FileMaker Software Bundle Agreement signed by Entellic
Thursday/03/08 2007
| Full StoryEntellic demonstrates a high degree of confidence in FileMaker ® software as a foundation to its Waste Inventory System to U.S. Department of Energy contractors.
In February, 2007, Entellic Corporation was approved for a Software Bundling Agreement (SBA) by FileMaker, Inc., allowing the company to sell FileMaker® Pro software as a component to Entellic's Waste Inventory System.
During the past several months, Entellic produced a system to track the processing of radioactive containers across tightly controlled inventory control areas managed by U.S. Department of Energy contractors. The system provides isotopic characterization and site conversion for each incoming container, then tracks the joining of container values to new outgoing containers.
The system also pre-evaluates the effects of radioactive values to destined control areas prior to moving the containers. Real-time container tracking takes place using batch bar code scanners. All data is stored on a local area network, served by FileMaker Server.
Entellic applied for the SBA to provide end-users a means to purchase a comprehensive, specialized workgroup application built on proven workgroup software. FileMaker software was selected because of its unique combination of benefits:
- The FileMaker development environment allows for rapid flexibility, allowing Entellic to adapt its solution to the specific requirements of each governmental site.
- FileMaker provides Entellic developers with almost unlimited graphical user interface options, leading to greater user acceptance.
- FileMaker Server allows for a robust method of serving data while balancing the processing requirements to workstations.
"Whenever we sell a system in D.O.E. space, it endures a comprehensive validation and verification process by our customers," said Duane Wilton, President of Entellic Corporation. "Working in FileMaker allows us to focus on solving difficult workgroup problems with confidence in the delivery of the resulting solution. The bundling agreement allows us to transfer that same level of confidence to our customers while resolving a variety of procurement challenges that would otherwise be present from a two-vendor purchase."
For additional information about Entellic's Waste Inventory System, contact Entellic Corporation at (509) 529-4201, or at results@entellic.com. DevCon: FileMaker = Workgroup Solution
Friday/08/25 2006
| Full StoryAt the FileMaker Developers' Conference, several "Under the Hood" sessions presented by FileMaker engineers and marketing staff made it easy for Entellic to passionately commit to FileMaker development.
One of the good things about being an independent consulting business is that you can choose nearly any toolset to get results. At Entellic, our staff has been using FileMaker since version 1.5 in one capacity or another.
At the FileMaker Developer's conference this year, we had an opportunity to hear directly from FileMaker personnel about the current and future capabilities of the software. One thing is apparent: While FileMaker is already a stellar tool for integrating data and providing easy-to-use workgroup toolsets, it's only going to get better.
Though Non-Disclosure Agreements will not allow us to say much more than that, we can tell you this much: If the next version of FileMaker delivers only a fraction of the potential features, it's going to blow away the obstacles between workgroups and legacy systems. Of all the gadgets in a workgroup's toolbox, FileMaker will rise as the most trusted, capable tool for gathering, processing, and reporting online and offline data.
Therefore, we are pleased to commit ourselves to providing a superior level of FileMaker development and implementation.
FileMaker DevCon: Hot times in Orlando
Friday/08/04 2006
| Full StorySee you at FileMaker® DevCon. August 13-17 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando. We feel a certain level of anticipation this year as FileMaker focuses on a variety of Web-integration training sessions.
FileMaker® is really pouring it on when it comes to workgroup processes that integrate Web technologies. As legacy systems move toward browser-based viewers, workgroups can now use these tools as a component to their FileMaker systems.
Entellic personnel will be onsite in Orlando to take in as much training as possible. Special emphasis will be placed on PHP integration as FileMaker promotes its latest APIs.
We will also be sharpening our skills in XML integration.
Watch for a report from the conference in mid-August.
DOE contractors are thinking "workgroup"
Thursday/07/06 2006
| Full StoryWithin one trip around the exhibit floor, it was apparent that federal contractors have a problem for which Entellic provides solutions.
At the Department of Energy's Small Business Procurement Conference, Duane Wilton surveyed a variety of exhibitors to discover their perceptions about workgroup challenges. Speaking with more than 25 representatives from 17 companies, it is apparent that contractors understand the problem of I.T. department support for workgroups.
As one vendor described it: "Our purchasing department relies on information from the [legacy] system for contract and personnel information. But our real work takes place in spreadsheets and word processing documents. If there is a way to create a small system that can pull information from [our legacy system] and work with it independently, that would be valuable to us."
Of the 17 companies surveyed, nine were interested in learning more about customized workgroup systems from Entellic. Four purchasing agents were supportive in directing Entellic to end users to discuss specific workgroup needs for their operations.
DOE Annual Small Business Conference
Tuesday/06/27 2006
| Full StoryEntellic will be onsite in Seattle at the Annual Small Business Procurement Conference presented by the U.S. Department of Energy and its Prime Contractors.
It's been a few years since Entellic sent a representative to the the Department of Energy's Small Business Procurement Conference. This year, the conference is practically in our back yard, in Seattle.
Entellic's president, Duane Wilton, will be onsite at the conference to meet contractor representatives and evaluate Entellic's prospects of expanding its scope further into the DOE community. In addition, the conference offers a variety of sessions to help small businesses, like Entellic, sharpen skills in project execution and proposal preparation.