Lotus and IBM launch the Institute for Knowledge Management

Hyperion, Walker broaden software agreement

Walker, a provider of financial applications, and Hyperion Solutions, a provider of analytic application software, have entered into a new agreement which gives Walker the right to distribute the recently announced Hyperion Integration Server. [Local rep for Hyperion: IBD Group]

Dazel certifies HP as solutions partner

Dazel, a company specialising in enterprise information delivery, has announced that several HP LaserJet printers have been tested and certified for Certified Solutions Partner status in Dazel`s Distributed Output Management Environment (DOME) programme. [Local rep for Dazel: Software Futures]

Boland PKS selects Prism as the bank's e-commerce partner

Boland PKS has chosen Prism to install a Trintech PayGate SET payment gateway which will provide the bank`s merchants and customers with the ability to have financial transactions accepted, cleared and settled across a secure Internet connection. As part of the deal, Prism will also supply end-to-end commerce services to Boland`s current and future merchant client base.

Syspro launches Encore 4.0

Syspro has launched its newest ERP product, IMPACT Encore version 4.0. The upgrade from v3.2 offers several new features, improved printing capabilities and a new user interface. It is also certified as year 2000 compliant and is geared to using the newly introduced euro.

Software Futures joins Dazel partner programme

US Navy sails clear of Y2K with ClickNet

ClickNet Software, supplier of software solutions for managing networked PCs and year 2000 compliance, has announced a major sales agreement with several US Navy Commands, which plan the largest government implementation of ClickNet software, including installation of 124 000 nodes at over 1 200 Navy installations around the world. [Local rep: Server Tools, a company in the TCO Holdings group]

Logtek appointed to manufacture Prism SST's

Logtek has entered into an agreement to manufacture internal printed circuit boards as well as assemble the sub-assemblies of self-service terminals (SSTs) for Prism Payment Technologies. The SSTs utilise smart card and magnetic card technology, combined with a keypad, to enable the processing of electronic payment transactions, according to Prism.

Lotus spins a new class of Web-based software

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]

SSA, Trilogy form worldwide alliance

System Software Associates (SSA) and Trilogy Software have announced a worldwide alliance. SSA will resell Trilogy`s front-office suite integrated with its products using the BPCS Electronic Commerce Manager.