Join beta testing for Accounting/ERP/CRM solution developed with .NET

I took a look at AspDotNetStorefront and am impressed with the features. It's the only program I've seen so far that does everything I'm looking for.

However ....

I signed up for their free trial, got the e-mail, did the download, and read the manual. The e-mail lists the steps to follow and the things to do when you first use the demo, but they don't tell you where to log in to the demo in the first place.

I sent an e-mail requesting assistance/clarification and the response I got pointed me right back to the download, the manual and the instructions I already had ... still nothing about where or how to log in.

At this point I have high hopes because of the features they offer, but if the program is anything like my initial experience, it's "adios." Here it is day two of my free 14 day demo and I can't even access it.

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Originally Posted by chad_6

Gary,
I was very impressed with what I saw from both Interprise & ADNSF last year when reviewing CRM & Ecomm apps, but we were always looking for a one-stop-shop -- so to hear that they will become integrated is a beautiful thing. However, we are in need of a solution now, and just cant afford to wait another 2 months.

If we begin using ADNSF as-is, will it be easily integrated into the Interprise-compatible version, and will our data be able to be migrated to IS? I've read that IS will be released from beta by the end of the 1st quarter, so can we also expect the ecomm solution will also be available about the same time?

Thanks.
Chad - College Sports, Inc.

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Chad,

Yes we are targeting end of March for the release of Interprise Suite and ASPDNSF for Interprise Suite. We will also be working on an upgrade utility from ASPDNSF as-is to ASPDNSF for IS to easily migrate you ASPDNSF data to IS. While some settings are pretty easy, moving others like inventory are a bit tricky since ASPDNSF has different approach in handling item setup but we do work hard to stick to schedule.

Thanks,

Sherwin
Interprise Solutions

I thought I would post a quick message to let everyone know that beta 5.1 of Interprise Suite is now available. Beta 5.1 is essentially “feature complete” and we are in the process of streamlining the features to make them easier to use (and of course fixing bugs). We are aiming for a release candidate before the end of April.

Since my last post we were invited to introduce Interprise Suite at the prestigious 2006 Demo conference in Phoenix, AZ. Previous products selected to be introduced at the Demo conference include salesforce.com, Java, eTrade, Tivo, Skype and many more. In all over 1500 companies applied for the Demo conference and only 68 were selected. During the Demo conference Interprise Suite was selected as one of the “Sweet 16” – the 16 products to watch in 2006.

You can view our presentation at the demo conference at the following link http://www.demo.com/demonstrators/demo2006/62992.html

If you are not already a Interprise Suite beta member we would love to have you join and give us feedback. You can apply for the beta program from our website http://www.interprisesuite.com

Thank you.

I can't wait for your release candidate.

Gary;
Will there be a POS module in Interprise?

Louie

Louie,

Yes Interprise has a POS module they refer to it as Cash Registar I guess, it is currently not yet released I guess but they certainly have it in their radar and they are working on it, maybe Gary can update us here ...

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Originally Posted by louie

Gary;
Will there be a POS module in Interprise?

Louie

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Hi Louie,

We have in our development plans a separate POS application that connects to Interprise Suite. We are designing it to be installed on a cash register type pc.

Our advanced edition will include a “Trade Counter” feature that is like a POS system, but its not designed for a cash register type PC.

Hope that helps.

Gary Harrison

Gary;

Part of our business is walk in "counter sales". We are looking for a POS "type" screen i.e. larger screen and the ability to accept payment for the sale in a quick and easy way.
With some systems you must 1) Invoice customer 2) Record the Sale 3)Go to a separate screen to "Receive Payment" 4)Go back to invoice which now shows $0 balance and print invoice for customer.
Too many steps when customers are lined up to pay.

Will the "trade counter" be in the original release? or added at a different time.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Alison

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Originally Posted by louie

Gary;

Part of our business is walk in "counter sales". We are looking for a POS "type" screen i.e. larger screen and the ability to accept payment for the sale in a quick and easy way.
With some systems you must 1) Invoice customer 2) Record the Sale 3)Go to a separate screen to "Receive Payment" 4)Go back to invoice which now shows $0 balance and print invoice for customer.
Too many steps when customers are lined up to pay.

Will the "trade counter" be in the original release? or added at a different time.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Alison

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Hi Alison,

The "trade counter" will definitely work for your needs. The POS version will probably be too “retail” for you. It will be in the “Advanced Distribution Edition” version which will be out towards the end of the year.

In our normal version you can accept payments and charge credit cards right from the Invoice screen. This is probably all you need. It even allows for split payments i.e. 1/2 cash 1/2 credit card. I made a sample movie to show you. It’s an exe file but it’s just a “self contained” flash movie. Never mind the data as we are still testing the application.

You can view it at…

http://www.interprisesolutions.com/invoice2.exe

Its about 1.8mb

Just wanted to share my experince with Interprise Solutions as my effortts to obtain a COMPLETE working version has put serious doubts about the support and functionlaity of this software as a COMPLETE package.
I contacted ASPDOTNET on 05/12; as I was looking for a single e-commerce, CRM solution, THEY REFERED ME to JOHN GRANDE @ Interprise Suite. John in turn put me in touch with Susan [thier sales manager for east of US] who referred me to Zak Ali who is one of thier progammer solution provider. While communicating with Zak Ali, a sales person named Jameson sent me a copy of the software minus the front end shopping cart. I played around with this and was very impressed so I asked Zak to send me a copy that included the e-commerce module or give me trial period if I purchased the complete package. In the mean time FOLKS FROM ASPDOTNET continued to call me. Zak talked to Susan and Susan refused to offer a trial or send a demo copy that would include the e-commerce module. So Zak wrote to me on 5/19 that this Is not do-able and that was left at that. I thought this is not good, why would they not offer a COMPLETE package if they are comfortable with thier product to at leat offer a 30 days trial period. I decided to look eleswhere.
The following day [5/20] I got a call from someone in Philippines following up; I simply explained to them I was ready to buy and the reason I did not was because I could not get a complete copy of the software. Next thing I know I get this RUDE e-mail from Susan saying that I have been trying to go round folks to get a better deal and I should not contact IS again.

I was so pissed off, I contacted Jameson back looking for the CEOs e-mail to write to him and complain about Susan’s e-mail. I told them I had no interest in the software anymore and in fact am considering adding to the negative feed backs that are already online:

http://www.ecommerce-reviewed.com/fi...f529b96-0.html

Michael Anderson the vice president of Interprise Suite contacted me, not to assist but to be more insulting. Just though I add this to let you folks know how disgusting Interprise Solutions' customer support is. If they treat potential customers like this, God help folks who have paid for the software and are looking for tech support. I was ready to buy; all I asked for was a COMPLETE working version of the demo and what I got back is abuse.
All the e-mails between myself and Interprise Solutions are available if any one is interested in reviewing them.

Hi,

I thought of adding my 2 cents.

Yes, it’s very frustrating if you are asked to contact several people while trying to purchase the software. During the evaluation process of software, you should always communicate effectively and it seems you have done that, however I find there is mis-communication in the process.

Interprise Suite is full solution that covers ERP, CRM, GL included 1 price add-ons of POS module and ASPDNSF, ALL work together wonderfully. It might be that at the time you contacted Interprise Suite or ASPDNSF (ASP DotNet Storefront) they were couple of releases happened SP3 and SP4 and it took 2 to 3 weeks to get the fully integrated version out which includes the ecommerce integration module and right you got delayed in the process and I thk you got little upset with the message from the person.

Interprise Suite has several resellers and solution providers, and they starting to expand their channel management program.
If you were to contact specific reseller then you should work with them at all times, switching in between will make the vendor to flag the lead since you might putting resellers into "conflict zone" and nobody wants that, because we spend lot of time with clients trying to demo, answer their questions, email and phone calls.

If you are serious about buying the software then re-establish the links and focus what is needed for your company and again "Customer is Right", if you don't want to purchase that's fine with everyone, but we don't want conflict amongst resellers/solution providers coz of usage of our time and effort and again no software is perfect and that's where Resellers and Solution providers come into picture so they can guide you through the process.

If you had said that the product didn't match your needs then I agree because “One solution doesn't fit all” however reading your message tells me you entered into Company's process of doing business and Interprise definitely wants to protect its process and interest of resellers and its customers, it may let go prospect and not harm its interest, but again they will be happy to work with you if you contact Zak and see if that works out for you.

Regards

Pizzaoven,

I apologize for the “run around”. Interprise Solutions was acquired by the Taylor Corporation during your sales cycle so a few of our internal processes changed along the way. I apologize for the inconvenience that this caused you. The good news is that as part of a multi-billion dollar corporation we have significantly more resources to improve our product and services moving forward. :)

Interprise Suite is written on top of a flexible platform we call the Connected Business platform. The platform is revolutionary in its openness allowing other software companies to connect their “best of breed” applications to Interprise Suite. AspDotNetStorefront, one of the leading eCommerce providers around, created an eCommerce module that is fully integrated in Interprise Suite allowing for real time, fully integrated eCommerce.

Although we were happy to give you a trial version of Interprise Suite we unable to give you a trial version of AspDotNetStorefront as that is not our product. With that said I understand the need to have a trial of their solution as well and will discuss with them ways we can make a trial version available.

Regarding the eCommerce reviewed site - the company was pretty clear on that site that they were satisfied with Interprise Suite until thier ISP accidently dropping the database and restored an old backup. It was later determined that the backup was corrupt and the database was missing many tables and views. Although the customer was using the “free version” of Interprise Suite and did not pay for support we spent a significant number of hours trying to help them repair their database at no charge. Once this was pointed out to the company they voluntarily took that website down as they agreed the problem was not caused by our software.

Sincerely,

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