Summit 2012 Recap

We've unpacked and are back to our normal day to day, which means the whirlwind of Summit 2012 is officially over! Every year we put in a tremendous amount of effort to ensure a successful show. Setting up the booth is a 24 hour effort as you can see in a time lapse video - 24 hours condensed into 45 seconds.

View the Vegas fun in our Facebook photo album.

There were many exciting events that took place throughout the Conference. The stirring news came from Datatel+ SunGard HE announcing their new name, Ellucian. We'd like to give a warm thanks to our clients who presented on our products. There were a total of 13 client sessions that were given during the course of the conference. And on our end, the 'Code Ninja' t-shirt giveaway was a big hit. Booth was busy with booth demos every fifteen minutes and over 2,300 attendees stopping by.  

We'd like to congratulate Richard DeBow, with the University of South Florida, and Fred Blythe, with the Colorado Community College System, for winning our raffle prizes! They both received a Generation 3 iPad as well as a $500 donation to their institution.

It's a very special time of year for us as these Conferences give us the opportunity to catch up with old friends and allow us to make new ones. Thanks to everyone who showed their support and helped make it an inspiring experience for us. Before we know it, we'll be getting ready for Summit 2013. We hope to see you all in Philly, if not sooner!

Coming Soon! Argos & MAPS 4.0!

You told us, we listened and you're about to get what you wanted. Exciting new releases of Argos and the MAP Server (MAPS) are just around the corner. Here's a taste of what's in them.

Argos 4.0 makes designing DataBlocks easier by providing additional options such as navigation tabs, radio buttons and form properties like default color and size.  Designers will be able to control the execution order of queries, set and clear variables and procedurally enable and disable form elements, all of which enable a more dynamic user experience. Report Writers get some new functions, and they'll appreciate the Revision Control system almost as much as the DataBlock Designers do. Report Viewers will like the ease of installation via the Java-based Universal Launcher, improved Shortcuts (now with folder and security) and the ability to save paramters and OLAP settings for next time.  We've also added a dashboard to every DataBlock that allows users to copy and print forms and charts, and even to run multiple reports with just a few clicks.

MAPS 4.0 includes dynamic new launch pages that make it easier than ever for users to access resources such as the Evisions' HelpDesk and documentation. Administrators can configure the page look-and-feel and even add custom widgets.  The new auditing feature makes it easy to see how the software is being used (what reports/templates are being run, who has loogged into the system, how the system is using memory, etc.). There is added support for "role based" security so that custom user types can be created with the exact permissions you need.

Both releases have our improved delivery of product documentation. The user guides are now part of our integrated web help, which has improved searching, printing, bookmarks, integrated videos, etc. Look for the announcement of these releases in the very near future.

Curious to see our pending product updates? Take a look at our Product Roadmap. And did you know that you can vote for what product enhancements you would like to see in upcoming releases?

Need Help in Reporting? Check Out the Argos Deployment Service!

Do you have sufficient staff to meet your institutions reporting needs? If you own Argos you have an unlimited Enterprise License, so why not fully deploy Argos?

The Argos Deployment Service (ADS), offered by Evisions, assures that Argos, is effectively utilized throughout your institution. This new service can:

• Quickly deploy Argos increasing the breadth and depth of reporting in a fast, cost effective way
• Deliver core analytical capabilities across multiple departments (such as enrollment trends, grant management, advancement campaign tracking and composite financial indexes)
• Provide multiple departmental operational reports

We will collaborate with your IT staff and departmental analysts to deliver consultative style training and physical deliverables that cater to the specific needs of your school. These deliverables will address up to 3 different departments, the content and focus will be based on the results of a needs assessment at the beginning of the engagement. Contact your Account Executive or email us at sales@evisions.com for more information about this service.

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Evisions YouTube Channel: Cayuse 424 and Liberty University's "Argos Top 5 Countdown"

Yes, we have a YouTube Channel! In the upcoming months we'll be releasing great content (including interviews and presentations) through our channel.  This month's new videos include a clip on Cayuse 424 (what is it and why do you need it?) as well as Luke Gentala's talk titled "Argos Top 5 Countdown", which shows examples of what can be done with Argos by a higher education institution. 

More informative videos are on their way, so make sure you subscribe to our channel so you don't miss out!  Also, if you have suggestions for videos you would like to see, please email marketing@evisions.com.