee to increase turnover

Performance Tyres, South African franchisee for Pirelli tyres and a subsidiary of the Super Group, has installed a Pick-based fully integrated suite of accounting software developed by Linksoft Technologies.

Ixchange and infor to integrate technologies

A technology cooperation agreement has been reached between local financials software house Ixchange Hill Cunnington, and ERP vendor infor, whereby Hill Cunnington will develop a solution which will see the local software developer`s financial suite seamlessly integrated into infor.

Oracle, Walker embed financial offerings

Walker and Oracle have announced the Performance Management Suite, an integrated offering from Walker that embeds Oracle Express and Oracle Financial Analyser with Walker Financial Consolidation software to help customers manage company performance. [Local rep for Walker Horizon: The IBD Group]

Sterling Software improves business, data modelling

Sterling Software`s Application Development Division has announced the availability of COOL:Biz 4.0, the latest release of the company`s enterprise-scale business and application modelling tool.

Agreement will ease technology integration

Lotus Development and RealNetworks have announced a strategic distribution, development and licensing agreement that will see RealNetworks` RealSystem G2 technology integrated with Lotus Domino and Lotus Notes software products.