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Version 3.0 of NeXT – code named “SandFlea” Webinar Published.
Development of the Version began on Oct. 11, 2005. It is packed with new features and user-requested enhancements.
Today DataWorks has published a detailed webinar overview of the release of SandFlea. It is an hour long presentation of the changes that have been done in this release.
Click here to view the flash version of the webinar.
Or download the PowerPoint Presentation by clicking here.
“Sandflea is about user productivity. We listened to our users’ challenges, and then totally re-engineered the day-to-day forms. We tackled visual design issues such as screen clutter, information grouping, and visual clarity, plus we sought reductions in keystrokes and mouse movements,” stated DataWorks CEO, Mark Cecil.
“Next we ripped into speed issues. We timed each form with a stop watch, if it took longer than 3 seconds to load we dove into the inner workings of the data and we evaluated what data was needed when — that gave birth to hyperlinks to access related data,” continued Cecil.
“In addition, this version has some great new features including Retail Markdowns, a Recipe sub-system for our food customers, and Employee Access Policies that are part of our Enterprise Model.
“This is a big release. The code name ‘Sandflea’ suggests something quite small and minuscule – but our users are receiving the most significant changes to the user interface since we shipped NeXT 6 years ago,” finished Cecil.
Posted: 2007.06.08
DataWorks an industry leader in the retail and hospitality inventory control applications for more than 20 years, is proud to announce our attendance at the HITEC Trade Show in Austin, Texas from June 16th through the 19th. Booth 1625.
HITEC offers a unique combination of top-notch education and the world’s largest hospitality technology exposition combined with the intimate opportunities to connect with fellow professionals. Industry peers and experts lead sessions, and the unparalleled expo showcases the latest industry products and services from over 300 companies.
We are pleased to offer attendees the opportunity to meet members of our Customer Service and R & D teams. To schedule a meeting or receive a pass to the show from our limited supply please contact Guy Ardizoni 800.776.2102 x 574
Posted: 2007.05.19
DataWorks, Inc was profiled in the 2006-Fall publication of Hospitality Upgrade magazine.
Click here to visit the Hospitality Upgrade web site.
The content of the article follows:
When you’re counting inventory, count on DataWorks. If you’re tracking T-bones in Tennessee or purchasing purses from Peru, DataWorks provides the experience and systems to take care of your operations, interfaces and analyses. Whether your operation is one store, one property or a vast enterprise, DataWorks has an inventory software solution for you.
Since 1986, DataWorks has excelled in helping customers streamline their inventory operations. Clients utilize DataWorks’ software, called NeXT™, to sweep through the tough day-to-day chores of purchase orders, pricing, bar coding and theft prevention.
Clients with inventory spread over a large property, such as a theme park or vacation resort, use DataWorks’ warehousing, distribution, transfer and allocation features to track and trace each item’s present location and history.
Enterprise customers are able to scale multiple language and currency barriers and cross geographic and language borders, achieving economies of scale with centralized purchasing and drop shipments. Even issues with cost and retail pricing, associated with tariffs and unique taxation issues, are handled for international clients.
Having your inventory under control is great, but having it seamlessly communicate with your POS and accounting systems is what makes DataWorks truly stand out in the marketplace. While you’re counting sheep, DataWorks is automatically updating your point-of-sale system with new menu items and SKUs, as well as new pricing and on-hand information. Clients can eliminate costly double entries when used with InfoGenesis, HSI, MICROS and PAR Springer-Miller systems.
Additionally, DataWorks provides interfaces to accounts payable systems, putting smiles on the faces of controllers and CFOs around the world—and we all know that keeping those individuals happy is very important.
Once information is flowing through the system, the value of putting DataWorks in place can be truly analyzed. Reporting capabilities include information about bestsellers, poor performers, cost-of-goods, gross profit, turns and stock-to-sales.
Client history has made DataWorks well-known for retail excellence and expertise in the hospitality market. The company is now expanding their market to include an F&B inventory system that works hand-in-hand with the DataWorks’ centralized system. Commodity purchases, recipes and food-cost analysis are now available with their F&B modules.
Systems can be implemented at the property level using a traditional local software install in a client-server or terminal server environment. In addition, an alternative is offered with the MyDataWorks ASP server farm, which is a viable solution to get your site up and going quickly. Support, upgrades and enterprise solutions are simplified with its ASP hosting solution.
Where is DataWorks going with NeXT™?
Fixed assets and general purchasing will be in future releases. And new systems are built with the enterprise client in mind. Multiple currencies, multiple languages and multiple vendors are all part of DataWorks’ NeXT system’s current capabilities.
Peoria or Paris, Tennessee or Tahiti—you can count on DataWorks.
Posted: 2007.01.22
DataWorks’ customer service group has produced and released an animated documentary movie on Physical Inventory functions for its flagship product NeXT.
Mining through the hundreds of support calls that are fielded on Physical Inventory functions, the group produced a 21-minute documentary that allows users to review, remember and relearn aspects of the system that are commonly forgotten or are confusing.
“Our customers are great, but let’s face it, if you only do a full phyiscal once a year, you are going to forget things. Add some sleep deprivation from an all-night count, plus fold in a Type-A Controller or GM needing the numbers yesterday, and you got all the ingredients for a full-course meal of stress,” said Matthew Kellas the animated flick’s co-producer.
“The Movie was designed with the end user in mind,” stated Lynn Thomas, the short’s other co-producer. “We understand that our clients have questions concerning the process and we wanted to give them a way to get questions answered while having some fun. The characters in the movie each put a different spin on their topic. I believe you will find the movie is informative and you will be find yourself anxious to see who will be the next character and what they will cover.”
The piece concludes with a survey that allows the end-user to critique the film. Feedback from the user community will help direct future DataWorks productions.
Posted: 2007.01.18
Development of the Version began on Oct. 11, 2005. It is packed with new features and user-requested enhancements.
Click here to read the release notes.
“Sandflea is about user productivity. We listened to our users’ challenges, and then totally re-engineered the day-to-day forms. We tackled visual design issues such as screen clutter, information grouping, and visual clarity, plus we sought reductions in keystrokes and mouse movements,” stated DataWorks CEO, Mark Cecil.
“Next we ripped into speed issues. We timed each form with a stop watch, if it took longer than 3 seconds to load we dove into the inner workings of the data and we evaluated what data was needed when — that gave birth to hyperlinks to access related data,” continued Cecil.
DataWorks, Inc announced that Version 3.0 of NeXT – code named “SandFlea” will ship in the first quarter of 2007
“In addition, this version has some great new features including Retail Markdowns, a Recipe sub-system for our food customers, and Employee Access Policies that are part of our Enterprise Model.
“This is a big release. The code name ‘Sandflea’ suggests something quite small and miniscule – but our users are receiving the most significant changes to the user interface since we shipped NeXT 6 years ago,” finished Cecil.
Plans for DataWorks’ following version, “Scaled Sardine,” are already being drawn out. Scaled Sardine will include additional barcode hand-held support and a top-down Budgeting system. “That’s not the complete scope,” said Cecil. “We have a lot more enhancements and surprises planned. What’s life without a surprise or two?”
Posted: 2007.01.08
Users with open support cases can now monitor the progress of their case through the DataWorks web site.
As DataWorks staff member evaluate and address your support issue, you can review the progess of the case on the web.
Here are the steps involved:
- Log into the www.DataWorksInc.Com web site. ***
- Click on the Review Support Case Tab.
- Enter the email account that was used to open the support case. -OR- Enter the Company Name and Case Number your issue was assigned.
- Review the Progress of your Case.
*** If you do not have a DataWorks Inc Web Site account, contact DataWorks support staff and instructions on creating an account.
Posted: 2006.06.18
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