Digital Gateway is pleased to announce the release of e-automate version 7.0. This version further enhances the intuitive and easy-to-use interface e-automate is known for. It also introduces all-new metrics pages that display important role specific information for the person using the system based on their job function. This helps users stay focused on the critical measures that matter most.

A host of new additions and refinements have been combined to make e-automate 7.0 the leap forward dealers are looking for to help maximize their profitability and stay ahead of the competition. These include:

Service call note/event history Ability to text message on any call changed event Improved deposit based contracts Immediate discounts Optional parts coverage based on bill code Rebilling options Meter readings: New meter reading contact on equipment Ability to invalidate billed meter readings Ability to specify an override billing date Automated inventory logistics through e-agent Ability to run automatically throughout the day Automatically create purchase orders Automatically create transfer orders and prints picking list Accessory management Single transaction for attaching or detaching accessories from a host (i.e. Auto transfer accessories upon attaching and detaching) Option to consume accessories which rolls up item/cost into host equipment Ability to specify a serial number on serialized item accessories Enhanced reports Job Profitability inventory Trend Service Call History Unlimited notes and note history Auto e-mail and fax invoices New email / fax / print queue Preferred send method on customer e-mail / fax / print logging to know what has been sent Auto or optional approval process Automatically send customer statements in e-agent Sales Manage contacts Issue sales quotes Place sales orders Submit invoicing Handle customer returns Generate picking lists Manage cash registers Service Log, clear, complete, and schedule service calls Get directions to customer's location using onscreen maps Send text messages to field technicians Provides recommendations for service call assignments based on technician qualifications Support for multiple time zones Purchasing Automated purchase order and transfer request generation Create bid requests Receive orders Track returned items Link PO to sales order or service call Inventory logistics console Inventory Manage multiple warehouses and bins Manage transfers Look up item location Alert yourself when items need to be reordered Utilize minimum and maximum quantity variables Inventory logistics console Accounting Manage receivables and payables Conduct banking transactions Facilitate customer accounts Perform general ledger, journal entries and reconciling Automatic credit card processing Credit limit flag on service calls and sales orders