USA: Latest Technology Solutions for the Apparel Industry

Newest technology solutions for the Apparel Industry will be on display in a hands-on, interactive environment as Microsoft Corp. - in conjunction with software suppliers AIMS and Focal Technology Solutions, Inc. - brings its 42-foot Tech Truck to The New Mart, in the heart of Los Angeles' Fashion District, on Wednesday, May 7.

Part of the Microsoft Across America Tour, the truck will showcase the latest in software and other technology designed specifically to help boost productivity for the fashion field.

Executives from Microsoft and from Los Angeles-based software suppliers Focal Solutions Technology, Inc. (a Microsoft Gold Certified partner) and AIMS will be on hand to discuss the technology and demonstrate its potentials for the fashion industry.

The Microsoft vehicle will be open to visitors from 10 am to 2 pm at The New Mart parking area, 127 East 9th Street (between Main and Los Angeles Streets). Refreshments and music will be provided by AIMS and Fashion Business, Inc. Registered attendees will be welcome to enter a drawing for prizes.

AIMS (Apparel Information Management System) has been a leader for more than two decades in helping the apparel industry speed and automate such operations as order processing, inventory management, production and importing, accounting, EDI, website development and e-commerce.

Focal Technology Solutions, Inc. offers a full line of business applications specifically designed for the apparel industry. These include web hosting and site design, remote order entry, on-line shopping carts, internet marketing, graphics and other services. Focal Technology Solutions has been chosen as a partner by such leading corporations as Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Intuit and AIMS.

The Event: Microsoft Tech Truck comes to The New Mart to display the latest in technology for the apparel Industry.

With:   Hands-on demonstrations, and opportunities to talk with executives from Microsoft, Focal Technology Solutions, Inc, and AIMS. Plus refreshments, prize drawings.

Added: May 8, 2008 (5 days ago) Source: Agencies

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