Released on = March 21, 2006, 4:26 am

Press Release Author = Roger Meloy

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Application Transformation new process that works for
Encompix ETO ERP

Press Release Body = Beginning in 2003, Encompix began a process of prototyping
their application using various technologies and techniques with the goal of
determining the best course of action to take in the coming years. The process that
quickly moved to the forefront of their strategy is the concept of Application
Transformation. Application Transformation will cost effectively allow the ETO ERP
leader to add new capabilities that increase the application's market attractiveness
and extend its productive and profitable life. Unlike financially costly and risky
new development strategies such as a complete re-development project, Application
Transformation leverages investments made in existing applications, modernizes their
architecture and interfaces to support new technologies, and adds desirable new
features. The Application Transformation project has enabled Encompix to take an
evolutionary (transparent) approach to the task of transforming the existing
Encompix Windows Architecture to the new Encompix Service Architecture.
According to Chuck Stewart, Executive Vice President with Encompix ETO ERP software,
"A technology shift is once again upon the software industry. Fading are the days of
all-in-one client/server applications. Approaching is the concept of service
oriented architecture, platform independence, and web-enabled enterprises. With any
change, there are significant factors that must reconcile to the realities of the
new technology. As Encompix began the design and development of the next generation
of our engineer-to-order ERP solution, we've sought to balance the issues to provide
the best solution for our customers for the coming years."
Stewart identified these issues:
. Innovation
. Reliability
. Performance
. Flexibility
. Scalability
. Total Cost of Ownership
. Investment Protection
. Partner Viability
. Niche Market Relevance



Encompix (www.encompix.com) has filled the manufacturing software requirements of
Engineer-to-Order companies since 1992. The company name reflects the commitment to
developing business application solutions that encompass the complex areas of
project-based and job-based manufacturing. Encompix provides ETO manufacturers
with a competitive advantage by improving bottom line results.

According to Thomas R. Cutler, spokesperson for the ETO Institute
(www.etoinstitute.org), "Encompix continues to capture significant marketshare in
the ETO environment because few other ERP vendors truly understand the nuances and
significant distinctions of the ETO process versus the repetitive manufacturing
process. Encompix now has more than 200 of the leading ETO manufacturing firms in
North America using their ERP Software solution."





Web Site = http://www.encompix.com

Contact Details = Encompix
www.encompix.com
Roger Meloy
rmeloy@encompix.com
513-733-0066