Surround Technologies Releases UFTP Version 4.0
The most powerful File Transfer System on the planet!

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – April 10, 2002 – Surround Technologies, LLC, a leader in business intelligence software development for the iSeries 400 market, today announced the release of version 4.0 of their popular Universal FTP Interface System (UFTP). Version 4.0 is scheduled for release on July 1, 2002. It will be the largest release to date with hundreds of enhancements to the core functionality plus a sporty new Windows interface and a completely new System File Exchange (SFE) module that can provide a low cost alternative to EDI.

The introduction of the new System File Exchange (SFE) module adds a whole new level of automation capabilities to UFTP. SFE provides a secure and controlled environment for sharing files among multiple systems and partners.

"Our goal for creating SFE was to offer a low cost solution for those companies out there that need to share files with other systems or organizations, but do not need nor are willing to pay the high cost of an EDI solution," explains Lee Paul, CEO and Partner of Surround Technologies, LLC. "SFE offers an excellent solution for business partners to sync up business critical files, while improving each company's operational efficiency."

In addition to the SFE module and the numerous enhancements to the functionality of the core system, Surround enhanced the Windows client interface by incorporating its industry leading Frameworks for Windows development standards. The end result being a highly intuitive, Windows user interface which allows users to easily work with the system.

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