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Contact: Tom
Schek
Dean Evans & Assoc.
Communications Dept.
tom@dea.com
Dean Evans & Associates Announces
EMS/RoomWizard Integration
EMS room and resource
scheduling systems can now communicate with
RoomWizard electronic
signage and scheduling product
DENVER – Dean Evans & Associates today announced
it has released a new module that allows its Event Management System(tm)
(EMS) line of room and resource scheduling products to communicate with
the RoomWizard(tm) scheduling system from PolyVision, a Steelcase (NYSE:SCS)
company. The integration will help companies improve communication and
maximize room utilization by allowing events scheduled either in EMS
or a RoomWizard to be displayed on the wall-mounted RoomWizard units
outside meeting or conference rooms.
“RoomWizard by PolyVision is a unique product with state-of-the-art
technology that makes room status information immediately available,” says
Dean Evans, president and CEO of Dean Evans & Associates. “With
the trend in data management being toward a combination of centralized
and distributed control, the pairing of our two products makes perfect
sense and will provide users with the best of both worlds.”
"One of our guiding product development principles is to support
our users’ existing work practices and we have achieved just that
with the RoomWizard and EMS integration. EMS clients can use the software
that they enjoy through EMS, while adding the ability to walk-up-and-schedule
an impromptu meeting with the addition of a RoomWizard," said Mike
Dunn, PolyVision president and CEO. "The outcome is increased meeting
room utilization and time savings. We're excited at the opportunities
this relationship will open for PolyVision and Dean Evans & Associates."
EMS systems are used to manage the many tasks required to host meetings
and events, including the recording of a customer’s initial inquiry
and contact information, the booking of space, resources and services,
the posting of event information to the Internet, and the generation
and tracking of invoices. The flexibility of the many versions of EMS
allow it to be used in virtually any type of facility, large or small.
“A number of our customers have expressed a need for a ‘walk-up
booking’ type of tool,” says Evans. “We’re pleased
to be able to help them meet their needs by entering into this relationship
with PolyVision and releasing the EMS RoomWizard interface.”
About PolyVision
PolyVision enhances the way people learn, work and communicate visually through
a broad portfolio of products. Since 1954, PolyVision has focused on creating
products and services that inspire users to be more productive, effective
and creative when collaborating and communicating. Whether it is developing
the world’s number one selling P3 ceramicsteel™ surface,
or creating the industry’s first walk-up-and-use interactive whiteboard,
PolyVision has an unparalleled track record of new breakthroughs in the visual
communication market. Acquired by Steelcase Inc. in November 2001, PolyVision
is now a member of the Steelcase Design Partnership (SDP). SDP is a collection
of independent companies united in their commitment to workplace effectiveness
through design innovation. For more information, visit www.polyvision.com.
Contact: Jan Sisko, 770.420.8280, jsisko@linksg.com
About Steelcase Inc.
Steelcase Inc. helps individuals to work more effectively and organizations
to work more efficiently by providing products, services, information and
expertise to create work environments that integrate architecture, furniture
and technology. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich.,
the company has led the global office furniture industry in sales every year
since 1974. Its product portfolio includes interior architectural products,
furniture systems, technology products, seating, lighting, storage and related
products and services. Fiscal 2004 revenue was approximately $2.35 billion.
Steelcase Inc. and its subsidiaries have dealers in more than 900 locations,
manufacturing facilities in over 50 locations and approximately 14,000 employees
around the world. The company’s Class A Common Stock trades on the
NYSE under the symbol SCS. For more information, visit www.steelcase.com.
About Dean Evans & Associates
Founded in 1986
and based in Denver, Dean Evans & Associates develops,
markets and supports a line of sophisticated software products for facility
scheduling, event management and calendaring. Their Event Management
System(tm) ( EMS) family of products is ideal for scheduling and managing
the rooms, services and resources needed for events as well as for maintaining
a web-based Master Calendar of events. Thousands of organizations, including
four of the six largest U.S. banks, more than a dozen Fortune 100 companies
and hundreds of higher education institutions, religious organizations,
hospitals, conference centers, cultural venues and sports facilities
rely on EMS software. Online demonstrations, screen shots and detailed
product information are available at www.dea.com.
Or contact the company at 800-440-3994 ext. 863, or sales@dea.com.
Media
Contact: Tom Schek, 303-740-4830, tom@dea.com.
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