Accounts Internet Server

Dataflow has launched its AIS (Accounts Internet Server) module for the Visual Studio.NET platform

AIS is a web based accounting server that provides all the components to perform any accounting task, (without the need for the developer to know any accounting technical details,) within the secure dataflow accounts server using standard XML messages, e.g. Customer and Supplier maintenance, Order/Delivery/Invoice Processing, Stock Enquires, Nominal Journals, Project Accounting, etc.

AIS is fully compatible with the standard dataflow accounts software and both systems can be updating the dataflow accounts database simultaneously. AIS need only be used in the areas of the workflow of the organisation that require a custom solution.

The product is a FULL accounting system, but without the interface. Organisations can add their own interface to the areas that they require customisation in, with the knowledge that the underlying data is safe, secure and all transaction processing is done accurately in a fully controlled manner.

The accounts sever is placed on DMZ of the firewall and processes requests and commands from the outside world, providing or updating data on the MS SQL accounts database which sits on the users internal network. The accounts server provides a secure environment in which remote users are able to use the accounting system, but prevents Internet traffic having direct access to the user’s network and databases.

The back office accounts operate as normal with data arriving from, and being distributed to, multiple external sources: clients placing “web” orders, enquiring on the state of their account, suppliers providing updates for due deliveries, the sales force connecting remotely to interrogate availability, etc. All these can be achieved with an organisation’s own interface through their own website.

Darius Mogtader says “This is ideal for any visionary company. Instead of being restricted to what is offered by a standard off-the-shelf system, they can develop their own unique interface in Visual Studio using tools such as Visual Basic (.Net), Visual C++, Visual C#, Visual J#, ASP.NET etc. to perform any accounting process via the Internet or Intranet with the components within dataflow’s Accounts Internet Server”.

Dataflow AIS is a huge step forward for organisations who would be better served by fully customized areas of their business systems, especially where processes require streamlining or automating.

About Dataflow

Dataflow was founded in response to a demand for more flexible software capabilities than standard off-the-shelf packages and specialise in the design and development of business management software, with a particular emphasis on accounting.

dataflow was the first true 32~bit product to be released for the UK SME market and was the first UK accounting software compatible with Microsoft's SQL Server, taking advantage of all aspects of the Windows environment. Dataflow is committed to developing a high quality accounting and business management solution that will enhance the productivity of small to medium-sized businesses.

One of dataflow’s strengths is its customisation ability and the Customizer toolkit allows you to adapt dataflow without altering the underlying source code. You can change or add to the standard screens, and create new user-defined screens. All modifications are automatically re-applied when a new release becomes available. Programmable interfaces using ActiveX and XML are available to external systems for retrieving data, creating and modifying customer accounts, supplier accounts, stock items and other similar data, and for posting accounting, document and stock transactions.

We also aim to provide this solution as the financial backbone for vertical market and bespoke applications that offers a controlled environment for secure and professional integration. Utilising the Customizer toolkit, Dataflow have developed vertical market applications for industries such as Distribution, Haulage Management, Storage & Warehousing, Automotive Workshop Administration, Waste Management, Property Management and School Administration. All these systems have at their heart the dataflow financial management software, giving them a truly integrated solution.

For more information contact:
Carol Brierley
Dataflow (UK) Limited
Tel: 0845 456 0796
e-mail: carol.brierley@dataflow.co.uk
web site: www.dataflow.co.uk