Bob Vormittag, VP of Corporate Affairs for the Chapter, Co-officated at the 2007 Corporate Appreciation & Recognition Dinner and Reception, held Wednesday, November 28th at Mutual of America, New York, NY.

Kevin Beasley receives a Long Island Software & Technology Network (LISTnet) Top Twenty Techie award.

Having just rolled out version 3.7.6 of its RPG-based S2K Enterprise ERP Suite, VAI looks northward for partnership with Mid-Range Computer Group, the largest reseller of the IBM i platform in Canada.

Partnership to increase VAI’s visibility among Canadian distribution, manufacturing, retail and service companies.

In this Special Edition, VAI newsletter, we will feature conference highlights as well as technology road maps for the VAI users.

Bob Vormittag discusses the benefits of remaining a privately held company.

These awards recognize innovative technology products aimed at the manufacturing industry.

A Unique Partnership - S2K: The Common Denominator.

Discussion centered around educating business owners and managers about the leadership skills necessary to run a successful company on Long Island.

Software upgrade offers enhanced features for distribution, manufacturing and retail industries.

START-IT Business Magazine awarded VAI's S2K Enterprise for Manufacturing Solution a Top 50 Technologies Award.

IBM Power Systems-Based shops partner to offer advanced mid-market software solutions.

VAI will offer iMessaging's iNspire Call Center Suite as an optional component to VAI's S2K Enterprise software line.

Duck farm employs VAI's Warehouse Management Solution to streamline a complicated manufacturing process.

VAI's Pete Zimmerman gives IT Jungle an overview of the state of the art in warehousing technologies.

VAI announces its inclusion in the Inc. 5,000, the first-ever list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country.

Naghi Group is Saudi Arabia’s sole distributor of BMW, Rolls Royce and Hyundai automobiles, LG Electronics, Master Food products and L'Oréal cosmetics.

VAI was the recipient of the prestigious 2007 Large Business Achievement Award at the Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA) September 10th Business Achievement Award Luncheon, where over 400 business professionals and political dignitaries were on hand to celebrate with the award winners and hear a feature presentation presented by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy.

 Haier America implements Wal-Mart mandated RFID Technology with VAI and Cybra solutions.

Robert Weed Plywood implements VAI's Warehouse Management Software, providing real-time data visibility throughout the company, immediate reduction in warehouse returns and improved customer service.

Ronkonkoma-based VAI, an IBM software provider and integrator, first began providing Web-based software and services a decade ago. It now has about a dozen staff members focused on the Web, helping companies with Web site design, search engine optimization and other e-business initiatives.

Presentation to focus on the latest technology in effective warehouse management.

Extol Integrator and VAI S2K Enterprise gives Dorcy the information needed to manage and run their entire operation.

Former CMS Software, Inc. Vice President Will Support VAI’s Strategic Growth Plans.

Long Island Software CEO Roundtable share topics ranging from compensation issues to corporate financing, marketing and emerging technologies.

HIA to honor several Long Island firms in September awards ceremony.

"The impact is already being felt in greater efficiencies and uninterrupted revenue streams. Conservatively speaking, I believe we saved $25,000 in the two months that followed our go live date." -- Tom Hicks, Hercules Corporation

Published case study illustrates how VAI lives up to their commitment.

Mid-Sized Retail and Distribution Firms Gain an Affordable State Sales Tax Solution.

VAI designs fully integrated, customized system to meet the requirements of big box retailers.

Alliance allows VAI to sell its S2K Enterprise Software within the CDW product line.

VAI teams up for apparel, produce software projects.

Powerful integrated software can help increase the effectiveness of merchandising for apparel retailers.

First Decision Assist Solution Uses VAI's Popular S2K Suite of ERP Applications.

VAI’s S2K Enterprise Adds Grower Accounting and iTrade Integration Modules.

Joshen Paper is the second largest paper and packaging materials distributor in the country with over 11,000 products that service 8,000 plus locations. Joshen required an ERP package with integrated Web and financial reporting capabilities to maintain it's fast-paced, rapidly growing customer driven business.

Manufacturing Giant Looks to VAI for Software Solutions: Primex Plastics Selects S2K for Manufacturing and S2K Enterprise Portal.

Automated Service Calls and Tight Inventory Control Improve Provider’s Bottom Line.

Hercules Corp. implements S2K Enterprise Software.

VAI and McCall's Inc.: A Partnership Forged in Customer Service.

Partnership part of a larger effort to increase VAI's global reach in the retail market.

Business Integration Software enables rapid response to customers and new business oportunities.

VAI integrates MX870 and RiTA Server into its S2K Enterprise for Retail Software.

VAI designed RFID system integrated with S2K Enterprise Software enables customer Haier America to print RFID lables on appliances it supplies to Wal-Mart.

VAI among IBM partners to join program and provide local sub-industry support.

Operating costs for System i servers are generally two to three times lower then for Windows systems and an IDC report says System i servers have operating lives almost twice that of Windows servers.

The LISA is an industry honor bestowed by the Long Island Software & Technology Network (LISTnet) to software product developers that demonstrate excellence in development and design.

VAI and Varsity work together to assist Kwik Goal in improving customer service, increasing shipping capabilities, and reducing development costs.

Every store is linked to the enterprise to provide a powerful integrated solution for the company’s wholesale and retail operations.

IBM unveils two additions to the low end of its System i Express line of servers that will be priced on a per user basis.

VAI Customer Turtle Wax Featured in IBM Systems Magazine i5 Edition.

Collaboration Helps Mid-market Companies Achieve Superior Supply Chain Performance.

VAI and Extol enter into partnership to co-develop and sell their products.

VAI preconfigures S2K Enterprise Management Software with Extol International line of business intergration software.

As Seen in Four Hundred Stuff, IT Jungle: VAI, a steady player in the ERP field, believes in growth through technology and partner alliances rather than consolidation.

RPG IV stored procedures, Java, Sametime, WorkPlace, XML and SOAP are intermixed to drive an integrated user experience.

Online hosted S2K software option offers rapid implementation and streamlined maintenance.

NGS Business Intelligence Software provides functionality to VAI's latest release of S2K.

Alliance increases distribution, manufacturing, retail and service industries access to VAI's hands-on network of dealers worldwide.

The IBM Beacon Awards recognize IBM Business Partners who have set the standard for business excellence.

Bivona Responsible for Overseeing a Worldwide Sales Network of Dealers.

VAI User Conference Taps into the Power of Community.

Partnership to Market System i Data Backup & Disaster Recovery Managed Service-Vault400.

Vormittag lives up to its slogan of understanding each customer's business.

DPR Group to Conduct Strategic Public Relations Campaigns

 VAI’s System 2000 Enterprise Management Software and System 2000 for the Web Software Rebranded as S2K Enterprise and S2K Commerce Express.