Users will be able to integrate Activant Eagle data in ways they were never able to do before while viewing that data through user-customized reports and dashboards to help them make better and timelier business decisions.
“At the heart of making effective business decisions is gaining clear insights into your business,” stated Steve Bieszczat, senior vice president and acting general manager of Hardlines and Lumber at Activant. “We developed the Activant Compass software as a response to increased customer demand for business tools that help review, analyze, predict and simplify operational processes. It combines the power of the latest database technologies with an easy-to-use interface that allows users to quickly obtain information, see behavior patterns and find relationships in data.” The software allows users to view the data stored in their Activant Eagle platform at a high level and then dive deep into a specific item to see how those numbers were calculated.
By analyzing data through the Activant Compass software, a user can identify business trends, view critical inventory issues and manage their data, leading to better insights that impact their operation. “The Activant Compass software gives us quick and easy access to detailed sales information across our diverse operation and the tools to use that knowledge to increase revenue. For example, with cross-division sales analysis, we can see good feed customers that aren’t using our propane services and can target sales conversions with those customers. The use of Activant Compass is only limited by your creativity,” said Jeff Jones, controller at Valley Co-ops Inc.
Activant Compass features include, but are not limited to, the following:
Multidimensional Database Framework – The Activant Compass software automatically retrieves data from the Activant Eagle system on a constant basis to maintain a fresh analytical archive, and stores this information in a relational database that allows for efficient retrieval and data management.
Flexible Query Designer – Users can now design queries and drilldowns tailored to their specific needs. Favorite queries can be saved, printed, and displayed in a variety of graphic formats.
Dashboard – The software summarizes information as clear, easy-to-use graphics that can be displayed in the form of a customized dashboard. Users can click on the graphic representation of the summary data to drill down for deeper analysis and greater detail – giving them a view of the forest and the trees.
Import and Export Data – The Activant Compass software seamlessly imports and exports data to allow for comparisons and analysis of data not within the Activant Eagle system. For example, budgeted sales for the month in one system can be imported and compared to the actual sales to-date data in Activant Eagle.
Project and Prorate Data – The Activant Compass software gives users tools to project information over time (e.g., projecting sales based on performance in a given time period), or prorate data to a specific allocation.
“The Activant Compass software gives us a clear view of past performance and a more accurate view of the future,” said Mira Williams, system administrator at Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply.
The Activant Compass software is immediately available for Activant Eagle platform version 17.2.
About Activant Solutions
Activant Solutions Inc. is a leading technology provider of business management solutions serving small and medium-sized businesses in three primary vertical markets: hardware and lumber, wholesale distribution and the automotive parts aftermarket. Activant provides customers with industry specific software, professional services, content, supply chain connectivity, and analytics. Over 30,000 customer locations use Activant to manage their day-to-day operations. Activant’s systems are designed to help customers increase sales, boost productivity, operate more cost-efficiently, improve inventory turns and enhance trading partner relationships. Activant has operations in Texas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.activant.com.
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This announcement relating to Activant may contain statements that are forward looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, such as statements concerning trends, future technology or products, or Activant’s execution. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties which could materially affect the company’s results, including, without limitation, market demand for products and technology, the company’s ability to meet that market demand, the integration of Activant’s technology and products with technology and products supplied by others, the integration of Activant’s products into the businesses of its customers, customer acceptance of Activant’s products, and the retention and deployment of skilled Activant service providers. Except to the extent required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update or publicly revise any of the forward-looking statements. Please refer to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2007 and out Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007, which have been filed with the Securities Exchange Commission and can be found through the Activant investor relations website at www.activant.com/company/investors for a full discussion of the risks and other factors.
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