Data Masons Software employs Macromedia Flash to deliver improved ease-of-use and alert functionality to its flagship product Vantage Point EDI.

The latest release of Vantage Point EDI leverages technology from two of the Global leaders in software development tools -- Macromedia and Microsoft. The combination of Macromedia Flash and Microsofts Visual Basic platforms are setting the standard for usability and value in business application development.

New York (PRWEB) July 31, 2004 -- Free update makes EDI processing easier and reduces avoidable errors. Data Masons Software today announced the immediate availability of an update for Vantage Point EDI solution that improves usability and also provides a powerful alert messaging capability.

The latest release of Vantage Point EDI leverages technology from two of the Global leaders in software development tools -- Macromedia and Microsoft. The combination of Macromedia Flash and Microsofts Visual Basic platforms are setting the standard for usability and value in business application development.

According to David Irvine, senior developer, Flash has given us the ability to blend graphical workflow style menu navigation with Flash movies -- the result is a very intuitive interface that can only be described as very cool! The flash movies show the user what to do next and, by clicking the movie, invokes the next application which is developed in Microsoft Visual Basic. We call the new navigation system VPFLOW which clearly illustrates the work flow of a daily EDI workflow process."

Another new feature made possible by Macromedia Flash is the EDI Information Center -- a message system that alerts the user to possible errors and overdue processing steps. According to Irvine, EDI compliance is becoming more time sensitive and mission critical to our customers. Large retailers like Walmart will impose stiff fines if accurate EDI transactions are not sent within a short time window after a shipment is sent. Our customers welcome any features that help them eliminate EDI chargebacks -- the latest tools from Macromedia and Microsoft have been crucial in making that goal a reality."

ABOUT DATA MASONS SOFTWARE
Data Masons helps companies meet their EDI compliance requirements efficiently and affordably. Since 1992, Data Masons has created software that makes EDI compliance an operating advantage rather than a nuisance based on the concept that properly designed EDI software can make any business more efficient. The Companys flagship Product -- Vantage Point EDI - offers a complete EDI supply chain solution that enables companies to transact with both customers and suppliers via EDI.

ABOUT MACROMEDIA
Experience matters. Macromedia is motivated by the belief that great experiences build great businesses. Our software empowers millions of business users, developers, and designers to create and deliver effective, compelling, and memorable experiences - on the Internet, on fixed media, on wireless, and on digital devices.

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.

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