AMS Announces Launch of QuickScan Bar Code Solution

February 1, 2008 – Fairfield, NJ – AMS, a leading CAD and CAFM software consulting firm, announces the launch of their QuickScan Bar Code software that facilitates on-site space, personnel and asset surveys. Quickscan software interfaces seamlessly with FM:Systems’ Move and Asset Management modules.
 
The Quickscan solution was originally designed to support AMS’ space survey service, where it was utilized to gather room inspection data. With the increase of wireless coverage and the addition of Pocket PC bar-code scanning hardware, AMS fulfilled customer demand and developed Quickscan into a comprehensive bar coding interface that integrates with FM:Systems’ Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS).
 
Quickscan provides a number of features that are easy to use. The check-out/in feature allows users to download only the data they need. The synchronization feature allows them to upload the data they’ve gathered and synchronize it with the FM:Space database. Views for the PocketPC are configurable by the customer. A quick find feature allows users to easily search and find a specific asset on the PocketPC. Once found, the data can easily be updated via drop down menus and simply scanning the asset. New assets can be added by scanning the asset and entering the initial data. Deletions can also be made via the PocketPC with the database being updated upon synchronization.
 
Because FM:Systems products and modules are highly configurable, AMS was able to develop Quickscan to fully integrate with FM:Interact, FM:Systems web-based facility management software, and their Move and Asset Management modules. Once the data is synchronized back to the FM:Interact database, standard FM:Systems queries can be created to highlight scanned assets, both tabular and graphically. Data can also be imported and exported utilizing standard FM:Systems utilities.
 
AMS has developed this product utilizing a PocketPC that runs Microsoft Windows, and the Socket SDIO Bar Code Reader, making it a cost effective hardware solution.
 
AMS CAFM Solutions Division provides full implementation services to interface with FM:Systems Data. This includes the physical scanning of each asset, configuration of the Asset Management module, configuration of views within PocketPC and the configuration of the desktop interface, as well as other comprehensive services that deliver fully operational systems that allows customers to easily and effectively maintain their assets.

AMS’ Client Implementations Profiled at FM:Systems User Conference

December 30, 2007 – Fairfield, NJ – AMS, a leading CAD and CAFM software consulting firm, is pleased to announce that two of its successful client implementations have been profiled at this year’s FM:Systems User Conference held in Orlando, FL. Additionally, about one-third of the attendees, are clients of AMS’ CAFM Solutions division, which provides targeted consulting for the Facility Management industry.
 
“The focus on our client implementations speaks to the dedication and successes we have achieved as an FM:Systems Certified Business Partner, as well as the long-standing relationships we have developed with our customers over the years,” states Rich Peacock, Director of Sales for AMS.
 
Two of AMS’ clients, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and CA (Computer Associates), provided presentations encompassing enterprise and global implementations respectively. These presentations of successful implementations of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) provided best practices and lessons learned to the FM:Systems user community.
 
AMS will continue to provide comprehensive services to the FM:Systems user community, including expanded services to support the new modules and features announced by FM:Systems at this year’s conference.

AMS CAD + CAFM Solutions Hires Director of Sales

December 3, 2007 – Fairfield, NJ – AMS, a leading CAD and CAFM software consulting firm, announces the hiring of Rich Peacock as Director of Sales. Rich brings over 20 years of experience in computer technology, architecture and facility management to AMS.
 
In his new role, Rich will be responsible for the sales, marketing and business development of AMS CAD + CAFM Solutions. His immediate focus will be to further develop and expand the CAFM division through the company’s strong partnerships with FM:Systems and Autodesk to sell and implement their CAFM products, FM:Interact and FM Desktop respectively. Rich will also be involved with the strategic business development of the CAD division through the sale of Autodesk’s Building Solutions products and BlueCielo document management software.
 
Prior to joining AMS, Rich was a Regional Manager for FM:Systems, Inc., responsible for developing new business, maintaining the existing customer base, and managing the partner channel in the Northeast and Eastern Canada territories. Prior to that, Rich held diverse CAD management positions at Tecton Architects before helping to form their CAFM division. He is a member of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) and the Autodesk Users Group International (AUGI).
 
“Rich is a seasoned professional with solid experience in the Architecture and Facility Management industries”, stated Brad Whittemore, President of AMS. “He will play a key role in expanding both AMS’ geographic coverage into New England and the depth of our CAD and CAFM technology solutions to existing and new clients.”

AMS CAD + CAFM Solutions Expands and Rebrands

November 26, 2007 – Fairfield, NJ – AMS, a leading CAD and CAFM software consulting firm, announces the official launch of their Facility Management division – AMS CAFM Solutions. The new division brings together a dedicated staff of consultants, programmers and sales professionals. AMS has been providing CAFM services for more than 4 years, however the consolidation of a distinct CAFM division reflects the firm’s commitment to providing the Facility Management community with cutting edge CAFM consulting services.
 
As part of its corporate wide expansion, AMS continues to diversify its services as an Autodesk Value Added Reseller and was recently awarded certification as an Autodesk Independent Software Vendor (ISV). AMS was awarded ISV status for its innovative CAFM solutions built to enhance Autodesk’s facility management suite of FM Desktop products. AMS has also been awarded certification as an Autodesk Authorized Training Center, offering industry focused CAD and CAFM training at its state of the art training facility.
 
As part of the company’s expansion and diversification, AMS will now be doing business as AMS CAD + CAFM Solutions. The roll out of new branding, communications and website reflects AMS’ continued commitment and expanded product and service offerings to the AEC, Manufacturing and Facility Management industries.
 
“AMS has experienced unprecedented growth over the past years due to our ability to provide our clients with the most innovative software solutions and industry specific consulting services” states Brad Whittemore, president of AMS. “In celebrating our 20th anniversary, we continue our commitment to improving our clients’ technology platforms and work processes.”

AMS CAD + CAFM Solutions Offers Unique AutoCAD for FM:Systems Training Class

November 9, 2007 - Fairfield, NJ - AMS, a leading CAD and CAFM software consulting firm, is pleased to announce a unique training class for using AutoCAD with FM:Systems' IWMS products. As an Autodesk Value Added Reseller (VAR) and FM:Systems Certified Business Partner, AMS has combined their expertise of implementing AutoCAD and FM:Interact to create this unique course.
 
FM:Systems software is a powerful CAFM software suite used to manage facilities and share information throughout the organization. AutoCAD is the leading CAD software for creating design and construction drawings. Together, these applications work great to provide graphical displays of CAFM data.
 
The class is designed for a beginner AutoCAD user who wants to learn the basic tools of AutoCAD to easily link facilities CAD drawings and create dynamic thematic maps that represent their CAFM data graphically. This class will utilize FM:Systems data and drawings and the FM:Systems AutoCAD commands.
 
Instructors for this class and have years of experience working with AutoCAD in the FM:Systems environment. They also have been AMS’ instructors for the standard AutoCAD training course AMS provides as an Authorized Autodesk Training Center (ATC). Combining the two, they have developed an exceptional knowledge of how the two software applications work together. Their knowledge of the CAFM database allows them to choose the most efficient way to populate rooms in a drawing, while their experience with AutoCAD allows them to create graphical views most efficiently.
 
Classes will be held on-site at the AMS Training & Development Center in Fairfield, NJ. This facility has previously served as a Regional Training Center for FM:Systems official User Training. There is a maximum classroom size of ten students limited by AMS to ensure personal attention.

AMS expands its Facility Management division

AMS announces the hiring of Bill Jordon as Director of its CAFM Division. This represents a pivotal addition to AMS CAFM Solutions that will support AMS’ strategic growth in the FM and AEC markets. In his new role, Bill will be responsible for pre and post sales support of CAFM systems for AMS’ clients base of pharmaceuticals, technology, government and other global corporations. As Director of AMS CAFM Solutions, Bill will also oversee project management, consulting and implementation of CAFM technology for AMS’ diverse client base. In addition to growing the division’s staffing and project volume, Bill will expand AMS’ implementation and support coverage into the New England area.

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