Norcross, Georgia-based DemandBridge—formerly TopForm Software—announced it has been selected as the enterprise-wide software provider for Data Supplies, Inc. (DSI), an information solutions provider with 21 sales offices, nine distribution centers and four manufacturing facilities across the United States. The implementation of the 128-user license of DemandBridge software make DSI the largest installation to date. Ranked eighth among the top 100 print distributors in the United States, and having developed sophisticated applications for itself, DSI required a totally customizable platform that could reside on its servers within the company’s control. With the robust operations, inventory and accounting software DB Distributor, DemandBridge is able to deliver
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TopForm Software, Norcross, Ga., will provide its customers with the option to use an open relational database for real-time data storage and access. Oracle will be the first supported database, with mySQL and other common database products to follow. “Our customers requested a more flexible system that would provide greater access to data, and Oracle is that solution,” said Brian Fritsche, president/CEO. “This is our first significant step toward adopting an open architecture that gives customers more control over their business.” On December 27, TopForm will start testing Oracle with one of its premier customers, Baltimor-based Webb/Mason. TopForm anticipates launching the new platform, along
DMIA’s annual Print Solutions conference and exposition will be held Oct. 3-5 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. The conference will provide three days of educational sessions, including a presentation by this year’s keynote speaker, Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and co-author of “Contract with America.” Join Gingrich as he analyzes the current political climate in Washington, DC, and educates attendees on effective leadership. This year’s conference will feature equipment demonstrations, offering distributors better insight into how various applications are produced. In addition, exchange centers will be located on the show floor with more than 34 hours of
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