Consultants Corner

Suprtool
We have built a list of consulting resources for our customers - people who know the Suprtool, Suprtool-based applications and Qedit. These people can help you with implementation and conversions and migration from HP-UX to Linux and other platforms. (Note: with Suprtool/Open you can migrate to almost any desired platform.) /td>
Company Name: Kirk Whelan
Specialty:Linux/Unix, Windows, MPE systems, MPE Internals, MPEiX Architected Interface, SPL/ASSEMBLER, Transact, Cobol, Fortran, Basic, Quiz, Quick, Speedware, V/3000, TurboImage, Allbase, MRJE/RJE, FTP, Omnidex/IMSAM ,KSAM, NetBase, BackChat, Suprtool, DBGeneral, Adager, MPEX, Security/3000, JMS, Maestro, Qedit, Fantasia, Spinner, IPS, NBSpool, Refelection, MTS, HP Terminals including HP2645/47, IDS/IFS, HP Laser/Imact Printers including HP2680/88, PCL, HP/GL2, PJL. Creator of Spinner, DezinaForm, IPS/3000, TIM/3000.
Description:Lights out, fault tolerant systems, system/application/communications performance, printing, faxing, networking, terminal interfaces, interfacing to external systems. Business process re-engineering. Data mirroring.
Contact:Kirk Whelan
Email:dancingkirk@yahoo.co.uk
Location:London, UK
Phone:(44) 208 399 1306
Suprtool
Experience:
Great tool for system load reduction and increased throughput. I have used Suprtool from the day it was released.
Qedit
Experience:
Since 1982
References:Past clients include Royal Naval Air Command, Glaxo, Shell, Barings, 3COM, McNorton Paper Group, Scottish Legal Aid, FM Insurance, Micro Warehouse, Britax Rumbold, Lego, Arcadia, Hanson Trust, Niceday, James Walker, Flight Refuelling, Pentax, Northamber, Pitney Bowes, Courtaulds, Cannon Auto, Cannon Rubber, Rodenstock, Zomax, Travis Perkins( Wickes ).
Notes:HP3000 since 1979. Specialist in implementing HP3000 Lights Out, unattended and performance consultant since 1980. Redesigned HP UKs Advanced Application Design customer training course in 1984. Designer of HP PICS Action Form. Designed interfaces to such products as SAP, Bahn, Coda, E-commetry, Encore, IMACS, CBS. Live data import/export to external systems. Early warning systems, such as CS80UTIL analysis. Reverse engineering. Language/System translation.
Company Name: Concept Programming Consultant inc
Specialty:HP 3000 to HP 9000 conversion. Systems and applications optimisation.
Description:30+ years on HP3000 and HP9000, both in Operations, Programming and Databases development and maintenance.
Contact:Mark Mahoney
Email:mmahoney@tlb.sympatico.ca
Location:Quebec, Canada
Phone:819-763-7846
Suprtool
Experience:
15+ years
Qedit
Experience:
30+ years
References: Available on request
Notes: In addition, lots of experience with Cognos Powerhouse 4GL, Impromptu, Reveal, Oracle, Cobol. Over 15 years working with RH/Payroll applications like Highline and empath. Expert in HP-UX support and optimisation. Willing to travel. French and English.
Company Name: Serasoft, Inc.
Specialty:HP3000 Consulting, COBOL, Cognos
Description:All HP3000 Consulting, SUPRTOOL
Contact:Michael H Serafin
Email:serasoft@serasoftinc.com
Location:PO Box 5763 Manchester, New Hampshire 03108-5763
Phone:(603) 485-3700
Fax:(603) 485-3700
Web site:www.serasoftinc.com
Suprtool
Experience:
15+ years very extensive knowledge. Heavily involved in daily job stream use as well as a migration tool.
References: Siemens Hydrocarbon Division, US Filter, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Osram Sylvania, GTE Sylvania
Company Name: Robert Lewis
Specialty:Cobol, Basic, TurboImage, Adager, Suprtool, KSAM, WRQ Reflection, MPEX, Security/3000, Qedit, HTML
Description:Specializing on HP3000 systems since 1976. Support for networks, MS Office.
Contact:Robert
Email:rs.lewis@earthlink.net
Location:Tampa, Florida
Phone:(813) 862-0358 or (813) 469-6622 cell
Company Name: RJR Consulting Group
Specialty:Windows Development, PHP/MySQL, Red Prairie (aka: Ecometry), Suprtool, Qedit, Cobol (HP & Fujitsu NetCobol), VB, SQL, HP3000/MPE
Description:Consulting Services & Programming
Contact:Ron Ranieri
Email:ronr@rjrconsult.com
Location:Asheville, NC
Phone:828-335-4231
Web site:www.rjrconsult.com
Suprtool
Experience:
We have worked with the HP3000/MPE for 28 years and are fluent in QEDIT and SUPRTOOL.
References: Numerous, please check our Website for a detailed list.
Notes: Ron Ranieri was instrumental in the development of what is now known as the Red Prairie (AKA: Ecometry) system. Ron was the original team member selected by Ecometry's Founders (AKA: Smith & Gardner) to lead the design and development of the system. Ron is currently working on mainly windows based development including several conversions of HP/MPE clients.
Company Name: LocseL Consultants
Specialty:Ecometry/MACS/EuroMACS/HP3000/MPE
Description:UK based business supplying a range of business and financial services to both MACS and non-MACS clients across Europe. For more details see website.
Contact:Colin Daley
Email:colindaley@locsel.co.uk
Location:Cambridge, United Kingdom
Phone:+44 1223 839 630
Fax:+44 870 762 0634
Web site:www.locsel.co.uk
Suprtool
Experience:
We have been using Suprtool for over 7 years creating programs to work alongside EMACS/MACS/Ecometry.
References: on application
Notes: ECOMETRY/EMACS CONSULTANT
A qualified accountant with 11 years experience of MACS1, MACS2, EuroMACS, Ecometry supplying services including training, consultancy, financials & VAT, documentation, support and problem solving, product testing, database extracts and updates, etc. Both on and off site and via VPN. HP3000 CONSULTANT. 15 years experience, the last 6 yrs in MACS environments, with HP3000/MPE operations, project planning & management. Experience with third party software products such as Robelle, Bradmark, Vesoft, OCS/Tidal and Adager. Other areas of expertise include business contingency planning, credit card authorisation, print management services.
Company Name: Pivital Solutions
Specialty:HP 3000 Third Party Hardware and Software Support
Description:Also HP 3000 Consulting and buy-sell used equipment.
Contact:Stephen Suraci
Email:ssuraci@pivitalsolutions.com
Location:Newton NH
Phone:603-382-3345
Fax:603-382-6354
Web site:http://www.pivitalsolutions.com
Suprtool
Experience:
Yes
Company Name: CORE Migration
Specialty:Application Migrations
Description:CORE Migration is a proven method for migrating mission-critical PowerHouse applications to modern computing platforms based on Java or Microsoft .Net
Contact:Wayne Lucky
Email:wlucky@coremigration..com
Location:Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Phone:613-271-3714
Fax:613-271-3647
Web site:www.coremigration.com
Links: Please see web site for tips, articles and white papers.
References: Please see web site for details
Company Name: Hire Experience, Inc.
Specialty:Red Prairie Direct Commerce/Ecometry/MACS
Description:Red Prairie Direct Commerce/Ecometry/MACS experts providing reports, extracts, interfaces, bug fixes, modifications, system review, EDI, custom programming, UPS and FedEx interfaces, and more.
Contact:Taylor Lumkpin
Email:taylor@hire-experience.com
Location:Delray Beach, Florida
Phone:561-948-8000
Fax:561-948-8000
Web site:hire-experience.com
References: TeamExpress, Rick Walters
Best Uniform, Paula Szkotak
Delia's, Steve Lam
Duluth Trading, Mike Halverson
Hickory Farms, Lisa Bloomquist
New Braunfels Smokehouse, Brandon Dietert
PetEdge, Trish Keller
Schneider Saddlery, Eric Schneider
Tiger Direct, Christine Morgran
Ultimate Office, Colleen Crawford
Company Name: 3K Associates
Specialty:Mail/Internet/Ecometry consulting.
Description:26 year consulting on the 3000. Creators of NetMail for e3000 and other Internet products. Highly experienced Linux and Windows admin
Contact:Chris Bartram
Email:support-us@3k.com
Location:Springfield, Virginia
Phone:703.569.9189
Fax:703.451.3720
Web site:www.3k.com
Links:Cleaning up Email Addresses
Connect Your 3000 to the Internet
Early History of the 3000 by Chris Edler.
References:Hammacher Schlemmer
Company Name: Beechglen Development, Inc.
Specialty:Help desk/web enabling.
Description:Help Desk services and web enabling consulting for HP3000 and HP9000 systems. Currently support over 200 systems worldwide.
Contact:Doug Werth, Director of Technical Support Services
Email:doug@beechglen.com
Contact:Mike Hornsby, Chief Technical Officer
Email:mikeh@beechglen.com
Location:Cincinnati, Ohio
Phone:513.922.0509
Fax:513.347.2834
Web site:www.beechglen.com
Links:MPE Tips
HP-UX Tips
Company Name: Fluent Edge Technologies Inc.
Specialty:Custom solutions for HP 3000 users, with emphasis on Ecometry.
Description:Suprtool and Qedit for Windows experience.
Contact: Cliffy Looyenga
Email:Cliff@fluentedge.comm
Location:Coeur d'Alene, ID
Phone:208.765.2900
Web site:fluentedge.com
Links:COBOL to Suprtool Generator
Notes: Fluent Edge Tech provides MACS internals training as well as Suprtool classes. These are normally conducted on-site.
Company Name: Multi Platforms Consulting, Inc.
Specialty:HP 3000/9000: Data Extraction, Conversion, and System Migration. Suprtool, SQL, Image, Image SQL, MPE, Quiz, Qedit, Cobol. ERP and CRM experience.
Description:Providing contract technical consulting expertise to major companies in the Pacific Northwest since 1992, covering all aspects of data processing, information services, system conversions/migrations, reengineering mission-critical financial systems and enterprise application development/support across an enormous variety of hardware platforms and software disciplines. Experienced in analyzing business requirements, presenting ideas to both business and technical audiences, developing practical solutions, acquiring resources, and managing projects to completion.
Contact:Chris Baharloo
Email:MultiPlatforms@Comcast.Net
Location:Seattle, Washington
Phone:(425)482-6288
Web site:home page
Suprtool
Experience:
We have been working with and supporting SUPRTOOL since 1995.
Qedit
Experience:
We have been working with and supporting Qedit since 1995.
References: Many Northwest clients are available as references. Please call/email us for more details.
Notes: We are also experienced in Offshore projects.
Company Name: Daniel Turner
Specialty:HP3000 - Cognos, Cobol, Robelle
Contact:Daniel
Email:daniel1340@hotmail.com
Location:Northern California
Phone:510.276.4041
Suprtool
Experience:
20 years
Qedit
Experience:
20 years
Company Name: Crawford Software Consulting, Inc
Specialty:HP-3000: Data Extraction and System Migration. Suprtool, SQL, Image, Image SQL, MPE/iX, Quiz, Qedit, Fortran, Basic, Cobol. Manufacturing Systems including GrowthPower and ASK.
Description:Our conultants have over 20 years of experience with various manufacturing packages and tools. We have the knowledge and experience to assist you in your migration or assist you in maintaining your HP 3000 platform. We are independent consultants available to assist you in selection and implementation of your manufacturing package.
Contact:Steven Carr
Email:Steven.Carr@Crawford-Software.com
Location:Chester NH USA
Phone:(603) 887-4894
Fax:(603) 887 - 2162
Web site:http://www.Crawford-Software.com
Suprtool
Experience:
We have been working with and supporting supertool since 1995. We highly recommend the tool.
Qedit
Experience:
We have been working with and supporting Qedit since 1995. We highly recommend the tool.
References: Many manufacturing clients are available as a reference. Please call for more details.
Company Name: Carlassara Design Inc.
Specialty:HP3000/MPE and HP-UX systems, POWERHOUSE, COBOL, IMAGE, ALLBASE and other relational databases, SUPRTOOL, QEDIT, EXCEL and other MS products, DOS, RJE, JCL, FTP, SMTPMAIL, and TOAD for querying ORACLE databases.
Description:Providing professional consulting services for nearly 20 years.
Contact:Alex Carlassara
Email:carlassara@symaptico.ca
Location:Wellandport, Ontario, Canada
Phone:905.386.6350
Suprtool
Experience:
Suprtool experience since 1985
Qedit
Experience:
Qedit experience since 1984. Some Qedit for Windows experience. Would recommend QEDIT to others.
References:Wellington Management LLB, Boston MA Stelwire Inc., Hamilton ON. Nortel Networks, Customer Service, Mississauga ON. Nortel Networks, Global Logistics, Milton ON. The Hostess Frito-Lay Company, Mississauga ON. Ontario Ministry Of Health, Downsview ON. Rubbermaid Inc., Mississauga ON. Pillsbury Inc., Willowdale ON. Macmillian Bathhurst Inc., Mississauga ON. Canada Trust, Toronto ON. Northern Telecom Inc., Brampton ON. Resume and references are available upon request.
Company Name: MVHL Consulting, LLC
Specialty:HP9000, Suprtool, Oracle, Cobol, Qedit, TOAD
Description:10+ years of integrating IT procedures with business processes. 20+ years of Cobol programming and Suprtool. A combined 15 years programming of Amisys Advance and Amisys.
Contact:Eliot Lee
Email:eliotlee@mvhlconsulting.com
Website:www.mvhlconsulting.com
Location:San Antonio, Texas
Phone:210.557.9969
Suprtool
Experience:
We have over 25 years of experience using Suprtool. We use it as a front-end process for Cobol and to format data extracted using SQL. We have also used Suprtool to pull data and populate web pages on the HP3000 and HP9000.
Qedit
Experience:
We have used Qedit for over 15 years.
Company Name: H/P Technologies, Inc.
Specialty:HP3000 / Healthcare Consulting
Description:National HP3000 Recruitment.
Contact:Michael Primorac
Email:mprimorac@hptechnologies.com
Location:Nationwide.
Phone:800.687.5790 ext 3
Fax:603.954.0289
Web site:www.hptechnologies.com
Notes: Provides both direct permanent staffing and consulting solutions to a broad cross-section of Healthcare/Managed Care clients nationwide, including AMISYS sites.
Company Name: Dennis Hassell and Associates
Specialty:Sun Unix, HP 3000, Allbase/SQL Image Suprtool COGNOS Powerhouse
Description:HP MPE since 1985. As of 2012, Dennis is working in the Merchant Services area with Point of Sale systems
Contact:Dennis Hassell
Email:dennis@dhassell.com
Location:Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
Phone:941-746-4919 cel 941-224-3981
Fax:941-746-4920
Web site:www.dhassell.com
Suprtool
Experience:
I have used Suprtool in many of my consulting assignments.
Qedit
Experience:
Used Qedit since 1985 in virtually every assignment.
References:Client companies: Webvan Group, Inc., Infoseek/GO.COM, Longs Drug, Amdahl, EDS, Maxtor, Beckman Spinco, Exlog, Inc., Nortel, Calcomp Insurance, Fujitsu America Inc., Quantum, City of Santa Cruz, Hewlett Packard, RCM Capital Mgt., Conner Peripherals, 3Com, Sun Microsystems, Mark Products, Inc., Radvault, Inc.
Company Name: GUI Innovations Limited
Specialty:HP3000, Networking NT/SQL Server
Description:Five consultants, know Qedit for Windows also.
Contact:Pete Vickers
Email:pete@gui-innovations.com
Location:U.K.
Phone:44 1204 657497
Fax:44 1204 450927
Web site:www.gui-innovations.com
Links: GUI3000 migrates TurboIMAGE data to SQL
Suprtool
Experience:
Suprtool user and evangelist since the 1980's
Qedit
Experience:
Qedit and Qedit for Windows experience. Qedit for Windows integration into GUI3000
References:On request
Notes: Authors of GUI3000 and GUI3000 for Pocket PC. Experienced in HP3000 migration.
Company Name: GSA Inc.
Specialty:HP3000/HP9000 systems adminstration
Description:Software support and systems administration services
Contact:Gilles Schipper
Email:gilles@gsainc.com
Location:Thornhill, Ontario Canada
Phone:905.889.3000
Fax:905.889.3001
Web site:www.gsainc.comm
Links: Profile/Interview
Suprtool
Experience:
20 years using Suprtool.
Qedit
Experience:
20 years using Qedit. I absolutely recommend it to others.
References: Many, many HP system customers across North America. names and contact numbers available upon request
Notes: HP3000/HP9000 system administration specialists since 1983. The most experienced 3rd-party software support and systems administration providers.
Company Name: Practical Technology Solutions
Specialty:IT consulting specializing in Epicor, Macola, and Jobscope ERP systems. Crystal Reports. Website Engineering, Project Management and HP3000. HP-IBM-SCO UNIX experience. Windows programming. Some Linux and web site experience as well.
Contact:Jim Chance
Email:information@practicaltek.com
Location: 1485 County Road 1575, Ashland, Ohio, 44805
Phone:419-557-2225 Cell: 419-651-6704 Fax: 732-601-6704
Web site:www.practicaltek.com/
Suprtool
Experience:
Have used Suprtool since 1987.
Qedit
Experience:
Have used Qedit since 1987.
References: Resume and references supplied upon request.
Company Name: Pro 3K
Specialty:HP e3000 System Management Consulting
Description:Providing a full range of MPE/iX services. Pro 3K is devoted to the HP 3000.
Contact:Mark Ranft
Email:mark@pro3k.com
Location:Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Phone:612.804.2774
Suprtool
Experience:
Pro 3K's has had experience with SUPRTOOL since the 1980's. Training classes provided.
Qedit
Experience:
Pro 3K's consultants have experience with QEDIT since 80's. Training classes provided.
References: HP AllianceOne Partner and HP Certifications. Other references available upon request.
Company Name: Info-Trans
Specialty:HP-3000 & 9000. Powerhouse, Cobol, Suprtool, SQL, Business Object, Image, Oracle, Amisys, manufacturing applications, financial applications and government sites.
Contact:Krikor Gullekian
Email:krigul@yahoo.com
Location:Toronto
Phone:647-216-6599
Suprtool
Experience:
Have used Suprtool since 1994, Cognos and HP-3000 since 1982, Oracle since 1996 and Business Object since 2000. 6 years of HPUX migration experience, also many migrations to ERP packages
Qedit
Experience:
Have used QEDIT since 1986
References:Available upon request.
Notes: Over 20 years of IT experience involving application developments, management, data migration and successful data warehousing projects.
Company Name: SLS Systems
Specialty:Ecometry
Description:Full consulting, project management, development, and support services
Contact:Steven Jackson
Email:s_w_jackson@email.msn.com
Location:Plympton, Massachusetts
Phone:781.585.3620
Fax:781.585.9861
Suprtool
Experience:
10 Years experience with Suprtool. Have provided SuprTool training to several of my Ecometry clients.
Qedit
Experience:
Have been using Qedit/Qedit for Windows for 8 years. I always recommend these to my clients.
References: Hickory Farms, Maumee, OH
Hallmark Cards, Kansas City, MO
Ultimate Office, Farmingdale, NJ
Sid Savage Auto Dealer Supply, Taylor, MI
US Mint, Washington, DC
Current Inc., Colorado Springs, CO
Notes: Services include:
- Project management for Ecometry implementations
- Business systems analysis
- Technical training: SuprTool, TurboImage, COBOL, Quiz
- Custom development/enhancements
- Systems integration - development of interfaces between Ecometry and other systems/environments
- Day-to-day technical support and troubleshooting
- End user training
Company Name: Horner Consulting
Specialty:HP3000 Consulting and Solutions
Description:Horner Consulting specializes in systems solutions and tools for the HP3000.
Contact:Ron Horner
Email:rhorner@hornerconsulting.com
Location:Kenosha Wisconsin
Phone:847-337-2777
Fax:262-942-6145
Web site:www.hornerconsulting.com/
Suprtool
Experience:
Extensive experience with Suprtool.
References:References are avaliable on request.
Notes: Getting EXTREME with your MPE.
Company Name: Kubler Consulting, Inc.
Specialty:Suprtool Training, HP e3000 Consulting, HP e3000 Performance and Capacity Planning Consulting.
Description:Robelle Authorized Suprtool Training Partner.
New! QEDIT Training
Performance & Capacity Planning Consulting
System Administration Training
Performance & Capacity Planning Training
High Availability Consulting
SGA, AMISYS & SUMMIT Programming Resources and Project Management
System Administration Consulting
NETBASE Consulting and Implementation
MPE/iX and HP-UX Training Resources
Operational Reviews
Contact:Jeff Kubler, President
Email:jeff@kublerconsulting.com
Location:Nationwide, scheduled training classes in Maryland and Oregon.
Phone:541.745.7457
Fax:810.885.1840
Web site:www.kublerconsulting.com
Suprtool
Experience:
Kubler Consulting, Inc. provides on-site and hosted training courses for Suprtool. Kubler Consulting, Inc. is a Robelle authorized Suprtool training partner. Kubler Consulting, Inc. highly recommends Suprtool, and all Robelle products, to all users.
Qedit
Experience:
Kubler Consulting, Inc. has recently launched a new training course for Qedit.
References: Mark Gibson, United Methodist Publishing House Quayne Green, Coldwater Creek James M. Dunn, Hammacher-Schlemmer, Manager of Software Support Gus Haga, Perot Systems, Manager of Applications Greg Barkee, Providence Health Plans Dave Bublitz, Providence Health Plans Bob Zies, Choice Care/Humana.... many more
Notes: Kubler Consulting, Inc. provides on-site and hosted (see current schedule on website) Suprtool training services, on-site MPE training, and training to suit your companies needs. Kubler Consulting, Inc. provides general MPE consulting with a specific strength in performance issues and capacity planning.
Company Name: Paul Edwards & Associates
Specialty:HP e3000 Consulting, Development, and Management
Description:Paul Edwards & Associates is a full service consulting firm specializing in Hewlett-Packard 3000 computer systems. The company is a recognized leader in providing professional data processing services and solutions in many industries throughout the U.S. since 1980.
Contact:Paul Edwards
Email:pedwards@gte.net
Location:Carrollton Texas
Phone:972.242.6660
Web site:www.peassoc.com
Suprtool
Experience:
Robelle-Authorized Suprtool instructor.
Qedit
Experience:
Qedit for Windows is used in application development projects.
References:Hewlett-Packard, Client Systems, and many others available on request.
Notes: Customer satisfaction, delivering the highest quality service and support, completing projects on time, and being cost competative, is our trademark. Paul Edwards is a certified HP 3000 Technical Consultant.