Microsoft has announced the results of the Application of the Year 2005 competition. First place and the title of Application of the Year 2005 went to Product Based Planner by P2Ware, used for planning production processes and facilitating logistics management in a company.
– Product Based Planner is a unique solution that combines substantive knowledge in production planning with programming expertise. An exceptional idea and exceptional execution – said Tomasz Kopacz from the editorial staff of “Computerworld”, a member of the Competition Committee.
– For me, this is proof that combining a good idea with extensive technological knowledge leads to success – adds Janusz Krzyczkowski from the Polish branch of Microsoft, chairman of the Competition Committee.
The award ceremony and presentation of the winning solutions took place during the annual Microsoft Industry Solutions Days conference – a recurring business meeting aimed at middle and senior managers from large and medium-sized enterprises.
The following solutions were distinguished in the individual categories of the competition:
- Application based on the .NET platform – Just In Time by T KOMP, a solution used for planning and executing the delivery process
- Application based on the Office platform – TenvirkCM by Tenvirk Systemy Informatyczne – a comprehensive solution for language schools, allowing for the preparation of complete teaching logistics
- Application working with an SQL database – Multidimensional Analysis by Humansoft, a tool facilitating effective company management
- Application working on the Windows XP platform – Product Based Planner by P2Ware, a solution supporting logistics management in a company
- Application distinguished by users of the Application Catalog – MOS.net by Net-Soft, a versatile system supporting most aspects of modern enterprise operations.
The Application of the Year competition was organized by the Polish branch of Microsoft in cooperation with the “Computerworld” weekly and academic circles. 73 programs competed for the main title of the competition and four distinctions in categories of applications based on the following platforms: Windows XP, .NET, Office, and SQL 2000. The submitted solutions were evaluated by a committee consisting of IT experts.