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PeopleSoft Integrates OpenViz Data Visualization Software from AVS into PeopleSoft 8 Enterprise Performance Management SuiteWALTHAM, Mass.--Sept. 25, 2001--Advanced Visual Systems Inc. (AVS)(OTCBB:MUZE - news) today announced that its OpenViz® data visualization technology will be incorporated into PeopleSoft's industry-leading Enterprise Performance Management business analytics, enabling highly interactive 2D and 3D graphical presentations of critical business data drawn from a vast array of sources.PeopleSoft 8 Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) provides business analytics encompassing workforce, customer relationship management, profitability and supply chain metric analysis. These embedded analytics empower PeopleSoft 8 customers with continuous planning capabilities, enabling them to rapidly respond to shifts in the marketplace and adjust strategies accordingly. PeopleSoft EPM will be enhanced with AVS' OpenViz data presentation techniques to produce high-quality interactive charts, graphs and other ``scenes'' in which users can easily explore and quickly comprehend complex and sizeable amounts of business information. According to Louis Olds, vice president of product management for PeopleSoft's Enterprise Performance Management division, ``We evaluated many visualization products for inclusion into the EPM suite. Our selection of AVS technology was based on a number of distinguished capabilities of OpenViz, including the extensive number of customizable data presentation techniques, ease of integration into our existing application framework, the simple data interface approach and graphics quality. Most important, however, was its ability to fulfill the `zero code on the client' and one hundred percent internet philosophy that is the essence of PeopleSoft 8.'' The OpenViz embedded analytics in EPM 8.3 will be server-generated and feature extensive drill-down, manipulation and integration of solution-specific data from warehouses for customer relationship, financial, human resource and supply chain management. Users can intuitively view and explore an array of different Web-page embedded scenes that provide real-time snapshots of performance and immediately modify their strategic financial plans to increase overall profitability and efficiency. According to Tim Dunn, vice president of professional services at AVS, ``PeopleSoft is providing its customers with a new dimension in productivity and return on investment through the embedded analytics in EPM 8.3. We believe that PeopleSoft is leading a powerful new generation of business intelligence solutions through its fully integrated, scalable and one hundred percent Internet approach, and we are extremely pleased that OpenViz is helping lead the charge with a new standard in Web-based business graphics.'' Examples of OpenViz can be found at www.openviz.com. More information about PeopleSoft EPM 8.3 is available at http://www.peoplesoft.com/en/us/products/applications/bi/index.html About Advanced Visual Systems Advanced Visual Systems (AVS) is an international leader in data visualization software and solutions that enable computer users to experience and interact with all types of business, scientific and engineering data. AVS offers a complete line of products that bring information to life on all major computing platforms using the latest in graphics, Web-based and collaborative technologies. AVS is a wholly owned subsidiary of MUSE Technologies, Inc. (OTC: MUZE - news) and is dedicated to assisting clients in nearly every industry speed the process of data analysis and decision-making. For more information on AVS or MUSE call (781) 890-4300, write to info@avs.com, or visit www.avs.com. About PeopleSoft PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT - news) is the world's leading provider of collaborative enterprise software. PeopleSoft pure internet software enables organizations to reduce costs and increase productivity through collaboration with their customers, suppliers, and employees. PeopleSoft's integrated, best-of-breed applications include Customer Relationship Management, Enterprise Service Automation, Supplier Management, Human Capital Management, Financial Management, and Enterprise Performance Management. More than 4,700 organizations in 107 countries run on PeopleSoft software. For more information, visit us at www.peoplesoft.com. PeopleSoft and the PeopleSoft logo are registered trademarks. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2001 PeopleSoft, Inc. All rights reserved. Editorial Contact: Carla Kay Barlow Advanced Visual Systems, Inc. 505/242-3600 Ext. 12 media@avs.com top of page |
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