MainBoss Newswire

June 2002

Topics:

Feedback on bar coding and PDA interfaces
MainBoss congratulates its Dealers on attaining their certification
Upcoming Tradeshows: Canada and USA

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1. Feedback on bar coding and PDA interfaces

MainBoss is currently researching the possibility of adding bar coding functionality and/or a PDA interface to our CMMS software package. Bar coding allows users to enter information by scanning in codes with a bar code reader, rather than typing in the information by hand. A PDA is a handheld device (i.e. Palm Pilot, Blackberry, etc) to which certain aspects of the MainBoss program could be downloaded, such as work orders, work requests, or inventory information. This would allow users to view MainBoss data away from their workstations.

In order to gauge how much interest there is for these types of add-on programs, we invite all customers, dealers, as well as potential customers and dealers to provide us with feedback. Please take a moment to read through the following questions and either fax (519-895-1864) or email (daniela@mainboss.com) your answers to head office.

What type of functions would you like to use bar coding for?

What type of MainBoss data would you like to see available on a PDA device?

Would you be interested in purchasing the hardware necessary for either the bar coding or the PDA interface from us?

MainBoss is considering language independent bar code procedures for invoking MainBoss processes, using keyboard/wedge based bar code readers. The following is an example of a possible process that could be performed through bar coding:

Physical Counting of Inventory

1. Have the physical count report sheet print bar codes for the inventory items in addition to the boxes for entry of counts.

2. Have a MainBoss barcode procedure whereby one scans the procedure code (perhaps printed at the top of the physical count sheet), followed by the item bar code. This invokes the Physical Count Adjustment editor, positions the cursor in the COUNT field, fills in the building/storeroom/location (from the bar code identifying this as part of the 'physical count' procedure), and allows the user to enter the count from the paper.

3. Close the count window and go to step 1 for the next item on the sheet.

Questions:

Is this how you would envision using a bar code reader with respect to MainBoss?

How else would you do the above task with a bar code reader?

Can you see doing other common MainBoss procedures with a bar code reader?

We appreciate your time and contribution and with your input, we hope to develop an innovative new version of MainBoss based on your needs and the latest technological advances.

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2. MainBoss congratulates its Dealers on attaining their certification

MainBoss is pleased to announce that the following Dealers have attained Certified Dealer status by either attending a training session or writing a certification exam:

William Minton from T&G Solutions in Catersville, GA, USA
Donny Gonzales, Shakeel Badarpura, and Mustafa Behrainwala from InPhase International in Tempe, AZ, USA
Victor Sambo from Midsayap Communication Systems Corp. in the Philippines
Paul Rosenberger, Jeff Wolfert, David Black, and William Howard from BA/S Consultants in Newport Beach, CA, USA
Bryan Weir from Perspective Maintenance Services in the U.K.

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3. Upcoming Tradeshows: Canada and USA

· CHES 2002 will be held on July 4^th, 2002 at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel in Charlottetown, PEI. MainBoss will be demonstrated in booth 38.

· ASHE 2002 will be held July 29^thand 30^th, 2002 at Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, TN. MainBoss will be demonstrated in booth 627.

For a complete list of MainBoss appearances at tradeshows, see http://www.mainboss.com/english/news/tradeshows.shtml.

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Daniela Schumann
Manager, Training & Support Services
MainBoss Maintenance Software, www.mainboss.com