MetaCommunications Announces MetaConsole Upgrade for Virtual Ticket 5.5 and Job Manager 3.5
New MetaCommunications' software release package provides enhanced, centralized administration of Microsoft SQL Server and adds support for SQL Server 2000 Desktop Edition (MSDE) across its product lines
IOWA CITY, IA—January 6th, 2004. Today MetaCommunications, Inc. announced that its latest software release package includes a major upgrade of MetaConsole, MetaCommunications’ database management and administration program. The new version of MetaConsole facilitates and centralizes Virtual Ticket / Job Manager database management by allowing administrators to create database maintenance plans, restore databases, manage SQL Server settings and manage SQL Server Agent jobs through a single graphical interface.
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The release package upgrade also adds support for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Edition (MSDE). MSDE is a no cost embedded subset of Microsoft SQL Server technology that provides local or remote database services for MetaCommunications products. It is optimal for entry-level MetaCommunications system installations and can be easily scaled by upgrading to the full version of Microsoft SQL Server. More information on MSDE is available from Microsoft’s web site: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/msde/default.asp.
“We’re excited about offering our customers the choice of using MSDE with our products as an entry-level option. MSDE is a solid, robust and scalable solution for those who want to start small, but retain the flexibility of scaling to an enterprise-class solution such as Microsoft SQL Server. MSDE is based on the same data engine as SQL Server, so those who choose to install MSDE can upgrade to SQL Server later if their needs demand, without changing their data configuration,” says Robert T. Long, Executive Vice President of MetaCommunications.
Availability
MetaConsole will be available January 6th, 2004 directly from MetaCommunications or through certified partners worldwide. This upgrade is available free of charge to customers with MetaCommunications’ Software Assurance and Support program.
About MetaCommunications
MetaCommunications is a leading software developer of workgroup and enterprise business management and workflow solutions for the graphic arts industry. MetaCommunications flagship products include Virtual Ticket 5.5 and Job Manager 3.5. These cross-platform products are customizable and scalable from five-user workgroups to hundreds of users in an enterprise environment. MetaCommunications has more than 500 installations of its software worldwide, helping some of the world’s top creative agencies, corporate marketing groups, printing and prepress firms, and publishers work more efficiently and profitably. MetaCommunications was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa. For more information, please visit www.meta-comm.com.
For more information, contact:
Robert T. Long
MetaCommunications
1210 S. Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA 52240 USA
319-337-8599 x180
blong@meta-comm.com
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