Software 21 maintains software and business partnerships with the industry's technology leaders including IBM, Microsoft, PROPHIX, iDashboards and Business Objects among others. Software collaboration and systems integration of partner products and services like IBM, have allowed Software 21 to gain a leadership position in the marketplace of manufacturing companies producing High Technology products.

Technology Services & Solutions

IBM is the worlds largest information technology provider. IBM has developed the industry's leading line of Enterprise Servers including the eServer and all new Blade technology line, which delivers the most comprehensive solution of hardware, software and customer service worldwide.

Software 21 partners with IBM to integrate our FlexGen 4 - AE Enterprise Solution with IBM's products and services to deliver comprehensive technology solutions to manufacturers world wide. Software 21 has been a Business Partner with IBM for 21 years and continues to value the business and technology contributions IBM makes to the industry everyday.

Software

Microsoft leads the way in software development and design tools for many of the industry's leading companies. It's desktop applications add substantial value to human productivity and performance including all new applications designed in . Net for internet portals and Software as a Service ( SaaS) deployment.

Software 21 has integrated a wide range of Microsoft software tools and application in it's FlexGen 4 - AE Enterprise Solution. For customers requiring MS - 2003 Server to all new . Net technology for business applications and internet services, Software 21 offers Microsoft platform tools with seamless integration.

Servers & Workstations

Dell is a trusted and diversified information technology supplier and partner that designs, builds and delivers innovative, tailored Intel based servers, workstations and mass storage solutions at an exceptional value.

Dell has set the standard for innovation and cost when it comes to highly configurable technology for the enterprise. With easy online order processing, configuration, delivery and service, Dell is making the task of hardware availability and support easy.

Business Intelligence

PROPHIX is a leader in delivering Financial Data Management solutions which include budgeting, reporting, forecasting, planning and financial analysis tools. PROPHIX maintains an outstanding reputation for customer service, innovation and delivering consistent value and ROI.

Software 21 in partnership with PROPHIX has developed a seamless integration between their Financial Management suite and FlexGen 4-AE, offering outstanding Business Intelligence capability including Enterprise KPI's, metrics, financial data, performance factors and financial reporting.

Business Intelligence

iDashboard's mission is to enhance Business Intelligence through dashboards utilizing Visual Intelligence. iDashboards is the leader in enterprise dashboard software. It is a web based dashboard application with award winning ngineering and patented technology delivering unparalleled user productivity and data insight.

Data Visualization is at the heart of iDashboards value to FlexGen 4 -AE. As a leading Enterprise Software Solution, it now provides the dashboard tools to allow users to graphically view their manufacturing per- formance instantly. Users can develop their own custom views of all the Business Intelligence metrics FlexGen 4 - AE generates.

Business Intelligence

Business Objects is the world's leading business intelligence (BI) software company. Business intelligence enables organizations to track, understand, and manage enterprise performance.

Software 21 seamlessly integrates Business Objects' industry leading information management tools, including both Crystal Reports and Crystal Enterprise, with FlexGen 4 – AE’s Decision Support platform to bring manufacturers greater data access, analysis and reporting capabilities.

Integration

Citrix Systems, Inc. is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions and the most trusted name in secure access for companies of all sizes. Its access software gives people secure and well-managed access to business information wherever it lives—on demand.

Citrix solves access-related problems by delivering a suite of software products and services that provide access to any device, over any network to any application or information source. Citrix MetaFrame and Nfuse products add an enterprise level of infrastructure and access layer that provides unparalleled scale and ease of use for FlexGen 4 – AE users.

Data Acquisition- Code

Intermec Technologies Corp. develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets. Its products and services are used across diverse industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations.

Intermec Technologies’ supply chain, bar code based data collection hardware and technology allow manufacturing companies to compile strategic management information from one end of the enterprise to the other. When coupled with FlexGen 4-AE, manufacturers reduce inventory, cut labor costs, speed manufacturing and improve profitability.

Symbol Technologies, Inc. is a recognized worldwide leader in enterprise mobility, delivering products and solutions that capture, move and manage information in real time to and from the point of business activity. Symbol enterprise mobility products and solutions are proven to increase workforce productivity, reduce operating costs, drive operational efficiencies and realize competitive advantages for the world's leading companies.

Symbol Technologies has integrated the three core competencies needed to transform data into action -- wireless LANs, hand-held computing and bar code laser scanning -- and combined them with global support to deliver a complete solution, from system design to system integration to system implementation. Software 21 integrates Symbol Technologies’ family of radio frequency based scanners and data collection tools in FlexGen 4-AE’s automated data management system.

Data Acquisition- Touch

Elo TouchSystems, Inc. is a global leader in touch technology. It develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of touch products that simplify the interface between people and computers in both public access and employee-activated applications.

For over 30 years, Elo TouchSystems has led the industry in providing innovative touch screen solutions. Elo touch screen technology is fully integrated throughout FlexGen 4 - AE’s automated data collection suite providing manufacturing companies with highly efficient, reliable and accurate technology to gather data from across the enterprise.

In the fast paced and rapidly evolving world of technology, a company is only as good as its ability to tap the industry knowledge base and trends defining the future we all create. As a part of Software 21's Corporate Development Plan, we share our future vision of enterprise technology with the following:

Technology Consulting

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is one of the premiere IT consulting companies focused on strategy, business innovation and enterprise productivity. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice, focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in nearly 150 countries.

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu supports Sofware 21’s worldwide implementation of FlexGen 4 – AE.

Technology Consulting

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments.

Leveraging Accenture’s expertise in enterprise applications, supply chain and customer relationship management, Software 21 has implemented FlexGen 4 - AE in some of the most demanding manufacturing environments to date, including avionics and medical instrumentation sectors.

Data Acquisition Consulting

The Ryzex Group is one of the world’s largest data collection resellers and integrators. Over 6000 customers worldwide rely on the Ryzex products and services that allow them to receive FullUse TM of their bar code and automated data collection systems, thereby increasing productivity, reducing costs and improving return on investment.

Memberships

Founded in 1984, the WSA (formerly the Washington Software Alliance) is a statewide trade association focused on helping Washington state technology companies succeed.

With more than 1,100 member companies representing more than 50,000 software, Internet, telecommunications and technology company employees, the WSA is a catalyst for setting new industry directions, sharing expertise, delivering key business services and leading the advocacy of issues necessary to keep Washington a leader in the digital economy. Software 21 is proud to serve as a member and contribute as a leader in driving technology success across the manufacturing industry.

Memberships

The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) is a set of online and offline services designed to help developers write applications using Microsoft products and technologies.

As a member of the Microsoft developer community, Software 21 maintains a close technology relationship with Microsoft through the MSDN, enabling us to tap into a comprehensive range of technical services and training to assure FlexGen 4 - AE is designed to take full advantage of Microsoft's software platform.