Welcome to 2006 and an exciting year it looks like being at O'Neil.  The first piece of news is that we are 25 years old.  Founded in 1981 by Tim O'Neil, the company has grown from him working alone out of his garage to where we are today, and many of you have been along for the ride from the days of RSDos.  If you have any funny stories please email them to me and I will share them with everyone in future editions of the eNewsletter.  

The best news, however, is that version 2.09, which includes the RSWeb.NET Beta has been released.  Read all about both of these below.

Also don't forget to check out some important news in the Technical Section.

As always, I hope you enjoy this edition.

• Create and Send Invoices by Email
• Enhanced Priority Services means that the Required By Date & Time can now be Automatically Calculated on web and workorder creation.
• Purchase Order Numbers can be Added via the Work Order Screen.
• You can now Show Your Company Logo on Your Work Order.
• Priority Service Analysis Report Added.
• Revenue Trend By Salesperson Report Added.
• Revenue Detail by Account or Salesperson Report Added.
• Symbol’s MC9000 Hand-Held is Now RSMobile Ready

You can read more from the release highlights at
http://www.oneilsoft.com/pdf/solutions/ds0024i-RS-SQL2-09.pdf

RSWeb.NET Beta Release
O'Neil Software's RSWeb.NET is a new powerful tool that helps record centers serve their customers more efficiently through the Internet. It brings the record center to their office and puts the power of information at their fingertips, conveniently and whenever they need it.

RSWeb lets you set up and host your own Web server, with a new, easy-to-use interface. It allows your your customers to order online record storage services and supplies; schedule pickups and deliveries; check on the status of workorders and service requests; add and update item descriptions in selected records; and provide 24/7, 365 days a year access to reports on their file activities, printable from their desktops.

RSWeb.NET is a beta version, and it is not yet intended for use by your customers. This pre-release version is available for review and testing. If you are interested in installing the beta version and taking a look at it, please contact O'Neil Technical Support
 

You can read more from the RSWeb.NET Overview Datasheet at
http://www.oneilsoft.com/pdf/products/ds0023-RSWebNET.pdf

SQL Server 2005 supported in RS-SQL Version 2.09
SQL Server 2005 is the latest version of SQL Server and is designed to help enterprises address many of today's challenges, such as faster and more data-driven decisions, the need to increase the productivity and flexibility, and pressure to reduce overall information technology (IT) budgets while also scaling the infrastructure to meet ever-increasing demands.

This next-generation data management and analysis solution delivers increased security, scalability, and availability to enterprise data and analytical applications, while making them easier to build, deploy, and manage.

You can read all about What's New in SQL 2005 at:
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/overview/whats-new-in-sqlserver2005.mspx

SQL Server 2005 Boosts Recall Total Information Management's Performance by 50 Percent

Click Here to Read More

The Enhanced Priority Services feature in Version 2.09 allows the Required By date to automatically be calculated for priority services when creating workorders or web orders.  In order to use this feature, you must set up the company holidays and business hours for your record center.

Next, you set up each of your Enhanced Priority Services, such as a 1 Hour Rush. The options you have include:

• You can select whether this service applies to all accounts or to an individual account.
• You can specify the time range and how the Req'd-by Date/Time should be calculated.
• You can specify the days of the week that the calculation is to be done.
• You can specify whether you want to calculate the Req'd-by Date/Time from the current time or set it to a specific time.
• You can specify how you want to handle when the calculated Req'd-by Date/Time falls on a holiday or during hours your record center is closed

Click Here to See a Screenshot of the Setup

SQL Server 2005 Options

If you are considering upgrading to SQL Server 2005, this magazine has a fairly succinct article on the varieties, licensing models, and associated costs:

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1894886,00.asp

Technical Support Bulletin - December 2005

Did you receive the December Edition of the Technical Newsletter?  You didn't?  Not a problem.  Click on the following link to get the latest information from our Technical Teams: 

http://www.oneilsoft.com/partners/TechBulletDec2005.htm

PDT 3100 Support for a minimum of 5 Years

Many people have asked questions about ongoing support for the PDT3100 following discontinuation of its manufacture and sale by Symbol Technologies. You certainly have no reasons to worry as Symbol Technologies, Inc. have committed to provide service and support for products manufactured by Symbol for a period of five (5) years, commencing on the last day of the product’s final shipment. Symbol also state that they will make reasonable, commercial attempts to continue to repair products beyond the five-year period
 

... So your PDT3100 investment is still good for some considerable time ahead.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:  RoHS Compliance and the sale of PDT 3100 Accessories

The RoHS Directive (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances) became law in the European Union countries in February 2003. Member states must implement the law by August 2004 and product deadline for compliance is July 2006.

The purpose of the RoHS Directive is the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances and to reduce the waste management problems linked to substances likely to pose risks to health and the environment. As a result of the requirements Symbol Technologies will no longer be able to sell accessories for the PDT 3100 product line, into the European Union after 30 June 2006. Limited sales will continue in non- RoHS jurisdictions past June 2006.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before loading any service packs, check with your O'Neil support representative first. News on the affects of loading a service pack is received all of the time and they will be able to advise you of any issues.

Question:  When working in a results grid I get frustrated that I have to move my mouse down to the bottom of the screen to click on one of the options.  Surely there is a better way?

Answer: And surely there is.  In fact there are two ways to make a selection:  Firstly you can use the right-mouse click and a menu will drop down right where you are, so you can select the option you want.  Secondly, if you don't use the mouse, you can press Alt + the letter underlined.  This will also activate that option.

Got a question for our technical specialists or want to learn more about this feature? e-mail us at one of the following addresses:

Send comments on our Quiz Us! questions to: Newsletter@oneilsoft.com

O'Neil 2006 Training Schedules
Many educational courses are offered to ensure that you get the highest return on your RS-SQL purchase, from implementation to everyday use of the system.

These courses, which include hands-on training and workshops, provide an in-depth understanding of RS-SQL and the Records Management Industry are offered worldwide at each of the O'Neil Software offices

Click here to download schedule.

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