To: Mike Buckley who wrote (2441 ) 9/2/1998 11:19:00 AM From: waldo Respond to of 3424
New Middleware company receives SAP Certification Advanced Systems International Achieves SAP Certification Business Wire - September 02, 1998 08:18 SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 1998--Advanced Systems International ("ASI")(OTC BB:ADSN) today announced that its data collection product ATLink(TM), has successfully achieved certification from SAP Technologies Inc. As a complementary software partner, ASI is certified for PP-PDC Channel 1. Technological innovations featured in the highly functional ATLink(TM) shall effectively set the standard for the next generation of seamless automated data collection integration with SAP R/3(TM) business solutions. ATLink(TM) is a platform-independent application that provides a seamless interface between most Data Collection Terminals and the SAP R/3(TM) modules. ATLink(TM) has been certified for use with the HR module, Time and Attendance. The system was developed using industry standard open-compliant modules such as a Graphical User Interface (GUI), Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) compliant RDBMS, DCOM/COM and ActiveX/OLE. The modules and tools of ATLink(TM) will assist in the transition of an application onto the Web, Intranet or Internet while seamlessly collecting data at the shop floor. SAP is the market and technology leader in Client/Server Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, providing comprehensive solutions in all industries and sectors. With well over 1000 business processes, SAP R/3(TM) and SAP's Business Framework allow customers to integrate their entire organization and distribute key information as required within the organization or externally to suppliers and distributors. Gerald Pesut, president and CEO of ASI, regarding SAP certification stated that "Achieving SAP certification was the first step towards ensuring the long term growth of the company. ASI possesses both strategic alliances and partnerships that can be employed for the continued development of the ATLink(TM). The system is uniquely qualified to meet the rigorous data collection demands of the industry, as it is easy to implement and use, as it is written in GUI language. The ATLink(TM) has minimal technological and proprietary constraints that are critical for the product to be accepted on a global scale." ASI is the holding company of Automated Systems International and Advanced Middleware International. ASI is a leading provider of time, attendance and labor allocation, data collection and software applications and services. The company possesses an established base of Fortune 500 companies. ASI's proven track record with its Client/Server Time Management package ATServer(TM) has provided the foundation for the company to embark on an aggressive program with its newest data collection product ATLink(TM). CONTACT: Advanced Systems International, Southfield Investor Relations: Quentin Mai, 248/569-9650 qmai@autosysintl.com www.advancedsystems.net