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Beacon Metals and Hardware, Inc. Selects Access IT and Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision as their Next Generation Business Software

Beacon Metals knew right away that Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision provided something they couldn’t find elsewhere; leading edge Microsoft technology and a perfect processing flow match.

MELVILLE, NY - September 2, 2004 – Access IT, an elite Microsoft President’s Club Business Partner providing Navision ERP solutions, announced today that Beacon Metals, Inc. (Beacon Metals) of Salt Lake City, Utah has selected Access IT to implement Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision as its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software. Beacon Metals realized quickly that this solution was quite different from the other well-known business software solutions they were familiar with and using currently. The unique Contract Distribution feature-set of Navision was an exact match to processing flow used by the company in its daily operations.

“We were most impressed with how easily the software will provide instant access to critical information on our contracts as well as how it will ease the complexity of managing our jobs.” stated Kenneth Riches, President of Beacon Metals. “In our evaluation process, we saw nothing else like it!”

Beacon Metal’s implementation of Contract Distribution for Microsoft Navision will include functionality to address key areas of their business including industry specific requirements like Detailed Specification Import, Contract Management, Contract Acceptance and Fulfillment Management, Specific Opening Level Material Tracking from Order to Shipment, Contract Specific Material Purchasing, AIA Requisition Billing, Real-Time Contract Cost and Revenue Statistics, all Financial Transactions, Perpetual Inventory Control, Specific Contract Based Key Performance Analyses, as well as Scanned Document Management with Navision.

“The Commercial Door and Hardware industry is changing rapidly and no one feels that more than the distributors in this industry. The company that is positioning themselves for the future understands that their success lies with better business automation to drive down operational costs, eliminating inefficiencies, and minimizing time spent on redundant administrative tasks.” stated Bill Natalie, Vice President of Access IT. “It's exciting to be working with a company like Beacon Metals. They have an eye on the future and are ready to embrace the changes required to continue to thrive in business performance and customer satisfaction.”

About Beacon Metals and Hardware, Inc. Beacon Metals been a family owned and operated business since 1968 when it was founded by Carl W. Buehner and his son John Riches. The company distributes architectural hardware, hollow metal and wood doors both nationally and internationally. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company is one of the largest distributors in the region with 40,000 square feet of warehouse space. www.beacon-metals.com.

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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