A Review of

Traverse
By J. Carlton Collins, CPA

The Company Behind the Product

When it comes to evaluating accounting software, too many evaluators dive right into the product without giving a second thought to the company behind the product. It is not prudent to disregard the stability and future of the accounting software publisher. Customers who have traveled this path before know that when you select an accounting software package, the resulting relationship is akin to a marriage. Once the product is installed, the customer becomes dependent upon the accounting publisher to supply updates for payroll taxes, sales taxes, and depreciation rates. The customer must also rely on the publisher to fix bugs, provide support, and continually enhance the product to run on the latest platforms and technologies. Like it or not, the continued success of the accounting software publisher has a direct bearing on the customer's continued success with the accounting software product. The bottom line is that some accounting software publishers have figured out the magical formula for producing top quality products, successfully distributing those products directly or through a profitable dealer channel, and supporting those products in an timely matter - all while remaining profitable and achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. Those companies that fall into this category should rate higher in your evaluation and selection process. With this in mind, presented below is a brief overview of  Open Systems - the company.

About Open Systems

 

1.  

Company Name

Open Systems, Inc. 

2.  

Address, Phone, Web Address. 

 

 

 

1157 Valley Park Drive, Suite 105 Shakopee, MN  55372
800-328-2276

www.osas.com

3.  

Ownership

 

4.  

Latest Product Version

TRAVERSE Enterprise Edition Version 10

5.  

List of all Products Sold by Open Systems

 

TRAVERSE Business Edition TRAVERSE Enterprise Edition TRAVERSE eBusiness Solutions OPEN SYSTEMS Accounting Software (OSAS) OSAS C/S

6.  

Open System's Key Management:

Chief Executive Officer

VP of Sales

VP of Operations

TRAVERSE Development Manager

OSAS Development Manager  
Marketing Manager

 
Michael Bertini 
Paul Lundquist 
Craig Faulds 
Steve Beckey 
Dave Link 
Amy Reynolds

7.  

   Brief History of Open Systems

Open Systems was founded in 1976 on the premise of delivering powerful accounting and finance solutions to small and mid-market customers. Michael Bertini, the CEO of Open Systems, purchased the company in 1990.

 

8.  

Total number of Open Systems

 customers around the world

              

 

 

 

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