News Release
LAVA First Document Management Provider Certified on both WorldSoftware and OneWorld
TORONTO, Feb. 2 /CNW/ - J.D. Edwards(R) (NASDAQ: JDEC) and LAVA Systems Inc. (TSE: LVA) today announced they have extended their product alliance agreement to add LAVA Systems' document management solutions to J.D. Edwards WorldSoftware(TM). With the technological capabilities and functionality of LAVA's product set, specifically the LAVA Enabler(TM), LAVA can now offer companies and organizations with J.D. Edwards WorldSoftware, complete document management, imaging, workflow and COLD (Computer Output to Laser Disk) integration with their line-of-business application.
''By offering LAVA's capabilities to the more than 4,000 WorldSoftware customers, we confirm our commitment to producing first-class information management technology,'' said Lori Nave, vice-president of corporate marketing with LAVA Systems. ''Now LAVA can add easy-to-use custom interface information management solutions to OS/400 as well as the existing UNIX and Windows NT platforms of J.D. Edwards.''
'Now our customers are provided with a way to migrate from host-centric to network-centric computing environments, while maintaining one document management solution,'' said Bob Mann, technical specialist at J.D. Edwards.
''This is one more way we can expand our business software to include state-of-the-art functionality with minimal disruption through product alliances such as LAVA Systems.''
About J.D. Edwards J.D. Edwards develops, markets and supports enterprise software that operates in multiple computing environments, including IBM AS/400, UNIX, Windows NT and the Internet. Founded in 1977, J.D. Edwards is headquartered in Denver and posted fiscal 1997 revenues of $647.8 million. J.D. Edwards' OneWorld(TM) is a network-centric, multinational software package that enables customers to change technology or business practices while reducing costs and business interruptions. Additional information about J.D. Edwards' product offerings can be obtained by contacting the company at 1-800-727-5333 or via the Internet at jdedwards.com.
About LAVA Systems Inc. LAVA Systems Inc. (TSE: LVA) develops, markets and supports award-winning products that information-enable the enterprise by integrating document management, imaging, workflow and COLD capabilities with line-of-business systems, such as those provided by J.D. Edwards. LAVA Systems' information management products facilitate the sharing of information between structured and unstructured data environments, enhancing user productivity with cost-effective, scaleable and easy-to-use solutions. LAVA Systems is located at 3300 Bloor Street West, Suite 1900, West Tower, Toronto, Ontario, M8X 2Z1. Website: lavasys.com
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