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Opening Session www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Welcome To Fusion ‘08! Last year was record breaking! This year: Dominate in ‘08! www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Conference Overview • • • • • • • • Conference Objectives Conference Logistics/Layout Conference Outline Last Year at Pace Pace Management Team Business Direction User Forum Steering Committee www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Conference Objectives 1. Gain direct customer feedback 2. Build the Community 3. Inform the Users 4. Explore the Product www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Conference Logistics If you need help or have questions … • Pace employees – 40+ are here to help • Registration desk – For the duration of Fusion • Events – Monday – Reception on deck – Wednesday – Golf / Cabana Club • Transportation – To Golf – To Airport Friday www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Conference Area Layout www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Conference Outline • Session Description • General Sessions – Colors for area of concentration – ‘B’eginner vs ‘A’dvanced – Overview / Basics / Advanced • • • • Workshops One-on-One Sessions Events Agenda Overview www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Session Descriptions Session Descriptions Accounting Add-On Modules Overview – This session gives you a basic overview of the various optional Accounting modules in ePace. Learn how the Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Bank Account Reconciliation modules interact with the core ePace system, and how you can benefit from these add-on modules at your shop. Accounting Basics – In this session, you will learn basic functions of the ePace Accounting modules that are included in the core ePace system, such as Job Billing and Accounts Receivable. You will also learn how these modules interact with each other and with other areas of the ePace system. Accounting Tips & Tricks – This session is for advanced accounting users and administrators who want to learn more than just the basics of the ePace Accounting modules. In this session, you will learn tips and tricks from our accounting experts, and you can share Accounting module hints and shortcuts with your industry peers. Admin Console – Learn how to set up the Admin Console and enable/disable customizations in this session for advanced users. This session will also teach you how to use the Admin Console to view object model diagrams, download key drivers, and add printers to ePace. www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Last Year at Pace The Technology Last Year: Rackable appliances, Debian/Sarge, PostgresSQL 7, Version 14, Version 15, Version 16 Now: Dell appliances, (2) models – Tower and Power, Debian/Etch, PostgresSQL 8, Version 17, Version 18 The Market Last Year: USA & Canada Now: Bermuda & Belarus, Russia The Company Last Year: 400% Growth (2003-2007). 12 to 55 Employees Now: 50% Growth 2006-2007, 81 Employees www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Senior Management Jay Farr / CEO President Scott King / VP Sales & Marketing Gary Foster / CTO Technology Jim McCarthy / EVP Business Development & Alliances www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Our Company, Our People Account Management Creative Accounting Quality Assurance Software Development Product Development Implementation & Pro Services Customers System Administration Tier 2 Support Sales & Marketing Customer Hotline Documentation www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Departments Account Management / Implementations Professional Services • Lori Simmons • Jeff Carstarphen – New customer implementations – Ongoing customer relationships – System upgrades and training – User Group www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… – Customization Requests – Special development projects – System Audits Departments Accounting / Administration System Administration • Julie Burke – – – – Corporate financial Human Resources Credit / Collections Travel / Expense Control www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… • Richard Mai – Set up and administer internal technology – Set up and provide technical support for appliances and customer hardware Departments Documentation / Training Creative / UNP • Melissa Carstarphen • Melissa Carstarphen – ePace documentation – Training and support tools – Internal and external corporate communications – Internal Staff Training www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… – – – – Web Site Marketing Materials Training Materials University of Pace Departments Product Development Software Development • Jay Farr - CEO • Gary Foster - CTO – Product Vision – Software features and capabilities – Software release planning www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… – Software design and development – Developer Management Departments Customer Hotline Tier 2 Support & QA • Jeff Leahy • Jeff Leahy – Tier 1 support – Basic phone and email issue management www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… – Advanced issue resolution – Quality assurance testing and system verification Departments Sales & Marketing Marketing Representatives • Scott King, VP • Tom Dodge – Outside sales team oversight – Marketing campaigns www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… – Inside sales team oversight – Market investigation and prospecting User Forum Objectives • Directed feedback to Pace on product and services • Facilitate customer-to-customer communications • Place to post and review comments on specific areas www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Steering Committee Objectives • Ensure user group objectives are being met • Identify and oversee user group initiatives • Serve as a conduit for user community to Pace www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Steering Committee Members • John Rawlins - Tathwell Printing [email protected] President • Vincent Sita - Rex Three [email protected] Vice President • John Carlin - Complete Printing [email protected] • Stephen Elliott - Dupli Envelope & Graphics [email protected] • Ron Torney – Today’s Graphics [email protected] • Joe Gunther - Newkirk Products [email protected] • Bob Barrett - Univ. of Missouri [email protected] • Lori Simmons – Pace Systems Group [email protected] www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Business Direction Key Drivers • • • • Improve Customer Satisfaction Single Source Provider JDF Initiatives Market Growth www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Improve Customer Satisfaction • Enhanced product capabilities • Faster response times • Improve upgrade processes • More complete documentation • Self-service training and support tools • Internal resource training and development www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Single Source Provider • Nurture industry partnerships • Solution-oriented perspective • Provide partner products • Appliance maintenance • Professional services www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… JDF Initiatives • Take a leading position in JDF • Partnerships with CIP4 members • Participate in CIP4 Inter-Ops • Full member CIP4 • JDF Expert Training www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Market Growth • Market leading products • Strong industry partnerships • Strong user community • Trade Shows / Sponsorships / Associations www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… “If you are standing still, … you’re losing ground” www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Keynote Speaker: Dennis Mason Mason Consulting Inc. 4020 Central Avenue Western Springs, IL 60558 USA Phone: 708-246-7786 www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities… Summary • • • • • All Presentation materials will be on Pace2020.com Please provide feedback on each seminar Learn something new Meet someone new Have Fun! • Join us from 6:30 – 8:30 on the deck for refreshments and meet with our staff and other customers. www.pace2020.com | See the possibilities…