Re: Data Collection -- BPCS-L

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From: Certz <certz@americanmetalproducts.com>
To: <BPCS-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 8:53 PM
Subject: Re: Data Collection


>
> We use a data collection package written by CBSI for BPCS 6.0.02 on the
> AS/400 using Symbol 5250 emulation.
> We allow users on our system almost 24/7. We backup our BPCS files nightly
> using save while active using a 3570 mag star takes about 20 minutes.
>
> We have been using SYNERGY; CBSI's package since we were on BPCS 3.1.1.
> Works most of the time flawless.
> It addresses ASN's on early versions of BPCS as well as 6.0.02.
>
> We have setup a wide area network which includes Cisco routers and Bay
> hubs. ATT is our long distance carrier. Telecommunications are up 90 + %
of
> the time. We are down 2 times a month, for Month-end processing (last
night
> of the month for about 7 hours) and for a complete system backup (weekend
> before month-end for about 4 hours). We do a scheduled IPL at 6:00 am
every
> Sunday morning takes about 10 minutes.
>
> If you can live with that small amount of down time, you can use their
> package and save some money.
>
> The key is auto packet switching, allowed by your equipment and your long
> distance carrier for minimal telecommunications down time.
>
> I realize the 5250 emulation is not new technology, but it allows your
> staff application developers the ability to maintain your bar-code
> applications without retraining, because they are in RPG on the AS/400.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Chris Ertz
> Software Development Manager
> American Metal Products
>
>
>
>
>
> "Ron Hudson" <roxrhud@colaik.com> on 10/14/99 12:52:03 PM
>
> Please respond to BPCS-L@midrange.com
>
> To:   BPCS-L@midrange.com
> cc:
> Subject:  Re: Data Collection
>
>
>
> We are also a looking for a Data Collection package to interface to BPCS,
> but we need one that does not run on an AS/400.  We need 24/7
availability.
> Any recommendations outside of the AS/400 would also be appreciated.
> Thank you.
> Ron Hudson
> Collins & Aikman
> Ph: (336) 503-1721
> Fx:  (336) 597-7741
> Ron.Hudson@colaik.com
>
>
>
>
> jeff stevens <jstevens@gssolutions.com> on 10/14/99 12:08:50 PM
> Please respond to BPCS-L@midrange.com
> To:   "'BPCS-L@midrange.com'" <BPCS-L@midrange.com>
> cc:   "'jstevens@gssolutions.com'" <jstevens@gssolutions.com> (bcc: Ron
>       Hudson/Rox/ColAik)
> Subject:  Data Collection
>
>
>
> We are an SSA AS/400 business partner and are currently working with a
> client locally who is interested in evaluating data collection software
> packages that can interface with BPCS and preferably runs native on the
> AS/400.
> Our company sells data collection hardware, but we do not get involved
> selling or implementing data collection software packages.
> We are familiar with DCServ a potential solution.  Can anyone suggest
> additional software packages that my client would be interested in
> evaluating?
> Any input would be greatly appreciated.
> Thank you.
> Jeff Stevens
> G/S Software Solutions
> Ph:  (616) 956-1121
> Fx:  (616) 956-6681
> jstevens@gssolutions.com
>
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