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Air Distribution Enterprises, Inc. (A.D.E.) Awards Access IT the Contract to Implement a New Completely Integrated ERP Solution

A.D.E.'s business objective to increase overall process efficiency will come from Access IT and Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision.

MELVILLE, NY - July 23, 2004 – Access IT, a leading Microsoft Presidents Club Business Partner providing Navision ERP solutions, announced today that Air Distribution Enterprises, Inc. (A.D.E.) a leading northeast manufacturer’s representative of HVAC products has selected Access IT to implement Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision as its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. A.D.E.’s need for one business application that tightly supported their industry’s transactional flow drove the requirement to replace their current systems. A.D.E.’s ultimate decision to choose Access IT and Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision became evident following the thorough evaluation process.

“We looked at multiple mid-market software packages and vendors. Access IT and Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision just stood out. We were really impressed with how knowledgeable their team was in understanding our business flow.” stated Valorie Vlasuk, Manager of Information Systems at A.D.E. “But the deciding factor in choosing Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision was that it was the only software designed for HVAC Manufacturer’s Representatives of our size.”

A.D.E’s implementation of Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision will include functionality to address key areas of their business including industry specific requirements in Contract Bidding and Quote Management, Contract Acceptance and Fulfillment Management, Contract Specific Material Purchasing, all Financial Transactions, Perpetual Inventory Control, Contract Based Key Performance Analysis, and Seamless Inter-company Capability.

“Contract-based selling adds a significant complexity to the traditional wholesale distribution model. Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision is designed to dramatically streamline the internal procedures of fulfilling a contract-based sales transaction.” stated Bill Natalie, Vice President of Access IT. “A.D.E. will now, in one seamless business software, go from detailed bid management to delivery of the last material requirement with a significant reduction in data entry and errors.”

About Air Distribution Enterprises, Inc. Since 1973, Air Distribution Enterprises, Inc. (A.D.E) has been the leading manufacturer’s representative of HVAC products in the New York area. Headquartered in Valley Stream, NY, the Company has over 15,000 square feet of office and warehouse space, with an additional branch office serving the New Jersey area, located in Sayreville, NJ. For more information on A.D.E. visit www.airdist.com.

About Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision. An extension to the widely used and notably flexible ERP application Microsoft Navision, this business management solution is specifically designed for Contract-based Distribution companies supplying products such as HVACR, Commercial Building Material, Commercial Equipment, Security and Fire Systems, Plumbing and Electrical Material as well as a host of other product types.

About Microsoft Business Solutions. Microsoft Business Solutions, a business group of Microsoft, offers a wide range of integrated, end-to-end business applications and services designed to help small, mid-market and corporate businesses become more connected with customers, employees, partners and suppliers. Microsoft Business Solutions' applications optimize strategic business processes across financial management, analytics, human resources management, project management, customer relationship management, field service management, supply chain management, e-commerce, manufacturing and retail management. The applications are designed to provide insight to help customers achieve business success. More information about Microsoft Business Solutions can be found at www.microsoft.com/BusinessSolutions.

About Microsoft. Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software — any time, any place and on any device.

About Access IT, Inc. Based in Melville, New York, Access IT is an elite Microsoft Certified Partner and President’s Club member, providing Navision software solutions with specific industry-focused experience to its client base. Access IT offers a fully-integrated solution to small and mid-market companies in the distribution, manufacturing and service business sectors, based on the complete suite of Microsoft Foundation Technologies. The Access IT team is comprised of operational consultants and software development engineers who bring their broad expertise to the implementation, analysis, specification design, and on going support processes. They hold specialized certifications such as CPA's, MBA's, CPIM’s, Microsoft Certifications, and other professional and technical merits. Additionally the Access IT team’s experience extends into the implementation of web-based solutions, ADCS warehouse technology and mobile solutions.

For more information about Access IT, please call 631 756-2700 or visit www.accessit.com.


 

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