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Randy Johnston Editor-In-Charge - Dr. Bob Spencer Editor-At-Large

OSAS – Open Systems Inc.

http://www.osas.com

Category: General Accounting - Class: Mid-Range

Best Fit

· 1 – 25 users with need for strong General Accounting on a flexible platform

· Construction

· Distribution

· Job Costs

Strengths

· As many as nine sessions may be running on one workstation at once.

· View data and quickly sort it according to the key data you select.

· Maintain data for an unlimited number of companies.

· Integration to Excel for Pivot Table Reporting

· Platform Independent (Windows, Linux, Unix, Apple OS)

Brief Product Description and Pricing

· An excellent choice for Windows, Linux, UNIX and Mac users, OSAS is an award-winning solution that is flexible, easy to customize, and portable. Easy to learn and use, OSAS is a high-performance, cost-effective enterprise solution that will meet your needs now and in the future.

· Single user starts around $2400, with a 25 user license just under $25,000 in most cases.

Technical Specifications

· Open Platform – Windows, Linux, Apple, Unix

· Common Database, works across all OS platforms

Integration with Accounting and Ease of setup

· OSAS provides source code for all applications at no additional costs. This practice protects the users' investment and encourages customization that will support a company’s unique needs and growth over time.

· Because the product is Open Platform, all users in the organization can easily access data. So, the marketing and management team can be Apple users, while the accounting department is heavily committed to Microsoft Windows and Office (easily exporting reports and data to Excel for reporting,) and the users on the floor Inventory and Manufacturing only need inexpensive Linux based machines to capture inventory receipt and processing data.

Representative Client List (if available)

· Borealis Press – greeting card and gift company, runs on Mac

· Pentec & Netsupplies – Materials and Production Manufacturing

· Camp Fire USA, Minnesota Council – Not for Profit

Company History and Contact Information

· Open Systems was founded in 1976 on the premise of delivering powerful accounting software solutions to small and mid-market customers. Michael Bertini, the CEO of Open Systems, purchased the company in 1990. Consistent with its original vision, Open Systems continues to provide source code for all its products at no additional cost. This approach, unique in the industry, has served well to protect client investment in technology while also encouraging extensive integration to and customization of Open Systems products.

· You can reach OSAS at www.osas.com, or contact headquarters:

OPEN Systems Inc.

4301 Dean Lakes Blvd.

Shakopee, MN 55379

Tel: 800-328-2276 (US and Canada)

Commentary (The following is provided by the Editor with notes and comments from others.)

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