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Message started by Tim Keating on 04/08/03 at 09:47:24

Title: Website
Post by Tim Keating on 04/08/03 at 09:47:24

For those who haven't found this already:

http://www.ezijobz.com/

Title: Re: Website
Post by Tommy Johnson on 04/08/03 at 10:21:04

This is a company in AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND with no mention of DBA, so I am confused??? Is DBA just going to resale this product? Unless I missed something, it doesn't appear to handle manufacturing needs like BOM, MRP, etc......

Title: Re: Website
Post by Lynn_Pantic on 04/08/03 at 10:46:02

You are not confused, that is exactly what is happening. DBA will be reselling a version of EziJobz that does have manufacturing capability. It has been written and developed in New Zealand. As I understand it (I have not seen it yet) it has some pretty powerful inventory related features that will be useful in certain niche industries but it is not an update to DBA so any existing user who chooses to migrate to EziJobz will essentially be starting over installing and learning a whole new piece of software. It is also my understanding that much of the DBA historical and transaction data will not convert to the EziJobz.

Title: Re: Website
Post by penz on 04/08/03 at 11:21:46

..so essentially DBA-SQL is dead?

Title: Re: Website
Post by Tim Keating on 04/08/03 at 11:26:47

I ran the demo. It is a fairyly simple, inexpensive deal that will work for small service companies and maybe some small job shops.

It will be interesting to see the manufacturing version to find if it has more or less features than DBA currently has.

No matter what it is, you will never be able to tranfer transactional data from current product. All history will be lost.

If this is an "evolution" of DBA than Charles Darwin is rolling over in his grave.

G'day Mates!

Title: Re: Website
Post by penz on 04/08/03 at 11:49:45

...the main reason we chose DBA 3 years ago was a promise they made that a new windows version of DBA would be out in a few months (Innovative series) and everything would convert. I have to say I'm disappointed in DBA managment decisions. If it wasn't for Lynn's support I don't know what I would do. Well I guess you get what you pay for which with all the add-ons, time, and consulting to get DBA running properly adds up to as much as a mid-range ERP system :'(

Title: Re: Website
Post by aricon on 04/08/03 at 13:34:28

As a consultant, I just want to address Penz last comment.

It IS possible that with custom programming, add-ons and consulting (in particular), that the total cost may indeed approach the cost of purchasing mid-range (tier 4 up to tier 2 possibly) ERP software.

BUT, keep in mind, that in all likelihood, the cost of consulting and training and process definition and project management and such would all be there with the mid-range product as well. And it would be ON TOP of the cost of the software. AND, mid-range also carries a higher annual maintenance fee cost as well.

Now, that said, you also get a great many features and flexibility that you don't get with DBA.

Title: Re: Website
Post by dameng on 04/08/03 at 16:05:12

That website is the correct site, the modified version of Business Manager and is to be labeled as Ezijobz SME. there should be a product overview there as well

Title: Re: Website
Post by Tim Keating on 04/08/03 at 17:23:23

Here is the overview:

http://www.summitsolutions.co.nz/ezijobz-bmsme.html

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Title: Re: Website
Post by biloxigirl on 04/10/03 at 14:41:53

Was there an answer to whether or not DBA-SQL is dead or not? I just looked at the website for ezijobz.com and I am concerned as I did not see Accounting, Payroll, etc. We, too, purchased DBA last year knowing that a new windows version was coming out. We are very disappointed if this is what is going to be available. :(

Title: Re: Website
Post by Lynn_Pantic on 04/10/03 at 15:08:56

All of the above reasons are precisely why we are offering Evolution as an alternative to EziJobz. It will introduce a full WIndows interface gradually without the learning curve and disruption involved with changing software. The first release is simply a menu that goes on top of DBA but over time we will be releasing more and more full Windows content to go with it.

Title: Re: Website
Post by dameng on 04/10/03 at 16:53:42

as a consultant for users of DBA software, i am also training on the new product of Ezijobz SME. this Ezijobz is the DBA-SQL product. DBA Software is going to become two different companies, one for each product line. the Ezijobz SME will have the accounting, inventory, manufacturing and a whole bunch more. the great thing is the the DBA Software you are used to will continue to be supported by both DBA Software and the Program enhancements provided by Lynn here at IStechsupport

Title: Re: Website
Post by penz on 04/11/03 at 08:19:38

Hi,
3 things I'm concerned about with the ezijobz is does it have EDI support compatiable with the current DBA? Does it have compatibilty with Checkmark payroll? And does it have Data labor collection?
Jim

Title: Re: Website
Post by Tim Keating on 04/11/03 at 10:44:54

No, No and No.

Title: Re: Website
Post by aricon on 04/11/03 at 11:04:23

Obviously Tim is working on trying to not be so verbose.......

LOL!! ;D

Title: Re: Website
Post by penz on 04/14/03 at 06:44:58

no EDI, no Labor collection, no Payroll. Sounds like a great software package...NOT! I'm looking at the newletter from Mike Hart I recieved in December and most of same functions were supposed to be incorporated in the new SQL version. I don't know what happened but I feel I been had.

Title: Re: Website
Post by JamesTaylor on 10/27/03 at 14:53:21

To answer the intial poster, EZIJOBS uses "Firebird" as a database, which is really an open source version of Borlands' Interbase.

I believe Pervasive SQL will be a thing of the past...as will the archaic file structure know as Btrieve. I have heard all the "Well, it is faster than XXXX" but I am soooooooooooooooo sick of data management issues with Btrieve, I could just spit.

Interbase was nice when I used it five years ago, not sure what it looks like now.

I am surprised they did not use MySQL since it is robust, open source (although, they would have to pay a $300.00 royalty per sold copy...that is probably it).

Hope this answers the DBA - SQL question.

James Taylor
http://www.AICompany.com
Web Design, Web Hosting and Search Engine Optimization

Title: Re: Website
Post by karaya on 10/27/03 at 15:04:53

The version of Ezijobz that was released to several DBA customers is considered an "early release" version. Best described as "kick the tires" version. It is by no means complete and was not intended to be complete with the early release. EDI and Data Collection are in the process of being added to Ezijobz. Data Collection will include abilities to collect from hand held PDA type devices as well. Payroll is being looked at and may have a interface for Paychex services.

Also on the part of DBA-SQL. That was a name DBA came up with a while ago for the advanced product. That has been dropped and it is now known as Ezijobz.