<p>RONKONKOMA, NY VAI, a leading provider of ERP software to the midmarket, announced S2K Smart Center, a configurable web-based user experience that supports single sign-on, common navigation, uniform look and feel across the entire family of VAI's S2K ERP software solutions as well as seamless navigation across multiple applications deployed on-premise or in the cloud. This new user interface combines deep industry processes and analytics with new social collaboration tools to create a more satisfying, easier-to-use software experience that helps midmarket customers make better-informed business decisions much faster than ever before while increasing productivity and collaboration throughout their organizations.</p><p>Today, midmarket organizations need to do more with less and become as productive as possible while providing the highest levels of customer service. To do so, they need easy and immediate access to the tools and information they need to do their jobs within one browser session. Traditional ERP systems can often hinder productivity, overwhelming users with a wealth of applications and functions that may not be relevant for them. With S2K Smart Center, each knowledge worker can customize their own ERP applications and add new social collaboration tools, thus leveraging a role-based user experience that allows them to access business functions with proactive, real-time decision-making using a common look and feel.</p><p>For example, users can configure their computer screens with the exact applications and information that is important to their specific job function, thereby doubling their productivity and allowing them to respond instantly to business demands. Furthermore, S2K Smart Center instantly notifies users of To Do's, Alerts and Company News from a dynamic home screen. From this one comprehensive screen, users can easily collaborate about tasks with one another while reacting to pressing business issues. And, S2K Smart Center also includes Instant Messaging, allowing users to chat with colleagues and business associates in real time. Lastly, users can sync their Microsoft Exchange or IBM Lotus Notes/Domino contacts, calendar events and email with VAI's S2K CRM software using RIVA's middleware service.</p><p>"Midmarket customers seek a vastly improved user experience, easier access to social collaboration tools and cloud technology without paying for higher-priced solutions designed for larger enterprises," said R "Ray" Wang, principal analyst, Founder and Chairman of Constellation Research, Inc.</p><p><a href="http://www.mbtmag.com/product-releases/2013/10/vai-unveils-s2k-smart-center">Keep reading...</a></p>