Date Posted: 4/2/2001
Deltek Announces Initial Release of Deltek Costpoint 4 For The Web
Web-Native Back Office Automation Suite Now Ready for Beta Client Testing
MCLEAN, Va., March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek Systems (Nasdaq: DLTK) (http://www.deltek.com ) today announced the initial release of Deltek Costpoint(R) 4 for the Web, the company's next generation, Internet-driven back office automation solution for large and sophisticated project businesses with enterprise level information and operational requirements. Now ready for beta client testing, it provides a technically advanced, n-tiered, scalable, flexible and robust Java-based thin client architecture that allows users to leverage the power of the Internet while automating distributed back office activities.
Roy F. Weston's Applications Manager, Bob Hackett, participated in the Deltek 2001 International User Conference earlier this week in Dallas, Texas. "After attending the conference session overview and viewing a product demonstration, we're very excited about Deltek's success in integrating the latest Internet technologies into Deltek Costpoint 4 for the Web. Over the past few years, our organization has come to rely on browser-based access for managing an increasing number of business functions. The Web version will provide Roy F. Weston with a very powerful solution for facing many of today's business issues, such as remote access, telecommuting and desktop support."
Deltek's Vice President of the Deltek Costpoint Product Group, John Kidd, explains, "Deltek Costpoint 4 for the Web gives Deltek clients the best of both worlds as the most complete and best functional and technical solution for large and sophisticated project businesses. It combines a feature-rich and powerful graphical user interface with the technically advanced Internet n- tier architecture, allowing users in remote offices to access the project accounting and financial back office functions using nothing more than a browser. The zero footprint on the client PC also gives IT managers tremendous flexibility in deploying these functions across the enterprise."
Deltek developed the Java architecture for Deltek Costpoint 4 for the Web using the Enterprise JavaBeans(TM) (EJB) application programming interface, in conjunction with the WebLogic(R) Application Server technology developed by BEA Systems, Inc. Designed as a portable, platform-independent model written in Java programming language, EJB provides the technology, scalability, power and business requirements essential for increasing business productivity.
Deltek selected the BEA WebLogic Application Server technology because it supports the wide variety of server and database platforms used by Deltek clients as well as UNIX, NT, and LINUX. Installing Deltek Costpoint 4 for the Web only on the WebLogic application server lowers security risks and produces faster connectivity because each workstation requires only a browser, and because of the reduced frequency of connections and access to the database. WebLogic also provides automatic load balance and automatic fail-over to minimize interruptions and server downtime.
The client/server version of Deltek Costpoint, which is already used by more than 700 of the most advanced project businesses around the world for automating project accounting, finance, HR and payroll, materials management and other back office activities, is being used as the baseline for developing the Web-based applications in Deltek Costpoint 4 for the Web.
Deltek is following a "staggered" release approach in which selected Web- based applications will be delivered in segments. Today's release of the initial set of applications, which includes dozens of input screens relating to key business practices such as project and employee setup and vendor and payables processing, enables users to configure the application and Web servers. Once the initial setup is complete, users can update the application server at any time with the latest software enhancements or program corrections.
Additional Resources/Related Links:
* Deltek Costpoint 4 for the Web White Paper, http://www.deltek.com/whitepapers/whitepapers.htm
* Web-Based Costpoint from Deltek Offers New Customer Flexibility, http://www.accountingweb.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=18223&d=47&muscat
* Deltek Costpoint Facts At A Glance, http://www.deltek.com/news/newsprod/newscp/newscp.htm
* Deltek Costpoint Product Web Page, http://www.deltek.com/products/costpoint/index.html
About Deltek(R) Systems, Inc. Deltek is a leading provider of business software, solutions and consulting to over 7,500 professional services firms and project-based companies worldwide. Deltek's solutions encompass project and financial accounting, customer relationship management, time collection and employee expense, proposal automation, project and resource management, human resources and payroll, business intelligence, and e-Business. The company's 700 dedicated professionals have extensive insight, knowledge and experience in all areas of professional services automation. Integrated services include premium-level customer support and software maintenance, implementation and practice management consulting, and classroom training. For more information, visit Deltek at http://www.deltek.com , or call 800-456-2009 in the U.S., or +44-0-20-7518-5010 in the U.K.
Deltek Public Relations: K. Allen Farber, Press Officer, 800-456-2009, ext. 4544; Cell: 703-598-3585; afarber@deltek.com
Deltek Investor Relations Contact: Babette J. Aller, Investor Relations Manager, 800-456-2009, ext. 4444; baller@deltek.com
SOURCE Deltek Systems, Inc. -0- 03/29/2001 /CONTACT: Public Relations: K. Allen Farber, Press Officer, 800-456-2009, ext. 4544, or Cell: 703-598-3585, or afarber@deltek.com; or Investor Relations: Babette J. Aller, Investor Relations Manager, 800-456-2009, ext. 4444, or baller@deltek.com; both of Deltek Systems, Inc./ /Web site: http://www.deltek.com http://www.deltek.com/whitepapers/whitepapers.htm http://www.deltek.com/news/newsprod/newscp/newscp.htm http://www.deltek.com/products/costpoint/index.html/ (DLTK)
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