Paragon Systems Launches Fixed Asset Management Blog

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 20, 2009

Paragon Systems (http://www.depreciationexperts.com), a provider of Sage FAS Fixed Asset Management Software, physical asset inventory services, fixed asset valuation, and cost reconciliation studies, has announced the launch of “Crazy About Your Assets,” (http://fasangie.wordpress.com) a new blog providing expert advice about fixed asset management issues. The blog is edited by Angie Bolton-Lyons, Senior Account Manager and Consultant at Paragon Systems and expert on asset accounting principles and procedures.

“The current economy actually presents a huge opportunity for people to learn how proper fixed asset management can help them save money,” Bolton-Lyons notes. “Fixed asset management is a unique breed of accounting and even experienced accountants can overlook opportunities. For example, many people don’t realize that a thorough and accurate physical inventory using the right tools and techniques routinely leads to a 20 to 30 percent savings on property taxes and insurance.”

‘Crazy About Your Assets’ will answer both fundamental and less obvious fixed asset accounting questions – like how best to recognize and depreciate fixed assets or which asset accounting software can best address a particular situation or need. Ms. Bolton-Lyons will share her experiences from the field and provide a unique perspective on fixed asset accounting issues based on over 10 years as a fixed asset management consultant.

Prior to joining Paragon Systems, Bolton-Lyons held the role of senior Sage FAS Consultant and Trainer where she was responsible for all aspects of fixed asset management and implementation of Sage FAS Asset Accounting Software (http://www.paragon-net.com/software.asp) as well as the development of business process controls and policy structure for hundreds of businesses in multiple industries.

“We’re looking forward to addressing fixed asset management issues and questions from every kind of reader,” Bolton-Lyon states. “That includes CFOs, controllers, accountants, IT folks, finance directors – anybody involved in tracking, managing and reporting on fixed assets, no matter what level. It’s a fantastic forum to create 2-way dialogue between the fixed asset accounting experts at Paragon Systems and anyone in the field that’s interested in saving time and money.”

You can check out some of the latest blog entries on Crazy About Your Assets at http://fasangie.wordpress.com.

About Paragon Systems:

Paragon Systems, a division of Paragon International, Inc. located in Schaumburg IL, is an authorized business partner of Sage Software and certified in the Asset Accounting and Inventory applications. Paragon has been working with Sage Software providing fixed asset management solutions for over 20 years. They provide a complete Goldstrike solution, including inventory services and bar-coding hardware, data conversion and integration, cost reconciliation and appraisal services, and software customization and training. As a member of the FAS VAR council, they regularly contribute to the development and enhancement of the fixed asset product line, specializing in FAS implementation and integration of inventory services. Visit http://www.depreciationexperts.com for more detail.

Paragon Systems Launches Fixed Asset Management Blog

New Open API from Extensis Leverages Digital Asset Management Across the Enterprise

(PRWEB) February 28, 2012

Extensis, a division of Celartem Inc., today unveiled a preview of Portfolio Server 10.2, the latest version of the market leading digital asset management (DAM) software. With Extensis latest release, customers can catalog additional file formats and connect their rich media assets with other business systems using Portfolio Server 10.2s new open API.

Portfolio Server helps groups of people manage and find all of their digital media in one location, and the new API offers the same benefits but to other computer systems used throughout the organization. Customers can integrate the graphic, video, and document assets and media processing tools within Portfolio Server with their other IT systems, including ecommerce systems, content management systems, websites, intranet sites, and more. For example, images and metadata managed within Portfolio Server become easily accessible from within a content management system like WordPress, or are automatically synchronized with a museums collection management system. The result is greater workflow efficiency by streamlining and integrating DAM with other business processes and IT systems.

The new API can also be used to monetize asset collections and generate new revenue streams by enabling ecommerce integration. According to Extensis customer Bob Hendriks, Managing Director, In Transit Images, Digital asset management is a critical element for our business at In Transit Images; our company and business model revolves around it entirely. The API delivers a crucial connection between our portal and our vast collection of high-quality photographs by leveraging the digital assets and workflow tools within Portfolio Server across our company and ecommerce website.

In addition to third party business system integration, having a wide variety of file format support is important to workers that need to quickly preview visual files, as well as convert digital media into other formats. Portfolio Server 10.2 offers additional file format support, including more professional video formats like DivX, XDCAM, AVC-Intra, AVCHD, and DNxHD, as well as support for searching for OCR text within PDF documents.

Australian video production agency 50 Kaliber Films relies on Portfolio Servers robust file format support to catalog video, graphic, and document formats. Evan Butson, CTO, 50 Kaliber Films noted, Migrating to Portfolio Server 10.2 from our existing DAM has not only allowed us to speed up our existing workflows, but with the added functionality and wide range of supported formats, allowed us to expand the range of services we offer.

Extensis is building on its legacy of delivering DAM solutions and professional services that help companies quickly and easily improve efficiencies and productivity within a matter of days. In 2011, Extensis released Portfolio Server 10, delivering robust iPad, tablet and video support that enabled customers the ability to access digital assets on demand and migrate from legacy systems like Apple Final Cut Server. Portfolio Server 10.2 takes this to the next level by allowing customers to catalog anything, find everything and integrate across systems.

Customers demand openness and want assurance that their investment in DAM can be leveraged in many ways- now and in the future, said Davin Kluttz, Senior Product Manager at Extensis. The advanced file support and new API in Portfolio Server 10.2 offer customers immediate gains in efficiency, and sustaining benefits as they look to easily integrate DAM functionality with other business systems.

Pricing and Availability

The Portfolio Server 10.2 update will be available in spring 2012 and will be free for all Portfolio Server 10 customers. For more information about Portfolio Server 10.2 and to download a free trial, visit http://www.extensis.com/p102

About Extensis

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New Open API from Extensis Leverages Digital Asset Management Across the Enterprise

New Open API from Extensis Leverages Digital Asset Management across the Organisation

Northampton, UK (PRWEB UK) 1 March 2012

Extensis, a division of Celartem Inc., today unveils a preview of Portfolio Server 10.2, the latest version of the market leading digital asset management (DAM) software. With Extensis latest release, customers can catalogue additional file formats and connect their rich media assets with other business systems using Portfolio Server 10.2s new open API.

Portfolio Server helps people manage their digital media in one location, and the new API offers the same benefits but to other IT systems used throughout the organisation. Customers can integrate their graphic, video, and document assets and media processing tools within Portfolio Server with their other IT systems. These include ecommerce and content management systems, websites, intranet sites, and more. For example, images and metadata managed within Portfolio Server can be accessed from within a content management system like WordPress, or are automatically synchronised with a museums collection management system. The result is increased efficiency through streamlining and integrating DAM with other business processes and IT systems.

The new API can be implemented to generate new revenue streams from asset collections with ecommerce. According to Extensis customer Bob Hendriks, Managing Director, In Transit Images, Digital asset management is a critical element for our business at In Transit Images; our company and business model revolves around it entirely. The API delivers a crucial connection between our portal and our vast collection of high-quality photographs by leveraging the digital assets and workflow tools within Portfolio Server across our company and ecommerce website.

In addition to third party business system integration, having a wide variety of file format support is essential for the quick preview of visual files, as well as converting digital media into other formats. Portfolio Server 10.2 offers additional file format support, including more professional video formats like DivX, XDCAM, AVC-Intra, AVCHD, and DNxHD, as well as support for searching for OCR text within PDF documents.

Australian video production agency 50 Kaliber Films relies on Portfolio Servers file format support to catalogue video, graphic, and document formats. Evan Butson, CTO, 50 Kaliber Films noted, Migrating to Portfolio Server 10.2 from our existing DAM has not only allowed us to speed up our existing workflows, but with the added functionality and wide range of supported formats, allowed us to expand the range of services we offer.

Extensis is building on its legacy of delivering DAM solutions and professional services that help companies improve efficiency and productivity within a matter of days. In 2011, Extensis released Portfolio Server 10, delivering comprehensive iPad, tablet and video support that enabled customers to access digital assets on demand and migrate from legacy systems like Apple Final Cut Server. Portfolio Server 10.2 takes this to the next level by allowing customers to catalogue anything, find everything and integrate across systems.

Customers want assurance that their investment in DAM can be leveraged in many ways- now and in the future, said Davin Kluttz, Senior Product Manager at Extensis. The advanced file support and new API in Portfolio Server 10.2 offer customers immediate gains in efficiency, and sustaining benefits as they look to integrate DAM functionality with other business systems.

Pricing and Availability

The Portfolio Server 10.2 update will be available in spring 2012 and will be free for all Portfolio Server 10 customers. For more information about Portfolio Server 10.2 and to download a free trial, visit http://www.extensis.com/p102

About Extensis

Extensis

New Open API from Extensis Leverages Digital Asset Management across the Organisation

Digital Asset Management Developer NetXposure Releases Version 6.0 of Enterprise DAM Software

Portland, OR (PRWEB) June 30, 2011

NetXposure, a leading provider of Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions, today announced updates to the companys DAM platform. NetXposure 6.0 incorporates a wide range of new features, including automated QR Code generation, Flickr, WordPress and YouTube integration, and enhanced integration with Adobe

Digital Asset Management Developer NetXposure Releases Version 6.0 of Enterprise DAM Software

Modern Asset Protection A Must-Have For Online Entrepreneurs

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) July 06, 2011

Following last month’s hack attack on Australian webhosting company Distribute.IT the need to deal with such malicious intent has become a necessity. Reports claim that over 4800 customers’ businesses were taken down due to the attack and that the data lost was irrecoverable. It has become clear that backing up of data is an essential part of any modern business – a lesson the online community has learned and even paid for by some, the hard way.

“The importance of this cannot be stressed enough. The hackers have shown us how vulnerable systems are and it is up to us to make sure we protect our assets. Hosting companies have backup systems in place though recent events have shown us not to rely on them entirely.” said James Schramko.

The group behind the attack also claimed responsibility for hacking into some of the world’s top secret government organizations such as the CIA, as well as the wide scale breach of Sony’s Playstation network, among others. Credit card information and other sensitive information were allegedly stolen and leaked.

FBI’s on-going hunt for the hacker group has proved fruitless so far according to recent reports, though U.K. police have managed to arrest a 19-year-old boy believed to be part of the group.

James Schramko says “These are often youngsters with plenty of time on their hands who see it as a challenge, and they aren’t the only ones out there. Their successful attempts have undoubtedly sparked interest among similar groups and we should be preparing ourselves for future incidents of this sort.”

Mr. Schramko, a world renowned internet marketing coach, recommends setting up failsafes for online businesses should things go awry. In addition to the regular backup procedures provided by web hosting companies, James instructs dedicated members of his team to do regular backing up of data using an intelligent plug-in for the WordPress platform.

“Businesses relying on WordPress should have a tool like the Backup Buddy plug-in installed. It saves all settings within WP making it one of the best tools out there to date. You can easily send your backups off premises to Amazon S3, or e-mail it to yourself and store on your own backup drives. Doing this on a regular basis is smart way of protecting your online assets from hacking nightmares.” -James Schramko

More details about Backup Buddy as well as other internet marketing tools used by James Schramko on http://www.BuyWithBonus.com

About BuyWithBonus

James Schramko’s catalog of preferred and trusted internet marketing tools and products. With literally thousands of tools from various developers to choose from on the World Wide Web, the products on BuyWithBonus represent the bulk of tools tested and used regularly by the SuperFastBusiness team.

About James Schramko

Former General Manager of a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Sydney, Australia, Schramko started SuperfastBusiness 6 years ago. James has since become one of the most sought-after Internet Marketing Coaches in the world. Author of the tremendously successful Traffic Grab as well as the FastWebFormula live event series, James provides search engine optimization services to hundreds of clients around the world.

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