Analytics Solution Providers Give Customers Access to Advanced Financial Reporting and Budgeting Capabilities

Oct. 11, 2005 — fsc limited, a leading developer of comprehensive CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) software, today announced that it has joined the FRx Software Analytics Solution Provider program.  fsc limited is a proven software technology and service company with a successful history of providing integrated Maintenance, Materials and Financial Management Systems to major facilities and manufacturing organizations worldwide.  FRx Software Corp., a Microsoft company and a part of Microsoft Business Solutions, offers a suite of financial analytic solutions that give organizations the control they need to effectively manage their business.  As an Analytics Solution Provider, fsc limited will extend the availability of Microsoft FRx and Microsoft Forecaster to their customers looking to gain tighter control over their financials performance and gain more visibility into the financial health of their organization.

The FRx Software suite of financial analytic solutions empowers small and midsize businesses, large corporations and divisions of global enterprises to become more productive throughout their financial management processes.  FRx Software solutions automate the many time-consuming, tedious tasks associated with using spreadsheets for budgeting, financial reporting and analysis. With the suite of FRx Software solutions, accountants, controllers and financial executives can spend the majority of their time on important, value-added financial activities rather than collecting, validating, creating and distributing reports.

“At fsc limited we are continually building the strength and functionality of our 4Site products to give our customers the tools to run their businesses effectively. With the addition of FRx financial reporting and analytical solutions, our customers will have even greater means to leverage the rich resources of the 4Site database for enhanced financial visibility, control and cost saving,” said George Fleming, President of fsc limited. “As a supplier of software integration and implementation services to midsize companies, we will also be able to extend these benefits to companies using other general ledgers. In short, Microsoft FRx will provide both our 4Site users and other customers with accurate, up to the minute financial reports enabling them to recognize and respond effectively to opportunities as they arise.”

Because the FRx Software suite of financial analytic solutions is supported by fsc limited, customers are able to quickly realize the benefits of effective financial management.  FRx Software solutions are equipped with out-of-the-box accounting intelligence and are easy to use because they were designed by financial professionals, not IT specialists. Together, fsc limited and FRx Software give users a consistent and streamlined approach to financial reporting and budgeting. With workflow management options and security features, organizations can be confident of the integrity of their financial data and that the right people are involved in the planning processes. With support from fsc limited and the implementation of FRx Software solutions, individuals have the specific information they need to support their decisions, giving them the ability to quickly respond to new challenges and opportunities in the market. Overall, with FRx Software solutions businesses can gain a higher-level of financial insight and have the ability to effectively manage their business.

“fsc limited is precisely the kind of top solution provider we had in mind when we launched our Analytics Solution Provider program”, said Holly Simpson, vice president of Partner Sales at FRx Software.  “fsc limited’s advanced solution set, coupled with its technology expertise make it a natural addition to our program. We look forward to working with fsc limited to help organizations replace time-intensive financial management processes with automated, streamlined financial reporting and budgeting that gives users more of the personalized financial information most relevant to them.”

fsc limited helps organizations increase profitability and competitive advantage with enterprise wide management solutions for today’s business realities. Our 4Site Enterprise Asset Management products synchronize Financials, Maintenance, Procurement and Inventory Management modules to yield unequalled efficiency and functionality in a unique package. And best of all, 4Site provides a fast and impressive return on investment based on affordability, swift implementation and immediate efficiencies throughout the organization.

To provide end-to-end information processing across multiple organizations and enable cohesive management strategies, 4Site presents a 360-degree business view in one seamlessly integrated, easy to use package. With fsc’s emphasis on offering a total business picture, the FRx suite of financial analytic applications is a natural and welcome complement to our 4Site Enterprise Asset Management system.

To ensure maximum accrual of benefits to customers, fsc limited provides total implementation and training services, custom technical development and on-going support. Expanding this service to include implementation and integration with Microsoft FRx helps streamline delivery of even greater efficiencies and cost savings to our customers.

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