DataMirror, Andrews Consulting Widen Range Of Real-Time Analytics Offering
03/16/2004
DataMirror (Nasdaq:DMCX) (TSX:DMC), a leading provider of live, secure data integration and protection solutions, and Andrews Consulting Group (ACG), a leading consulting firm, announce that ACG's RapidDecision(TM) business intelligence solution is expanding to include support for BPCS, MAPICS, and PeopleSoft applications. This expansion allows customers to employ RapidDecision with their preferred ERP package on a wide range of platforms and databases including: DB2 UDB-IBM iSeries, Microsoft SQL 7.0/2000-Microsoft NT/2000, Oracle-Microsoft NT/2000, Oracle-Sun, Oracle-HP/9000, and Oracle-pSeries.
RapidDecision is a pre-packaged, tool-based solution that is designed for real-time analytics against major ERP applications. In addition, RapidDecision can be utilized for structured report distribution, business intelligence, Web site integration, CRM integration, and SCM integration. RapidDecision uses DataMirror Transformation Server as its real-time engine to provide customers with real-time access to data for effective data analysis and reporting.
"We will extend more value to customers by allowing them to convert data from a wider selection of ERP applications into real-time intelligence, which translates to better business decision-making power and full maximization of ERP investments," says Joseph Guerra, Director, Business Intelligence, Andrews Consulting Group. "We look forward to continuing to work with DataMirror to deliver this enhanced solution to a larger base of companies that employ BPCS, MAPICS, or PeopleSoft applications."
"By combining ACG's solid consultancy experience and scalable RapidDecision solution, with our real-time technology, customers are gaining a truly scalable and robust solution for their real-time data integration and business intelligence needs," says Rean Pretorius, Senior Vice President, Global Channel & Alliances, DataMirror. "This product expansion is another prime example of a company that is extending the scope of its solution to support the heterogeneous environments that most businesses operate in today. We are pleased to be a part of RapidDecision's growth and success in the market."