FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 28, 2004
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 (www.dea.com)
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(tm) 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.
NOTE TO EDITORS: The “3” in “P3 ceramicsteel” is superscript. It was changed for
transmission purposes only.
Media 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 Systems (EMS) family of
products is ideal for scheduling and managing the rooms, services and resources
needed for meetings and 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