Re: Financial Report Writers

Hi James,

If you are looking for options for reporting across the system, you may want
to look into Jacana inTuator. inTuator is a very powerful and cost
effective means to extract and view your data. The extracted data is
presented utilizing the capabilities MS pivot tables allowing you to easily
view the information in many different ways and even drill down from summary
views into details. The extracts are created by you to contain only the
information you need. Go to www.intuator.com for more information and
demonstrations.

Another option is the XA application Info WorkPlace (IWP) report writer. A
powerful reporting tool that can be used by the users to develop their own
reports and extracts for analysis. Go to www.jacana.com for more
information on IWP and report writing.

Momentum is the developer of inTuator, Info WorkPlace and JacanaForms.

Regards,
-Greg

Gregory Novak
Manager North American Technical Services
Momentum Utilities Pty Ltd
w: (630) 985-1736
c: (630) 609-9936
gnovak@xxxxxxxxxx
www.jacana.com

Making Information Work for your Business
www.intuator.com




-----Original Message-----
From: LeLeux, James [mailto:jleleux@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 8:59 PM
To: MAPICS ERP System Discussion
Subject: [MAPICS-L] Financial Report Writers

Hello everyone,

I know this topic has come up before as I was searching thru the ML
archives, but it seemed a bit dated.

Looking for some tips on acquiring a financial report writer to be used by
the finance team - not IT.

Looking at traditional accounting reports, but also looking to report across
the system, tapping into standard costing, item master, inventory, etc as
accountants often do.

Most likely looking for a graphical tool that is not AS400 specific so that
it is portable (think Syteline in x years...)


I came up with this list, and am about to jump in feet first, but I would
appreciate any tips on these or others.
1. Infor (looking to XA 9.X)
2. Advanced Logic Solutions, Inc.
3. Enterprise 21
4. Global Software's Spreadsheet Server and EDash
5. Jacana
6. FRx
7. Cognos


I am very open to anyone contacting me directly, as I know email can be
tough to write experiences/opinions when you're busy.

I do not have problems with vendors contacting me directly either.
We are willing to do the setup if there is a good product (FRx, Cognos) that
works, but lacks the mappings.

Thanks in advance for any input!


James LeLeux
IT Director: Cherry, Shur-Lok, & SPS Santa Ana
2701 South Harbor Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92704
M   714-929-8063
SKYPE james.leleux
jleleux@xxxxxxxxxxx