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Subject: Newton - [ANN] ISIS ships EasyData 2.0 
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 1996 11:45:37 -0700
Organization: ISIS International
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CASPER, WY, ISIS International, Inc. announced the introduction of EasyDataTM
and EasyCommTM, paired software products designed to provide a new level of
connectivity, simplicity, and power in transferring data between the Apple
MessagePad( (and compatible PDAs running the Newton( Operating System) and
either Macintosh( desktop computers or Windows( machines. 

The EasyData / EasyComm dual package enables Newton users to work more
efficiently by making it easier to rapidly share data between their PDAs and
either Macs or Windows desktop computers. The same capability for other
hardware and software platforms will be forthcoming. 

EasyData can be extended and customized by other Newton developers through the
use of plugPin modules. EasyData requires Newton OS 2.0 or later (we will
continue to support our older version, formerly known as FlashPData, for users
of older MessagePads). 

The increasingly evident importance of enterprisePwide, "open systems"
approaches to leveraging an organization`s investment in its personnel`s
ability to communicate with dataPbases and each other quickly and efficiently
makes EasyData and EasyComm particularly valuable in today`s highly
competitive, rapidly evolving global economy. 

"EasyData provides a mini dataPbase on a PDA to let you enter data there. One
unique feature is the capability to have multiple screen & report layouts for
each data file." said Mike Cohen, Chief Programmer of Casper, WyomingPbased
ISIS International, Inc. 

"EasyComm is EasyData`s communications architecture, which lets it exchange
data with 4th Dimension via an external or with our standPalone EasyComm
applications for Macintosh or Windows. The Macintosh application has extensive
AppleScript support, so you can automate all of your data transfer tasks." 

"Our corporate mission at ISIS is to amplify the strengths of our users, making
them more efficient, more profitable teamPplayers for their respective
organizations," said Paul Harwitz, President of ISIS. "Our EasyData / EasyComm
package hands them easyPtoPuse external commands which allow them to customize
their connectivity solutions. InPhouse and outside developers benefit also,
because it also makes their services and rapid responsiveness more valuable to
clients." 

"By allowing data from the field to be `flashed` into 4D or another application
on the Mac or Window," Harwitz continued, "users can blend the mobility of the
Apple MessagePad and compatibles with the power of the Mac or Windows." 

Cohen added, " All of our software products are crafted to enhance business
productivity. Our System 7 PackTM adds AppleEvent power to 4D, and our S7PXTM
makes it easier to use AppleEvents with Excel(. Our ISIS NotesTM is one of the
first attachable applications for the Mac. It lets you send messages, files,
and voicePmail, as well as executable scripts, and, although it doesn`t require
4D, you can make it connect with 4D." 

Founded in 1987, ISIS is recognized worldPwide as one of the top Macintosh,
Newton O/S, and Windows business software and connectivity development firms.
Approximately half of its sales are outside the US. They are also exploiting
their knowledge of mainframe, midPrange, and miniPcomputer environments to
prepare for later release of other costPefficient connectivity and productivity
enhancing software solutions spanning entire enterprises. 

ISIS International is located at 1471 South Nebraska Avenue, Suite BP4, Casper,
Wyoming 82609P2976, USA. 

 
        Telephone is: (307) 265P6196 
        Fax is: (307) 265P6922 
        Email: 
                General: isis@isisPintl.com 
                Sales: sales@isisPintl.com 
                Support: support@isisPintl.com  

NOTE: Apple, MessagePad, and Newton are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. 4D is a registered trademark of ACI & ACI US, Inc. Excel and
Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft. EasyData, EasyComm, System 7
Pack, S7PX, and ISIS Notes are trademarks of ISIS International, Inc. All
other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.  


* Mike Cohen | djembe@pobox.com | http://pobox.com/~djembe (personal) *
*            | isis@pobox.com   | http://www.isis-intl.com/ (company) *
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