The current databases engines available are either Pervasive. All levels are functionally the same but priced and packaged to different segments of the using market. This review covers Version 4.1 and 4.2. At this time Version 4.2 is available for System Manager, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, GL Consolidations, Process Server and US Payroll. The newer release for Inventory, Purchase Order and Order Entry is expected in first quarter 2001.
Support ranges from updates and upgrades only to full technical support.
AI's goal is to offer software products independent of the hardware or operating system being used. All static data can be automatically moved to the new system as the user upgrades to each product. This is an important consideration as business requirements often change. This gives the user the ability to maintain rules and options that can easily be updated, and that will speed up data entry and provide consistency and accuracy during use. Most people do not understand the significance of such a built-in tool.