VAI to Host Series of Best Practice Webinars for Businesses on the IBM System i Platform

Educational sessions to focus on enterprise software, disaster recovery and Web portal development

VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.) (www.vai.net), an IBM Premier Business Partner and a leader in enterprise solutions for the distribution, manufacturing, retail and service industries, has launched a free Webinar series. These educational sessions are meant to provide best practice guidance for issues relating to Enterprise Software, Hardware/Infrastructure and Web Portal Development. 

The first series, Best Practice in Enterprise Software, consists of four Webinars focusing on the retail, wholesale and manufacturing industries and run from January 30 to February 20, 2008.

These Webinars are designed to teach companies how to utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to its fullest capacity and stay ahead of the competition.

Best Practice in Enterprise Software Webinar topics include:

 * January 30, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. (ET): Retail -- “Understanding Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards” Driven by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, the retail industry has taken steps to increase the protection and security of customer data. To assist retailers in understanding and implementing the latest in compliance requirements, VAI and VeriFone are conducting this Webinar to decipher the complex and shifting world of PCI compliance.

 * February 6, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. (ET): Wholesale Distribution -- “Efficient and Effective in a Global Economy” Wholesale distribution revolves around the efficient and effective purchase, storage, resale and distribution of goods. Current threats to profitability include nontraditional competition, increasingly volatile consumer trends, commoditization of products and the demand for faster, more convenient transactions. This Webinar will outline strategies to improve operational processes, create efficiencies throughout the organization, expand relationships with suppliers and continually increase customer satisfaction.

 * February 13, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. (ET): Manufacturing -- “Efficient and Effective Manufacturing in a Global Economy” Globalization is the most powerful force affecting manufacturing today. The global market is populated with fierce competitors, shortening time-to-market for a multitude of products in a variety of industries. This Webinar will explore how businesses can capitalize on the diverse requirements of customers in different geographic markets, by adapting manufacturing processes to allow for greater customization and flexibility.

 * February 20, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. (ET): Warehouse Management -- “Ten Ways to Improve Overall Warehouse Performance” In the distribution, warehousing and retail industries, automating warehouse operations can offer a tremendous return on investment, increasing both efficiency and productivity. Implementing an advanced Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) can provide several business benefits including overhead cost reductions, warehouse space optimization and increased inventory accuracy. This best practice Webinar will demonstrate how businesses can meet operational performance objectives and exceed customer expectations. To register for any of these Webinars, go to www.vai.net/bestpractice.

For more information, call Dan Bivona at 1-800-824-7776, extension 467.

About VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)

VAI is an IBM Premier Business Partner and an award-winning software developer. Designed for the mid-range market, S2K Enterprise is used by a wide variety of mid-sized companies worldwide, with a number of clients in the manufacturing, distribution, retail, metals, food and related service industries. Advanced applications such as Warehouse Pro, EDI, CRM and e-Business provide companies the power to leverage their information technology investment. VAI is headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York, with branch offices in Miami, Orlando, Chicago, Newport Beach and Oroville, California. For more information, please contact 800-824-7776 or visit www.vai.net. Contacts VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.) Lisa Visconti Diane Dady 800-824-7776 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Press Contact: DPR Group, Inc. Christine Randle, 240-686-1000 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.vai.net